Kawai ES8 Digital Piano Demo

[@howardklein2450]

I liked the ES6 years ago and the ES100- I tried out the ES8 for the first time in NYC in September and just ordered one minutes ago! I really like the key action, speakers and piano sounds, as well as being to edit things such as the lid position etc..

[@DanieleBuccheri]

Just ordered mine! Cannot wait to play it!!! I tried an ES7 and I loved it, cannot immagine how the ES8 would be... I'm so excited!

[@DanieleBuccheri]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin Thanks! I've a question, is it possibile to use the kaway as mute master keyboard, muting the internal sounds and redirecting the audio from an external module to the internal speakers of the es 8, using the audio input? Thanks

[@DanieleBuccheri]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin That's pretty cool! Thank you!

[@keanuman1]

At 9:40, when I hear the bass carefully, when the G7(#5) chord plays, the bass sound at the 5th of the G (the 5th of the G is D) is normal instead of D# (because G7(#5) means the 5th bass also plays D# instead of D). For the styles, it sounds natural and clear.

[@keanuman1]

You're welcome. I am waiting for more ES8 videos.

[@VadimShinnik]

ON ALL KAWAI DIGITAL PIANOS HAS THE BEST SOUND OF PIANO+STRINGS !!!!!!!!!

[@DanieleBuccheri]

Amazing piano! I was up to buy the Roland Fp-80, but now hearing how the ES8 sounds I changed my mind! And congratulations to Sean O'Shea, his composition is beautiful. Is it possibile to connect a mic into the piano for singing?

[@reverendsean]

+Daniele Buccheri: I appreciate your kind comments, Daniele. Thanks so much. (About anything played on this instrument has to sound good! :) )

[@DanieleBuccheri]

+Sean O'Shea You are welcome Sean! The piano sounds amazing for sure, but what makes your song beautiful is the melody, the arrangement and how you play it. :)

[@DanieleBuccheri]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin Thanks for your quick reply, appreciated! So what you mean is to connect the mic to a mixer, and than connect the mixer output to the Kawai audio inputs, so I would able to use the internal speakers? Thanks.

[@DanieleBuccheri]

That's cool, so I won't need to buy external speakers! Just out of curiosity, does the ES7 allow to adjust the audio input volume and balance it over the piano audio?

[@CSMPiano]

Is it possible to use a headphone with this model ?

[@GautamKumarGoswami]

Excellent sound quality & wonderful demo . Please tell me how is the ES8 Key bed.

[@reverendsean]

Thank you, Gautam. I gig on a Kawai MP7SE -- which has the same key action as the ES8 -- and I absolutely love it.

[@cggage]

Sounds beautiful! I have been looking for an electronic and have been looking at the Yamaha P255 but I find the ES8 to sound much better. I am curious - on other voices such as organ and drawbar organ, how does one control the volume while playing? On an actual organ, one has a swell pedal. How is this handled on the ES8?

[@cggage]

Thanks for the quick reply! That sounds like an option and makes sense. Of course, in piano mode, I assume volume/expression is accomplished by how soft/firm the keys are played, with a master-volume, of course on the general volume. But, with all organs (excluding "second touch") the key is either on or off. There had to be some means to control expression and the separate pedal makes sense. Thanks, again!

[@foxandfamily4963]

How does the ES 8 compare to the KDP 110 or KDP 70 for home use?

[@williamgroener7778]

I love the Richard T kind of piano on the intro to this. Why do very few demonstrators just play classical, ballads or simple pop stuff? How about some Gospel, Elton John / Leon Russel kind of rock, or straight ahead jazz or funk? That will help me personally evaluate the piano for my needs, and might help others as well Please !

[@juliojaviervasquez6906]

When is going to be released the ES9???

[@nezkeys79]

The second piano sound you played was my fave. The upper registers on kawai digital pianos are the best ive ever heard. Still not sold on the mid range though. The bass is good tho. I recently returned an es110...this looks a fair bit different tbh

[@조바로]

What are the songs you played in this video clips? Love them. Plz give me the list of songs u played. Thank you!:)

[@reverendsean]

Thanks for asking and for your kind comment. Other than any obvious public domain moment (such as during some sound example snippets), these songs are all original pieces by yours truly. There is no sheet music at this time, but I've been asked just enough times to warrant that production one day soon. The first song is a title track to my instrument album being released this year called "Big Shoes to Fill". -(Sean O'Shea/Copyright SingSpirit positive words & music/BMI - Licensed to Kawai America Corp.)

[@조바로]

@@reverendsean Thank you Sean for your kindness.:)

[@PRIMOiPhoneMod]

Does the buid-in speaker of the Kawai ES8 is enough for rehearsing at home?

[@PRIMOiPhoneMod]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin another question. CAN I record with USB that I didn't buy from Kawai?

[@dizue]

How does it compare with es110? Or ca69?

[@alanwingate7508]

Do you think that this ES 8 is to far advanced for a beginner

[@Starritt_Piano]

Has anybody had experience connecting ES8 to a laptop for composition? What is the best sort of midi to usb cable to use and can you still use this with 3 pedals and stand connected?

[@peadar149]

what's the song played at 2:05?

[@Thiago-px9ev]

Hello Kawai, could you tell me if the optional triple pedal features continuous detection on damper and soft pedal?

[@pmcate2]

can split and layer be used simultaneously?

[@zacharygossett88]

Hi- I am researching this piano and I wanted to ask about mono conversion- does the sample automatically become sent in mono if using L/Mono only? Or does only the mp7se have true mono sampling- i have had bad luck with using the stereo samples running 1 speaker out. thanks!

[@simonerenzi9021]

hi kawai! i already have my es8 and i need your help. How can i riproduce the sound of the usb key and at the same time make the keyboard silent while i simulate to play?????

[@simonerenzi9021]

thank you so much!

[@Thiago-px9ev]

Simone Renzi Hello. Had you played in the Roland FP 90 before buy the ES8? I'd like to know your personal opinion!

[@simonerenzi9021]

No, i hadn't...i bought the es8 one year ago, i felt in love with it and i'm still in love

[@johnwoolley3239]

leslie yeahh

[@christopherscott3641]

Is this action better than the ce220 action?

[@dwong98]

Is it possible for you to make a list of the songs that were played in this Demo video?

[@RickyRoro777]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin All of them? I am sorry, but please watch the video and reconsider. Perhaps some or even a majority are original, but I recognized several of the pieces played as demonstrations. 6:34 8:37

[@DanieleBuccheri]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin That would be great! I love the 1st song that Sean plays, I would love to buy the music sheet.

[@gregboyce3472]

KawaiPianosOnKZbin

[@dekzan]

KAWAI is second to none. I have an ES7. Would go for an ES 9 with at least 10 more Watts under the hood...and a Shigeru appearance in the chassis.

[@Pagweb]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the ES8 and MP11. I'm trying to decide between these two.

[@Khordmaster]

I am also deciding but between es8 and mp11se. What did you end up with ?

[@simonerenzi9021]

hi kawai, you're always the best! just one thing....i saw that the built-in speakers have the same watt of the previous es7, so they are identical?

[@larrycalame7592]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin I recently upgraded from ES7 to ES8 - and I love it. Regarding the speakers, I sensed right away that they were much improved over the ES7. To make sure that the difference I was hearing was the speakers, not just the new samples/processing, I did an A/B test with an external module. The module sounded much fuller thru the ES8 sound system than thru the ES7.

[@reverendsean]

+Larry Calame: Thanks so much for this input. Technically, we have to quote specs, but I completely agree that this new sound system just has more body and authenticity!

[@howardklein2450]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin - I currently use a Korg SP280 which has excellent speakers- not comparing the two whatsoever- I was very pleased when trying out the ES8 that it was the only other piano that I enjoyed output as much as my Korg. Also, I spoke to someone in your California office- is it true the excellent Rhodes comes from a fender one of you owns?

[@simonerenzi9021]

+Sean O'Shea Since yesterday i have my ES8!! One word: INCREDIBLE

[@nezkeys79]

Also is the mp11se a superior version to the es8?

[@nezkeys79]

@@KawaiPianosOnKZbin i like the sound of wooden keys but the weight puts me off. As far as on board speakers they always sound better through headphones but i hate using headphones because they all make my ears burn up

[@jickdawmonelason7239]

i could jam on this thing for daaaaays

[@screestv]

Can i play with the volume to make it loud and quietly

[@mrnettek]

Of course...

[@seanneenan138]

what's the piece of music you play from 2:00 to 3:50 ?

[@seanneenan138]

licensed to kawai... so, I get sued from kawai if I play it on piano that's not a kawai piano? Oh my gooood, those lawyers are already knocking at my door, help!!

[@johnvalk]

Is it worth selling my ES7 and buy the ES8?

[@latiolaisgradnigo]

John Valk Yep!

[@dekzan]

I have the same question, but need more technical details.

[@drkapilpianist2792]

is the sound in video edited? or it's original only!????

[@drkapilpianist2792]

okk thanks alot!! for reply!! es8 seems to be an amazing instrument!!

[@brianbernstein3826]

played it in the store, it's nice, but not much different than the Yamaha P255 in feel. the P255 weighs 10 pounds less however and costs less as well.

[@skylxntrn]

Really? Many people seem to think ES8 has a better sound, and better touch response. Help me out man, is it really the same as P-255?

[@timpraskins1023]

I love hearing Sean play the piano and these Kawai digital pianos are really amazing. Read the following written review of new Kawai digital pianos at the following link: digitalpianoreviewexpert.com/f/kawai-digital-piano-review-under-1000-to-10000

[@nezkeys79]

Yeah so how heavy is it lol 😂? I own a yamaha p90 and thats the perfect weight. The es110 seems slightly heavier than the p90 but still manageable

[@nezkeys79]

@@KawaiPianosOnKZbin you mean kilos? I hope not as thats considerably heavier than the es110 and yamaha p90. Tbh tho i need to check the weight of the p255

[@fkh3556]

Nice piano. But seriously... who uses those rhythms? They do not belong in this stage piano for serious musicians. This is not some 100€ Keyboard...

[@fkh3556]

+KawaiPianosOnKZbin true, but pennycounters like me (some call them Germans) feel like they pay for something they don't use. Nevertheless I've bought one and i am 100% satisfied so far. Worth every penny. I have tested many other models and the Kawai stage pianos are superior by far. I am proud to be a Kawai customer :)

[@angilittlewood9565]

FKH can you please compare it to me to the fp 90

[@mhenry781]

€100 you mean

[@playmovingpictures]

FKH people do, people who want to keep pace with a home band

[@zain4019]

FKH I’ve never heard of someone crying about more features before. While you’re at it, please undress until you’ve got just your underwear on. After all, that’s the *only* essential part, right?

[@nehirsukoc4608]

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[@vito_keys]

A Shigeru Kawai that can fit into your bedroom

[@johnmichaelb1]

FIRST COMMENT!

[@johnmichaelb1]

This piano has exceptional tone though. Just like other kawai pianos.