The MP7SE Stage Piano from Kawai is an 88-key digital piano featuring a graded-hammer-action keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops designed to emulate the feel of an acoustic piano. It can be used in several environments with its authentic tine, reed, and modern electric pianos, crunchy clavs, tonewheel organ with drawbar control, and natural electric grands for professional musical applications.

Each key is painstakingly recorded, analyzed, and reproduced as a digital waveform and preserves the harmonic character of the EX concert grand piano sound. The MP7SE's ivory touch keys deliver a faithful representation of the original acoustic source, giving you the feel and touch of an acoustic grand piano experience.

This stage piano is built with eight sound categories: piano, electric piano, drawbar, organ, strings/vocal, brass/wind, pads and synths, and bass/guitar sounds that are organized as independent sections. In addition, the effects section is equipped with reverbs, resonances, and other effects. The intuitive panel of the MP7SE has four independent zones, allowing multiple sounds to be intuitively layered together, split, or assigned to a custom key range.

Finally, the MP7SE is built with a sturdy steel and aluminum chassis. It is designed with 1/4" and XLR outputs, 1/4" inputs, and 4-channel MIDI master control functions. An F-10H pedal unit is also included. The MP7SE has everything you need—a realistic acoustic sound, authentic other sounds, and articulate control for music professionals who do not accept compromise.

88-Key, Graded-Weighted Hammers    Acoustic Grand Piano Sounds    Electric Pianos and Other Sounds    Tonewheel Organ Sound with Drawbars    Sound-Editing Parameters    Intuitive Sound Sections and Effects    MIDI Master Control Functions    1/4" and XLR Outputs, 1/4" Inputs    F-10H Pedal Unit Included    Power Cable and Music Rest

The MP7SE's Responsive Hammer III (RH III) keyboard action recreates the touch of an acoustic grand piano, with its realistic movement and accurate 3-sensor technology providing a smooth, natural, and highly responsive piano playing

experience. The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded to mirror the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers

of an acoustic piano, while structural reinforcements within the action assembly ensure greater stability during fortissimo and

staccato passages.

The MP7SE captures the sound of Kawai's SK-EX, EX, and SK-5 acoustic grand pianos, with all 88 keys of these instruments meticulously recorded, analyzed, and faithfully reproduced using proprietary Harmonic Imaging technology. With separate categories for Concert, Pop, and Jazz playing, the MP7SE offers a selection of high-quality acoustic piano

sounds suitable for various musical styles, including separate sub-categories for upright and mono pianos.

The MP7SE also features a selection of vintage electric piano sounds, each with its own distinctive characteristics.

Enjoy their natural sound, or pass the signal through a wide variety of classic effects stompboxes, before plugging into one of the five classic amp and speaker cabinets—complete with realistic microphone character and position modelling.

The MP7SE's tonewheel organ simulation transforms the stage piano into a vintage electromechanical organ, complete

with nine real-time adjustable drawbars and authentic percussion controls. Organ enthusiasts can dial in favorite drawbar

registrations, adjust the 'condition' of the organ tone, and select their preferred rotary speaker character, then store the sound to

memory for immediate recall. With organ mode selected, the MP7SE adjusts the strike point for the keyboard, allowing

runs and licks to be played on its fully weighted action as easily as the real thing.

The MP7SE features a broad range of high-quality strings, pads, synths, brass and woodwind voices, basses, guitars, and a whole host of other useful sounds.

They are ideal for building layers, adding texture to other instruments, or for playing individually, at

the front of the mix. And if the stock sound isn't quite perfect, feel free to customize and tweak using the MP7SE's flexible ADSR

parameters and resonance/cut-off controls—all immediately accessible directly from the panel.

The MP7SE maintains the MP series' classic four-zone approach, with each zone able to play internal sounds, external MIDI devices,

or both types simultaneously. Zones can be played individually, or freely split, layered, and velocity switched to create

personalized performances. The MP7SE's powerful customization allows parameters and settings for each zone to be adjusted

and controlled independently, making for a versatile all-in-one performance instrument.

The MP7SE's control panel is clearly arranged and easy to use, with related functions grouped together and placed where you'd

expect to find them. A large LCD display and four assignable control knobs, allow several parameters to be adjusted directly in

real time, without getting lost in menus—concentrate on playing, rather than trying to remember which button does what.

The MP7SE allows every single customized sound, knob position, fader level, and adjustable parameter to be stored in memory as a setup and recalled at the touch of a button. With over 250 setup memories, the MP7SE is ideal for busy stage musicians who like to plan several shows ahead, before going out on the road.

The MP7SE is equipped with USB connectors that allow the instrument to be connected to a computer for MIDI use,

but also to load and save data to USB memory devices directly. This USB to device feature allows customized sounds, setup

memories, and recorder songs stored in internal memory to be saved to USB for posterity.

USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3, WAV audio, or SMF MIDI files, allowing performing musicians to

play along with professional backing tracks, or simply learn the chords or melody for a new piece. It is also possible to save

performances directly as MP3, WAV, or SMF files for emailing to band members, casual listening away from the keyboard, or further

editing using an audio workstation.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can you play piano and strings at the same time??

A: Yes, the Kawai KDP75 can be used with two samples/sounds at the same time, either layered together or split into different regions of the keyboard.

Q: 2. Is the wood solid wood or some kind of "engineered wood"?

A: The legs and base on the On-Stage Deluxe Piano Bench with Storage Compartment are made of solid wood, but the type of wood is not specified by the manufacturer.

Q: 3. What adapter do I need to connect the Korg D1 to GarageBand on a Mac or iPad ?

A: The Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 would allow you to connect the keyboard to both your computer and iPad Pro. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1479275-REG/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3g_scarlett_2i2_usb_audio.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 4. What is the layering capability of the RD-88? How many sounds can be layered at any one time?

A: The Roland RD-88 Digital Stage Piano features three Internal zones (Upper 1, Upper 2, and Lower), and one tone can be assigned to each of these zones. You can perform using combinations of tones by turning each zone on or off. You can also have multiple tones layered together at the same time, and even have different tones played in the left and right parts of the keyboard. The keyboard's Dual Mode lets the user play Upper 1 and Upper 2 tones layered across the entire keyboard.

Q: 5. Does it have a music rack/stand?

A: No it does not.

Q: 6. Can you record from it to a computer via the usb port? What are your options for recording from it?

A: Yes. By using a MIDI cable to connect devices that have MIDI connectors, you can create an ensemble in which a single MIDI keyboard can play multiple instruments, or change settings automatically as the song progresses. MIDI OUT connector MIDI messages are transmitted from these connectors to external MIDI devices. The RD-88’s MIDI OUT connectors are used for sending the performance data of the controller section 1 x USB Type-B (Computer Transfer, MIDI)

Q: 7. Can you control the leslie organ effect or is it fixed?

A: The effect may be controlled.

Q: 8. Would this board work with the CA970 piano? It has a 5 pin connector labeled H J8T.

A: This item is not designed for the CA970.

Q: 9. What is its voltage? Do I need a to step down my 240v to 120V in order to use this roland effectively

A: The Roland RD-2000 Digital Stage Piano comes with a power cable intended for use at 110V 50/60 Hz in North America so you will need to use a step-down transformer in order to power the keyboard with 240V.

Q: 10. What is the difference in sound and/or action between the KDP120R and KDP75R?

A: They esentially sound the same with the same action. The 120 has a louder speaker system and a third snesor on the keys for more accurate response. "Triple-Sensor Key Detection The accurate 3-sensor technology provides a smooth, natural, and highly responsive piano-playing experience. The added third sensor improves responsiveness when playing the same key repeatedly. Kawai’s action technology also monitors the speed at which each key is lifted, influencing the release character of piano sounds and providing a greater range of expression between staccato and legato playing."