Kawai KDP120R 88-Key Digital Piano with Matching Bench | Premium Rosewood

The Kawai KDP120 Digital Piano, crafted from premium rosewood and accompanied by a matching bench, enhances the KDP series and succeeds the well-received KDP110 model. This upgraded version boasts an advanced 3-sensor Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action, providing an authentic grand piano experience. It delivers the exceptional sound of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano and offers convenient Bluetooth MIDI and USB-MIDI connectivity, compatible with the PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer applications. Additionally, it is equipped with a robust 40W amplifier and speaker system.

The KDP120 features 88 graded-weighted keys, four distinct acoustic piano sounds, a Grand Feel pedal system, a Four Hands mode, transpose functionality, a metronome, built-in etudes, and Alfred lesson songs. Additionally, it incorporates Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology and offers the capability to record and playback performances, making it an excellent option for beginners, educators, or seasoned musicians in need of a secondary piano for silent practice with headphones.

Moreover, the instrument includes a variety of additional sounds such as electric pianos, organs, harpsichords, vibraphones, and strings. The Dual playing mode allows for the simultaneous use of two different voices, such as an acoustic piano paired with a string ensemble, enhancing the complexity of sound and fostering greater musical creativity.

The KDP120 is elegantly designed within a simple yet attractive cabinet, featuring gently curved side arms and wooden toe blocks for enhanced stability. It is equipped with a retractable key cover to shield the keyboard from dust and a spacious music rest that can be conveniently folded flat when not in use. Accompanied by a matching bench, this refined piano complements the décor of both large and small living spaces, including living rooms, studies, and family rooms.

Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand Accurately Reproduced with 88-Key Sampling

The KDP120 faithfully captures the clarity and dynamic range of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. Each of the 88 keys of this remarkable instrument has been meticulously recorded, analyzed, and reproduced using cutting-edge Harmonic Imaging sound technology. This individual recording process preserves the rich harmonic qualities of the SK-EX concert grand, ensuring that the sound produced when playing any of the KDP120’s weighted keys accurately reflects the original acoustic source.

Harmonic Imaging facilitates seamless tonal transitions across the keyboard and throughout the full dynamic spectrum. Additionally, the inclusion of six types of realistic reverberation enhances the instrument's fundamental sounds, applying effects that mimic the acoustic ambiance of a recital room, live stage, or concert hall, thereby bringing performances to life.

Realistic Touch and Feel

Responsive Hammer Compact II Keyboard Action

The Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) action emulates the unique feel of an acoustic grand piano. Drawing from the esteemed design of the RH keyboard action, its spring-free mechanism and robust build ensure reliable motion in both upward and downward directions. Additionally, the enhanced cushioning material minimizes keyboard noise, providing a seamless, natural, and remarkably authentic piano playing experience.

Acoustic Piano Key Weighting

The RHCII keyboard mechanism utilizes a variety of hammer weights, specifically calibrated for each range of play, featuring heavier hammers for the bass and lighter hammers for the treble. This design enhances stability during fortissimo sections while maintaining the finesse required for pianissimo playing, catering to the expectations of even the most selective pianists.

Triple-Sensor Key Detection

The precise three-sensor technology delivers a seamless, authentic, and exceptionally responsive experience for piano playing. The inclusion of a third sensor enhances the responsiveness when the same key is struck multiple times. Additionally, Kawai’s action technology tracks the speed at which each key is released, affecting the tonal quality of the piano sounds and offering a broader spectrum of expression between staccato and legato performances.

Grand Feel Pedal System

The Grand Feel pedal system replicates the position and individual weighting of the damper (with half-pedal support), soft, and sostenuto pedals of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert grand piano to further enhance the KDP120’s acoustic piano-like authenticity.

40W Speaker System with Low-Volume Balance Feature

The KDP120 is equipped with a 40W stereo speaker system that provides sufficient power to fill a medium-sized room with the exquisite sounds of a Shigeru Kawai grand piano. When utilizing the speakers at a lower volume to avoid disturbing family members, the KDP120’s Low Volume Balance feature adeptly modifies the keyboard touch and tonal qualities of the piano, enabling pianissimo sections to be performed with greater fluidity and a more natural feel.

Superior Headphone Experience

The KDP120 features Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology, which significantly improves the depth and authenticity of the instrument's audio when experienced through headphones or earphones. Musicians have the option to choose from three distinct acoustic presets that modify the spatial arrangement of the sound, while also alleviating auditory fatigue during prolonged use of earphones or headphones. Additionally, the piano is fitted with both 1/4" and 3.5mm headphone jacks.

Integrated Bluetooth MIDI and USB-MIDI Connectivity

Alongside a USB-MIDI port for computer connectivity, the KDP120 features built-in Bluetooth MIDI technology, enabling wireless communication with compatible smart devices. After establishing a connection with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, users can effortlessly manage the instrument or view notated scores for the integrated lesson songs through the specialized PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer applications (available on iOS and Android). Furthermore, the capabilities of the instrument can be enhanced by utilizing a wide variety of third-party educational, performance, and scoring applications, all without requiring extra adapters or cables.

Built-In Lesson Function

• The KDP120 features a user-friendly lesson function that enables pianists to explore classical piano through a selection of etudes by Czerny, Burgmüller, and Beyer, as well as contemporary pieces from the widely-used Alfred Basic Piano course books.
  
  
• Pianists can practice the left and right-hand sections of each etude or song independently, utilizing the integrated metronome and adjustable tempo settings to enhance their timing and rhythm skills.
  
  
• Included lesson pieces are: Burgmüller 25 (25 Easy Etudes, Opus 100), Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849), Beyer 106 (Elementary Piano Playing, Opus 101), Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A, and Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B.
  
  

Customize Your Sound with Built-In Virtual Technician

• The instrument's built-in Virtual Technician feature with 13 parameters allows various characteristics of the acoustic piano sounds to be shaped at the touch of a button.
  
  
• Parameters include: Touch Curve, Voicing, Damper Resonance, Hammer Delay, Topboard Simulation, Decay Time, Release Time, Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Temperament, Temperament Key, Half-Pedal Point, and Soft Pedal Depth