Kawai KDP 110 R digital piano, rosewood

Kawai KDP 110

An impressive addition to Kawai’s digital piano line-up, the modest KDP110 features the Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action, beautiful Shigeru Kawai SK-EX 88-key sampled grand piano sounds, and convenient Bluetooth®, USB, and MIDI connectivity, delivering grand piano touch and tone at a remarkably affordable price.

Realistic touch & motion: Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action

The KDP110’s brand new Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) keyboard action has been developed to represent the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano. Based on the highly-regarded RH keyboard action design, its spring-less technology and sturdy construction delivers consistent upward and downward motion for a smooth, natural, and highly authentic piano playing experience.

Acoustic piano key weighting

Just as acoustic pianos utilise heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers, the RHCII keyboard action also employs different hammer weights, appropriately graded for each playing range.
Such details provide greater stability during fortissimo passages, while preserving delicate pianissimo control, to satisfy the demands of even the most discerning pianist.

Triple sensor key detection

The Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action utilises an accurate triple-sensor key detection system for enhanced playing realism.
The added third sensor improves responsiveness when playing the same key repeatedly, and unlike conventional two sensor keyboard actions found in many digital pianos, allows the sound of a single note to be gradually ‘layered’ without the previous tone being lost.
Kawai’s action technology also monitors the speed at which each key is lifted, influencing the release character of piano sounds, and providing a greater range of expression between staccato and legato playing.

The Sound of a Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand

The Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano was conceived as the next step in evolving the art of the piano. Earning a reputation as the ‘premier piano of Japan,’ it graces the stages of concert halls and musical institutions around the globe, receiving universal acclaim for its exceptional clarity and dynamic range.
The SK-EX has frequently been selected by professional pianists at such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubenstein international piano competitions. With its truly magnificent tone and wonderfully responsive touch, the SK-EX can best be described with one word – incomparable.

True character in every note

The KDP110 digital piano captures the beautiful sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed concert grand piano, with all 88 keys of this exceptional instrument meticulously recorded, analysed and faithfully reproduced using advanced Harmonic Imaging technology.
Recording each key individually in this way, preserves the rich harmonic character of the SK-EX concert grand piano, and guarantees that the sound heard when playing any one of the KDP110’s weighted keys is a faithful representation of the original acoustic source.

Harmonic Imaging technology

When playing a fine piano, the amount of pressure applied to the keyboard affects not only the volume of the sound produced, but also the unique tonal character of each note. Therefore, in order to construct a realistic acoustic portrait of the SK-EX concert grand piano, not only is each key recorded individually, but also at various different volumes, ranging from gentle pianissimo to thunderous fortissimo.
The KDP110 offers a highly detailed acoustic portrait, employing Kawai’s proprietary Harmonic Imaging sound technology to ensure smooth tonal transitions across the keyboard and throughout the entire dynamic range.

Realistic reverberation

The KDP110’s powerful digital effects engine further enhances the instrument’s core sounds, applying additional reverberation effects that simulate the acoustic environment of a recital room, live stage, or concert hall, bringing performances to life.

Features:

• New 3-sensor Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action
• Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano sounds, full 88-key sampling
• Flexible Virtual Technician function with Smart Mode feature
• Convenient Bluetooth MIDI and USB-MIDI connectivity
• Built-in Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer etudes and Alfred lesson songs
• Enhanced SHS headphone sound with headphone type settings
• Powerful 40W stereo amplifier and speaker system
• Compact cabinet design available in Premium Rosewood finish

Specifications:

• Type of Action: Grade-weighted hammers
• Number of Keys: 88
• Preset Types: 15 voices
• USB: Yes
• Audio Output Types : 1 x 1/4" & 1 x 1/8" Stereo Headphone Jacks
• Digital Input Type: MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, Bluetooth MIDI
• MIDI I/O: Yes
• Other Controllers: Virtual Technician app (iPad), Sound Museum app (iPhone/iPad)
• Other Features: Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1; GATT compatible)
• Power Supply Type: AC adaptor
• Dimensions: (W) 136cm x (D) 40.5cm x (H) 85cm
• Weight: 39 kg