Kawai MP11SE Stage Piano

I bought this to replace my Yamaha C3 grand after joining a local band, as it took up too much room and I got tired of tuning it. I use a Roland RD2000 and Juno DS for gigging, and the Kawai for my "piano" replacement at home. It is an exceptional keyboard, elegant and incredibly easy to learn and use. It is so enjoyable and inspiring to play, but not really practical for gigging unless you're in jazz band or the like due to the limited onboard sounds. However, the onboard sounds are outstanding, and they can be easily adjusted as needed. I can't say enough about this piano, it's definitely a keeper!!!

I bought this because I was dissatisfied with even the best midi controller keyboards. Wanted real acoustic piano keyboard feel. Exceeded my expectations in that regard. The internal acoustic, electic, and clavicord piano emulations are very good for home use. There are better sound emulating products, but arguably not as authentic of keyboard action. I use the built-in sounds sometimes, but mostly use Keyscape on the computer plugged in via USB to the Kawai. I would definitely buy this or its equivalent controller only model again.

I bought this piano without ever being in the same room with it after reading and watching many reviews. I wanted a realistic piano action and I got it! The keys respond so much like a real piano with the way they bounce as if a hammer was actually inside there. I think the only digital pianos with better action would be the more expensive hybrid Kawai's that actually have real hammers. The sounds are excellent as well, although, I am not really using them. I am using it to control the Garritan CFX Abbey Road piano plug-in. Finally I can play a virtual piano with the same expressiveness and response as an acoustic piano. This thing is not designed to be a workstation. It is designed to be a stage piano and to me, there is none better.