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ES520 Digital Piano

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$2,099.00 

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At home, on stage, whenever, wherever

The ES-520 is a mid-range portable digital piano model that affordably delivers incredible acoustic piano-like touch and tone in a surprisingly compact design. Kawai’s Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound technology along with their Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action combine to create a high-performance instrument suitable for the home, studio, stage, or school.
 

Dimensions
length 52.75″ | 134 cm
width 14.75″ | 37.5 cm
height 5.75″ | 14.5 cm
weight 32 lb | 14.5 kg

available in satin black and snow white finishes
 

Features
Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action
with grade-weighted keys and triple-sensor system
Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound technology
with 88-key stereo sampling
34 authentic sounds
including acoustic pianos, electric pianos, organs, strings, etc.
motherboard and amplification system
developed in partnership with Onkyo
Bluetooth MIDI and Audio functionality
with aptX support for wireless connectivity
Standard MIDI, USB to Host/Device
as well as audio in/out connectivity
support for latest PianoRemote control app
for iOS/Android
intuitive control panel layout
with high quality OLED display
stylish rounded case design
and lightweight chassis (32 lb)
modern HM-5 designer stand
and F-302 triple pedal bar (optional accessory)
KAWAI Three Year Parts and Labour Warranty
Accessories
HM-5 DESIGNER STAND


The HM-5 designer stand is the perfect accessory for the ES-520 owner who wants a more upscale stand.

The ES-520 feels solid on the stand while only being connected by 4 user-friendly thumb screws which makes it easy to remove and take to the gig or the cottage or wherever.

Available in matching black or white finishes


 
F-302 GRAND FEEL PEDAL BOARD


The ES-520 offers an authentic grand piano playing experience in a compact design with the HM-5 stand.

The Grand Feel pedal system imitates the weight and feel of the damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals of a concert grand piano.

Available in matching black or white finishes
HM-5 designer stand also required


 
SC-1 PADDED GIGBAG

The SC-1 padded gig bag is the perfect solution for transporting an ES-520 from place to place. Constructed from sturdy composite materials with ample internal padding, the bag also features a spacious front pocket to store pedals and cables. It also has heavy-duty rollers for easy transport. The SC-1 gigbag is a vital accessory for anyone needing to travel with their instrument.

Dimensions: 140cm x 18cm x 40cm | 55″ x 7″ x 15.75″


 
GFP-3 TRIPLE PEDAL UNIT

The GFP-3 is a premium-quality triple pedal unit with half-pedal support. The sturdy construction of this Kawai produced unit features a non-slip rubber base. Individually weighted damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals utilize high resolution optical sensors for consistently accurate velocity detection.


works with all current Kawai ES series and MP series digital pianos

 

Audio

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Specifications
ES-520 SPECIFICATIONS
KeyboardResponsive Hammer Compact II Action
  • 88 keys
  • grade-weighted hammers
  • matte key surfaces
  • triple-sensor key detection
PedalF-10H pedal unit
  • damper (with half-pedal support)

 
compatible with
  • GFP-3 triple pedal unit
  • F-301 triple pedal board
Piano SoundProgressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI)
  • 88-key stereo sampling
  • SK-EX, EX, K-60 recording
  • 192 note polyphony
Piano Resonanceacoustic rendering
  • damper resonance
  • string resonance
Piano AdjustmentVirtual Technician
(17 parameters)
  • touch curve (incl. 88-key user touch curve)
  • voicing (incl. 88-key user voicing)
  • damper resonance
  • damper noise
  • string resonance
  • key-off effect
  • fall-back noise
  • hammer delay
  • topboard simulation
  • decay time
  • minimum touch
  • stretch tuning (incl. 88-key user tuning)
  • temperament (incl. user temperament)
  • temperament key
  • key volume (incl. 88-key user key volume)
  • half-pedal adjust
  • soft-pedal depth
No. of Sounds34 voices
Reverb6 types
Brilliance
Other Effects16 types + amp simulator (3 types)
Speakers(8 x 12 cm) x2 full range speakers
Output Power40W (20W x 2)
Headphone Enhancements
  • Spacial Headphone Sound
  • headphone type
Display128 x 64 pixel OLED
Key Cover-
Music Resttransparent, detachable type (included)
Product Dimensionswidth: 52.75" | 134 cm
depth: 14.75" | 37.5 cm
height: 5.75" | 14.5 cm
weight: 33 lbs | 15 kg
Available Finishes
  • black
  • white
Basic Functions
  • dual
  • split
  • four hands
  • transpose
  • tuning
  • registration (28 memories)
  • startup settings
Internal Songssound demo
23 songs
piano music
-
Concert Magic
-
Lesson Songs
9 books, 377 pieces (via PiaBookPlayer app)
Internal Recordertotal memory
approximately 5,000 notes
No. of Songs
3 songs
Parts
1 part
Metronometime signatures
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8
drum rhythms
100 patterns
Bluetooth®
  • Bluetooth (ver. 4.1; GATT compatible)
  • Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant
  • Bluetooth Audio with aptX support
USB Audio RecorderRecord/Playback
  • KSO [Kawai song format]
  • SMF (playback only)
Other Functions -
App FunctionsPianoRemote (iOS/Android)
PiaBookPlayer (iOS/Android)
Connector JacksHeadphone
1/4" stereo jack x2
MIDI
  • USB-MIDI
  • MIDI IN
  • MIDI OUT
  • Bluetooth MIDI®
line out
1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
line in
1/8" stereo [unbalanced]
USB to Host: ✓
USB to Device: ✓
others
  • damper (for F-10H)
  • damper/soft/sostenuto (for GFP-3, F-302)
  • speakers on/off switch
Power Consumption18W
(power off state: 0.13W)
Powerpower cable
AC adaptor (PS-154)
Bench-
Headphones-
Sheet Music-
Otherswarranty card
owner's manual
transparent music rest
F-10H damper pedal (with half-pedal support)
* Depending on market location.