🎹 Kawai ES120 | Digital Piano Review & Demo | ES110 Update 🎹
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Review of Kawai ES120 Piano
- The ES120 has a round and rich tone with a surprising level of richness and complexity in the mid-range.
- The speakers of the ES120 deliver a lush and full mid-range, avoiding the common issue of a void in the middle when playing onboard speakers.
- The piano uses the skex sample set, which is a full stereo sample, and it is the most satisfying compared to other piano samples on the instrument.
- The ES120 offers a total of 25 sounds, including e pianos and string sounds.
- The instrument allows easy access to all the sounds without having to remember the sequence on the keys.
Review of the Kawai ES120 Digital Piano
- Improved Reverb engine and tone ports.
- Comes with a registration feature to save preferred settings.
- Offers 25 different sounds and has a rated power of 20 watts.
- Produces high-quality sound with a warm mid-range.
- Equipped with the improved RHC action for better performance and durability.
- Key bed has better reinforcement and cushioning.
- Keys have a matte texture that feels more premium.
- Does not have the triple sensor or escapement feature found in higher-end models.
- Suitable for practice or use in dorm rooms.
Other Features and Aspects of the Instrument
- The interface is dramatically improved compared to the previous model.
- The overall look of the instrument is modern and elegantly designed.
- There are no cheat sheets or guides behind the keys, which may be seen as a downside by some.
- The instrument has dual mode and split mode, and can be edited through the app or shortcut keys.
- It comes with a matching stand and the option for a triple pedal.
- Bluetooth audio streaming is available, with independent volume control.
- It has an onboard recorder and the ability to record USB audio to a USB key.
- It can be connected to a PC or Mac through USB.
- The combination of improved action, reverb, and speakers provides an extraordinary acoustic piano playing experience.
- The price has increased significantly.
Review of the Yamaha keyboard and its competition
- The Yamaha keyboard has increased in price from its original point of $6.99 to $8.99.
- It is now competing in a different league compared to Roland's fp10 and Yamaha's p125.
- The Yamaha keyboard needs to hold its weight against the fp30x and some Korg models.
Features and Specifications of the ES120 Keyboard
- Round and rich tone with a surprising level of richness and complexity in the mid-range.
- Lush and full mid-range, avoiding the common issue of a void in the middle when playing onboard speakers.
- Skex sample set for the piano, which is a full stereo sample and is highly satisfying compared to other piano samples.
- Offers a total of 25 sounds, including e pianos and string sounds.
- Easy access to all sounds without having to remember the sequence on the keys.
- Improved Reverb engine and tone ports.
- Registration feature to save preferred settings.
- Rated power of 20 watts for high-quality sound.
- Improved RHC action for better performance and durability.