| HISTORY |
| PHILOSOPHY & ENVIRONMENT |
| THE MAKING OF A KAWAI PIANO |
| SHIGERU CONCERT GRAND |
| GRAND |
| UPRIGHT |
| DIGITAL |
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MORE REALISTIC, RESPONSIVE & RELIABLE
The ES7’s class-leading Responsive Hammer II keyboard
action recreates the supreme touch of an acoustic grand
piano, with its realistic movement and rigid, springless
design providing a smooth and natural piano playing
experience. The instrument’s modern, triple-sensor key
detection system enhances responsiveness and accuracy,
while structural reinforcements throughout the action
assembly help to minimise horizontal key wobble during
staccato and fortissimo passages.
The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded
to mirror the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble
hammers of an acoustic piano, while let-off simulation
recreates the subtle ‘notch’ sensation felt when softly
playing the keys of a grand piano. These important
characteristics allow discerning pianists to practise their
expanding repertoire with confidence, and ensure that
there are no unpleasant surprises when called upon to
perform using the finest of grand pianos.
BREATHTAKING SOUNDThe Kawai EX concert grand piano is widely
regarded by professional pianists and piano
technicians as one of the finest instruments
within its class. Hand-built by our renowned
Master Piano Artisans at the Shigeru Kawai
Piano Research Laboratory in Ryuyo, Japan,
each EX instrument undergoes a meticulous
regulation and refinement process within a
specially designed anechoic chamber.
Following this lengthy crafting period, the
completed EX concert grand piano receives
a final series of rigorous quality inspections,
before eventually taking centre stage in the
world’s most prestigious musical institutions
and concert halls.
STUDIO QUALITY EFFECTS WITH VINTAGE FLAVOURThe ES7’s powerful new digital effects engine
further enhances the instrument’s superior
core sounds, applying additional layers of
detail and realism that bring performances
to life. Tailor an instrument’s character and
feeling with a range of studio quality chorus,
tremolo, delay, and auto-pan effects. Add
vintage warmth to electric pianos and
trademark growl to drawbar organs using the
dedicated Amp Sim speaker models. Then
adjust the instrument’s reverb controls to
position yourself within one of six acoustic
environments, ranging from a small practise
room to an inspirational grand cathedral.
POWERFUL RECORDING
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
favourite songs. It is even possible to record
entire performances directly as MP3 or WAV
files for emailing to family and friends, casual
listening away from the piano, or for further
editing using an audio workstation.
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