Suitable for the home, stage, recital hall, house of worship, or classroom, the satin black Kawai ES920 is a portable digital piano with authentic grand-piano touch and tone, realistic additional instrument sounds, a powerful, high-fidelity speaker system, and modern Bluetooth connectivity—all housed within a stylish, lightweight case.
The ES920 features 88 keys with Responsive Hammer III grade-weighted key action, Ivory Touch key surfaces, and let-off simulation, 256-note polyphony, Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5, and EX grand piano sounds, and Harmonic Imaging piano sound technology, which provide a rewarding playing experience with expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo to the strongest, boldest fortissimo for pianists of all abilities. At just 37.5lb, this lightweight keyboard is the ideal traveling stage piano or practice instrument on the road, for advanced and professional pianists playing in a wide range of musical styles.
In addition to the 10 acoustic piano sounds, the ES920 offers additional sounds ranging from electric pianos, to drawbar and church organs, to strings, choirs, and bass, for a total of 38 sounds. These sounds are easily selectable from the pianos' elegant control panel, which features an intuitive button layout and sharp OLED graphic display with 4-band EQ faders providing convenient real-time control during live performances.
The ES920 boasts a powerful 40W stereo speaker system that incorporates audio processing and amplification technologies developed in collaboration with renowned Japanese audio specialists, Onkyo. This unique hardware combination delivers well-rounded bass and crisp treble frequencies, reproducing the superb Shigeru Kawai grand piano sounds with exceptional tonal clarity and richness.
An integrated Rhythm Section function with 100 styles and 2 variations per style, a selection of 4-part backing accompaniment styles, and 100 preset chord sequences invite players to add greater variety to their performances. The Dual playing mode allows two different sounds such as grand piano and strings to be layered together, while the Split and Four Hands modes divide the keyboard into two independent sections.
The ES920 features Metronome, Transpose, and Tune functions. An internal 2-track recorder offers a 10-song, 90,000-note capacity, which can be used as a learning tool to monitor your own performance. Onboard effects include 6 reverbs, chorus, delay, amp simulation, and more.
Built-in Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth audio connectivity allow apps such as Kawai's 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 piano's audio system without any additional cables. Wired connectivity is also supported with standard MIDI, USB, and line in/out, providing a range of options for studio and stage use.
When attached to the dedicated HM-5 designer stand and F-302 triple pedal bar (both available separately) in matching satin black finish, the ES920 is transformed into a stylish, ultracompact grand-piano replacement, great in a lounge, living room, office, or bedroom. An F-10H damper pedal is included.
Kawai's Ivory Touch key surfaces gently absorb finger moisture to assist the player's performance, while let-off simulation recreates the subtle "notch" sensation felt when softly playing the keys of a grand piano, satisfying the expectations of the most discerning pianists.
Parameters: Touch Curve, Voicing, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, String Resonance, Key-Off Effect, Fall-Back Noise, Hammer Delay, Topboard Simulation, Decay Time, Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Temperament, Temperament Key, Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth.
USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio files, allowing musicians to learn the chords or melody for a new piece, or to simply play along with their favorite songs. It is even possible to save performances as MP3 or WAV files for emailing to friends and family, listening on a smartphone, or for further editing using an audio workstation.
Standard MIDI and USB-to-Host connectors ensure flexibility when using computers and other electronic instruments.
Responsive Hammer III Grade-Weighted Keys, Ivory Touch and Let-Off
The Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action recreates the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano, with its realistic movement and accurate 3-sensor technology providing a smooth, natural, and highly responsive piano playing experience. The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded to mirror the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers of an acoustic piano, while structural reinforcements within the action assembly ensure greater stability during fortissimo and staccato passages.
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5, and EX Grand Pianos with Harmonic Imaging XL Sound Technology
The ES920 digital piano captures the rich, expressive sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5, and EX grand pianos, with all 88 keys of these exceptional instruments meticulously recorded, analyzed, and faithfully reproduced using Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology. This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range of the original grand pianos, affording pianists an extraordinary level of expressiveness.
Customize Your Sound with Built-In Virtual Technician
The instrument's built-in Virtual Technician feature with 17 parameters allows various characteristics of these acoustic piano sounds to be shaped at the touch of a button, with settings to adjust string and damper resonance, in addition to subtle hammer, damper, and key release noises. This personalized piano sound is further enhanced with atmospheric reverberation effects, delivering a rich, vibrant piano tone with breathtaking realism and authenticity.
USB Functionality for Recording and Playback
The ES920 digital piano is equipped with two USB connectors that allow the instrument to be connected to a computer for MIDI use and also enables you to load and save data directly to USB memory devices. This USB to Device feature allows registration memories and songs to be recorded and stored in internal memory and be saved to USB, or for standard MIDI files (SMF) to be downloaded from the internet and conveniently played back without additional hardware.
Integrated Bluetooth MIDI and Audio
In addition to standard MIDI connectors for connecting to other instruments, the ES920 also boasts integrated Bluetooth MIDI and Audio technology that allows the instrument to communicate with supported smart devices wirelessly. Once connected to a phone, tablet, or laptop, users can enjoy a wide variety of music-related apps that enhance their learning and playing experience, or stream audio from songs and videos through the instrument's speakers.
A Wide Range of Connectivity Options
The ES920 digital piano features a variety of standard connectivity options, with a line-level output jack for connecting the instrument to a PA system. The line-in stereo jack provides a convenient method for mixing in audio from a laptop, tablet, or other digital device.
And More Features
Stylish rounded case design and lightweight chassis weighing 37.5 lb