Complete Review Kawai Digital Piano MP-11. Is it a good keyboard?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company, founded by Koichi Kawai. And this time we will analyze the Kawai MP-11 SE digital piano, which according to Kawai is a “legacy product”. We will analyze both proposals in a comparison below, and it should be clarified that only the Kawai MP-11 SE is on the market with a price of €2135/£1,998:
88 weighted keys (Weight that the keys of an acoustic piano have and that digital pianos try to imitate to equal the touch of the piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. This is different from the sensitivity on the keyboard which serves to regulate the volume of the note. But a counterbalanced keyboard always has sensitivity in the wooden keys that imitate the ivory touch very well. Keys with touch sensitivity very well achieved.
Grand Feel piano touch enhancement action with 3 sensors per key This is actually one of the best acoustic piano simulations ever made. Very successful (that’s why it’s worth it)
Includes the famous Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds (various piano and other instrument sounds)
40 sounds
Includes 208 configuration memories to further expand your possibilities
256 notes of polyphony (Number of notes that can be played at once. This includes accompaniments that also consume notes. So if you play over an accompaniment more notes will be accumulated)
No speakers, but an amplifier simulator
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) effects. These are digital effects that modify the sound of the keyboard)
Recording in midi format (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect your keyboard to your computer, record a sound track and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes on a score. MIDI tracks store the information of the musical notes), mp3/WAV.
It also has USB midi and conventional MIDI output
128 x 64 pixel, self-lighted LCD display with good visibility
Metronome (Basic study element to study and practice the tempo of a piece of music)
Pitch bend wheel (Functionality that changes the sound wave of what you play and then returns to its original state)
Modulation wheel
A weight of 34 kg and dimensions of 1380 x 452 x 190mm (width x depth x height)
Includes sustain pedal (The sustain pedal on a piano or keyboard is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key) GFP-30
Line output in all formats for connection to any amplifier or PA
XLR outputs
Helmets
Input for ‘Damper’/’Soft’ pedal
Input for Footswitch (configurable)
Input for Expression pedal (configurable)
USB input for pendrive and other devices
It is an excellent stage piano in the market for the price it has, its sound engine has a considerable amount of piano sounds, and its quality is really good. Any pianist who makes the purchase of a model like this cannot go wrong with the purchase.
Now that we have listed and described the features of this keyboard there is no better way than to take a look at the following video where they tell us more about the Kawai MP-11 and you can hear how its different sounds sound.
Now let’s compare the Kawai MP-11 with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post you will find a section with the best purchase possibilities for this keyboard. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the next button.
As we mentioned before, these two digital piano models are practically the same, only the MP 11 is the predecessor while the Kawai MP 11 SE is the successor and is still on the market. The only essential difference between the two is the difference in their keyboard technologies where that of the MP-11 SE is better and more up-to-date.
We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:
Kawai MP-11
Kawai MP-11 SE
88 wooden weighted keys that imitate the feel of ivory very well. Keys with touch sensitivity very well achieved.
Grand Feel piano touch enhancement action with 3 sensors per key. One of the best acoustic piano simulations ever. Very successful (that’s why it’s worth it)
Includes the famous Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds
40 sounds
It includes 208 configuration memories to expand its possibilities even more
256 notes of polyphony
No speakers, but an amplifier simulator
DSP effects
Recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format. Also has USB MIDI and conventional MIDI
128 x 64 pixel, self-lighted LCD display with good visibility
Metronome
Pitch bend wheel
Modulation wheel
A weight of 34 kg and dimensions of 1380 x 452 x 190mm (width x depth x height)
Includes GFP-30 sustain pedal
Line output in all formats for connection to any amplifier or PA
XLR outputs
Helmets
Input for ‘Damper’/’Soft’ pedal
Input for Footswitch (configurable)
Input for Expression pedal (configurable)
USB input for pendrive and other devices
88 wooden keys with ivory touch surface
Grand Feel action with 3 sensors on each key and ‘Let-Off’ simulation
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds
40 sounds (Harmonic Imaging XL)
Configuration memories: 208
256 notes of polyphony
Amplifier simulator
DSP effects
Recording function: MIDI, mp3/WAV
Playback with loop function
128 x 64 pixel backlit LCD display
Metronome
Pitch bend and modulation wheels
Dimensions: 1380 x 452 x 190mm (width x depth x height)
Weight: 34kg
Includes GFP-30 foot pedal
Line output (jack, L/mono+R or 2 mono)
XLR outputs with grounding
Headset
Damper/soft pedal input
Footswitch (assignable)
Expression (assignable)
MIDI in/out/thru
USB-Host
USB-Device
Now a video of the digital pianos:
Kawai MP-11 SE vs Yamaha CP4 Stage
We will now be buying the following digital pianos: the Kawai MP-11 SE which as mentioned above is priced at €2135/£1,998 and the Yamaha CP4 Stage which is priced at approximately €1500. With a difference close to €600 we will see their similarities and differences in the following face-to-face:
Both keyboards have 88 weighted and sensitive keys. Both keyboards have wood and a high quality touch, with different technologies between them. Weighted keyboard refers to the weight that the keys of a real acoustic piano have, in the low register it has heavy keys while in the high register it has light keys. Sensitivity refers to the fact that we can train dynamics in our musical performances, i.e. when we press a key with force it sounds louder and when we press it with less force it sounds lower.
In sound, we found that the Kawai has 40 sounds, and 256 notes of polyphony. When the Yamaha has 433 sounds and 128 notes of polyphony. In number of sounds it surpasses the Yamaha and in polyphony notes the Kawai. Polyphony refers to the highest number of notes that can be played simultaneously in a computer
The Kawai MP-11 SE’s signature features are: its Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine with the highly sought-after Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 Shigeru piano sounds. Pitch bend and modulation wheels, recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format, input for Damper/soft pedal, Footswitch (configurable), Expression pedal (configurable) and USB input for USB stick and other devices.
The functions that characterize the Yamaha CP4 Stage are: sound motors: SCM and AWM2, Pitch Bend and modulation wheels, 4 zone split function, dual or layer function, 2 controller pedal inputs and 2 sustain pedal inputs.
The Kawai offers the connections: Line output in all formats to connect to any amplifier or PA, XLR outputs, Headphone output. The Yamaha offers the connections: Stereo jack line outputs and Headset output.
Both digital pianos have USB MIDI which allows them to be connected to a computer to be used as a MIDI controller in a music production or composition program.
The Kawai weighs 34 kg and has dimensions of 1380 x 452 x 190 mm (W x D x H) and the Yamaha weighs 17.5 kg and has dimensions of 1332 x 161 x 352 mm.
We found a couple of good digital pianos, which have their advantages and disadvantages. The Kawai has a lower amount of sound but a higher amount of polyphony in its notes, while the Yamaha has a lower amount of polyphony but a higher amount of sound. Another relevant difference between the two pianos is their weight, the Kawai weighs 34 kg while the Yamaha weighs 17.5 kg, logically the Kawai will be much more difficult to transport due to its great weight.
We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:
Kawai MP-11 SE
Yamaha CP4 Stage
88 wooden weighted keys that imitate the feel of ivory very well. Keys with very good touch sensitivity.
Grand Feel piano touch enhancement action with 3 sensors per key. One of the best acoustic piano simulations ever. Very successful (that’s why it’s worth it)
Includes the famous Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds
40 sounds
Includes 208 configuration memories to further expand your possibilities
256 notes of polyphony
No speakers, but an amplifier simulator
DSP effects
Recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format. Also has USB MIDI and conventional MIDI
128 x 64 pixel, self-lighted LCD display with good visibility
Metronome
Pitch bend wheel
Modulation wheel
A weight of 34 kg and dimensions of 1380 x 452 x 190mm (width x depth x height)
Includes GFP-30 sustain pedal
Line output in all formats for connection to any amplifier or PA
XLR outputs
Helmets
Input for ‘Damper’/’Soft’ pedal
Input for Footswitch (configurable)
Input for Expression pedal (configurable)
USB input for pendrive and other devices
Weighted keyboard with high quality Wood Graded Hammer standard touch-sensitive keys. Very good indeed with the white wooden keys
128 notes of polyphony
433 sounds
Sound generation engine SCM and AWM2
11 effects including reverb, chorus, etc
128 Performances
Pitch Bend Wheels
Modulation wheel
4 Zone Split function
Dual function or layer
LCD screen
Stereo jack line outputs
Hull exit
USB MIDI
Conventional MIDI
2 sustain pedal inputs included
2 inputs for controller pedals
a weight of 17.5 kg and dimensions of 1332 x 161 x 352 mm
Now we will compare two Kawai branded keyboards: the Kawai MP-11 SE which as we mentioned before is priced at €2135/£1,998 and the Kawai MP-7 SE which is priced at €1325/£1,248, there being a difference of about €800 between them. We will then have the face-to-face of these digital keyboards:
Both keyboards have 88 weighted and sensitive keys. Both keyboards have wood and a high quality touch, with different technologies between them. Weighted keyboard refers to the weight that the keys of a real acoustic piano have, in the low register it has heavy keys while in the high register it has light keys. Sensitivity refers to the fact that we can train dynamics in our musical performances, i.e. when we press a key with force it sounds louder and when we press it with less force it sounds lower.
In sound, we found that the Kawai MP-11 SE has 40 sounds, and 256 notes of polyphony. When the Kawai MP-7 SE has 256 sounds and 256 notes of polyphony. In sound quantity it exceeds the Kawai MP-7 SE and in polyphony notes both have 256. Polyphony refers to the largest number of notes that can be played in a computer simultaneously.
The Kawai MP-11 SE is characterized by its Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine, which has the highly sought-after Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds. Pitch bend and modulation wheels, recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format, input for Damper/soft pedal, Footswitch (configurable), Expression pedal (configurable) and USB input for pendrive and other devices.
The Kawai MP-7 SE’s signature features are: its Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine with the highly sought-after Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds, mp3/WAV recording, ‘Virtual ToneWheel’ organ and 129 DSP-type effects.
The Kawai MP-11 SE provides the connections: Line output in all formats for connection to any amplifier or PA, XLR outputs, Headphone output. The Kawai MP-7 SE has the following connections: F-10H sustain pedal, Line Out Jack (L/Mono, R or 2 Mono), Line In Jack and Headset In.
Both digital pianos are equipped with USB MIDI which allows them to be connected to a computer to be used as a MIDI controller in a music production or composition program.
The Kawai MP-11 SE weighs 34kg and measures 1380 x 452 x 190mm (W x D x H) and the Kawai MP-7 SE weighs 22.5kg and measures 1352 x 339 x 172mm (W x D x H).
Both digital pianos are very similar to each other. Starting with the keyboard, which has the same technology and therefore the same quality, and the Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine, which has the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds, but here we find a big difference in the amount of sounds, the Kawai MP-11 SE offers 40 while the Kawai MP-7 offers 256 sounds. Another difference is found in the weight of both units, the MP11 weighs 34 kg while the MP7 weighs 22.5 kg, being noticeably lighter. As we see the Kawai MP-7 SE sounds better in many ways.
We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:
Kawai MP-11
Kawai MP-7
88 wooden weighted keys that imitate the feel of ivory very well. Keys with very good touch sensitivity.
Grand Feel piano touch enhancement action with 3 sensors per key. One of the best acoustic piano simulations ever. Very successful (that’s why it’s worth it)
Includes the famous Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds
40 sounds
Includes 208 configuration memories to further expand your possibilities
256 notes of polyphony
No speakers, but an amplifier simulator
DSP effects
Recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format. Also has USB MIDI and conventional MIDI
128 x 64 pixel, self-lighted LCD display with good visibility
Metronome
Pitch bend wheel
Modulation wheel
A weight of 34 kg and dimensions of 1380 x 452 x 190mm (width x depth x height)
Includes GFP-30 sustain pedal
Line output in all formats for connection to any amplifier or PA
XLR outputs
Helmets
Input for ‘Damper’/’Soft’ pedal
Input for Footswitch (configurable)
Input for Expression pedal (configurable)
USB input for pendrive and other devices
88 weighted keys (RH3) that imitate the touch of ivory
Each key has three sensors to regulate the sensitivity
Includes the famous Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds
256 sounds
256 possible settings for the sounds
256 notes of polyphony
129 different effects and variations
It doesn’t have speakers but it has an amplifier simulator
DSP-type effects
Mp3/WAV recording possible
Fairly large LCD screen of 128 x 64 pixels
Metronome
Includes ‘Virtual ToneWheel’ Organ
Weight 22.5 kg and dimensions 1352 x 339 x 172mm (width x depth x height)
Includes F-10H sustain pedal
Line output jack (L/Mono, R or 2 Mono) for connection to any amplifier equipment
Now let’s compare these two Kawai brand digital pianos: the Kawai MP-11 SE which as we mentioned before is priced at €2135/£1,998 an1d the Kawai ES-8 with a price of €1.175/£1,099, having a difference aroudf €100 between them, we will see their similarities and differences in the next section:
Both keyboards have 88 weighted and sensitive keys. Both keyboards have wood and a high quality touch.
In sounds, we find that the Kawai MP-11 SE has 40 sounds, and 256 notes of polyphony. When the Kawai ES-8 has 34 sounds and 256 notes of polyphony, plus 100 styles that include variations. In number of sounds it exceeds the Kawai MP-11 SE and in polyphony notes both have 256. The Kawai ES8 also has preset styles.
The Kawai MP-11 SE features a Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine with the highly sought after Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 Shigeru piano sounds. Pitch bend and modulation wheels, recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format, input for Damper/soft pedal, Footswitch (configurable), Expression pedal (configurable) and USB input for USB stick and other devices.
The Kawai ES-8’s signature features are: its Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine with the highly sought-after Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds, mp3/WAV recording, ‘Virtual ToneWheel’ organ and 129 DSP-type effects. Sustain pedal input.
The Kawai MP-11 SE offers the connections: Line output in all formats to connect to any amplifier or PA, XLR outputs, Headphone output. The Kawai ES-8 has the following connections: F-10H sustain pedal, Line Out Jack (L/Mono, R or 2 Mono), Line In L and R, USB for connecting a pendrive, and powerful 15W speakers.
Both digital pianos are equipped with USB MIDI which allows them to be connected to a computer to be used as a MIDI controller in a music production or composition program.
The Kawai MP-11 SE weighs 34kg and measures 1380 x 452 x 190mm (W x D x H) and the Kawai ES-8 weighs 22.5kg and measures 1362 x 361 x 149mm.
We really found two good digital stage pianos. With slight differences: The MP 11 SE has four more sounds, while the ES8 has a choice of styles. The MP-11 SE has more pedal inputs, while the MP-11 SE only has a sustain pedal input. Also in weight the MP-11 SE has a weight of 34Kg. when the ES8 weighs 22.5Kg, being the second lightest and most portable.
We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:
Kawai MP-11
Kawai ES-8
88 wooden weighted keys that imitate the feel of ivory very well. Very successful touch-sensitive keys.
Grand Feel piano touch action with 3 sensors per key. One of the best acoustic piano simulations ever. Very successful (that’s why it’s worth it)
Includes the famous Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds
40 sounds
Includes 208 configuration memories to further expand your possibilities
256 notes of polyphony
No speakers, but an amplifier simulator
DSP effects
Recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format. Also has USB MIDI and conventional MIDI
128 x 64 pixel, self-lighted LCD display with good visibility
Metronome
Pitch bend wheel
Modulation wheel
A weight of 34 kg and dimensions of 1380 x 452 x 190mm (width x depth x height)
Includes GFP-30 sustain pedal
Line output in all formats for connection to any amplifier or PA
XLR outputs
Helmets
Input for ‘Damper’/’Soft’ pedal
Input for Footswitch (configurable)
Input for Expression pedal (configurable)
USB input for pendrive and other devices
88 touch-sensitive keys with three sensitivities and weighted keys. Its technology is known as hammer action ‘Hammer III’ (RHIII)
Harmonic Imaging XL’ Technology
34 sounds
It has 256 notes max. in polyphony
100 styles including variations
Transposition
Tuning
String response simulation
Dual mode
Split function
Duo mode for 4 hands
Recording up to two tracks
Metronome
2 helmet jacks and duo mode
MIDI input and output
L and R line input ideal for inserting another instrument or player
Mono and stereo line output so you can play with any amplification system without any extras. Ideal for live performances
Also USB MIDI
USB for connecting a pendrive or other device
2 very powerful 15″ speakers Which are even good for playing in a restaurant without extra amplification
It has a weight of 22.5kg and dimensions of 1362 x 361 x 149mm (width x depth x height). It can be comfortably carried by car but is difficult to carry by public transport
Our latest comparison has the following digital pianos the Kawai MP-11 SE at a price of €2135/£1,998, and the Roland FP30 which is priced at €619/£555. There is a large difference of almost €1500 between the two. We will therefore see their similarities and differences:
Both keyboards have 88 weighted and sensitive keys. Both keyboards haveN a high quality touch, with different technologies between them.
In sound, we find that the Kawai has 40 sounds, and 256 notes of polyphony. When the Roland has 35 sounds and 128 notes of polyphony and 8 rhythms. In quantity of sounds and notes of polyphony the Kawai surpasses.
The functions that characterize the Kawai MP-11 SE are: its Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine that has the highly sought after Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds. Pitch bend and modulation wheels, recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format, input for Damper / Soft pedal, Footswitch (configurable), Expression pedal (configurable) and USB input for USB stick and other devices.
The functions that characterize the Roland are: its SuperNATURAL sound engine, Includes sustain pedal and extra input for another pedal, Split function, Dual function, Duo mode, Includes microphone input, Recording in SMF format and USB playback of audio (WAV 44.1 / 16 bits) and MIDI.
The Kawai offers the connections: Line output in all formats to connect to any amplifier or PA, XLR outputs, Headset output. The Roland offers the connections: Stereo jack line outputs and Headset output, plus powerful 11W speakers.
Both digital pianos are equipped with USB MIDI which allows them to be connected to a computer to be used as a MIDI controller in a music production or composition program.
The Kawai weighs 34kg and measures 1380 x 452 x 190mm (W x D x H) and the Roland weighs 14.1kg and measures 130 x 28.4 x 15cm.
Considering the large price difference, the Roland FP 30 is not surprising thanks to its functions and features that in many cases are almost equal to those of the Kawai MP-11 SE, as in the case of the sounds the Kawai offers 40 and the Roland offers 35. In the following functions and features it surpasses the Kawai, and because of the price difference, no less is expected. Although for the price the Roland FP 30 is not bad at all.
We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences. Although it has to be said that there is quite a difference considering that the MP11 costs almost 4 times more than the Roland, but it is good to take a look and see what each one brings:
Kawai MP-11
Roland FP-30
88 wooden weighted keys that imitate the feel of ivory very well. Keys with very good touch sensitivity.
Grand Feel piano touch enhancement action with 3 sensors per key. One of the best acoustic piano simulations ever made. Very successful (that’s why it’s worth it)
Includes the famous Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-5 piano sounds
40 sounds
Includes 208 configuration memories to further expand your possibilities
256 notes of polyphony
No speakers, but an amplifier simulator
DSP effects
Recording in MIDI, mp3/WAV format. Also has USB MIDI and conventional MIDI
128 x 64 pixel, self-lighted LCD display with good visibility
Metronome
Pitch bend wheel
Modulation wheel
A weight of 34 kg and dimensions of 1380 x 452 x 190mm (width x depth x height)
Includes GFP-30 sustain pedal
Line output in all formats for connection to any amplifier or PA
XLR outputs
Helmets
Input for ‘Damper’/’Soft’ pedal
Input for Footswitch (configurable)
Input for Expression pedal (configurable)
USB input for pendrive and other devices
88 touch-sensitive weighted keys
Its PHA-IV system emulates the ivory touch and leakage
Supernatural Sound Engine
Integrated Bluetooth 4.0 connection
128 notes of polyphony
35 sounds
8 rhythms
Split function
Dual function
Duo mode
Includes microphone
USB MIDI connection
Recording in SMF format
USB audio (WAV 44.1 / 16 bit) and MIDI playback
Illuminated user interface
Powerful speaker system with 11W
Includes sustain pedal and extra input for another pedal
It also has the lectern and the network connector
It weighs 14.1 kg and measures 130 x 28.4 x 15 cm (width x depth x height)
Digital Piano Hemingway DP 201 MKII Full Review. Is it a good choice?
Hemingway is a Thomann company, based in Germany. A few years ago he made a series of inexpensive pianos with good quality for beginners. Now we will analyze your model DP-201 MKII, an inexpensive and attention-grabbing piano with an approximate price of € 325 and the following features:
88-Weighted keys with Hammer Action (The weight of the keys on an acoustic piano that digital pianos try to imitate to match the touch of a real acoustic piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. This is a different concept of sensitivity on the keyboard that serves to regulate the volume of the note. But a hammer action keyboard always has sensitivity on the keys.) keys
64 Voice polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.)
Transpose, Split (Split the keyboard into two different instruments) and Layer functions
16 Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
reverb (Reverberation effect which is a reflection effect of the sound) and chorus
Metronome (Element of basic study to study and practice the tempo of a piece of music.)
16 Demo songs
Duet mode or Four hands mode (Four hands mode allows you to divide the keyboard into two pianos to play four hands or the teacher and student on the same keyboard.)
Internal recorder: 5 Tracks, 50000 notes
LC-Display
Sustain pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) input
Line output/in
Headphone output
Speaker system: 2 x 15 W
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1325 x 415 x 965 mm and a weight of 31 kg
sustain pedal included
Includes music holder and power adapter
Now that we’ve listed and described the features of this digital piano there’s no better than taking a look at the following video where you can listen to the sound of the Hemingway DP 201 MKII.
Now let’s compare the Hemingway DP 201 MKII with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post, you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.
Digital Piano Dexibell Vivo Stage S9 Full Review. Is it a good choice?
Dexibell is an Italian brand that little by little is filling the market with its models of digital keyboards. Now we will review the Dexibell Vivo Stage S9, a keyboard not very well known but with great possibilities, which has an approximate price of € 2,219 and the following characteristics:
88-weighted Hammer Action (The weight of the keys on an acoustic piano that digital pianos try to imitate to match the touch of a real acoustic piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. This is a different concept of sensitivity on the keyboard that serves to regulate the volume of the note. But a hammer action keyboard always has sensitivity on the keys.) mechanics buttons (TP-400 W)
Ivory feel-surface
Tri-Sensors per key
85 Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
Registration memory locations: 81
User unlimited on USB Mem.
3 pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) connections and 1 sustain pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) connection
Standar midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) In, Out
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1270 x 354 x 130 mm and a Weight of 20 kg
Now that we’ve listed and described the features of this digital piano there’s no better than taking a look at the following video where they tell us more about the Dexibell Vivo Stage S9 and you can hear the different sounds of this piano.
Now let’s compare the Dexibell Vivo Stage S9 with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post, you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.
3 Pedal connections and 1 sustain pedal connection
7 Knobs
Bluetooth audio streaming
Stereo outputs
Stereo Audio In
USB to host
USB to Device
Standard MIDI In, Out
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1270 x 354 x 130 mm and a weight of 20 kg
88 Weighted keys and Velocity sensitive
Velocity-sensitive
128 Voice polyphony
322 sounds
16-Part multi timbral
16GB Flash Play
3.3 GB of memory for user samples and loops
Split with 16 zones
Layering
186 Multi-Presets
3072 User presets
3-Band EQ
Master compressor
32 Effects like reverb, delay, chorus
Pitch bend and modulations wheel
9 Faders
Switch for variation, tap tempo, and transpose
9 Assignable switches
Standard MIDI IN/OUT
Dimensions (W x H x D): 1385 x 140 x 395 mm and a weight of 22.5 kg
1x sustain pedal
Sustain pedal included
We find a pair of good keyboards, which have excellent features. The Dexibell excels in its ivory-touch, triple-contact keyboard, as well as its unlimited polyphony, where the Kurzweil has a good keyboard and 128-voice polyphony. And the Kurzweil has an advantage in 3.3 Gb of memory for user samples, where you can have a large number of different sounds. Then it will depend on your needs to make the best decision.
3 Pedal connections and 1 sustain pedal connection
7 Knobs
Bluetooth audio streaming
Stereo outputs
Stereo Audio In
USB to host
USB to Device
Standard MIDI In, Out
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1270 x 354 x 130 mm and a weight of 20 kg
76 Keys with Weighted Hammer Action system
2 GB of memory
120-voice polyphony
Creative Piano Filters
Seamless transitions for inaudible program changes
Song mode for a set-list functionality
Comprehensive piano section
String Resonance (Gen 2), Pedal Noise and Long-Release Option
Powerful synth section provides subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis
Arpeggiator, Unison mode and Master Clock
True to original B3, Vox / Farfisa, and Principal Pipe organ simulations
Vintage 122 Leslie simulation
Extended effect section
OLED display for program and synth section
4 Assignable audio outputs: 1/4″ jack, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4″ stereo jack
1 Monitor input: 3.5mm stereo jack
Sustain pedal jack – Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately). Sustain pedal included
Rotor pedal 6.35 mm connection
Organ sill pedal TRS stereo jack
Control pedal TRS stereo jack
Program change pedal input jack
Standard MIDI in/out
USB to HOST Type B
Power cable with ICC c14 plug
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1122 x 347 x 127 mm and a weight of 12.5 kg
Includes dust cover, power cord, Nord Samples and piano DVDs, USB cable
We find a pair of good keyboards, which have excellent features. The Dexibell excels in its ivory-touch, triple-touch keyboard, as well as its unlimited polyphony, where the Clavia Nord has a good keyboard and 120-voice polyphony. And the Kurzweil has an advantage in the 2 GB of memory for user samples, where you can have a lot of different sounds, in addition to all the other functions it has. Then it will depend on your needs to make the best decision.
3 Pedal connections and 1 sustain pedal connection
7 Knobs
Bluetooth audio streaming
Stereo outputs
Stereo Audio In
USB to host
USB to Device
Standard MIDI In, Out
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1270 x 354 x 130 mm and a weight of 20 kg
73 Half-Weighted Hammer Action keys
2 GB of memory
120-Voice polyphony
Creative Piano Filters
Continuous transitions for inaudible program changes
Song mode for a set-list functionality
Comprehensive piano section
String Resonance (Gen 2), Pedal Noise and Long-Release Option
Powerful synth section provides subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis, arpeggiator, unison mode, and master clock
True to original B3, Vox / Farfisa, and Principal Pipe organ simulations
Vintage 122 Leslie simulation
Extended effect section
OLED display for program and synth section
4 Assignable audio outputs: 1/4″ jack, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4″ stereo jack
1 Monitor input mini-jack
Sustain pedal jack – Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately). Sustain pedal not included
Rotor pedal Jack
Organ sill pedal TRS stereo jack
Control pedal TRS stereo jack
Program change pedal input jack
Standard MIDI in/out
USB to HOST Type B
Power cable with ICC c14 plug
Dimensions 1070 x 302 x 104 mm and weight of 10 kg
Includes power cord, USB cable
We find a pair of good keyboards, which have excellent features. The Dexibell excels in its ivory-touch, triple-touch keyboard, as well as its unlimited polyphony, where the Clavia Nord has a good keyboard and 120-voice polyphony. And the Kurzweil has an advantage in the 2 GB of memory for user samples, where you can have a lot of different sounds, in addition to all the other functions it has. Then it will depend on your needs to make the best decision.
And below a video of the Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact