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Kawai MP5 Professional Stage Piano (No Longer Available)Item ID: MP588-key Digital Piano with 256 Voices, 192-note Polyphony, 22 Effects Types, Pitch Bend and Mod Wheels, and Backlit LCD Display 
Sorry, the Kawai MP5 Professional Stage Piano is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products. From Our Research Team:A Versatile Digital Piano with Tons of Features!The Kawai MP5 Professional Stage Piano is sure to satisfy the most demanding performer's need for impeccable sound quality, responsive touch, and powerful control. The MP5 delivers all this, and more at an impressively affordable price.The MP5 boasts 256 high-quality instrument sounds. Included is Kawai's famous Concert Grand piano sound along with a newly sampled alternative grand piano, plus dozens of other instruments. Eighty-eight weighted keys provide an ultra-realistic feel, and a host of onboard effects make the MP5 a winner. Kawai MP5 Professional Stage Piano at a Glance:
Advanced Hammer Action IV The MP5 incorporates the new Advanced Hammer Action IV with AR technology, delivering uncompromising feel in a surprisingly lightweight and portable instrument. Incredible piano and controller functions The MP5 also features many of the powerful controller functions found on its predecessors, including 4-zone control, real-time control knobs, and 256 user setups. A backlit LCD, MIDI I/O, USB connectivity, reverb and 22 effect types add to the power and convenience. Additionally, the MP5 has been upgraded to 192 voice polyphony. A music rack and damper pedal are included. Kawai MP5 Professional Stage Piano with Effects Features:
The Kawai MP5 packs great sound, realistic feel, and a host of effects in a surprisingly affordable package!
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ReviewsKawai MP5
by Rob A from Toronto Canada
I've gone through a lot of digital pianos over the years and if this one holds up, it will be the one I've been looking for. The action is a bit on the lighter side which I really like but still is me... read more [+]aty enough to dig into. I bought it used and I do hear a bit of key squeaking on a couple of the black keys in the lower register but they play fine. I think this piano sound is really good. It sparkles in the upper registers, has lots of body in the lower end, and is nicely dynamic throughout. Though it has only basic editing, the edits have a profound effect on the sounds. The EQ is significant, the effects section, though not big, is of stellar quality. The EP's bark when slapped and the entire sound set is pretty darn good and unique in character. This is also a very good controller. It looks good too. I'd say it's not light in total weight at 45 lbs but still reasonable. One quirk this unit has is that when first turned on there is some strange behavior with the sustain peddle (the one that comes with the unit plus I've tried others with the same result) along with an odd effect on a few of the sounds but when I turn the keyboard off and back on again it's always fine (I contacted the original owner who moved up to the MP8II and told me to do this and I'm ok with that proceedure if that's all it takes and so far that appears to be the case). That may scare some but I'm way too pleased with this keyboard for that issue to override my opinion of it. I guess I could have it looked into but I'm not going to unless I find that it gets worse. Overall I'm really happy having this keyboard as it is a true piano with some solid additional features and I would certainly look into it again should something happen to it. In closing I will say take a serious look at Kawai... you'll probably be pleasantly surprised. Thanks for reading and happy playing! close [-]
November 17, 2009 Music Background: Semi-pro musicain MP5 is Unbelievable
by Chuck P from Southern Maryland
This is a great sounding digital piano that has a refreshingly simple and logical layout. Very roadworthy at only 45 Pounds. I'M 53 and been gigging since I was 17. Ive owned more keyboards than I c... read more [+]are to remember. Kawai does not get the hype or press of Roland, Korg or Yamaha but I have to tell you this keyboard is awesome. Especially when you consider its half the price of the some of the competitor's top of the line digital pianos. I'm not bashing the competition (becasue they are good)but I strongly suggest you give this keyboard a hard look before you buy your next digital stage piano. close [-]
January 23, 2009 Music Background: Pop, Funk, Blues, Country Great stage piano/controller/keyboard....Wow !!
by Alfredo Suárez from Ponce, Puerto Rico
I recently bough one and right out of the box it looks beautiful !. It is not too heavy for an 88 weighted keys so you can take it with you even in a small car. The sounds are great for the most of th... read more [+]em specially the acoustic and electric pianos. You can combined piano sounds with string pads and other synth sounds to create very complex and beautiful sounds and store them in its user set-ups locations. It is very easy to use and programing, has a lot of other sounds like organs, brass, bass, hollow pads, etc.. and I would recomended to any body. Thanks Kawai !! close [-]
June 13, 2008 Music Background: Pro Musician Perfect for the gigging keyboard player
by Jay Singer from Cleveland, OH
As a 55-year old jazzer I've gone through a ton o' keyboards in +40 years. This one is very satisfying, not only because of the sounds and touch, but because it programs very easily and is relatively... read more [+] light at 45 lbs. One can program setups with four independent sounds, each with its own range, effect, reverb, pedal assignments, etc. I can mix the relative balances of these sounds on the fly and easily store settings as I refine them. Although not as "deep" as my (departed) Yammy S80, since it lacks a sequencer player and arpeggiator, for my type of gigging: playing lh bass along with the usual rh pianos, organs, eps, pads and etc. at casuals, it's just about perfect. Programming the 80 was very frustrating and counterintuitive: the MP5 is very straightforward. Oh, and it's about 1/2 the weight of the 80. Support from the KawaiUS rep, Troy R. is excellent and immediate, which is terrific for us technology impaired 20th century guys! close [-]
January 30, 2008 Music Background: Classically trained pianist, music educator GREAT VALUE
by Chris L from Gastonia, NC
I feel the Kawai MP5 could be one of the best values in stage pianos. The polyphony is great and the zones really work well with preformance setups. I am a hugh yamaha fan (I own Motif, cp300,s90 and ... read more [+]roland rd700gx for about a month) but this is really close and half the price of most stage pianos. The pianos and electric keys are really good and other sounds are not bad at all. I wish the keybed could be a little more stiff (years of playing Yamaha) but its not to bad. Again I believe it to be a very good value. close [-]
August 11, 2010 Music Background: Minister of Music/Band Leader 
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