KAWAI ES1 User Manual
Summary
Master your music with this comprehensive guide to the high-quality Kawai digital piano. This manual provides essential knowledge across basic operations, advanced recording/playback, and deep MIDI integration. It covers complex functions such as multi-layer sound creation, transposition, and detailed control of varied instrument sounds (Classic Grand, Electric Piano, etc.). Ideal for musicians who seek professional-grade performance capabilities and comprehensive operational understanding, this resource ensures you fully utilize the ES1's impressive features from day one.
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玫 AWAI
DIGIIAL FIANO
OWNER'S MANUAL
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玫 AWAI DIGIIAL FIANO OWNER'S MANUAL
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Thank you for choosing this 天 awai ES1 Digital Piano. Yournew ESlisahigh-quality instrument offering the very latest in ljeading-edge music technology-. This manual contains valuable information that ...
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Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC - - 本 和 SHOCK, DO N...
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Do not dlsassemble，repair or modify the product. gong SOmayresuitin product breakdown,electric Shock or short-circuit When disconnectingthe AC powercords 绍 Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage ...
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重 Doing so may resukt in discoloration or deflormation 二 f ponet Ww Wipe the product with benzene ofthe product. or thinner. 全 When cleaning the product put a soft cloth in lukewarm water, squeeze ii ...
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PART NAMES Master Volume Siider (有 Move the volume slider to the right to increase the instrument's volume. Move the slider to the le 人 to decrease the volurme. Demo Button (B) The ESl piano has 8 bui...
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AC Adaptor Jack (全 Connect the enclosed AC adaptor to this jack. POWER Button 人 ) This button tams the instrument on and off，Be sure to tum off the instrument when you are finished playing. Mi Di Jack...
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GETTING STARTED 1. BASIC 0PERATIONS ( 们 Turn on the power. (2) Adjust the volume. Play anote on the keyboard and adjust the volume (Moving the sliderto the right raises the volume while moving to the ...
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2. TRANSPOSE (1 Press and hold down the Transpose button, The LED indicator of the currentkey button (Sound button) will flash while holding down the Transpose button (2) While holding down the Transp...
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DIGITAL RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. EASY RECORDING (1) Press the Rec button. The ES1 piano will be ready for recording. To cancel evy the recording, press the Rec button again， 国 (2) Begin piaying some mus...
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3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS RECORDING MORE SONGS The ES1 pianc can record and store a maximurm of 3 Songs. Please follow the steps below to save your songs: (1) While holding down the Rec...
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(6) Now play the righthand part， Pressing any key will start play back of the recorded left-hand Part (part 1) while you play (and record) the right-hand part，You can also start recording by pressing ...
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4. DELETING A SONG/TRACK This function allows you to delete songs that were not Tecorded correctly or songs that you do not want to listen to any more. (1 Simultaneously hold down the Play/Stop and Re...
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FUNCTION M0DE The Function Mode gives you access to many other useful features on your ES1 piano， To enter the Function Mode, press the Touch and Transpose buttons Simultaneously. The LED indicators f...
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(2) Use the -/+ keys to lowerraise the MIDI channel number，Or you can directly enter the MIDI channel number as a two digit number by using the number keys. EX: For CH 1 press the 0 key then the 1 key...
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5. TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFF You canuse 8 Sound buttons and Variation button to transmit Program Change Numbers via MIDI. Please refer to the list on page 19 for assignment of Sound and prog...
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The term MIDTI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (digital recorders) and other electronic instruments so that th...
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{2) Connection to an external Seqtuencer and Sound generator module When connected as shown in the illiustration, you can record songs played on the ES1 with a Sequencer, and use the ES1'S sounds (suc...
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Program Change Number Mapping Program Number Sound Button When Multi-Timbral mode is ON | When Multi-Timbral mode is 0FF Classic Grand 1 1 (Variatiom) 4 9 Modem Piano 2 2 (Variation) 3 10 Electric Pia...
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88 Weighted Keys with Hammer Mechanism Keyboard Touch Type 4 Types (Normal, Light Heavy, Constant) 32 Notes Max Polyphony Sounds 16 Sounds Effects Chorus, Reverb (Room, Stage, Hal D), EQ (1 分 Digital ...
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KAWAIDIGITAL PIANO Date: June 2000 MOPDEL: ES1 Version: 1.0 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECEIVED REMARKS Basic Channel (Defaulb 1 1 (Changed) 1-16 1-16 Mode (Defaultb) 3 1 (Message) 1，3# *x Omni Off by setti...
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KAWAI 了 ES1 Owners Manual OM954E-L Printed in Japan
Manual Details
| Brand | Kawai |
|---|---|
| Pages | 22 |
| File Size | 4.19 MB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precautions for general operation?
Do not expose it to rain or moisture. Use only the specified AC adapter voltage and always pull the plug, never yanking the cord.
How can I record multiple layers of music using MIDI?
Utilize the ULTIMITIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.
What are the hardware specifications for the ES1?
It has weighted keys with hammer mechanism, supports 16 notes max polyphony, and measures 127cm x 31.9cm x 70cm.