More than just a piano - Kawai KDP 120

Kawai is pleased to introduce the KDP120 digital piano – the latest addition to the popular KDP series and successor to the much-loved KDP110. This updated model features an improved Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action, the stunning Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano sound, convenient Bluetooth® MIDI and USB-MIDI connectivity, support for the latest PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps, and a powerful amplifier/speaker system. The KDP120 offers a high level of Kawai digital piano quality at an affordable price.

Touch and Tenderness

Realistic touch and action: Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard mechanism

The KDP120's Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) keyboard mechanism is designed to replicate the unique tactile feel of an acoustic grand piano. Based on the highly acclaimed RH keyboard mechanism , this system operates without a spring mechanism and features a durable construction that ensures smooth and stable key travel both up and down.

Additionally, the improved damping material minimizes keyboard noise and creates a quieter playing environment. This combination makes playing the piano feel more natural, comfortable, and authentic , allowing players to experience the tactile feel of a real grand piano.

Weighted keys for acoustic piano

Like acoustic pianos, the RHCII keyboard mechanism uses heavier hammers for bass notes and lighter hammers for treble (high) notes. The weighting is applied in stages for each note range, giving the keyboard a more realistic feel when played.

These subtleties allow for stability, especially during fortissimo (very loud) passages, while also allowing for precise control of pianissimo (very soft) passages, thus providing a perfect playing experience to meet the expectations of even the most demanding pianist.

Three-touch keyboard sensing system

The Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) keyboard mechanism is equipped with a precise three-sensor key sensing system to provide a more realistic playing experience.

An added third sensor increases response speed when playing the same key repeatedly. Unlike the two-sensor systems used in most digital pianos, this technology prevents the previous tone from being lost when playing the same note repeatedly, allowing the sound to build up naturally .

Kawai's technology also tracks the velocity at which each key is lifted , creating a wider range of expression between staccato (cut-off) and legato (flowing) playing. This system further emphasizes the piano's richness of expression and subtle details of sound.

What about the sound? Royal Piano Sound: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand Piano

The Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano is the next step in the evolution of the piano. Known as "Japan's most advanced piano," this instrument is featured in concert halls and music institutes around the world, universally acclaimed for its superb sonic accuracy and wide dynamic range .

SK-EX is a frequent choice of professional pianists at prestigious international piano competitions such as Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Rubinstein . Its captivating tone and sensitive touch allow this grand piano to be described in one word: unparalleled .

True character in every note

The KDP120 digital piano replicates the beautiful sound of Kawai's highly acclaimed SK-EX concert grand piano . All 88 keys of this magnificent instrument have been meticulously recorded, analyzed, and reproduced with complete accuracy using Advanced Harmonic Imaging technology .

Recording each key individually preserves the rich harmonic character of the SK-EX grand piano , ensuring that the sound of every note played on the KDP120 is an accurate reproduction of the original acoustic source . This technology delivers a realistic and expressive sound experience on every note.

Realistic Echo Effects

The KDP120 's powerful digital effects engine further enhances the instrument's basic sounds, adding reverb effects to performances. These effects make the sound more lifelike and natural, mimicking the experience in acoustic environments such as a recital room , live stage , or concert hall .

The result is a rich and full piano tone that makes performances sound amazingly realistic and authentic .

Harmonic Imaging Technology

When playing a high-quality piano, the pressure applied to the keyboard affects not only the volume of the sound, but also the unique tonal character of each note. Therefore, to create the realistic acoustic impression of a SK-EX concert grand piano, not only is each key recorded separately, but it is also recorded at different volume levels — from gentle pianissimo to powerful fortissimo .

The KDP120 features Kawai's patented Harmonic Imaging sound technology, which delivers an incredibly detailed acoustic impression , ensuring smooth transitions of tones across each key and across the dynamic range . This technology ensures that sounds change naturally and fluidly, making your performance feel richer and more realistic.

Effective Sound System

(With Low Volume Balance function)

The KDP120 's stereo speaker system delivers the beautiful sounds of a Shigeru Kawai grand piano with 40W of power output, powerful enough to comfortably fill a medium-sized room.

Additionally, if the volume is turned down late at night or to avoid disturbing family members, the Low Volume Balance function intelligently adjusts the keyboard touch and piano tone characteristics . This allows pianissimo passages to sound natural and fluid, while maintaining high recording quality even at reduced volumes.

Digital Piano Multifunctionality: Convenience and Flexibility

Featuring an elegant design, the KDP120 offers a range of convenient digital functions that complement the authentic keyboard touch and rich grand piano sounds. Functions such as a selection of various instrument voices, built-in lesson songs , and performance recording and playback are easily accessible from the discreet side panel control unit .

In addition, Bluetooth® and USB functionality allow the instrument to easily connect to other devices, making teaching, performing, and composing processes more flexible and convenient.

Additional Voices and Performance Modes

The KDP120 also offers a range of additional instrument sounds, such as electronic piano , organ , harpsichord , vibraphone and string instruments, complementing the realistic acoustic piano sounds.

Additionally, Dual Performance Mode allows you to play two different sounds at the same time, such as an acoustic piano and a string ensemble . This creates richer and more complex sounds , enhancing the performer's creativity and providing new sources of inspiration in music.

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