Kawai MP6 Stage Piano

This is a fantastic stage piano, packed full of features and and a great piano feel this is a superb instrument for the studio, or on the road.

RRP: £1449  Our Price: LESS

Evolution, not revolution

That’s the concept behind the new MP6. We took its predecessor’s great interface and compact form factor, updated the keyboard action and sound technology, then added a host of modern new features to sweeten the deal. The result is a exible stage piano that’s ideal for gigging, with solid, reliable keys and an impressive selection of sounds.

Sounds

The MP6 features brand new acoustic and electric pianos that underscore a host of tonal improvements throughout the entire soundset. In addition to various PCM organ patches, the MP6 now includes a tonewheel organ simulator, allowing you to dial-in your favourite drawbar positions, then switch on the new amp and rotary speaker effects for that authentic vintage organ growl.

Performance

Whether you’re in the studio or out on the road, the MP6 is more than capable of meeting the master piano needs of a professional stage performer. Split the entire keyboard into four independent zones, then assign each one to play internal sounds, trigger external MIDI devices, or control both simultaneously. Adjust the levels for all four zones using real-time faders, then once you’ve found the perfect mix for each song, store the entire panel setup to one of the 256 internal memories (or a USB key) and you’re ready for the gig.

Key Action

So often stage controllers with superb sounds and such a great panel interface, are let down by a flimsy keyboard action supplied by a third-party vendor. Not the MP6. Its brand new Responsive Hammer action withLet-off mechanism delivers a stunningly realistic piano playing experience, but it’s also built to last. Structural reinforcements make RH the strongest, most rigid plastic action Kawai has ever developed, ensuring keys don’t wobble around from side to side, or creak under pressure when you’re laying down the big chords. And with the same Ivory Touch surfaces found on the MP10 featured as standard, you can be confident that your fingers will remain firmly on the keys throughout even the most blistering runs.

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USB / Audio

The MP6′s “USB to Device” connector allows customised sounds, SETUP memories, and recorder songs stored in internal memory to be saved to USB for future gigs, or even exchanged with other MP owners online.

USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio files, and SMF song data, allowing performing musicians to play along with professional backing tracks, or learn the chords or melody for a new piece using the A-B loop feature. It is even possible to record and save performances directly as MP3/WAV audio, or SMF song files for emailing to band members, casual listening away from the keyboard, or further editing using an audio workstation.

Beside of several beats the metronome function also includes 100 Drumpattern of several stilistics.

Keyboard	88 weighted keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces
Action	Responsive Hammer (RH) action with Let-off
Polyphony	max. 192 notes
Sound Source	Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (PHI)
Internal Sounds	256 sounds
Setup Memory	256
ToneWheel Simulator	12 Tonewheel Simulators for Zone 1
Amp Simulator	Yes, for Zone 1
Reverb Typs	7 Typs: Plate, Hall 1, Hall 2, Stage 1, Stage 2, Room 1, Room 2
Effect Typs	individual for each Zone: 23 Typs: Chorus, Flanger, Celeste, Ensemble, Delay 1-4, Auto Pan 1-3, Tremolo 1-3, Phaser 1-2, Rotary 1-2, Auto Wah, Pedal Wah, Enhancer, Overdrive
Recorder	Internal: MIDI, 10 Songs, 90.000 Notes; USB Memory: MP3/WAV Recording and Playback, A-B Loop; MMC Control
USB-to-Device	Port for USB memory device to save all settings and songs and Playback MP3/WAV files
USB-to-Host	USB MIDI port
Display	16 x 2 characters LCD with backlight
Metronome	Beats:1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8; Rhythms: 100
Controls	Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulationwheel, Master Volume, Zone Volume (x4), Zone Edit Selection (x4), Zone On/Off (x4), Real Time Edit Control (x4), Control Mode Switch (x4), SW On/Off, EFX On/Off, Reverb On/Off, Menu Up, Menu Down, Value Up, Value Down, Sound Mode, Setup Mode, (System Mode), Sound /Setup Selection (8x8x4), Store, Transpose, Metronome, MMC Control
Jacks	6,3mm Jacks for Line Out (L/Mono,R or 2xMono), Headphone, Damper/Soft Pedal, Foot Switch (assignable), Expression (assignable), MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB-to-Host, USB-to-device, Power Switch On/Off
Dimensions	1355 x 347 x 181 (mm)
Weight	21,5 kg
Accessories	F-10H Damperpedal with Half-Damper function, Music Rack
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Optional Accessories	F-20 Doublepedal with Half-Damper function

For more information, go to the Kawai website