Kawai MP11SE The Pianist’s Stage Piano

The Kawai MP11SE The Pianist’s Stage Piano is an 88-key digital instrument that features a graded-hammer-action keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops, meticulously crafted to replicate the touch of an acoustic piano. This versatile piano is suitable for various settings, offering authentic sounds from tine, reed, and modern electric pianos, as well as vibrant clavs and natural electric grands, making it ideal for professional musical endeavors.

Each key has been carefully recorded, analyzed, and reproduced as a digital waveform, ensuring the preservation of the harmonic qualities of the EX concert grand piano sound. The wooden keys of the MP11SE provide an accurate representation of the original acoustic source, delivering the tactile experience akin to that of an acoustic grand piano.

This stage piano is organized into three distinct sound categories: acoustic pianos, electric pianos, and additional sounds, each functioning as independent sections. The effects section includes reverbs, resonances, and various effects. Each sound category is equipped with a dedicated hardware volume fader, facilitating the layering, splitting, and defining of key ranges while ensuring that effects and settings applied to one section do not inadvertently affect another.

Moreover, high-quality strings and soothing pads are available for layering, complemented by rich electric and acoustic bass sounds that work well with left-hand splits. A curated selection of harpsichord and mallet voices rounds out the offerings for those specific sound requirements.

Lastly, the MP11SE is constructed with a robust metal chassis and wooden side arms. It features 1/4″ and XLR outputs, 1/4″ inputs, and includes 4-channel MIDI master control capabilities. A GFP-3 triple pedal unit is also part of the package. The MP11SE provides everything necessary for music professionals seeking a realistic acoustic sound, authentic additional tones, and precise control without compromise.

• Concert, jazz, and pop grand pianos, and a full-bodied traditional upright
• A collection of authentic tine, reed, and modern electric pianos, crunchy clavs, and an electric grand.
• Studio-quality strings, pads, basses, and other essential sounds for creating splits, layering with acoustic pianos and EPs, or playing solo.
• Large graphic LCD display, four assignable real-time control knobs, and a well-organized, usable panel interface. Leave the manual at home and concentrate on playing, rather than trying to remember which button does what.
• A keyboard action for serious pianists crafted entirely from wood. Grand Feel delivers an authentic playing experience.
• Connect to Windows or Mac via USB, and to your favorite semi-weighted boards via standard MIDI, then control both simultaneously. The MP11SE allows up to four MIDI channels to be controlled at the same time, each with its own custom key ranges and user-definable pedal and knob CC# assignments.
• Store and recall every customized sound, knob position, fader level, and adjustable parameter at the touch of a button. With over 200 setup memories, the MP11SE is suitable for busy stage musicians who like to plan several shows ahead, before going out on the road.
• Connect directly to the house PA using XLR cables, and to personal monitors with the high-quality line out jacks. Enjoy realistic damper, sostenuto, and soft playing control by connecting the included Kawai GFP-3 triple pedal unit, or assign a range of alternative functions to individual pedals.
• The finished wooden side panels, sleek gloss-black paintwork, and raised fallboard displaying the Kawai family name give the MP11SE a distinctly acoustic presence. Its sturdy aluminum and steel chassis (and reinforced base) reassures players that this instrument is built for the stage.