The Kawai ES520B Digital Piano is a premium portable digital piano designed for musicians who want authentic piano touch, rich concert grand sound, and modern connectivity in a lightweight and stylish instrument. Finished in elegant black, the ES520B combines Kawai’s renowned piano technology with a slim and portable cabinet, making it ideal for home practice, studio recording, live performance, music schools, and worship environments. Despite its compact design, the ES520 delivers a highly expressive playing experience inspired by Kawai’s world-famous acoustic grand pianos. The piano is supplied without a bench, allowing players to choose their preferred seating option according to their setup and comfort requirements.
At the heart of the ES520B is Kawai’s Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action, engineered to recreate the natural feel of an acoustic grand piano with remarkable realism. The 88-key weighted keyboard features grade-weighted hammers, triple-sensor key detection, and matte key surfaces for enhanced control and responsiveness. The instrument’s Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound engine faithfully reproduces the rich tonal character of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and Kawai EX concert grand pianos with detailed 88-key sampling and 192-note polyphony. Combined with its powerful 40W stereo speaker system, the ES520 produces warm bass, clear midrange, and brilliant treble tones suitable for both practice and live performance.
Designed with modern musicians in mind, the ES520B includes Bluetooth MIDI and Audio connectivity, USB MIDI, line inputs and outputs, and compatibility with Kawai’s PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps. The piano also offers a wide variety of additional sounds including electric pianos, organs, strings, and synth pads, making it versatile for different musical styles and performance situations. Built-in recording functions, rhythm patterns, dual/split modes, and advanced Virtual Technician settings allow players to customize their sound and playing experience in detail. Widely praised by digital piano users for its realistic touch, strong sound quality, and portability, the ES520 remains one of the most respected portable digital pianos in its class.
Key Features
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Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action
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88 weighted keys with triple-sensor detection
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Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound engine
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Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and EX concert grand piano samples
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Powerful 40W stereo speaker system
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Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth Audio connectivity
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USB, MIDI, and Line In/Out connections
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Lightweight and portable stage-ready design
