b3keys Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 A powerful sound system, acclaimed keyboard action, remarkable instrument sounds, and powerful features comprise the Kawai EP2 - an ideal portable digital piano for home, studio or stage. Powerful and unique speaker system (2 enclosures with 3 speakers each, 26-Watts) Critically acclaimed Harmonic Imaging sound technology (same as MP8 and MP4 Professional Stage Pianos) 88-note graded hammer action (same as MP4) 17 sounds with Dual and Split modes, Balance adjustment is on the panel 96-note polyphony Powerful Speaker System The EP2 features a unique sound system that has surprising power and fidelity for a portable digital piano. Specially designed left and right speaker enclosures, with three speakers each side, deliver a rich, full sound that is very well balanced and realistic. A strong 26-Watt amplifier provides plenty of volume for many applications. The True Touch of a Piano The EP2 features Kawai's AHAIV keyboard action. This action utilizes hammers whose weights have been "graded" to match the feel of our acoustic pianos. The AHAIV action delivers an ultra-responsive feel about which one Keyboard Magazine editor recently said "The sense that I'm playing an acoustic piano is uncanny." Exceptional Sound The key to the CE200's exceptional sound is Kawai's acclaimed Harmonic Imaging technology, capable of recreating the rich, vibrant sound of Kawai's 9-foot EX Concert Piano. Instead of relying simply on multi-samples alone for tone change, Harmonic Imaging uses a proprietary process capable of producing an extremely wide range of dynamics. Thanks to Harmonic Imaging, the CE200 contains a remarkable recreation of the concert grand piano and many other instrument sounds as well. At Home, On The Road The EP2 is full of powerful, professional features. You can easily assign any two sounds in a layer or split keyboard, adjusting the balance from the panel. 96-note polyphony gives you plenty of notes in the layered sound mode. A built-in metronome with 7 different time signatures also provides 30 different drum rhythms. Stereo lines outs provide connection to a sound system or recording console. Line inputs plays external sound sources (MP3 player, etc.) through the EP2's sound system. MIDI and USB ports provide connection to a PC. Options An optional soft case makes it the ideal instrument for the musician on the go. An available matching designer stand creates an elegant look suitable any home decor. Specifications: Keyboard: AHAIV Graded Hammer Sound Technology: Harmonic Imaging Polyphony: 96 Notes Sounds: 17 Virtual Voicing: Normal, Mellow, Dynamic, Bright Speakers: 5cmX6, 2 enclosures Output Power: 13W×2 Display: LED Reverb: Room1, 2, Stage, Hall1, 2 Effects Chorus, Delay, Tremolo, Rotary 1,2 Dual: Yes Split: Yes, with 4-hands mode Dual/Split Balance: Yes, w/panel adjustment Metronome: 7 + 30 drum rhythms Transpose: -12-+12 Touch curve: 6 types Menu: Brilliance Yes, Tuning 427.0~453.0Hz, Damper Effect Yes, String Resonance Yes, Temperament 9, Stretch Tuning Normal, Lower Oct shift 0-3, MIDI functions Yes, Lower Pedal On,Off, User Memory Yes, Factory Reset Yes Recorder: Songs 3 songs×2tracks, Max notes 10,000notes Jacks: Headphone 2, MIDI IN/OUT, Line in, Line out, PC Interface USB to host Accessories: Pedal, Music rack Optional: EPDS matching stand, F20 dual pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jook Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I think it looks interesting. I'd think it'd be a good alternative to the CP300. Combining Kawai's excellent action with the benefits of built-in speakers (and possibly the idea that the speakers might help in immediate/vibrational responses to key presses...) http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/9/4/2/480942.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Nothing new with the EP2, it's the same keyboard as the Kawai ES4 but with less sounds, less drums patterns, and less recording features. The key return is kind of slow and the physicaly modeled piano sounds synthetic to me. Listen for yourself to the "Grand Piano 1" and "Grand Piano 2" demos. The GP1 & GP2 are from the MP4/ES4. Kawai in Germamy site: http://www.kawai.de/mp4_en.htm Harry was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Find 800 of Harry's solo piano arrangements and tutorials at https://www.patreon.com/HarryLikas These arrangements are for teaching solo piano chording using Harry's 2+2 harmony method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Like the ES4, the EP2 would be worth checking out and getting your own unbiased opinion about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niacin Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 The AHAIV action is found on the MP4 as well as the ES4 and this new board. It's a fairly light, shallow action. For something much more piano like check out the AWA Pro action on the MP8. Gig keys: Hammond SKpro, Korg Vox Continental, Crumar Mojo 61, Crumar Mojo Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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