Kawai ES100 User manual

DIGITAL PIANO ES100

Authentic
performance.
Affordable
price. An excellent introduction to
Kawai’s portable piano line-up.
Kawai has been crafting musical instruments for
over 85 years, maintaining traditional processes
while embracing the latest technical innovations.
These decades of experience afford our engineers a
wealth of knowledge from which to create stunning
digital instruments, in a quest to perfect the art of
the piano.
The ES100 is the latest addition to Kawai’s highly
respected series of portable digital pianos, combin-
ing our class-leading authentic keyboard action
and piano sound technologies within a lightweight,
affordable package.
Featuring 88 grade-weighted keys, the ES100 key-
board responds just like a real grand piano, and is
therefore an ideal choice for beginners seeking a
starter instrument on which to learn. However, its
realistic, acoustic-like touch will also appeal to more
experienced players looking for a second piano for
after-hours practise, or to simply enjoy a little music
at the holiday home.
Yet, regardless of playing ability, the ES100’s rich
piano sounds are guaranteed to inspire and impress,
with unique 88-key sampling, advanced resonance
effects, and proprietary Harmonic Imaging technol-
ogy delivering a realistic and highly enjoyable
musical experience.
Moreover, the impressive ES100 also offers a variety
of useful features to complement its authentic
keyboard touch and rich grand piano sounds.
The integrated lesson function, with adjustable
metronome and song recorder, is an invaluable tool
for aspiring pianists, while additional instrument
voices, Dual and Split playing modes, and 100 drum
rhythms allow players of all levels to indulge their
creative spirit.
Available in stylish black or elegant white* finishes,
the compact ES100 is suitable for the lounge, bed-
room, or study. And at just 15 kilograms (33 lbs.),
this portable instrument is light enough to be car-
ried around the home, school, or place of worship
with comfortable ease.
The new ES100: an excellent introduction to Kawai’s
portable digital piano line-up at an attractive price.

Acoustic piano key weighting
Just as acoustic pianos utilise heavier bass hammers and
lighter treble hammers, the AHA IV-F keyboard action also
employs different hammer weights, appropriately graded
for each playing range. Such realistic details provide greater
stability during fortissimo passages, while preserving delicate
pianissimo control, to satisfy the demands of even the most
discerning pianist.
True character in every note
The ES100 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 faith-
fully reproduced using advanced Harmonic Imaging technology.
This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range
of the original grand piano, affording pianists an extraordinary
level of expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo to the
strongest, boldest fortissimo.
Reverbs, noises, & resonances
Additional reverberation effects that simulate the acoustic envi-
ronment of a recital room, live stage, or concert hall are also ap-
plied, with settings to adjust voicing, sympathetic resonance, and
other acoustic characteristics. The result is a rich, vibrant piano
tone that delivers breathtaking realism and authenticity.
Grand piano
authenticity
Concert quality
performance
Realistic touch, natural motion
The ES100’s Advanced Hammer Action IV-F (AHA IV-F)
keyboard action has been developed to represent the
distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano. Its spring-
less technology and sturdy construction delivers consist-
ent upward and downward motion for a smooth, natural,
and highly authentic piano playing experience.

Keyboard Advanced Hammer Action IV-F (AHA IV-F), 88 weighted keys
Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ (HI), 88-key piano sampling
Internal Sounds 19 voices
PIANO Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Studio Grand, Studio Grand 2,
Mellow Grand, Mellow Grand 2, Modern Piano, Rock Piano
E. PIANO /
ORGAN Classic E.Piano, 60’s E.Piano, Modern E.Piano, Jazz Organ, Church Organ
OTHERS Slow Strings, String Ensemble, Wood Bass, Electric Bass, Harpsichord, Vibraphone
Polyphony max. 192 notes
Reverb Room, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Off
Sound Settings Damper Resonance, Voicing, Fall-back Noise, Damper Noise, Brilliance, Table EQ
Internal Recorder 3 song recorder – approximately 15,000 note memory capacity
Registration 4 memories
Keyboard Modes Dual Mode (with adjustable volume balance), Split Mode (with adjustable volume balance)
Lesson Function Alfred’s Basic Piano 1A/1B, Burgmüller 25 (Opus 100) lesson songs
Metronome 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 (Volume/Tempo adjustable), 100 drum rhythms
Demo Songs 12 songs
Other Functions Transpose, Tuning, Temperament, Speakers On/Off, User Memory, Factory Reset, Auto Power Off
MIDI Functions Transmit MIDI Program Change, MIDI Channel, Local Control, Multi-timbral Mode
Jacks MIDI (IN/OUT), DAMPER (for F-10H), Headphones x 2
Speaker System Size: (8 x 12 cm) x 2, Output Power: 7 W x 2
Power Consumption 9 W
Dimensions 1312 (W) x 286 (D) x 145 (H) mm / 51 ⁄” (W) x 11 ⁄” (D) x 5 ¾” (H)
Weight 15.0 kg / 33 lbs.
Included Accessories F-10H damper pedal (with half-pedal support), Music rest, AC power adaptor
The ES100’s convenient lesson function allows
aspiring pianists to study classical piano using a
collection of Burgmüller etudes, or learn time-
honoured standards from the popular Alfred
Basic Piano course books.
The left and right hand parts of each etude or
song can be practised separately, with the built-
in metronome and adjustable tempo controls
helping to improve timing and rhythm.
Built-in lessons
Variety of sound
Supplementing its realistic acoustic piano voices, the ES100 also offers a
selection of additional instrument sounds, including electric pianos, organs,
strings, acoustic and electric bass, harpsichord, and vibraphone.
The Dual and Split playing modes also allow two different voices, such as
an acoustic piano and a string ensemble, to be played together for a more
complex sound that inspires even greater musical creativity.
Optional stand & triple pedals
Transform the ES100 into an ultra-compact piano replacement suitable for
any room with the matching HML-1 stand and F-350 triple pedal accessories.
Technical Specifications
Inspiring
features
Specifications are subject to change without notice.* Availability may vary depending on market area.
F-10H damper pedalStylish Black
Music restElegant White*

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