Kawai MP7SE Digital Piano

MP7SE: The Performer’s Stage Piano

Main Features

• Class-leading Responsive Hammer III keyboard action
• Stunning Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5, and Kawai EX concert grand piano sounds, with full 88-key sampling
• Strong selection of realistic electric piano, organ, synth lead/pad, brass/wind, guitar/bass, etc. sounds
• Authentic Tonewheel organ simulator with adjustable drawbars, percussion, and C/V controls
• Wide variety of Virtual Technician and other sound editing parameters for flexible manipulation
• Intuitive panel interface with four independently controllable zones, each with assignable effects
• Powerful MIDI 4-channel master controller functions for advanced zone/split creation
• 1/4" unbalanced outputs, 1/4" inputs with Line In level fader
• High-quality F-10H single pedal unit, engineered and manufactured by Kawai
• sturdy metal chassis with black polish wooden side arms

MP7SE: The Performer’s Stage Piano

The MP7SE has been developed to provide an excellent concert grand piano playing experience, while offering a broad selection of additional sounds for greater musical flexibility. This instrument features the class-leading Responsive Hammer III plastic-key keyboard action, which offers premium features such as triple-sensor note detection, let-off simulation, and Ivory Touch key surfaces. In addition to grade-weighted hammers, the RHIII action also incorporates counterweights embedded within each key, helping to balance the touch weight during pianissimo passages, while adding a feeling of greater substance when playing with force. As with its bigger brother, the MP7SE features Kawai’s Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine, and includes the same Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5, Kawai EX, and K-60 samples, and authentic electric piano sounds. In addition, the MP7SE also features a special Tonewheel organ mode which allows all nine drawbars to be individually adjusted directly from the panel, including full percussion and chorus/vibrato settings, and parameters to adjust key-click level and tonewheel leakage. The flexible MP7SE also boasts an impressive selection of synth leads/pads, brass, wind, and choir sounds, and authentic basses and guitars, ensuring that performers can cover almost any musical genre from a single instrument.

With the emphasis on real-time control, the MP7SE’s intuitive panel layout allows up to four sounds to be freely layered, split, or assigned to specific key zones. Each zone provides an independent effects block, with the MAIN zone offer a secondary effects block and additional amp simulator module. The MP7SE retains all of the MP11SE’s Virtual Technician and sound editing functionality, while also offering additional controls and parameters specifically for organ and synth performance. As with all MP stage piano, specific adjustments can be quickly stored to each individual SOUND memory, with 256 SETUP memories available to store and retrieve full instrument configurations.

The MP7SE includes the high-quality F-10H single pedal unit, which is also engineered and manufactured by Kawai, and features the same precise optical sensor system for smooth progressive pedalling. Like the MP11SE, the MP7SE’s expression pedal input supports pedals from all major brands, with a convenient switch to select the plug’s ring/tip configuration.

Despite its compact size, the MP7SE retains the same rock-solid build quality that has become a hallmark of MP instruments for
nearly 20 years. As with its larger sibling, the MP7SE’s wood and metal construction is designed for the stage, yet its classic
appearance and polished side arm design ensure that this flexible instrument is also suitable for the home or studio musician.

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Q: What is the Kawai MP7SE?
A: The Kawai MP7SE is a professional stage piano designed for live performance, rehearsal, studio work, and advanced keyboard control, combining realistic weighted action, detailed acoustic piano sounds, organ control, sound layering, and powerful master keyboard functions in one instrument.

Q: Who is the Kawai MP7SE designed for?
A: The MP7SE is designed for gigging musicians, stage performers, keyboard players, studio users, and advanced players who want a versatile stage piano with strong hands-on control and flexible sound shaping.

Q: What makes the Kawai MP7SE different from a home digital piano?
A: Unlike a typical home digital piano, the MP7SE is built for stage and studio performance, with four-zone master keyboard control, extensive real-time editing, multiple outputs and inputs, USB audio recording, MIDI controller functions, and a road-ready chassis.

Q: How many keys does the Kawai MP7SE have?
A: The Kawai MP7SE has 88 keys, giving players the full piano range for performance, rehearsal, and studio work.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE have weighted keys?
A: Yes. The MP7SE uses Kawai’s Responsive Hammer III weighted keyboard action to deliver a more realistic grand piano-style playing feel.

Q: What keyboard action does the Kawai MP7SE use?
A: The MP7SE uses Kawai’s Responsive Hammer III action with triple-sensor key detection, Ivory Touch key surfaces, let-off simulation, and graded hammer weighting for a highly responsive and expressive piano feel.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE sound like an acoustic piano?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes detailed sounds based on the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, Shigeru Kawai SK-5, and Kawai EX concert grands, with full 88-key sampling for a rich and expressive acoustic-style piano experience.

Q: What sound engine does the Kawai MP7SE use?
A: The MP7SE uses Kawai’s Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology with 88-key sampling to deliver detailed and expressive piano tone.

Q: How many sounds are included on the Kawai MP7SE?
A: The MP7SE includes 256 sounds, covering acoustic pianos, electric pianos, tonewheel organs, pads, synth sounds, brass, woodwind, basses, guitars, and other stage-ready voices.

Q: What is the polyphony of the Kawai MP7SE?
A: The Kawai MP7SE offers a maximum polyphony of 256 notes, helping it handle layered sounds, sustained passages, and demanding live performance setups more effectively.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE include electric piano sounds?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes a strong selection of vintage-style electric piano sounds, with effects and amp simulation options to shape them for different musical styles.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE include organ sounds?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes a tonewheel organ simulator with nine virtual drawbars, percussion controls, and rotary speaker character adjustment for classic organ-style performance.

Q: Can you control organ drawbars on the Kawai MP7SE?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes virtual tonewheel organ control with nine drawbars that can be adjusted in real time using the panel controls.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE include synth, pad, and layered performance sounds?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes strings, pads, synth voices, brass, woodwind, basses, and guitars, making it suitable for layered stage setups as well as piano-focused performances.

Q: Can the Kawai MP7SE split and layer sounds?
A: Yes. The MP7SE supports flexible zoning, splitting, layering, and velocity switching, allowing players to create detailed custom performance setups.

Q: What are the four zones on the Kawai MP7SE?
A: The MP7SE uses a four-zone architecture that allows different keyboard areas or layers to control internal sounds, external MIDI devices, or both at the same time.

Q: Is the Kawai MP7SE a good master keyboard?
A: Yes. The MP7SE is a powerful four-zone MIDI master keyboard, making it a strong choice for controlling external sound modules, software instruments, and other MIDI gear in live or studio setups.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE have real-time controls?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes assignable knobs, faders, drawbar-style controls, and an intuitive control panel for fast real-time adjustment during performance.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE have onboard effects?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes 129 effects types, 6 reverb types, and amp simulation options, giving players broad control over sound shaping.

Q: Can you edit sounds on the Kawai MP7SE?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes Virtual Technician parameters for piano sounds, editing options for electric piano and tonewheel organ sounds, and flexible controls such as ADSR, resonance, and cut-off settings for shaping sounds directly from the panel.

Q: What is Virtual Technician on the Kawai MP7SE?
A: Virtual Technician is Kawai’s sound-editing system that allows players to adjust piano-related parameters such as voicing, stereo width, string resonance, damper resonance, key-off effect, hammer delay, fall-back noise, and other tonal details.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE have setup memories?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes 256 setup memories, allowing players to store and instantly recall customised sounds, knob positions, fader settings, and other performance parameters.

Q: Is the Kawai MP7SE good for live performance?
A: Yes. The MP7SE is specifically designed for live use, with strong piano and stage sounds, flexible zoning, setup memories, real-time controls, USB playback and recording, and professional connectivity for demanding performances.

Q: Is the Kawai MP7SE suitable for studio use?
A: Yes. Its weighted action, detailed piano sounds, sound editing tools, MIDI control functions, USB connectivity, and audio file recording features make it very useful in studio and production environments.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE have built-in speakers?
A: No. The MP7SE does not include built-in speakers and is designed for use with headphones, monitors, amplifiers, or professional PA systems.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE have audio inputs and outputs?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes 1/4-inch line outputs and 1/4-inch line inputs, making it suitable for stage rigs, external audio sources, and professional keyboard setups.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE support USB?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes USB-to-host for MIDI connection and USB-to-device for loading, saving, playback, and recording functions using USB memory devices.

Q: Can the Kawai MP7SE record audio files?
A: Yes. The MP7SE can record performances directly to USB memory as MP3 or WAV files, and it can also play back MP3, WAV, and SMF files.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE include an internal recorder?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes an internal MIDI recorder that can store up to 10 songs with 1 track and up to 90,000 notes.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE have Bluetooth?
A: No. The MP7SE does not include Bluetooth connectivity.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE include lesson songs or beginner learning features?
A: No. The MP7SE is not focused on lesson functions, Concert Magic, or built-in teaching content. It is aimed more at performing musicians and advanced stage use.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE have a display?
A: Yes. The MP7SE features a 128 x 64 pixel backlit LCD display for navigating sounds, setups, and editing functions.

Q: How heavy is the Kawai MP7SE?
A: The Kawai MP7SE weighs approximately 22.5 kg, giving it a sturdy stage-ready build while still being transportable for live use.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE come with a pedal?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes Kawai’s high-quality F-10H pedal with half-damper support.

Q: Does the Kawai MP7SE come with a music rest?
A: Yes. The MP7SE includes a music rack.

Q: What finish is the Kawai MP7SE available in?
A: The MP7SE is available in a black finish with a sturdy metal chassis and black polished wooden side arms.

Q: Who should buy the Kawai MP7SE?
A: The Kawai MP7SE is ideal for serious performers and keyboard players who want a professional stage piano with realistic weighted action, detailed acoustic and electric piano sounds, organ control, deep real-time editing, and strong master keyboard capabilities.