Kawai MP7SE vs. MP11SE

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Written By Sarah Barlow

Chief Music Officer

The Kawai MP7SE is a piano with industry-leading action, hundreds of incredible songs, and exceptional absolute control. When it comes to putting on a great live show, there is one platform that guarantees success.

On the other hand, MP11SE has a professional look and rock-solid build quality. The MP’s reinforced base and metal chassis keep the quality wooden-key keyboard action secure and sturdy, even during the most demanding fortissimo passages, and the traditionally styled ebony polish side arms add to the MP’s rich acoustic piano history.

Kawai MP7SE

The Kawai MP7SE digital piano offers a great sound, a great touch, and a lot of control choices, so you can put on a great live show. Its best-in-class Responsive Hammer III keys precisely reproduce the natural movement and sensation of an acoustic piano.

Its powerful audio processor offers a wide range of high-resolution effects. Four independently programmable zones enable for simultaneous control of internal sounds and external MIDI devices, as well as keyboard divisions and mixing through fader manipulation.

Pros of Kawai MP7SE

  • Four separate zones, assignable effects, and an intuitive panel
  • With drawbars, percussion, and C/V, this is an authentic Tonewheel organ simulation.
  • Virtual Technician and sound editing settings are available in a wide range of options.

Kawai MP11SE

In its class, the MP11SE offers the most genuine keyboard, realistic sound, and expressive control.  The Kawai MP11SE is the stage piano for performers who refuse to settle for anything less than the best. It has a class-leading Grand Feel wooden-key keyboard action, a superb MIDI controller, and a magnificent range of acoustic grand piano sounds.

Pros of Kawai MP11SE

  • A wide range of authentic electric pianos and other sounds are available.
  • A wide range of sound editing settings is available for Virtual Technicians.
  • With distinct sound portions and effects, the panel is simple to use.
  • Functions of a powerful 4-channel MIDI master controller
Kawai MP7SEMP11SE
INPUTS1/4″ L/MONO, R1/4″ L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
OUTPUTS1/4″ L/MONO, R1/4″ L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
CONTROLS• Ivory Touch white key surfaces
• Let-off simulation
• Counterweights
• Triple sensor key detection
• Ivory Touch white key surfaces
• Let-off simulation
• Triple sensor key detection
• Counterweights
CONNECTION TYPE• MIDI IN 
• MIDI OUT 
• MIDI THRU
• MIDI IN
• MIDI OUT 
• MIDI THRU
MONITORING
COMPATIBILITY• Windows
• Mac
• Windows
• Mac
SIZE• Width: 136 cm (53 1/4″) 
• Depth: 34 cm (13 1/3″) 
• Height: 17 cm (6 3/4″) [music rest detached]
• Width 138 cm (54 1/3″) 
• Depth 45.5 cm (18″) 
• Height 19 cm (7 1/2″) [music rest detached]
WEIGHT22.5 kg (49 2/3 lbs.)34 kg (74 lbs.)
INCLUDED APPS
WARRANTYFree 2-Year WarrantyFree 2-Year Warranty

Comparison

All throughout the world, the MP Series professional stage pianos are recognized for their outstanding tone and performance. You can put on a terrific live show with the MP7SE since it has amazing sound, wonderful touch, and a lot of control options. The MP11SE, on the other hand, has the most authentic keyboard, realistic sound, and expressive control.