KAWAI ES8 DIGITAL PIANO

Name: Kawai ES8 Digital Piano
SKU: 4410
Price: 1000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

The Kawai ES8 portable digital piano is in a class of its own. With a lightweight frame and premium features such as the Responsive Hammer III keyboard action and Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology (with 88-key piano sampling), the ES8 offers piano playing excellence that can easily be transported to a gig or recital.

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Kawai ES8 Digital Piano

Depth: 14 1/2" (36.5 cm)
Width: 54" (136.5 cm)
Height: 6" (15 cm)
Weight: 49 lbs (22.5 kg)

Description

KAWAI ES8

Perfect for playing anytime or anywhere, the ES8 Portable Digital Piano offers class-leading features in a compact frame that is easy to transport or store away when not in use. This extraordinary instrument utilizes the Kawai Responsive Hammer III keyboard action that re-creates the exceptional touch of an acoustic piano for a natural playing experience. Our exclusive Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology with 88-key sampling provides sounds with the highest level of detail and clarity.

The ES8 also features powerful built-in speakers and USB connectivity that offers the opportunity to record and play digital audio, store songs, or connect to a computer. The Virtual Technician feature allows you to personalize the piano sound and touch response to suit personal preferences. The optional designer stand and pedal lyre can transform the ES8 into an elegant compact piano suitable for any room décor.

Visit our showroom at 5800 Richmond Avenue near the Galleria to see and hear the ES8 yourself. For more information, please call us at 713-904-0001 or email us at info@kawaipianoshouston.com.

Finish Options

ES8

Gloss Black

ES8

Snow White

SC-1 SOFT CASE

Product Highlights

Harmonic Imaging XL™ Sound Technology with 88-Note Piano Sampling
RHIII Graded-Hammer Action
34 Exceptional Instrument Sounds
USB Digital Audio – Play / Rec WAV and MP3 Files
Rhythm Section with 100 Accompaniment Styles
256-note Max. Polyphony
Powerful Built-in Speaker System
Elegant Gloss Black and Ivory White Finishes
Optional Designer Stand and Pedal Lyre

Features

TONE

The ES8 features Kawai’s exclusive Harmonic Imaging XL with 88-key piano sampling. This unique technology creates sounds with the highest level of detail and clarity possible. Learn More »

Tone

TOUCH

Touch

The new class-leading Responsive Hammer III keyboard action on the ES8 re-creates the exceptional touch of an acoustic grand piano with its realistic movement and rigid “springless” design working together to provide a smooth, natural piano playing experience. A triple-sensor key detection system enhances responsiveness and accuracy. Learn More »

UNIQUE SPEAKER SYSTEM

The ES8 features a surprisingly powerful stereo speaker system housed in two built-in enclosures.

Speaker System

USB AUDIO & STORAGE

ES Series USB Audio Storage

USB to Device and Host capabilities provide a world of opportunity, including recording and playing digital audio, storing songs, playing song files and connectivity to computers.

RECORDER

The ES8 offers an easy to use 10-Song / 2-Track built-in Recorder ideal for self-evaluation or capturing a moment of inspiration.

Piano Recorder

VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN

Virtual Technician

A skilled piano technician can personalize an acoustic piano’s sound and touch response. Kawai’s exclusive Virtual Technician does the same for the ES8 digital piano.

JACKS AND CONNECTIONS

There are two headphone jacks on the ES8, allowing two persons to listen to the piano in privacy. The USB jack offers both USB to Device and USB to Host functionality. MIDI I/O jacks provide connection with other musical instruments and computers. There are also Line Out jacks plus a unique Stereo Line In jack.

ES8 Jacks

PEDALS

Damper Pedal

Included with the instrument is the F10-H deluxe damper pedal with half-damper capability. The optional F20 dual pedal provides both a damper (with half-damper function) and soft pedal.

OPTIONAL DESIGNER STAND AND PEDAL LYRE

The optional designer stand attaches to the bottom of the ES8 to create an elegant look suitable for any décor. The separate optional pedal lyre assembly completes the look and adds three functioning pedals to the instrument.

Designer Stand and Pedal Lyre

Specifications

Keyboard		Responsive Hammer III action - 88 keys - Grade-weighted hammers - Ivory Touch white key surfaces - Let-off simulation - Triple sensor key detection - Counterweights
Pedal		F-10H pedal unit - Damper (with half-pedal support)
Piano Sound		Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, SK-5, EX recording - 256 note maximum polyphony
Piano Resonance		- Damper Resonance - String Resonance
Piano Adjustment		Virtual Technician (17 parameters) - Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve) - Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing) - Damper Resonance - Damper Noise - String Resonance - Key-off Effect - Fall-back Noise - Hammer Delay - Topboard Simulation - Decay Time - Minimum Touch - Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning) - Temperament (incl. User Temperament) - Temperament Key - Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume) - Half-Pedal Adjust - Soft Pedal Depth
No. of Sounds		34 voices
Reverb		6 types
Brilliance		✔
Other Effects		11 types + 4 combination effects + amp simulator
Speakers		(8 x 12) cm x 2
Output Power		30 W (15 W × 2)
Headphone Enhancements		-
Display		2 x 16 characters LCD
Key Cover		-
Music Rest		Detachable type (included)
Dimensions	Width	54" (136.5 cm)
	Depth	14 1/2" (36.5 cm)
	Height	6" (15 cm) (not including music rest)
Weight		49 lbs (22.5 kg)
Available Finishes		Gloss Black (ES8B) Snow White (ES8W)
Basic Functions		Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Registration Startup Setting
Internal Songs	Sound Demo	29 songs
	Piano Music	-
	Concert Magic	-
Lesson Songs		-
Internal Recorder	Total Memory	approximately 90,000 notes
	No. of Songs	10 songs
	Parts	2 parts
Metronome	Time Signatures	1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
Metronome	Drum Rhythms	Rhythm Section - 100 styles (x 2 variations) - 4-part accompaniment select - 100 preset chord sequences - Chord mode: Full Keyboard, 1 Finger, Preset - 'On Bass' chord detection
Bluetooth *		-
USB Audio Recorder	Record/Playback	MP3 WAV
USB Audio Recorder	Other Functions	-
App Functions		Virtual Technician app (iPad)
Connector Jacks	Headphone	2 x 1/4" Stereo jacks
	MIDI	MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
	Line Out	1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
	Line In	1/8" Stereo [unbalanced]
	USB to Host	✔
	USB to Device	✔
	Others	Damper/Soft (for F-20) Damper (for F-10H) Speakers on/off switch
Power Consumption		35 W
Power		Power cable AC adaptor
Bench		-
Headphones		-
Sheet Music		-
Others		Warranty Card * Owner's Manual Music Rest F-10H damper pedal (with half-pedal support)

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Brochure: Download

Owners Manual: Download

Warranty

Kawai CL, ES, EP, CE Series and KDP products:

3 Years Parts and Labor – Click Here To Download Owner’s Registration Card

Customers should retain their store receipt or purchase statement as proof of the date of purchase. Please contact Kawai’s Technical Services Division if you have any questions or concerns, or to request a copy of your new warranty.