Kawai ES520 88-Key Digital Piano, White

Kawai ES520 88-Key Digital Piano, White

The ES520 boasts some of the finest performance features and technology available in a mid-range instrument and is an excellent introduction to Kawai’s line of digital pianos. Wireless connection with Bluetooth MIDI and Audio supports a wide range of apps, including Kawai’s PianoRemote, as well as music streamed from a smartphone or tablet. Standard MIDI, USB, and Line In/Out terminals provide for wired connections. A collection of acoustic piano sounds, along with electric pianos, organs, strings, and other instrumental sounds support a wide range of musical styles.

Developed in collaboration with the audio experts at Onkyo, the ES520’s powerful stereo speaker system deploys the very latest audio processing and amplification technology for exceptional tonal clarity and richness. Ideally suited for beginning piano players, recreational players, and gigging or studio musicians, the ES520 offers a grand piano-liketouch and tone in an attractive, lightweight design. Add the matching optional HM-5 stand along with the F-302 triple pedal and the ES520 is transformed into a stylish addition to any room in your home.

Key Features

• Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action with grade-weighted keys and triple-sensor system
• Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound technology with 88-key stereo sampling
• 34 authentic sounds, including acoustic pianos, electric pianos, organs, strings, bass etc.
• Motherboard and amplification developed in partnership with Onkyo, 40W speaker system
• Bluetooth MIDI and Audio functionality with aptX support for wireless communication and audio playback
• Standard MIDI, USB to Host/Device, Audio In/Out connectivity
• Support for latest PianoRemote control app for iOS/Android
• Intuitive control panel layout with high quality OLED display
• Stylish rounded case design and lightweight chassis weighing 32 lbs
• Modern HM-5 designer stand and F-302 triple pedal bar (optional accessory)
• Compatible with the GFP-3 portable triple pedal unit (optional accessory)
• * PianoRemote app support to be added with future software update.

Technical Specifications

Keyboard
Responsive Hammer II action
- 88 keys
- Grade-weighted hammers
- Ivory Touch white key surfaces
- Let-off simulation
Pedal
F-10H pedal unit
- Damper (with half-pedal support)
Piano Sound
Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI)
- 88-key stereo sampling
- 192 note maximum polyphony
Piano Resonance
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
Piano Adjustment
Virtual Technician (17 parameters)
- Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)
- Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing)
- Damper Resonance
- Damper Noise
- String Resonance
- Key-off Effect
- Fall-back Noise
- Hammer Delay
- Topboard Simulation
- Decay Time
- Minimum Touch
- Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)
- Temperament (incl. User Temperament)
- Temperament Key
- Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)
- Half-Pedal Adjust
- Soft Pedal Depth
No. of Sounds
34
Reverb
6 types
Other Effects
11 types + 4 combination effects + amp simulator
Speakers
(8 x 12) cm x 2
Output Power
20 W x 2
Display
128 x 64 pixel OLED
Music Rest
Detachable type (included)
Dimensions
Width: 52 3/4" (134 cm)
Depth: 14 2/3" (37.5 cm)
Height: 5 2/3" (14.5 cm) (not including music rest)
Weight
32 lbs (14.5 kg)
Basic Functions
Dual
Split
Four Hands
Transpose
Tuning
Internal Songs
Sound Demo
23 songs
Internal Recorder
Total Memory: Approximately 5,000 notes
No. of Songs: 3 songs
Parts: 1 track recorder
Metronome
Time Signatures: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8
Drum Rhythms: 100 styles
Bluetooth
Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1; GATT compatible)
Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant, Bluetooth Audio
USB Audio Recorder
Playback: SMF
App Functions
Virtual Technician app (iPad)
PianoRemote app
Connector Jacks
Headphone: 2 (1/4",1/8 “ )Stereo jacks
MIDI: MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
Line Out: 1/4" L/MONO, R
Line In: 1/8" Stereo
USB to Host: Yes
USB to Device: Yes
Others: Damper/Soft (for GFP-3/F-302), Damper (for F-10H)
Power Consumption
18 W (PS-154 AC adaptor)
Others
Warranty Card
Owner's Manual
Music Rest
F-10H damper pedal (with half-pedal support)