Kawai MP11 Owner's Manual

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10Introduction1 Feature HighlightsThe best keyboard action available in a stage pianoThe MP11 utilises Kawai’s latest Grand Feel wooden-key keyboard action, which draws upon 85 years of acoustic piano craftsmanshipto provide an exceptionally realistic playing experience.As with a grand piano, all eighty-eight black and white keys are crafted from long pieces of wood, pivoting on a central balancepin in a smooth, seesaw-like motion. The Grand Feel keys are longer than any other digital piano keyboard action, with the pivotpoint distance extended to match that of a Kawai grand piano. When the front of a key is pressed down, the rear rises, throwing ahammer which plays the note. These hammers are graded in size and weight, replicating the heavier bass and lighter treble notesof an acoustic grand piano, while additional counter-weights embedded within the lower keys help to lighten their touch duringpianissimo passages. The Grand Feel keyboard action even reproduces the subtle let-off sensation felt when playing the keys of agrand piano very softly, satisfying the expectations of even the most discerning pianists.Finally, the Grand Feel keyboard action features Kawai’s Ivory Touch key surfaces as standard. This finely textured material gentlyabsorbs moisture to assist playing control, and possesses a natural, matte finish that is smooth, but not slippery.PIANO section: The ultimate pianos for Concert, Pop, and JazzThe MP11 captures the beautiful sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed hand-built concert grand piano, with all 88 keys of thisexceptional instrument meticulously recorded, analysed and faithfully reproduced using proprietary Harmonic Imaging™ XLtechnology. This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range of the original grand piano, affording pianists anextraordinary level of expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo to the strongest, boldest fortissimo.With separate categories for Concert, Pop, and Jazz playing, the MP11 offers the finest selection of high quality acoustic pianosounds ever compiled for a Kawai instrument, with a separate category devoted entirely to upright and mono pianos.Moreover, Kawai’s unique Virtual Technician feature allows various characteristics of the selected acoustic piano sound to beshaped at the touch of a button or the turn of a knob, with parameters to adjust voicing and regulation, string and damperresonances, and subtle hammer, damper, and key release noises.E.PIANO section: Vintage EPs, twin effects, and amp simulationThe MP11 features a selection of incredible vintage electric piano sounds, each with their own distinctive characteristics. Enjoytheir natural, organic sound, or pass the signal through a wide variety of classic effects stomp boxes, before plugging into one ofthe five classic amp and speaker cabinets – complete with realistic microphone character and position modelling.SUB section: High quality strings, pads, basses and moreThe MP11’s SUB section features high quality strings, pads, basses, and other useful sounds that are ideal for creating splits andcustom zones, layering with acoustic or electric pianos, or for playing individually, at the front of the mix. Additional Bell, Air, andVoice layers bring greater depth to the sound, with flexible ADSR parameters and resonance/cut-off controls all adjustable directlyfrom the panel’s assignable control knobs.MIDI OUT section: Four zone master keyboard controllerThe MP11 features a new, improved MIDI OUT section with four independent zones for controlling external devices, or integratinginto the studio as a master keyboard. Use the assignable panel knobs to send CC# to connected hardware, or the recorder transportbuttons to control a DAW without touching a mouse or leaving the piano. The MP11 even includes LINE IN jacks and a dedicatedpanel fader to adjust the level of connected devices, such as that old expander module or semi-weighted synth that you just can’tlive without, or a laptop running software instruments.Intuitive operation, large LCD, real-time assignable control knobsThe MP11’s control panel is clearly arranged and easy to use, with related functions grouped together and placed where you’dexpect to find them. A large LCD display and four assignable control knobs, allow several parameters to be adjusted directly inreal-time, without getting lost in menus – concentrate on playing, rather than trying to remember which button does what.Welcome to the MP11