The Touch of a Grand Piano: Responsive Hammer Lite keyboard action
The ES60’s Responsive Hammer Lite keyboard offers an authentic piano feel with graded keys and expressive touch, perfect for building technique. Advanced hammer-sensing and cushioning reduce noise, delivering smooth, responsive playability for quiet home practice.
Acoustic piano key weighting
The Sound of a Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai
The Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano represents a milestone in piano craftsmanship, earning the title of Japan’s premier piano. Celebrated worldwide, it graces concert halls and music institutions with exceptional clarity and a remarkable dynamic range.
The ES60 captures the rich, majestic tone of the flagship SK-EX. Handcrafted by skilled artisans at the Shigeru Kawai Piano Research Laboratory in Ryuyo, Japan, this distinguished instrument is recognized as one of the finest in its class.
Harmonic Imaging technology
The ES60 digital piano delivers the full, resonant sound of the renowned Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand in a compact, portable format.
Featuring Kawai’s advanced Harmonic Imaging technology, it faithfully reproduces the tonal richness and warmth of the acoustic original, allowing for expressive dynamic range from delicate pianissimo to powerful fortissimo.
Realistic reverberation
The ES60’s advanced digital effects engine enhances its core sounds with reverberation that emulates the acoustics of recital halls, live stages, or concert venues, adding depth and presence to every performance.
The outcome is a rich, vibrant piano tone with striking realism and authenticity.
Impressive speaker system
The ES60’s stereo speaker system produces 20W of output, easily filling a medium-sized room with the rich sound of a Shigeru Kawai grand piano.
Upward-facing drivers project sound directly to the player for clear, immersive listening, while underside speaker grills enhance resonance when the piano is positioned on a stand.
Additional sounds & playing modes
In addition to its authentic acoustic piano sounds, the ES60 features a variety of other voices, including electric pianos, organs, harpsichord, vibraphone, and strings.
Its Dual mode lets two voices—such as piano and strings—be layered together, creating richer textures and inspiring greater musical creativity.
Convenience & Flexibility
The ES60 comes equipped with features that enhance its authentic keyboard feel and rich grand piano tones. An adjustable metronome helps aspiring pianists refine their technique, while additional instrument voices, Dual and Split modes, and 30 drum rhythms encourage creative exploration.
Performers will benefit from dedicated Line Out jacks for sound reinforcement, and a USB-MIDI port offers easy connectivity to computers and smart devices, expanding the instrument’s capabilities.
USB-MIDI connectivity
The ES60 includes a USB-MIDI port for connecting to a computer or compatible smart device.
When paired with a tablet or smartphone, users can control the piano or view notated scores for built-in lesson songs via the PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps. Additionally, the piano’s capabilities can be further expanded using a wide range of third-party educational, performance, and notation apps.
PianoRemote app
The ES60 works seamlessly with Kawai’s PianoRemote app for iOS and supported Android devices. Using the piano’s built-in USB-MIDI connection, the app provides an intuitive interface to change sounds, adjust settings, and access built-in music content with ease.
Built-in Metronome and Rhythms
Perfect for beginners and skill-building pianists, the ES60 includes a built-in metronome with adjustable tempo, helping players develop a strong sense of timing and rhythm.
Beyond the standard metronome, the piano offers 30 drum rhythms across diverse musical styles, adding variety and enjoyment to practice sessions.
PiaBookPlayer app
Perfect for recitals
Light and compact, the ES60 is perfect for aspiring musicians who want a portable piano with authentic touch and rich, high-quality sounds.
The PianoRemote app makes it easy to save and recall custom tones, while dedicated stereo Line Out jacks allow direct connection to PA systems for performances, with the option to use the built-in speakers as personal monitors.
Stylish appearance, compact body
The ES60 shares the elegant design of Kawai’s larger ES models, with a rounded body, tapered side arms, and sleek appearance. Weighing only 11 kg, it’s highly portable, making it easy to move around the home or between classrooms and recital halls. Sound and function guides are printed behind the keys for quick reference, and the front-mounted headphone jack is conveniently positioned for easy access.
Uncluttered control panel
The ES60 offers a clean, easy-to-use control panel. A printed function guide behind the keys displays sound names and settings, allowing players to operate the piano without referring to the manual.
Front headphone connector
The ES60’s headphone jack is conveniently located at the front, near the bass keys, making it quick and easy to plug in for silent practice.
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