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Kawai MP11

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Product Concept MP11, proudly holding Kawai's latest technologies, is the top model of Kawai's stage pianos Which meet the demanding professionals' requirements. Key words to describe MP11 is "Superb Sound Source", "Acclaimed touch just like real grand piano", and "Usability from the view point of performers." Upon talking with your customers, you would need to emphasize Following features. 1. Superb Sound Source: (XL-Harmonic Imaging, Max polyphony 256, 88 key sampling) No. 1 max polyphony Among the competing models of other brands. Also, for the piano sound, each key 88 faithfully reproduces the beautiful tone of the acclaimed Kawai EX concert grand piano. 2. Acclaimed Touch: Grand Feel keyboard action No. 1 pivot length Among the competing models of other brands. The length is equivalent to That of grand pianos, Which enable them to more evenly balanced key touch weight from front to rear, and is particu-larly beneficial When playing complicated chords with fingers positioned towards the back of the key-board. 3. Beautiful Design Ease of use is one of the strong features. Due to the frequent use of Piano and E. Piano sounds, inde-pendent control panels for Piano, E. Piano and Other sounds are arranged, on Which users can easily adjust individual sound settings and assign split / zones without the operating manual. Also, cool & stylish design is important factor for some users internship plan. Wooden arms, grand piano-like shape, modern font on beautiful polished ebony. The beauty of MP11 completely surpasses the competitors. 4. Variety of sound adjustability for personal setting 129 choices of Effect, 6 types of reverb with adjustable parameters, Virtual Technician, Enhanced Amp simulator (5 types of amplifier, microphone settings, other adjustable parameters), 4 bands EQ, and several other settings are available for users' personal sounds, plus 208 settings can be stored. 5. MIDI Control Four 4 channels Independently adjustable zones can be used to control external MIDI devises. 6. 3 Assignable pedal Kawai 3 offers an assignable pedal as standard equipment, while competitors offer with a single pedal.

•Digital Piano 88 wooden keys ivory touch, touch adjustable 6 types including user, split and dual
•Polyphony 192 notes
•Preset 256
•40 internal sounds
•Setup 208, complete MIDI section
•1 power on
•6 reverbs, 129 effects (23 categories) 3 band equalizer
•Feel Grand with Let Off USB
•10 songs and playing MP3/WAV, Overdub, Recorder Gain-HI-XL
•Direct recording to USB, even from Line IN function loop.
•5 amp simulators in section E.Piano
•128x64 pixel backlit LCD display with adjustable contrast and brightness.
•Unit 3 pedals included
•Weight 32.5 Kg

Looks awesome - no doubt Australian buyers can look forward to the price being double what the US pays, or it won't be available at all...

Thanks for posting this. One general question, since some of us have no opportunity to see these boards in person:

Since the MP11 weighs almost twice as much as a CP4, I wonder what exactly it is that all of this extra weight contributes to, either in terms of quality, durability or function. Does the hammer action itself weigh more? Or is it mainly just in the chassis?

It looks great!

Good to know that they decided to go with the Grand Feel Action. Definitely a step up !!

With your experience, have you an idea how many time we have to wait before to try this new Kawai un shop ?

I just bought my CA-65 in October banking on the fact that the MP11 would feature the RM3-2 action. Oh well, it's nice to own a furniture model for once, and even though I know won't be getting one, I'm glad the MP11 has GF

I'm 99% sure the wooden action is 100% responsible for the extra weight.

Stage piano with GF action. So I guess VPC2 with GF is coming sooner or later as well. Question is, how many thousand kilometers I will have to travel to try one :-(

Everyone has been asking for that for a year now. I am unfortunately not holding my breath. I suspect they think a GF VPC2 would cannibalize the more expensive MP11. I'll be happy if they do make such a VPC2 (and probably buy one) but I'm not overly optimistic. Not for this year, anyway.

Hi I just got MP 11 but no sound. Do you know what I did wrong?

Did you connect the output L /R to your monitors ? Did you raise the volume faders (general and piano,or any zone) ?

Yes, all good suggestions.

You can also connect a pair of headphones if you do not have any monitor speakers.

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Also, you need to not only have the main volume up (and connected to some speakers or headphones), but you also need to select the Piano On/Off button and turn up that volume as well.

Kawai James and Morodiene, I could only hear the sound through the headset. Does this mean that MP11 does not have speakers built in speakers? Do I need to buy separate speaker to hear the sound if I want to share the music with others or play duet with my acoustic piano? I know some people use amp too? Are Amps used in addition to speakers or in place of speakers? Sorry I know it sounds totally idiotic.

Correct, there are no built in speakers.

You'll need speakers and an amplifier, it is possible to get speakers with the amplifier built in (pc speakers, keyboard amplifiers and studio monitors are examples).

Yes, you will need powered speakers or an amp, or if you happens o have a regular stereo with an amp and speakers, you can hook it up to that, too. Powered computer speakers work well for personal use as well.

Congrats on your purchase! What do you think of the sound and feel?

What speakers and amplifier combination do you recommend? My criteria is simple, easy to work with, reasonable and functional.
Thanks

Morodiene, I'm very happy with the sound and feel. It sounds better than most of the upright I played.

Small powered (amplifier built in) monitor speakers from Tannoy, Rokit and others work well. Approximately $300 per pair for the models with 5-inch woofers - these provide clear sound and sufficient bass and volume. I place mine on the floor under the keyboard, to the left and right (some folks put them at ear level).

A specific recommendation: Guitar Center has the Tannoy Reveal 501A for $110 each. These are the speakers I use and I think they sound good. (There is now a Reveal 502, which is why the 501A is at a bargain price.)

Tannoy Reveal 501A at Guitar Center

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I have a pair of Tannoy Reveal 501s and I highly recommend them. They would go perfect with the MP11. Right now, my MP11 is using a pair of cheap bookshelf speakers and a little Lepai powered amp temporarily. Congrats on your new MP11. I love mine!