Kawai MP-11 SE
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Kawai
MP-11 SE
Product Info
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The MP-11 SE is a serious contender for gigging pianists and studio players prioritizing authentic grand piano feel and sound. It nails the SK-EX experience in a stage piano format, offering a robust build and impressive connectivity. Perfect for those who want a focused, high-quality piano voice without the complexity of a full workstation.
Product Description
- Kawai MP-11 SE
- Stage Piano
- 88 Keys Grand Feel mechanics with wooden keys
- 3-sensor pressure point simulation and IvoryTouch keys
- Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 grand piano sounds
- 40 Sounds with Harmonic Imaging XL technology and 88-key sampling
- 208 Setup memory slots
- 256-Note polyphony
- Amp Simulator and DSP effects
- Recording functions: MIDI
- Playback with loop function
- 128 X 64 Pixel LCD display with backlight
- Metronome
- Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1380 x 452 x 190 mm
- Weight: 34 kg
- Incl. GFP-30 3-speed pedal
*Connections:*
- 6.3 mm Jacks for Line Out (L/Mono
- R or 2x Mono)
- XLR Outs with Ground Lift
- Headphone socket
- Damper/Soft pedal
- Footswitch (assignable)
- Expression (assignable)
- MIDI in/out/thru
- USB to host
- USB to device
- Power socket
PROS
- • Grand Feel action replicates SK-EX voicing with remarkable realism
- • Harmonic Imaging XL delivers exceptionally detailed piano sounds
- • Wooden keys with IvoryTouch provide a premium, comfortable playing experience
- • Comprehensive connectivity options cater to diverse performance setups
CONS
- • The weight makes transport a significant undertaking for solo performers
- • Limited sound selection compared to dedicated workstations or module-based setups
- • LCD display's resolution is functional, but not particularly inspiring
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Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Grand Feel mechanics with wooden keys, 3-sensor pressure point simulation, IvoryTouch
Sounds
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 grand piano sounds, 40 sounds with Harmonic Imaging XL
Polyphony
256-note
Effects
Amp Simulator and DSP effects
Connections
6.3 mm Line Outs, XLR Outs with Ground Lift, Headphone socket, MIDI in/out/thru, USB to host/device
Weight
34 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kawai's Grand Feel utilizes a longer key travel and a heavier action, closely emulating the feel of a Shigeru Kawai grand; it's noticeably more substantial than lighter, spring-loaded actions common in other stage pianos.
The SK-EX and SK-5 sounds are meticulously sampled from the actual instruments, enhanced with Kawai’s Harmonic Imaging XL technology to capture dynamic nuances – it’s a hybrid approach of sampling and modeling.
The USB to host functionality allows for straightforward MIDI connectivity to a DAW, and the WAV recording capability enables basic standalone recording, but it's primarily designed as a performance instrument.
