Casio AP-500 videos are almost non-existent on youtube or the internet. I believe this is the first documented AP-500 recording on Youtube. It is a fabulous instrument that deserves a lot more credit than it appears to be getting. There are finer instruments out there, but not for the price. The AP-500 is a substantial upgrade compared to the Casio PX-800 and others. It has 4 speakers, a 60 watt amplifier, and with more dedicated buttons settings are easier to change. It has a built in two track recorder as well as a metronome. All housed in a better than average 'furniture-grade' cabinet. Nice wide music desk that has two positions. Assembles very easily. In practice, the key action is firm but responsive. I would say firmer action than most. The improved 4 speaker sound system transmits vibrations through the cabinet and keys and gives you the feel of sitting at a real piano - this effect doesn't come through on the video but makes it realistic to play on. Operating the unit is simple and settings are easy to change. There aren't many settings to fool with (simple is better), but the brightness, reverb, chorus, and touch have a big effect on the sound and can be changed to your preference. Polyphony is excellent, 128 in mono and 64 with most of the stereo pianos. I've not heard it drop off any notes that mattered and I'm pretty heavy on the sustain pedal. The soft, sostenuto, and damper pedals on the AP-500 are metal and are full size. They seem sturdy and are attached ...
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