Kawai pianos and grand pianos review

Kawai is a renowned manufacturer of first-class musical instruments. They are made from the highest quality and most expensive materials. The company's products are currently specialized in the production of both acoustic and digital models. Today we are going to talk about the main features of the products produced by this brand, as well as look at the main characteristics of individual models of pianos and grand pianos.

Kawai keyboards will delight you with a unique and beautiful sound. They will be perfect for regular training sessions, as well as for performing compositions in the style of jazz, popular and contemporary music. Today in the assortment you can find models of grand pianos and pianos, which belong to different classes. So, there are three main types: average consumer, standard performing and high professional, so any consumer can choose the right model. All products of this Japanese brand are manufactured in a separate facility with the highest level of exquisite handicraft.

The Kawai manufacturing company currently manufactures and markets a wide variety of pianos. The range includes both digital and acoustic options. All of them are combined into separate series. Let's take a look at each of these collections.

This group includes the following most popular models.

• ES. This series includes three keyboard electronic instruments: ES100, ES7 and ES8. The first sample will be the best option for students in music schools.It does not provide for the possibility of temperament, but at the same time it has all the other important options, including the ability to play four hands, record, self-adjust the sensitivity, the option of layering timbres, 3 types of reverb. The model will allow you to perform high-quality and clear sound. You must purchase a dedicated stand and pedal system for this piano. The ES7 Sampler is a professional keyboard musical instrument that has all the same options as the previous version, but in a more advanced form. The model has a warehouse of 256 notes, temperament, reverb (six types), voicing, auto-accompaniment along with special chord-type sequences. The ES8 piano is an 88-key product that features a dedicated triple touch mechanism keyboard. In addition, it comes with a built-in tone generator featuring dedicated sampling technology and an optimized acoustic system. This model can be ideal for both music studios and just for home.

• CL and KDP. This series includes upright models such as the CL26 and CL26II. Both of these options have a fairly simple design and the minimum required functionality. These keyboards have only eight timbres, 96-note polyphony, but there is no learning function and automatic recording. Between themselves, two such copies differ only in the pedal unit, in the first they are connectable, in the second they are built-in. Also included in this series is the CL36 upright piano, which is a slightly improved version of the previous two versions. It has more built-in tones and has a learning and recording function. The KDP90 is also part of this line, while it is already a professional keyboard instrument with much richer polyphony and maximum functionality. The sample boasts a more solid and luxurious exterior.

• CN. This line includes only three piano models: CN14, CN25 and CN35. The last two options can also be purchased in Russian music stores. The CN25 instruments feature 192 note polyphony, six types of reverb, practice lessons (240 in total), and additional sound options. The CN35 has a polyphony of 256 notes, the same six types of reverb, a whole range of various digital effects, including chorus, panoramic playback. In addition, the product is equipped with a large number of external connectors for easy connection of additional technical devices.

The Japanese brand Kawai also produces acoustic pianos. Let's consider each group separately.

• K15E. This series includes the following piano models: K15E M / PEP, K15E MH / MP, K15E WH / P. All of these acoustic varieties boast decent and high-quality sound. They have a high level of keyboard sensitivity and extraordinary durability. These models come with a special mechanism that provides the most stable sound possible. These musical instruments can be created in black, white or dark brown colors.

• K200. This collection includes the K200 M / PEP, K200 MH / MP, K200 WH / P models. These samples will be perfect for both beginners and already professional musicians. These keyboards are often made with high-quality nickel-plated parts. The main part of the tool is made from a processed and durable solid spruce. The pianos are equipped with a special upright mechanism, it is made of carbon fiber and composite material. This rig allows for the fastest and lightest pressing possible, providing the greatest power and stability.

• K800. This group includes the K800 M / PEP and K800 AS M / PEP models.They are produced in black colors, have a beautiful and most elegant design. These keyboards come with special keys that are created without lead weights, making the keystroke as easy and comfortable as possible for the player. The models are equipped with a special mechanism that will allow you to reproduce the highest quality and deepest sound for many years and even decades. The body is made of solid spruce of the highest grade. The piano lid has a special "soft fall" system that allows you to close the keyboard as easily and smoothly as possible.

This Japanese brand also produces various types of pianos.

• GM. The collection includes such grand pianos as GM-10K, GM-12G M / PEP, GM-12G SN / WH / P. These keyboards are made in black colors with a beautiful polished finish. They have a special sustain pedal that allows you to only affect the lower register as you play. The models allow you to maximize the sounding of the first notes. These pianos are made from high quality straight grained spruce. Their tuners are usually nickel-plated. The pedals are made from a machined brass base.

• GL. This collection includes grand pianos such as GL-20 M / PEP, GL-10 M / PEP, GL-20 S / BPM. Such musical instruments have a well-balanced and soft timbre. They are equipped with a special durable mechanism that will not react to sudden temperature changes and high humidity levels. In addition, these models are usually available with extended keys that match the design of concert grand pianos.

• GE. The line includes such models of grand pianos as GE20G WH / P, GE30G WH / P, GE20G M / PEP. These keyboards are equipped with a special high-quality mechanism that will allow the instrument to function in any environment. The models are produced with a keyboard treated with a special application, which is almost indistinguishable from natural ivory. The product pedal unit consists of three pedals. The lid for closing is made together with a protective system, which provides the most smooth and gradual lowering, which avoids possible injury.

In one set, along with the musical keyboard itself, there are often some additional accessories, including protective covers. For many digital models, special convenient stands are also made along with a lid; they can be made from a variety of materials, including various types of wood. Also, small supports can act as such elements for pianos and grand pianos, which are fixed under the cover of the products.