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Thanks everyone for checking out our review of Kawai’s KDP110 digital piano - certainly our most popular model in what we call the “top entry level” category (those models that bridge the consumer and professional worlds). In this comparison review video, we take a look at the piano tone, the action, features and cabinetry, and of course Stu shares his personal thoughts on his likes/dislikes and musical impressions on the instrument.
PIANO TONE
The KDP110 provides an extremely capable speaker/amplifier/piano tone combination that gives a warmth and presence rarely found in this price category. The Kawai KDP110 uses their most recent version of Harmonic Imaging, which is their synthesis engine that they’ve been honing for over a decade. It combines real samples with modelled dynamic tonal effects like resonance, hammer noise, or damper noise, and is also widely praised for its authenticity. The use of a real high-quality sample produces some moments of warmth that I find difficult to draw from the Roland in some cases, but I also appreciate the harmonic precision of the Roland - particularly in the upper ranges.
Kawai has always followed the philosophy of giving its digital pianos as wide a dynamic range as possible, and the KDP110 is consistent with this approach. This means that setting the volume to a higher level than on most digitals is the best strategy, and let the fingers control the volume. In this aspect, Kawai’s seem to take students a little further down the road in terms of developing muscle control before they might need to switch to acoustic.
RESPONSIVE HAMMER COMPACT ACTION
Kawai puts the RHC-II action in the KDP110, which is one generation beyond the ES110. The key construction has been further reinforced with different cushioning, and most notably, they’ve added the triple sensor. Overall, it’s a forgiving action that’s medium weighted, touch sensitive with an excellent track record of maintenance and wear. It doesn’t have escapement on the action, which most beginners won’t notice or miss, All around, a very satisfying action to play on!
BLUETOOTH
The KDP110 uses bluetooth MIDI technology to permit the connection of Kawai’s “SOUND MUSEUM” and “VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN”, as well as connecting to software such as Garage Band, Logic, or other DAW software modules. It’s extremely handy to connect without wires, and makes it easier and faster to engage in a creative situation and share material afterwards.
Conclusions:
The KDP110 is a well-built digital piano that serves beginners and hobbyists equally, and features a wide dynamic range, high-quality piano samples, Bluetooth MIDI connectivity, triple pedal, and attractive cabinetry. Not surprisingly, the KDP110 commands top sales positions in multiple markets all around the world.
Good luck with the shopping, and thanks for checking out our comparison video!!
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