Kawai MP9000 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
1998 awai America Corporation • 2055 E. University Drive • Compton, CA 90220 • www.kawaius.com
Specifications subject to change without notice.
eyboard 88 Wooden ey, awai Enhanced AWA Grand action, Velocity Sensing
Polyphony 64 Voice
Sound Generation Harmonic ImagingTM Technology
Internal Sounds Concert Grand, Studio Grand, Mellow Grand, Modern Grand, Rock Piano; E.Piano 1 (Tine), E.Piano 2
(FM Type), E.Piano 3 (Reed); Organ 1 (Rock), Organ 2 (Church); Clavi, Vibe, String, Choir, Bass 1
(Wood), Bass 2 (Electric)
Reverb Types Plate, Hall 1, Hall 2, Stage 1, Stage 2, Room 1, Room 2
Effect Types Sympathetic Resonance, Chorus 1, Chorus 2, Chorus 3, Flanger 1, Flanger 2, Ensemble, Celeste, Delay
1, Delay 2, Auto Pan, Tremolo, Phaser 1, Phaser 2, Rotary (Fast/Slow), Auto Wah, Exciter, Enhancer,
Overdrive, Distortion, Pedal Reverb
Display 16 Character x 2 line; Backlit LCD
Front Panel Controls Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel, Master Volume, Zone Volume (x4), Zone Edit Select (x4), Zone
On/Off (x4), Real Time Edit nobs (x4), nob Mode Switch (x4), EFX On/Off, Reverb On/Off, Menu Up,
Menu Down (Link Mode), Value Up, Value Down, Sound Mode, Set Up Mode (System Edit), Sound / Set
Up Select (8x2), Store, Transpose, Split
Back Panel 1/4” Out Left, 1/4” Out Right; XLR Out Left, XLR Out Right; Headphone Out, Damper/Soft Pedal,
Footswitch (assignable), Expression (assignable), MIDI In / Out / Thru; Power Cord Connection, Power
On/Off
Internal Zone Zone Hi, Zone Lo, Velocity Switch (Off, Soft, Loud), Velocity Switch
Parameters Level, Velocity Sensitivity, Damper (On/Off), FSW (On/Off), EXP (On/Off), Mod Wheel (On/Off), Bender
(On/Off), Pan, Transpose (±24), Fine Tuning, Bender Range (±7), Virtual VoicingTM (Mellow, Bright,
Dynamic, Normal)
External MIDI Zone Hi, Zone Lo, Velocity Switch (Off, Soft, Loud), Velocity Switch
Zone Parameters Level, Velocity Sensitivity, Damper (On/Off), FSW (On/Off), EXP (On/Off), Mod Wheel (On/Off), Bender
(On/Off), Pan, Transpose (±24), Fine Tuning, Bender Range (±12), nobs 1-4 (On/Off/CC#) TX Channel,
TX Program, TX Bank; Attack, Decay, Release, Cutoff
System Parameters Master Tuning, System Channel, Footswitch CC #, Expression CC#, Touch Curve (Normal, Light, Heavy,
Off), LCD Contrast
Dimensions 57” x 17 1/2” x 7 3/4”
Weight 73 lbs.
awai’s dedication and commitment to the professional
performer is evident on the rear panel as well. Fixed level
XLR outputs for direct connection to a Studio Console or Live
Sound System and two assignable pedal inputs round out the
usual complement of MIDI, Headphone and standard outputs.
The culmination of breathtaking sound, superlati e touch, intuiti e performance design
and many new technologies, the MP9000 is simply the finest digital piano a ailable.
F2 Damper/Soft Pedal Included
Options: F1Footswitch,
V20X Expression Pedal
Technology for Creative Minds

Professional Stage Piano
Performance.
Piano.
Power.

First, there is the touch, the keyboard where man meets machine. For the MP9000,
awai developed the Enhanced AWA Grand Action. Eighty-eight wooden keys operate
a series of hammers that are perfectly balanced and weighted to re-create the feel of a
true Grand Piano. The contacts themselves are attached directly to the hammer rail
above the keys, adding incredible authenticity to the piano keystroke, and
reliability to the entire action.
awai set out to create the best piano sound possible for the MP9000. Inside
the soundproof anechoic chamber at our research facility, a team of piano sampling specialists from
around the globe began to meticulously record the rich and vibrant tone of the awai Ex Concert
Grand, free from any external noise or coloration. Using state of the art digital equipment, stereo
recordings were made of each and every note at a variety of dynamic levels. From this information,
awai was able to plot an accurate “map” of the EX Piano’s harmonic structure. Using our
proprietary process of Harmonic ImagingTM, awai is able to manipulate
the sample data to ensure that the MP9000 sound is always faithful to the
original map of the EX Piano’s harmonic and dynamic signature.
Harmonic ImagingTM offers an unparalleled range of dynamic expression
and tonal accuracy, from delicate pianissimos to thunderous
fortissimos.
To further re-create the Grand Piano experience, the MP9000 also uses
awai’s Virtual VoicingTM. In a real concert grand, the skilled technician
can “voice” the instrument to a particular timbre. Our Virtual VoicingTM
digitally “voices” the internal piano sounds, creating an array of tonal
colors never before available in a digital piano. Add to all this our Sympathetic
Resonance, which introduces the harmonic information of the un-damped strings,
and the result is the most incredible and faithful recreation of a Concert Grand
Piano ever!
For o er 70 years, we ha e set the standard for building the finest acous
craftsmanship and technological leadership to a digital pian
Piano

stic pianos in the world. Now, for the first time, Kawai has applied their
no designed especially for the modern musician... MP9000.
Performance
The sleek front panel is laid out to allow instant access to each
of the 16 Internal Sounds, nearly every performance parameter,
and to a wealth of features all designed to custom tailor the
sound of the MP9000. Four multi-function knobs offer the
performer Real -Time control of the internal Sounds, the
on-board Reverb and Effects, and a responsive Equalizer.
The Reverb hosts seven different types; from a Studio Quality
Plate to a cavernous Concert Hall. Delay, Rotary Speaker, Auto
Wah and over 20 other high quality digital effects further
enhance the sound. All performance settings are retained for
each individual sound. Sounds may be split, layered, switched
by velocity, and freely transposed across the keyboard. A bright,
back-lit LCD Panel keeps track of the current settings.
Power
The MP9000 also does double duty as a full function MIDI Controller. Two
Internal Zones and Two External MIDI Zones combine to create one of
Sixty-Four performance Set Ups. Up to 16 Set Ups may be chained
together for instant access using the Link Mode. Each of the External
Zones contains extensive resources for controlling a full MIDI set-up either
on stage or in the studio, including Solo Modes. For additional control, the
MP9000 features Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, combined with an
extensive array of pedal assignments and options. The Four real-time
Front panel knobs will also send any MIDI Continuous Controller number,
for performing or sequencing real-time MIDI edits. All parameters and
assignments are independent for each zone.