I bought one as well a few years ago. Built a beautiful custom stand for it so it blends with our living room. Wonderful and a delight to play. Buy multiple studio speakers.
Wow. The Steinway sounds so great. The Kawai is pretty great as well. My teacher has a Kawai and it’s such a beautiful instrument. The Steinway however, massive and absolutely beautiful. Nothing like it!
So as a person who barely can play a radio I did indeed hear the differences as you demonstrated them but I never would have just listening to one or the other. Either one played by you sounds awesome! Love your channel!
Like the mp11se. I still got the impression that the mid and low range of keyboard in general tends to lean more to the bass. Maybe that is necessary on stage. The same with the sparkling sound in the high notes. The grand is just beautiful. It got the brilliant sound you expect it to have.
Are you sure that the MP11SE that you are using hasn't been tweaked or you are using a mellow patch? It sounds extremely dark and muddy. It is not suppose to sound that way.
I have a Kawai VPC-1 (with full length wooden keys and hammers). I opened the case on mine the day it arrived so I could see the action. It uses real wood and Teflon pads (I think) that will wear. Like anything with a real mechanical piano action, both the VPC-1 and the MP11SE will eventually need maintenance. I'm not sure how long it will take before it's necessary, but it will happen. The good thing is that the MP11SE and VPC-1 won't cost as much or take as much time to re-work the action.
The Steinway sounds bright regardless of comparison, in my ear anyway. What you touched on in regards to the resonance must surely be the reason most people prefer the acoustic, though the majority are unable to explain as you've described. I'm meaning the people that are choosing the acoustic over it's sound rather than action. I was surprised by the Kawai even though I've heard it lots, I have never heard it compared like this before. After I think about, not many people would have the chance to do or hear this demonstration, so thanks for thank.
On the plus side for Kawai it does not cost $176,000.00 and weigh 990 lbs. i would like to see a review of the Kawai with a pianist who has never played a digital piano before. If such a person exists. Lol
Fun fact: the SK-EX costs just over $250,000. I recently had the opportunity to tune and play one that our local college had rented for a concert. It put the 1925 Steinway D behind it to shame (granted, that one has been poorly maintained and needs a rebuild).
Never? I disagree. Every single year, digital pianos get closer and closer to the sound and feel of a quality acoustic grand piano. It may be 10 or 15 years from now, but from hearing this comparison, Kawai is on the right track to actually making it happen.
Hi. Excellent video. I have the VPC-1 which I use for classical piano with Pianoteq 6 pro. I do like the action but am wondering if the action of the MP11se is worth upgrading to. I realise the MP11se would have a lot of stuff that I wouldn't use but I do want the best piano feel. Keep up the excellent reviews.
If portability isn't an issue, if you're thinking about the mp11se, you could consider the CA79 which uses their latest GF3 action and in a cabinet style. Mp11se uses the GF1 action. CA79 have been sold for around $3200, Mp11se go for around $2700. Hope that helps!
Omg.. the attack sound of grand piano is so amazing.. I'm looking around so many digital piano but I still can't find something has that kind of attack sounds and noise..
The sound comes alive on the grand, the kawai plays dead notes sampled with a fake sympathic resonance....the basses are laughable. The NordGrand sounds way better...but the keyboard is not as good as the Kawai....you need this MP11 for the keybed and a Clavia Nord for the sound (not perfect either but still more lively)
Cool video. Very interesting comparison between Kawai and Steinway, but I still prefer the Grand Piano, but I have to admit that the current keyboards have an exceptional sound quality, like the one you showed in this video.
Although I own a CA97, Kawai's sound in this comparison been kinda muffled after hearing the STW... I guess it need some brilliance in the setups maybe
I just had to get rid of my Yamaha C3 grand piano for space reasons and I’m still in recovery (I may never recover). The Kawai MP11SE sounds like it could be the right solution for me. I heard that it doesn’t have internal speakers. I would think that the speaker/amp would be very important for performance...but I don’t see that talked about much here. Can you please recommend a good option here (coming from someone who knows very little about quality accessories) for coupling with the Kawai MP11SE? Thank you!
Excellent video. Your perception of the differences is very accurate. You should make the comparison between the Steinway and FP 90X. from Roland. It does not use sampling at all. It uses modeling. Modeling is a vast improvement over sampling. It should sound much much closer to the Steinway. Particularly in the area of the interaction sounds of a single key with all the other keys on the piano.
Sounds like super high end speakers to me. When we,are on a stage we use Roland KC350 amps (two) and they work well, but are a bit heavy on the bass side for some. You can pick them up used for about $300.00 each and are made for touring.
Great comparison video! Your animated enthusiastic style makes your videos so enjoyable and entertaining! What is producing the sound from the Kawai? Internal speakers or a seperate amp speaker system? Can you duplicate the brightness and clarity of the Steinway on the Kawai by changing settings? From your commentary it does not sound like we are quite there yet?
James, The Kawai really is excellent considering it simulates the real sound and is heard through a sound system, HOWEVER, Emotionally the Steinway is much better and the complexity of a big wooden/ metal instrument cannot be duplicated yet. MY Buffet r13 clarinet made of Grenadilla Wood has dynamics and overtones which are difficult to duplicate with my hard rubber clarinet by Ridenour although the Ridenour has somewhat better intonation on certain difficult notes. Very nice comparison. Thank you:) Cheers, Rik Spector
We do not use speakers with our keyboards unless we are on location. It is then that we use Roland KC350 amps to project the sound. You can really play are large room with a couple of KC350 amps. That model is no longer made, but they do make a KC400 last I heard. The smaller KC amps do not sound well as they have a lot of hiss to them. In the studio we record everything using direct outs.
Hi James, loving the mp11 comparisons as basically it’s the digital piano I definitely want to own one day! have you ever played a Kawai Shigeru? Just asking as it’s what the samples are based on so comparing the mp11se against it’s original big brother I thought would be interesting. I’d also be curious to know your opinion of the Kawai grand piano action etc, given they deliberately don’t use wood etc.
I've played an SK-EX and compared it to an adjacent Steinway D - it is a remarkably consistent instrument and I absolutely love the feel, dynamic range, and sensitivity of the action (unfortunately the poor Steinway behind it is almost a hundred years old and it's not been rebuilt recently).
Who could have imagined this comparison this 20 years ago ? But you can't take your Steinway for a gig, you can't connect it to a computer, and when you want to record it, you have to buy some expensive microphones and learn to use them. But you can't, because you're already broke.
Hi. I am really enjoying watching your videos. I didn't see a video about the MP-7se anywhere at your channel, so I thought I would ask if you have an opinion about that model. Have you played one, etc.?
I have not played one yet, although I have ordered one and it should be arriving at the studio sometime soon. I'll be making a video on it as soon as possible, I expect it will overall be quite positive, I've had good experiences with Kawai's digital pianos in the past.
Can anyone really ever hope to reproduce a Steinway electronically? Me thinks no. There is no technology that can reproduce the presence of such a marvellous acoustic piano.
I also had an MP11 (non-SE) and it's a magnificent beast. I think Kawai's marketing on it is really spot-on - "The pianist's stage piano." The new SK-EX sound in the MP11SE really makes for a good upgrade. I think one other thing that could have been mentioned is the new pedal unit on the MP11SE; the new one is a contactless-optical unit. The older MP11 came with a third-party mechanical 3-pedal unit that tends to develop squeaks and a worn out potentiometer. The MP11SE is plain a simple a better/improved version of the MP11. Such a great DP, with no real peer in the market.
Thank you for this video it was very informative. I am buying a digital piano soon and have narrowed my choices down to the kawai mp11 se and the Nord grand. Will you be doing a video comparing those two anytime soon? I like the ability on the Nord to be able to download new piano sounds.
It sounds better than I thought it would, the sympathetic seems to not go the “full” harp and might die faster. I’m no expert, just throwing that out. I would have said the bass was more muffled. I guess I have watched too many of your videos now, I am starting to understand what you listen for. 🤔. I enjoy the variety of instruments you have gotten to demo and compare.
It's his own test piece. He uses it in nearly every test he make. I don't know if there is any note sheet out there. Would be nice to try it by ourselves.
What do you think would be the best option between a cheap grand, an upright, or a expensive digital piano? I would want a key action suitable for advanced pieces, but I would like a nice sound, and an affordable price. I thought that the Yamaha U3 would be a good option, but I don't know whether it has a good enough key action or not, as I have never tried it in person. Do you think the Yamaha U3, or some other affordable upright or grand, would have a key action comparable or even better than the Kawai MP-11se?
Great video, James. The Kawai MP-11SE sounded fine in the high range but the low register sounded fuzzy. The electric pianos have gotten much better in recent years but are still not close to being equal to the real thing.
Hi James! Enjoyed your comparison video between the MP11SE and your Steinway. I wonder, have you ever played the Kawai VPC1? How does that compare with the MP11SE as far as action? I'm looking for something that gets closer to the piano in terms of action, that can drive my piano VST instruments on the computer, and so built in sounds are not necessary. Thanks for your information! :)
I love my MP-8II that I brought from piano-death. Key action is superb. I love the Hammond B3 on it which keeps me from thinking too strongly about the MP11SE. Unless someone just gave me one - that would be nooooo problem. I think there always will be / should be a difference with a fine acoustic piano - acoustic demands respect - ha.
My only problem with the GF and GF2 action is that you dont get the initial resistance (when you first start pressing the key) that you get on an acoustic. Otherwise, I absolutely love it. Though, I do wonder if the newly announced GF3 action adds this.
As a acoustic Piano lover, if you want any digital to play piano only, go for a PX350. For a fourth part of a MP11 you get excelent sound piano and excellent pulsation
Don't be sentimental, the Kawai was nice too, with it's rich, mellow and warm voice, suitable for jazz or slow classic and modern piano pieces, not gonna lie. No offense, but would you say this if he brought a real Kawai grand piano in this video instead of this digital piano?😂
And so, the perpetual struggle between mathematical and musical genius continues: the interactions within an acoustic piano are still -- 2021 July -- too complex to simulate in a digital piano... $2,800 vs $28,000... aproximate vs real... Aargh...
Man, the default samples they include with the Steinway are just insane. Very realistic piano sound.
The transition at 11:47 was one serious flex. "Here, let me turn completely around and play another piano at my back without breaking the melody."
Kawai have recently announced the CA79 & CA99 which have the new grand feel 3 action.
Tell Kawai they owe you a referral fee...just ordered an MP11Se 10 mins ago because of you!
Just glad I could be of help.
I'm also considering this - or maybe the VPC-1 and then buy some nice VST plugins
Nothing beats turning this on and playing it, instead of having to fiddle with software though
what speakers do you use with it?
I bought one as well a few years ago. Built a beautiful custom stand for it so it blends with our living room. Wonderful and a delight to play. Buy multiple studio speakers.
The Kawai is punching well above its weight here, certainly a superb digital piano.
Wow. The Steinway sounds so great. The Kawai is pretty great as well. My teacher has a Kawai and it’s such a beautiful instrument.
The Steinway however, massive and absolutely beautiful. Nothing like it!
I feel that I am going to order MP11SE in early January right after the Christmas shipping madness ends... Thank you for your numerous reviews!
It looks like I'm moving from from my Korg Kronos to this beauty. Thanks for the video.
So as a person who barely can play a radio I did indeed hear the differences as you demonstrated them but I never would have just listening to one or the other. Either one played by you sounds awesome! Love your channel!
Like the mp11se. I still got the impression that the mid and low range of keyboard in general tends to lean more to the bass. Maybe that is necessary on stage. The same with the sparkling sound in the high notes. The grand is just beautiful. It got the brilliant sound you expect it to have.
Kawai sounds really good
Wow, the Kawai sounds very, very good. Even for $3k that is a wonderful piano reproduction.
Knocked it out of the ball park, James! That's why I have trouble selling my grand.....and buying digital.
Are you sure that the MP11SE that you are using hasn't been tweaked or you are using a mellow patch? It sounds extremely dark and muddy. It is not suppose to sound that way.
I have a Kawai VPC-1 (with full length wooden keys and hammers). I opened the case on mine the day it arrived so I could see the action. It uses real wood and Teflon pads (I think) that will wear. Like anything with a real mechanical piano action, both the VPC-1 and the MP11SE will eventually need maintenance. I'm not sure how long it will take before it's necessary, but it will happen. The good thing is that the MP11SE and VPC-1 won't cost as much or take as much time to re-work the action.
what would be nice is if you could adjust the Kawai settings to get closer to the real piano (I'm assuming it has enough adjustment?)
Kawai did a very good job with MP-11SE. Another great video as always
The Steinway sounds bright regardless of comparison, in my ear anyway. What you touched on in regards to the resonance must surely be the reason most people prefer the acoustic, though the majority are unable to explain as you've described. I'm meaning the people that are choosing the acoustic over it's sound rather than action. I was surprised by the Kawai even though I've heard it lots, I have never heard it compared like this before. After I think about, not many people would have the chance to do or hear this demonstration, so thanks for thank.
Great review! I wonder how the MP7SE compares...
Comparison between the Kawai and the Nord Grand?
Thank you James. It would be great to compare ppp and fff.
On the plus side for Kawai it does not cost $176,000.00 and weigh 990 lbs. i would like to see a review of the Kawai with a pianist who has never played a digital piano before. If such a person exists. Lol
Fun fact: the SK-EX costs just over $250,000.
I recently had the opportunity to tune and play one that our local college had rented for a concert. It put the 1925 Steinway D behind it to shame (granted, that one has been poorly maintained and needs a rebuild).
Thanks so much for your videos! I was seriously considering the Kurzweil Forte but now 99% convinced to buy the MP11SE instead!
As good as modern tech gets, it will never even compare with a concert grand
Keep up the good videos james
Never? I disagree. Every single year, digital pianos get closer and closer to the sound and feel of a quality acoustic grand piano. It may be 10 or 15 years from now, but from hearing this comparison, Kawai is on the right track to actually making it happen.
Hi. Excellent video. I have the VPC-1 which I use for classical piano with Pianoteq 6 pro. I do like the action but am wondering if the action of the MP11se is worth upgrading to. I realise the MP11se would have a lot of stuff that I wouldn't use but I do want the best piano feel. Keep up the excellent reviews.
If portability isn't an issue, if you're thinking about the mp11se, you could consider the CA79 which uses their latest GF3 action and in a cabinet style. Mp11se uses the GF1 action. CA79 have been sold for around $3200, Mp11se go for around $2700. Hope that helps!
I have ordered this 2 months ago, but this particular model is still out of stock😢
Have you received it yet? Ordered one last month. Still waiting
hello i'm deciding to learn piano. start from classic. can this digital piano support me from begining until skillfull ?
Omg.. the attack sound of grand piano is so amazing.. I'm looking around so many digital piano but I still can't find something has that kind of attack sounds and noise..
The sound comes alive on the grand, the kawai plays dead notes sampled with a fake sympathic resonance....the basses are laughable.
The NordGrand sounds way better...but the keyboard is not as good as the Kawai....you need this MP11 for the keybed and a Clavia Nord for the sound (not perfect either but still more lively)
@@xavierleblanc2891 , if you just need the keybed, how about Kawaii VPC1?
Love your comparisons with the MP-11SE. Any chance to get your hands on the new Korg SV2 to compare it with the Kawai?
Of course the real thing sounds and feels better, but I can't pickup and carry the Steinway to a gig.
Not likely you can do the same with the kawai either haha. That thing weights a ton
@@_Gnasherrr Solid 75 pounds lol
Who can buy a Steinway, anyway? It seems though, Kawai is great choice as far as keyboard action is concerned.
Cool video. Very interesting comparison between Kawai and Steinway, but I still prefer the Grand Piano, but I have to admit that the current keyboards have an exceptional sound quality, like the one you showed in this video.
Hi your review been very helpful! Can you also reviee MP7SE?
16:58 is where he starts talking about the key action
Thank you! I choose Steinway. :D
Beautiful! What is the song at 11.00 min called?:)
Satie - Gnossienne N°1
Although I own a CA97, Kawai's sound in this comparison been kinda muffled after hearing the STW... I guess it need some brilliance in the setups maybe
I just had to get rid of my Yamaha C3 grand piano for space reasons and I’m still in recovery (I may never recover). The Kawai MP11SE sounds like it could be the right solution for me. I heard that it doesn’t have internal speakers. I would think that the speaker/amp would be very important for performance...but I don’t see that talked about much here. Can you please recommend a good option here (coming from someone who knows very little about quality accessories) for coupling with the Kawai MP11SE? Thank you!
We use Roland KC350's when on location. I believe that the KC350's have been superseded by the KC400's.
Excellent video. Your perception of the differences is very accurate. You should make the comparison between the Steinway and FP 90X. from Roland. It does not use sampling at all. It uses modeling. Modeling is a vast improvement over sampling. It should sound much much closer to the Steinway. Particularly in the area of the interaction sounds of a single key with all the other keys on the piano.
Maybe the bottleneck here is the internal speakerset of the Kawai. How does it sound with decent studio monitor speakers?
Sadly the mp11se does not have internal speakers, he is probably already using a external amp/speakers.
What speakers/monitors do you recommend for home use? I love great tone/sound, but just play at home, not doing gigs.
I asked in a shop about the speakers and they guy told me that it will probably cost another 1000-2000$ :(
Sounds like super high end speakers to me. When we,are on a stage we use Roland KC350 amps (two) and they work well, but are a bit heavy on the bass side for some. You can pick them up used for about $300.00 each and are made for touring.
Great comparison video! Your animated enthusiastic style makes your videos so enjoyable and entertaining! What is producing the sound from the Kawai? Internal speakers or a seperate amp speaker system? Can you duplicate the brightness and clarity of the Steinway on the Kawai by changing settings? From your commentary it does not sound like we are quite there yet?
What is the song you were playing? So pretty, very informative!!!
It would be interesting to see a similar comparison between an acoustic grand and a Yamaha P515, even better an N1X.
In your opinion what's the most similar digital piano compared to a grand ?kawai , roland , yamaha?
What an amazing keyboard 🤤
What is the name of that piece of music, love it?
I was surprised to learn that MP-11SE doesn't have speakers. What kinds of speakers do you recommend for home use?
True stage pianos seldom have speakers as they would be of little or no use on stage.
I have SV2S 88 key on order but waiting for it a long time. Should I jump ship and get this? It sounds really nice.
Kawai MP-11SE have Speakers ?
James,
The Kawai really is excellent considering it simulates the real sound and is heard through a sound system, HOWEVER,
Emotionally the Steinway is much better and the complexity of a big wooden/ metal instrument cannot be duplicated yet.
MY Buffet r13 clarinet made of Grenadilla Wood has dynamics and overtones which are difficult to duplicate with my hard rubber clarinet by Ridenour although the Ridenour has somewhat better intonation on certain difficult notes.
Very nice comparison.
Thank you:)
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Hi, I'd like to ask you, which speakers do you recommend to use with the MP11SE? Thanks
I have a roland digital rp102 working to get this beauty, minds made up!
Thank you for your nice and useful presentation. I would like to ask what speakers you recommend for the Kawai piano? Thank you for your advice.
We do not use speakers with our keyboards unless we are on location. It is then that we use Roland KC350 amps to project the sound. You can really play are large room with a couple of KC350 amps. That model is no longer made, but they do make a KC400 last I heard. The smaller KC amps do not sound well as they have a lot of hiss to them. In the studio we record everything using direct outs.
A review of the kawai mp 7se would be very interesting
Hi could someone be so kind and tell me the name and composer of the title played at the beginning.
Beginning Minute 1:42. Thank you! Kai
That's Mr. Shawcross's own composition. :-)
Hi James, loving the mp11 comparisons as basically it’s the digital piano I definitely want to own one day! have you ever played a Kawai Shigeru? Just asking as it’s what the samples are based on so comparing the mp11se against it’s original big brother I thought would be interesting. I’d also be curious to know your opinion of the Kawai grand piano action etc, given they deliberately don’t use wood etc.
Yes, I have played many Shigeru pianos and have one being uploaded this morning where I compare two SK-7 pianos.
I've played an SK-EX and compared it to an adjacent Steinway D - it is a remarkably consistent instrument and I absolutely love the feel, dynamic range, and sensitivity of the action (unfortunately the poor Steinway behind it is almost a hundred years old and it's not been rebuilt recently).
The real grand piano sounds so much better
Who could have imagined this comparison this 20 years ago ? But you can't take your Steinway for a gig, you can't connect it to a computer, and when you want to record it, you have to buy some expensive microphones and learn to use them. But you can't, because you're already broke.
@@ofdrumsandchords How I see it, If you have a concert hall instead of a living room go for the grand.
Hi. I am really enjoying watching your videos. I didn't see a video about the MP-7se anywhere at your channel, so I thought I would ask if you have an opinion about that model. Have you played one, etc.?
I have not played one yet, although I have ordered one and it should be arriving at the studio sometime soon. I'll be making a video on it as soon as possible, I expect it will overall be quite positive, I've had good experiences with Kawai's digital pianos in the past.
@@ThePianoforever Sweet! Can't wait. Thank you.
Can anyone really ever hope to reproduce a Steinway electronically? Me thinks no. There is no technology that can reproduce the presence of such a marvellous acoustic piano.
When will you test the new Kawai ES-920?
I also had an MP11 (non-SE) and it's a magnificent beast. I think Kawai's marketing on it is really spot-on - "The pianist's stage piano." The new SK-EX sound in the MP11SE really makes for a good upgrade.
I think one other thing that could have been mentioned is the new pedal unit on the MP11SE; the new one is a contactless-optical unit. The older MP11 came with a third-party mechanical 3-pedal unit that tends to develop squeaks and a worn out potentiometer.
The MP11SE is plain a simple a better/improved version of the MP11. Such a great DP, with no real peer in the market.
Thank you for this video it was very informative. I am buying a digital piano soon and have narrowed my choices down to the kawai mp11 se and the Nord grand. Will you be doing a video comparing those two anytime soon? I like the ability on the Nord to be able to download new piano sounds.
Hope you bought the Nord Grand!
It sounds better than I thought it would, the sympathetic seems to not go the “full” harp and might die faster. I’m no expert, just throwing that out. I would have said the bass was more muffled. I guess I have watched too many of your videos now, I am starting to understand what you listen for. 🤔. I enjoy the variety of instruments you have gotten to demo and compare.
Can you make a review of the dexibell vivo s7 pro?
Someone plz tell me the name of his test piece?
It's his own test piece. He uses it in nearly every test he make. I don't know if there is any note sheet out there. Would be nice to try it by ourselves.
Is their sheet music for your little piece you play to test these pianos?
what is your favorite digital keyboard on the market today with price not being an object?
What do you think would be the best option between a cheap grand, an upright, or a expensive digital piano? I would want a key action suitable for advanced pieces, but I would like a nice sound, and an affordable price. I thought that the Yamaha U3 would be a good option, but I don't know whether it has a good enough key action or not, as I have never tried it in person. Do you think the Yamaha U3, or some other affordable upright or grand, would have a key action comparable or even better than the Kawai MP-11se?
Try Yamaha Cvp-809. It’s a mix between both of them that includes the best of both worlds
Great video, James. The Kawai MP-11SE sounded fine in the high range but the low register sounded fuzzy. The electric pianos have gotten much better in recent years but are still not close to being equal to the real thing.
I am saving. This baby will be mine soon.
Mp11 sounds so delicioso! I am enamorada!
Hi James! Enjoyed your comparison video between the MP11SE and your Steinway. I wonder, have you ever played the Kawai VPC1? How does that compare with the MP11SE as far as action? I'm looking for something that gets closer to the piano in terms of action, that can drive my piano VST instruments on the computer, and so built in sounds are not necessary. Thanks for your information! :)
I think mp11 and vpc1 got the same action grand feel 3
Thank you!
I love my MP-8II that I brought from piano-death. Key action is superb. I love the Hammond B3 on it which keeps me from thinking too strongly about the MP11SE. Unless someone just gave me one - that would be nooooo problem.
I think there always will be / should be a difference with a fine acoustic piano - acoustic demands respect - ha.
another great vid!
Can you give a rough estimate of the cost of this one?
It is $2800, but that does not include speakers, stand etc.
My only problem with the GF and GF2 action is that you dont get the initial resistance (when you first start pressing the key) that you get on an acoustic. Otherwise, I absolutely love it. Though, I do wonder if the newly announced GF3 action adds this.
I found a GF3 at NAMM and didn't see a massive difference between it and the original GF action. Still feels good, just not dramatically improved imo.
As a acoustic Piano lover, if you want any digital to play piano only, go for a PX350. For a fourth part of a MP11 you get excelent sound piano and excellent pulsation
Oeps, hit the key to early. Thank you for sharing.
What a difference in tone quality. Especialy in the low tones the Kawai is disappointing.
OK, Steinway sounds on my face
Vpc1 or mp11se?
That Steinway sounds phenomenal!
Japanese technology is a big deal isn't it?
Come on, the Steinway sounds one million times better.
Absolutely no comparison the Steinway sounds amazing the Kawai muffled and dull! If only I could afford either of them! 😂
Don't be sentimental, the Kawai was nice too, with it's rich, mellow and warm voice, suitable for jazz or slow classic and modern piano pieces, not gonna lie. No offense, but would you say this if he brought a real Kawai grand piano in this video instead of this digital piano?😂
And so, the perpetual struggle between mathematical and musical genius continues: the interactions within an acoustic piano are still -- 2021 July -- too complex to simulate in a digital piano... $2,800 vs $28,000... aproximate vs real...
Aargh...
Its like comparing yaris to ferrari
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