Kawai ES520

Kawai's mid-level portable piano employing progressive Harmonic Imaging sound engine and RH Compact ii key action, this lovely model has a lot under the hood, with stunning sound quality and authentic feel.

We have put the Kawai ES-520 in our 'level 2' category as it has features more suited to the live player (audio output L & R sockets, USB, MIDI and registration memories), and features just the sessential (stunning!) voices from acoustic pianos through to strings.

The ES520 captures the magnificent tone of two Shigeru Kawai instruments, the flagship SK-EX Concert and medium-sized SK-5 Studio grand pianos, allowing musicians to enjoy the contrasting properties of each.

In addition, the ES520 also features the distinctive sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed EX concert grand piano, which has frequently been selected by professional pianists in such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubinstein international piano competitions, among others.

The ES-520 boasts powerful 40W stereo speaker system (20w per channel), and incorporate audio processing and amplification technologies developed in collaboration with premium Japanese audio specialists, Onkyo.

This unique hardware combination allows these lightweight, portable instrument to deliver well-rounded bass and crisp treble frequencies, reproducing the superb Shigeru Kawai grand piano sounds with exceptional tonal clarity and richness.

The ES520’s Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) keyboard action has been developed to represent the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano. Based on the highly-regarded RH keyboard action design, its spring-less technology and sturdy construction delivers consistent upward and downward motion for a smooth, natural, and highly authentic piano playing experience.

The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded to mirror the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers of an acoustic piano, while let-off simulation recreates the subtle 'notch' sensation felt when softly playing the keys of a grand piano. These important characteristics allow discerning pianists to practise their expanding repertoire with confidence, and ensure that there are no unpleasant surprises when called upon to perform using the finest acoustic grand pianos.

The modern ES520 feature built-in Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth Audio connectivity, allowing apps such as Kawaiʼs dedicated PianoRemote control app or a wide range of third-party learning and recreation apps to be enjoyed wirelessly, or for music streamed from a smartphone or tablet to be played through the pianoʼs impressive audio system without any additional cables.

Wired connectivity also remains strongly supported, with standard MIDI, USB, Line In and Line Out terminals providing a range of options for the home, studio, and stage.

At just 14.5Kg, the ES520 is an excellent choice for gigging or studio musicians, yet also ideally suited to academic institutions and venues.

Available in black or white (please specify colour choice when ordering), this super model is supplied with the robust F-10H pedal with with half-pedal support.

Also available as optional extras are the HM-5 fixed-height wooden stand, and F-302 3-pedal box.

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