Kawai KDP-120 R
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Kawai
KDP-120 R
Product Info
Article Number:
515777
Brand:
Kawai
Model:
KDP-120 R
Category:
General Digital Pianos
Price:
$1,017.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The KDP-120 R is a solid, affordable entry into the digital piano world. It nails the core piano experience with a surprisingly good action and a lovely SK-EX sound – perfect for beginners and intermediate players who want a realistic touch and tone without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Kawai KDP-120 R
- Digital Piano
- Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) action with 88 weighted keys and 3-fold sensor
- Harmonic Imaging (HI)
- 88 Keys sampling
- Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano sound with new Low Balance Volume feature that intelligently adjusts the sound at low volumes
- Virtual Technician Smart mode
- 15 Sounds
- 192 Voices polyphony
- Lesson function
- Dual function
- 4 Hand mode
- Metronome
- Transposer
- 15 Demo songs
- Internal recorder (3 songs
- 10.000 notes)
- Retractable keyboard cover
- 3 Pedals
- Bluetooth MIDI
- USB Midi
- USB to host
- 2 Headphone jacks
- 2 x 20 watt speaker system
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1360 x 405 x 855 mm
- Weight: 37 kg
- Colour: Premium Rosewood Satin
PROS
- • RHCII action provides surprisingly realistic weighted piano feel
- • Harmonic Imaging sound engine delivers a genuinely warm, resonant SK-EX tone
- • Low Balance Volume feature prevents thinness at quiet practice levels
- • Bluetooth MIDI offers convenient connectivity for lessons and apps
CONS
- • RHCII action lacks the escapement of higher-end Kawai actions
- • Speaker system, while decent, won't satisfy serious performance needs
- • Limited sound selection compared to more versatile stage pianos
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII), 3-fold sensor
Sounds
15 (including Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano)
Polyphony
192 Voices
Speakers
2 x 20 watt
Connections
Bluetooth MIDI, USB MIDI, USB to Host, 2 x Headphone Jacks
Weight
37 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It simulates the feel well for the price, but lacks the subtle nuances of an acoustic’s escapement and key movement.
The Harmonic Imaging engine does a remarkable job; it’s a genuinely warm and resonant SK-EX sample, though subtle differences will be noticeable to experienced pianists.
The USB to Host connection makes recording easy, though the limited sound selection might restrict creative options.
