With worldwide acclaim, Kawai has maintained traditional piano-making methods while embracing innovative technologies to create a line of outstanding digital pianos. The KDP75 delivers the incredible touch and tone of a world-class grand piano.
Kawai’s highly regarded Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) action includes 88 grade-weighted keys that provide an incredibly authentic acoustic piano-like touch. The stunning concert grand piano tone is the product of Kawai’s proprietary Harmonic Imaging technology that meticulously records the nuance of each note of our acclaimed Shigeru Kawai concert grand piano.
The KDP75 takes a step forward with selections of dynamic instrument voices, various built-in lesson songs (Alfred, Beyer, Burgmuller, and Czerny), the ability to record and playback performances, metronome, dual headphone jacks, and USB connectivity. Control the KDP75 with a smartphone or tablet using Kawai’s Piano Remote app or further expand its functionality with other music-related apps.
HIGHLIGHTS
- IMPROVED: Responsive Hammer Compact keyboard action with improved cushion material
- NEW: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano sounds
- NEW: Low Volume Balance feature for optimized expression at low levels
- NEW: USB-MIDI port for simplified connectivity with computers and tablets
- IMPROVED: Built-in lesson songs from 5 classical and contemporary books
- NEW:Support for latest PianoRemote control and PiaBookPlayer score viewer apps for iOS/Android
- IMPROVED: Modernized key cover appearance
- NEW: Embossed White cabinet finish
- Built-in Burgmüller and Czerny etudes, and Alfred lesson songs
FEATURES
TONE
The KDP75 digital piano faithfully captures the beautiful sound of the highly acclaimed Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. The full dynamic range of all 88 keys of this exceptional instrument are meticulously recorded, analyzed and reproduced using Kawai’s exclusive Harmonic Imaging technology.
TOUCH
The KDP75’s Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC) keyboard action has been developed to represent the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano. Based on Kawai’s reliable keyboard action designs, now featuring improved cushioning material to help reduce keyboard noise, the sensitive yet sturdy construction provides a smooth, natural, highly authentic piano playing experience.
PIANO REMOTE APP
The KDP75 allows players to control the instrument’s features via Kawai’s PianoRemote app for iOS and supported Android devices. The app connects to the piano via USB providing an effortless way to change sounds, access Kawai’s exclusive Virtual Technician or enjoy the vast array of built-in music content.
LESSONS AND EXERCISES
The KDP75’s convenient lesson function allows aspiring pianists to learn piano with classical Czerny, Burgmüller, and Beyer, or a collection of songs from the popular Alfred’s Basic, Adult, and Premier course books (Alfred books sold separately).
With a strong emphasis on acoustic piano realism, the KDP75 also features traditional finger exercises, scales, and warm-up drills, and includes companion books for all classical scores to further aid one’s piano development.
LESSONS AND EXERCISES
The KDP75’s Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology enhances the depth and realism of the instrument’s sound when listening through headphones. In addition the KDP75 allows players to select the type of headphones they are using (open, semi -open, closed, in-ear, canal, etc. ) for an optimized listening experience with less ear fatigue.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Keyboard | Responsive Hammer Compact action | - 88 keys - Grade-weighted hammers - Matte key surfaces - Dual sensor hammer detection |
| Pedal | - Damper (with half-pedal support) - Soft - Sostenuto |
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| Piano Sound | Harmonic Imaging™ (HI) | - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX recording - 192 note maximum polyphony - 4 Piano sounds: Concert Grand, Mellow Grand, Studio Grand, Modern Piano |
| Piano Resonance | -Damper Resonance | |
| Other Sounds | 11 Instrumental sounds: Classic E.Piano, Modern E.P., Jazz Organ, Church Organ, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, String Ensemble, Slow Strings, Choir, New Age Pad, Atmosphere | |
| Virtual Technician | Advanced Mode | 13 parameters (Requires PianoRemote app) - Touch Curve - Voicing - Damper Resonance - Key-off Effect - Hammer Delay - Topboard Simulation - Decay Time - Minimum Touch - Stretch Tuning - Temperament - Temperament Key - Half-Pedal Adjust - Soft Pedal Depth |
| #rowspan | Smart Mode | 10 presets |
| Reverb | 6 Types | Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral, Off |
| Enhancements | Brilliance (21 levels), Low Volume Balance | |
| Speakers | (12 x 8 cm) x 2 | |
| Output Power | 9 W x 2 | |
| Headphone Enhancements | Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) 5 Headphone EQ Types Headphone Hook |
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| Key Cover | Sliding type | |
| Music Rest | Collapsible type | |
| Dimensions | Width | 53.5" (136 cm) |
| Depth | 16" (40.5 cm) | |
| Height | 33.5” (85.5 cm) (not including music rest) | |
| Weight | 79.5 lbs (36 kg) | |
| Available Finishes | Embossed Black Embossed White |
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| Keyboard Modes | Dual Four Hands |
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| Internal Songs | Sound Demo | 15 songs |
| Concert Magic | 40 songs | |
| Lesson Function | Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101) Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) |
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| Internal Recorder | Total Memory | approximately 10,000 notes |
| No. of Songs | 3 songs | |
| Metronome | Time Signatures | 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 |
| Other Functions | Damper Resonance, Touch, Low Volume Balance, Tuning, Transpose, Brilliance, Spatial Headphone Sound, Phones Type, Auto Power Off | |
| Adjustment App | PianoRemote, PiaBookPlayer | |
| Connector Jacks | Headphones | 2 ( 1/4" + 1/8") Stereo |
| USB to Host | USB - MIDI | |
| Power Consumption | 11 W | |
| Power | Power cable AC adaptor |
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| Bench | Matching Padded Bench | |
| Others | Warranty Card Owner's Manual |
WARRANTY
Kawai CL, ES, EP, CE 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.