Kawai ES60 B - Portable Digital Piano

The Kawai ES60 has been designed to bring the joy of playing the piano to everyone, whether they’re just starting out or rediscovering a past passion. As the most affordable model in the popular ES series, the ES60 offers an authentic keyboard experience and expressive piano sounds in a lightweight, portable package.

Ideal for home use, the ES60 provides simple yet versatile features, allowing hobbyists and aspiring players to enjoy Kawai’s renowned touch and tone at an accessible price. With its intuitive functionality and built-in Line Out connectors for easy external amplification, this portable piano is a perfect companion for those wishing to enjoy music at home, or to share their performance at intimate venues.

Main Features

• New Responsive Hammer Lite weighted-key keyboard action
• Shigeru Kawai grand piano sounds, 192-note polyphony
• 17 sounds, Dual & Split playing modes, 30 drum rhythms
• Front headphone connector, dedicated stereo Line Out jacks
• USB-MIDI port for computer/smart device connectivity
• Support for PianoRemote control app for iOS/Android
• Compact design, portable body weighing just 11.0 kg
• Designer stand and F-10H damper pedal accessories available

Touch

The Touch of a Grand Piano: Responsive Hammer Lite keyboard action - The ES60’s Responsive Hammer Lite keyboard action offers a natural, expressive touch to help players build strength and develop technique, with grade-weighted keys that resemble the feel of an acoustic grand piano. Incorporating hammer-sensing and cushioning technologies from Kawai’s larger ES Series instruments, the RHL action provides smooth, responsive playability, and reduced mechanical noise for a quieter playing experience in the home.

Acoustic piano key weighting - Just as acoustic pianos utilise heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers, the RH Lite keyboard action also employs different hammer weights, appropriately graded for each playing range. Such details provide greater stability during fortissimo passages, while preserving delicate pianissimo control, to satisfy the demands of even the most discerning pianist.

Sound

The Sound of a Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano - Earning a reputation as the ‘premier pianos of Japan’, Shigeru Kawai instruments grace the stages of concert halls and musical institutions throughout the world, and are prized for their outstanding tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range. The ES60 reproduces the magnificent tone of the flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. This peerless instrument is hand-built by dedicated craftsmen at the Shigeru Kawai R&D Laboratory in Ryuyo, Japan, and widely regarded as one of the finest instruments in its class.

Harmonic Imaging sound technology - The ES60 digital piano brings the rich, resonant sound of the acclaimed Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano to an accessible, highly portable instrument. Utilising Kawai’s advanced Harmonic Imaging technology, the ES60 reproduces the tonal depth and warmth of the original acoustic piano, delivering smooth, expressive variations in volume and character from delicate pianissimo to thunderous fortissimo.

Realistic reverberation - The ES60’s powerful digital effects engine further enhances the instrument’s core sounds, applying additional reverberation effects that simulate the acoustic environment of a recital room, a small hall, or a concert hall, bringing performances to life. The result is a rich, vibrant piano tone that delivers impressive realism and authenticity.

Impressive speaker system - The ES60’s stereo speaker system delivers an impressive 20W of output, providing enough power to fill a medium-sized room with it's beautiful Shigeru Kawai grand piano sounds. The instrument’s upward-facing speaker drivers direct sound clearly toward the player, ensuring a high-quality listening experience even when placed on a desk. Moreover, underside speaker grills allow sound to project downward, enhancing the piano’s resonance when placed on a dedicated stand.

Features

The Variety of a Digital Piano: Convenience & Flexibility - The ES60 offers a variety of features to complement its authentic keyboard touch and rich grand piano sounds. The adjustable metronome is an invaluable tool for aspiring pianists wishing to improve their technique, while additional instrument voices, Dual and Split playing modes, and 30 drum rhythms allow players of all levels to indulge their creativity. Live players will appreciate the dedicated Line Out jacks for sound reinforcement, while a standard USB-MIDI port provides flexibility for connecting the instrument to computers and smart devices to expand its built-in functionality.

Options

HML-3 designer stand - The HML-3 designer stand transforms the portable ES60 into an ultra-compact, stylish piano replacement. Crafted from wood, this sturdy platform is the ideal solution for ES60 owners seeking a modern, attractive alternative to uninviting metal keyboard stands.

F-10H damper pedal - For intermediate level players wishing to exploit the ES60's progressive half-pedal capabilities, the high-quality F-10H damper pedal unit is strongly recommended. This Kawai produced unit features a solid construction with non-slip rubber base, a realistically weighted full-length metal pedal, and utilises optical sensing for reliable and accurate velocity detection.

SC-2 padded gigbag - For active musicians that perform regularly, the SC-2 padded gigbag provides a strong yet stylish solution for transporting the ES60 between the home, studio, and stage.

Specifications

• Keyboard: 88 Responsive Hammer Lite action keys (grade-weighted hammers, matte finish)
• Pedal: F-1SP switch pedal (Damper on/off)
• Piano sound: Harmonic Imaging (HI), Stereo sampling, SK-EX recording, 192 note maximum polyphony
• Piano adjustment: Virtual Technician (1 parameters), Touch Curve
• Number of sounds: 17 voices
• Reverb: 3 types
• Other effects: Preset
• Basic functions: Dual, Split, Transpose, Tuning, Speaker EQ, Speakers On/Off
• Internal songs: 15 sound demo songs
• Lesson songs: 9 books, 377 pieces (via PiaBookPlayer app)
• Metronome: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 Time signatures, 30 drum rhythms
• Connectors: Headphones (1x 1/4" stereo jack), USB-MIDI, Line out (1/4" L/mono, R (unbalanced)), Damper pedal (1/4")
• Speakers: 12 cm x2 (full range speakers)
• Output power: 20 W (10 W x2)
• Music rest: Detachable type (included)
• Power consumption: 7 W
• Width: 129.5 cm
• Depth: 26 cm (32.5 cm with music rest)
• Height: 15 cm (33 cm with music rest)
• Weight: 11 kg (11.5 kg with music rest)

In the box

• Kawai ES60 black
• Power cable
• AC adaptor (PS-129)
• Music Rest
• F-1SP switch pedal
• Owner's Manual