Kawai HM5 Stand for ES520 and ES920 Digital Piano in Black | |||
Price £159.00 |
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Kawai F302 Pedal bar for the Kawai ES520 and ES920 Digital Piano in Black | |||
Price £135.00 |
ES520: Main Features
Kawai Japan is delighted to announce the ES920 and ES520, the latest additions to Kawaiʼs popular ES series of portable digital pianos. The flagship ES920 is the long-awaited successor to the award-winning ES8, while the intermediate ES520 is a new mid- range model that delivers many of the features of the ES920 at a more affordable price.
Kawaiʼs ES series of instruments are high-performance, 88-key portable digital pianos suitable for the home, stage, recital hall, or classroom. The brand new ES920 and ES520 combine Kawaiʼs highly-regarded Responsive Hammer keyboard action and Harmonic Imaging piano sound technologies, to reproduce the touch and tone of a concert grand piano, and provide an authentic, rewarding playing experience for pianists of all abilities. In addition to a strong selection of diverse acoustic piano sounds, the ES920 and ES520 also include a variety of outstanding electric pianos, organs, strings, and other voices, allowing these instruments to support a wide range of musical styles. These sounds are easily selectable from the pianosʼ elegant control panel, which features an intuitive button layout and sharp OLED graphic display, with the ES920ʼs 4-band EQ faders also providing convenient real-time control during live performances.
The latest ES series models boast powerful 40W stereo speaker systems, 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 modern ES920 and ES520 also 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. However, wired connectivity remains strongly supported, with standard MIDI, USB, Line In and Line Out terminals providing a range of options for the home, studio, and stage.
The latest ES models adopt a brand new exterior design, with the flat panel surface complemented by smooth, rounded edges. The instrumentsʼ sturdy body is surprisingly lightweight, with the ES920 weighing 17 kg (almost 6 kilos lighter than its predecessor), and the ES520 just 14.5 kg. As some of the most portable pianos in their respective classes, the ES920 and ES520 are excellent choices for gigging or studio musicians, yet also ideally suited to academic and religious institutions. Moreover, when attached to the dedicated HM-5 designer stand and F-302 triple pedal bar in matching black or white finishes, these versatile instruments are transformed into stylish, ultra-compact piano replacements, delivering an exceptional playing experience for the lounge, office, or bedroom.
Authentic grand piano touch and tone, superb additional sounds, high-fidelity speaker systems, and modern, convenient features – all housed within a stylish, lightweight case. Introducing the new ES920 and ES520: At home, on stage, your piano.
Hear, Try and Compare the Kawai ES520 Digital Piano in our showroom
Located in Leicester in the central Midlands and close to Coventry, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham and Warwick we promise you that a visit to our specialist Digital Piano and Keyboard showroom will not disappoint. Try the full Kawai range including the ES520 Digital Piano and compare it with
Yamaha, Roland, Casio and Korg all under one roof. Whatever your playing standard our knowledgeable and friendly experts will help guide you through the Piano buying process and make sure that you are buying the right instrument for your needs. As ex teachers we are ideally placed to advise and answer any questions you may have. Lifetime support and product tuition with ALL digital pianos.
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Keyboard | ・ Responsive Hammer Compact II action - 88 keys - Grade-weighted hammers - Matte key surfaces - Triple sensor hammer detection |
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Pedal | ・ F-10H pedal unit - Damper (with half-pedal support) |
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Sound | ||
Piano Sound | ・ Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, EX recording - 192 note maximum polyphony |
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Piano Resonance | - Damper Resonance - String Resonance |
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Piano Adjustment | ・Virtual Technician (19 parameters) - Touch Curve - Voicing - Damper Resonance - Damper Noise - String Resonance - Key-off Effect - Fall-back Noise - Hammer Delay - Topboard - Decay Time - Minimum Touch - Stretch Tuning - Temperament - Temperament Key - User Key Volume - Half-Pedal Adjust - Soft Pedal Depth |
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No. of Sounds | 34 voices | |
Reverb | 6 types | |
Brilliance | ✔ | |
Other Effects | 16 types + amp simulator (3 types) | |
Output System | ||
Speakers | (8 x 12) cm x 2 | |
Output Power | 40 W (20 W × 2) | |
Headphone Enhancements | Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type |
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Design | ||
Display | 128 x 64 pixel OLED | |
Key Cover | - | |
Music Rest | Transparent, detachable type (included) | |
Dimensions | Width | 134 cm (52 3/4") |
Depth | 37.5 cm (14 3/4") | |
Height | 14.5 cm (5 3/4 ") [music rest detached] | |
Weight | 14.5 kg (32 lbs.) | |
Available Finishes | Black (ES520B) White (ES520W) |
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Functions | ||
Basic Functions | Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Registration Startup Setting |
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Internal Songs | Sound Demo | 23 sound demo songs |
Piano Music | - | |
Concert Magic | - | |
Lesson Songs | - | |
Internal Recorder | Total Memory | approximately 5,000 notes |
No. of Songs | 3 songs | |
Parts | 1 part | |
Metronome | Time Signatures | 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 |
Drum Rhythms | 100 patterns | |
External Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth * | Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1; GATT compatible) Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant Bluetooth Audio with aptX support |
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USB Audio Recorder | Record/Playback | SMF |
Other Functions | - | |
App Functions | TBC | |
Connector Jacks | Headphone | 2 x 1/4" Stereo jacks |
MIDI | MIDI IN, MIDI OUT | |
Line Out | 1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced] | |
Line In | 1/8" Stereo [unbalanced] | |
USB to Host | ✔ | |
USB to Device | ✔ | |
Others | Damper (for F-10H) Damper/Soft/Sostenuto (for GFP-3) Pedal (for F-302) Speakers on/off switch |
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Power Supply | ||
Power Consumption | 18 W | |
Included Accessories | ||
Power | Power cable AC adaptor (PS-154) |
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Bench | - | |
Headphones | - | |
Sheet Music | - | |
Others | Warranty card * Owner's manual Transparent music rest F-10H damper pedal (with half-pedal support) |
Kawai ES520-B Piano review
Kawai ES520-B Piano
It fits beautifully in my room, has the right sound and feel of an acoustic piano and a lot more ‘effects’ and sounds than I was expecting.