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A notable addition to any living space, the impressive DG30 combines Kawai’s highly-regarded Responsive Hammer III keyboard action, stunning acoustic piano sounds, and convenient Bluetooth® connectivity, within a luxurious grand piano-like cabinet that is destined to inspire players of all ages and abilities.
Authentic Responsive Hammer III keyboard action
Ivory Touch key surfaces, triple sensor, let-off, counterweights
Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound with 88-key sampling
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX & Kawai EX concert grand piano sounds
Audio technologies developed with Onkyo, 40W speaker system
Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio wireless technology
MP3/WAV/SMF playback, record, and overdub to USB
Attractive, compact grand piano cabinet with 2-position topboard
High quality Ebony Polish finish with silver-chrome fittings
DG Series
| Keyboard | ・ Responsive Hammer III action – 88 keys – Grade-weighted hammers – Ivory Touch white key surfaces – Let-off simulation – Triple sensor key detection – Counterweights |
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| Pedal | ・ Grand Feel Pedal System – Damper (with half-pedal support) – Soft – Sostenuto |
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| Piano Sound | ・ Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) – 88-key stereo sampling – SK-EX, SK-5, EX recording – 256 note maximum polyphony |
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| Piano Resonance | ・ Acoustic Rendering – Damper Resonance – String Resonance – Undamped String Resonance – Cabinet Resonance |
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| Piano Adjustment | ・Virtual Technician (19 parameters) – Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve) – Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing) – Damper Resonance – Damper Noise – String Resonance – Undamped String Resonance – Cabinet Resonance – Key-off Effect – Fall-back Noise – Hammer Delay – Topboard Simulation – Decay Time – Minimum Touch – Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning) – Temperament (incl. User Temperament) – Temperament Key – Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume) – Half-Pedal Adjust – Soft Pedal Depth・Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets) |
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| No. of Sounds | 355 voices (incl. 9 drum kits), GM2 compatible | |
| Reverb | 6 types | |
| Brilliance | ✔ | |
| Other Effects | 24 types | |
| Speakers | 13 cm x 2 (woofer) 10 x 2 (top speaker) |
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| Output Power | 40 W (20 W x 2) | |
| Headphone Enhancements | Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type |
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| Display | 128 x 64 pixel OLED | |
| Key Cover | Sliding type | |
| Music Rest | Collapsible type (3 angle adjustability) | |
| Dimensions | Width | 147.5 cm (58″) |
| Depth | 87 cm (34 1/4″) | |
| Height | 89 cm (35″) [music rest flat] 104 cm (41″) [music rest raised] 136.5 cm (53 3/4″) [topboard full open] |
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| Weight | 80 kg (176 lbs.) | |
| Available Finishes | Ebony Polish (DG30EP) | |
| Basic Functions | Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Registration Startup Setting |
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| Internal Songs | Sound Demo | 32 songs |
| Piano Music | 29/42 songs * | |
| Concert Magic | 176 songs | |
| Lesson Songs | Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139) Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101) J.S. Bach: Inventionen Sonatinen Album 1 Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series 1-19) Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1 |
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| Internal Recorder | Total Memory | approximately 90,000 notes |
| No. of Songs | 10 songs | |
| Parts | 2 part | |
| Metronome | Time Signatures | 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 |
| Drum Rhythms | 100 patterns | |
| Bluetooth * | Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1; GATT compatible) Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant Bluetooth Audio with aptX support |
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| USB Audio Recorder | Record/Playback | MP3 WAV SMF (16 track recording) |
| Other Functions | Overdubbing Re-record SMF |
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| App Functions | Virtual Technician app (iPad), Sound Museum app (iPhone/iPad) | |
| Connector Jacks | Headphone | 1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ Stereo jacks |
| MIDI | MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, Bluetooth MIDI * | |
| Line Out | 1/4″ L/MONO, R [unbalanced] | |
| Line In | 1/4″ L/MONO, R [unbalanced] | |
| USB to Host | ✔ | |
| USB to Device | ✔ | |
| Others | – | |
| Power Consumption | 20 W | |
| Power | Power cable AC adaptor (PS-154) |
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| Bench | Included | |
| Headphones | Headphone hook | |
| Others | Warranty Card * Owner’s Manual Internal Song Lists |
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* Depending on market location.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
As with an acoustic piano, these finely balanced weights help to lighten the touch of the keyboard during pianissimo passages, while adding a feel of greater substance when playing with force.
The added third sensor improves responsiveness when playing the same key repeatedly, and unlike conventional two sensor keyboard actions found in many digital pianos, allows the sound of a single note to be gradually ‘layered’ without the previous tone being lost.
In addition, Kawai’s action technology also monitors the speed at which each key is lifted, influencing the release character of piano sounds, and providing a greater range of expression between staccato and legato playing.
Furthermore, this moisture is absorbed without dirt or grease permeating the surface, allowing the keytops to be wiped clean easily using just a damp cloth.
This subtle ‘notch’ sensation can be felt when playing the keys of a grand piano very gently, and may be used by experienced pianists to aid control when playing pianissimo passages.
The new DG30 captures the magnificent tone of two premier Shigeru Kawai instruments: the flagship SK-EX Concert and mid-sized SK-5 Studio grand pianos, allowing musicians to enjoy the contrasting properties of each.
In addition, the DG30 also features the distinctive sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed EX concert grand piano, which has frequently been selected by professional pianists in such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubinstein international piano competitions, among others.
All three instruments are faithfully reproduced with full 88-key sampling using proprietary Harmonic Imaging™ sound technology, to establish a new standard in digital piano tonal quality.
Recording each key individually in this way – as opposed to stretching the same tone over several different notes – preserves the grand pianos’ unique harmonic character, and guarantees that the sound heard when playing any one of the DG30’s weighted keys is a faithful representation of the original acoustic source.
The DG30 offers a highly detailed acoustic portrait, employing Kawai’s proprietary Progressive Harmonic Imaging sampling technology to ensure smooth tonal transitions across the keyboard and throughout the entire dynamic range.
The DG30’s powerful Virtual Technician function simulates these refinements digitally, allowing discerning musicians to shape aspects of the selected piano’s character to suit their personal preferences.
Perform touch weight and voicing adjustments, regulate hammer and key release noises, and fine-tune string, damper, and cabinet resonances. It is even possible to adjust the precise tuning, volume, and character of individual notes – all in real-time.
Studio-quality reverb allows pianists to position themselves within one of six acoustic environments, ranging from a small practise room to an inspirational grand cathedral.
Wireless Bluetooth® connectivity, USB audio record/playback, Dual, Split, and Four Hands keyboard modes, and a rich assortment of instrumental voices add greater variety to players’ performances, while the convenient metronome function and integrated lessons ensure that regular practise is both productive and engaging for aspiring pianists.
Once paired with a phone, tablet, or laptop, DG30 owners can enjoy a wide variety of exciting music-related apps that enhance their learning and playing experience, or stream audio from songs and videos directly through the instrument’s premium amplifier and speaker systems without the need to connect additional cables.
* Availability of Bluetooth® function may vary depending on market area.
* For more information please refer to the Bluetooth MIDI Information support page.
The Dual playing mode also allows two different sounds, such as grand piano and strings, to be layered together, while the Split and Four Hands modes divide the keyboard into two independent sections.
The latter feature is particularly useful in learning environments, allowing teacher and student (or student and student) to play together at the same time using a single instrument.
This latter USB to Device functionality allows favourite instrument registrations, and memorable recorder songs stored within internal memory to be safely preserved on USB flash drives, or for 16-track standard MIDI files (SMF) to be recorded, played back, and enjoyed using the instrument’s superb Progressive Harmonic Imaging sounds.
It is even possible to record and overdub entire performances directly as MP3 or WAV audio files for emailing to family and friends, or casual listening away from the piano.
In addition, the DG30 also allows players to select a variety of headphone types (Open, Semi-open, Closed, In-Ear, Canal, etc.) for an optimised listening experience.
Despite its grand appearance, the DG30 is a surprisingly compact instrument, occupying a depth of just 87 cm (34 1/4 inches). This relatively small footprint allows the piano to be enjoyed in smaller spaces that may struggle to accommodate an acoustic grand piano, while still presenting a sophisticated, professional character.
Using the longer prop sets the topboard to the regular, fully-open position, allowing the instrument’s sound to project fully for a bright and clear tonal character. However, the shorter prop sets the topboard in a partially closed position, resulting in a darker, more mellow quality.
As with a grand piano, the viewing angle of the instrument’s music rest can be adjusted to suit the performer’s playing position, or laid flat for convenience when notating scores or sketching musical ideas.
