Kawai K-500 Aures2 Hybrid Piano  

The Kawai K-500 Aures 2 is the second generation of a very innovative development within the piano world, namely that of the hybrid pianos. A hybrid piano is basically a purely acoustic model that is equipped with very advanced digital capabilities. In this case, the basis is the normal K-500 piano, a 130 cm high piano of Japanese origin known for its romantic and full sound and modern elegance. And then of course all the digital functions. Became curious? Then quickly read more about this unique piano.

Including Piano Luxury Package 

This Kawai K-500 Aures2 piano comes with the free Luxury Piano Package worth €325,- consisting of:

• Tuning before and after delivery
• 10 year warranty on the acoustic part
• 3 year warranty on the electronic part
• Free delivery based on ground floor

The Kawai K-500 belongs to the group of pianos that are very versatile. You will encounter these with some regularity, from many living rooms to schools and conservatories. Kawai is known for their consistent quality, mainly due to their careful selection of materials. The solid sounding board made of spruce is an excellent example of this. The soundboard is the basis of a piano and is responsible for a large part for the sound and through the expertise and criteria of Kawai the warm, powerful sound with deep utmost is created.  

The playing feel of the K-500 is also sublime. As with the lower K-300 or K-200 models, the piano is equipped with the “Millennium III” mechanics. The ABS-Carbon components are incredibly strong and stiff, but at the same time very lightweight. This makes the hammer action lighter without losing power. This results in a piano with a strong and fast action that you as a pianist have optimal control over. From powerful fortissimo to finely expressive pianissimo you can play carefree on the K-500. The keys are also slightly longer, which shifts the pressure point slightly, which improves playability. The Neotex keytops provide a nice touch and give you the feeling of optimal control.  

Digital Possibilities with the K-500 Aures

The unique thing about a hybrid piano is that the piano can also be played digitally or that the acoustic sound can be combined with the digital sound. If your environment does not appreciate the acoustic playing for a while, you can mute the sound by pressing the center pedal to the left. Now the hammers are prevented from hitting the strings, but the movement of the hammers is registered by sensors. These recognize every movement, both when playing fast passages where the same keys are played several times in succession, as well as during quiet parts with keys played slowly.

The basis for the digital sound is the Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano, which has been carefully sampled from several tracks and then combined with the latest resonance modeling technology and newly developed resonance algorithms. The complex technology leads to a natural and expressive sound across the entire sound spectrum. What is unique is that the sound reproduction is created by transducers that are incorporated in the soundboard. These speakers create vibrations in the soundboard so that the digital sound resonates naturally and sounds even more natural and spacious.

In addition to the SK-EX grand piano sound, the K-500 Aures is also equipped with many other samples from the Kawai sound library. You will find sounds from other grand pianos and pianos, but also from electric pianos, Hammond or church organs, strings or choral sounds. You can of course play these digital sounds digitally via the speakers or headphones while the acoustic sound is suppressed. But it is also possible to combine the acoustic sound of the K-500 with, for example, strings from the digital section. A unique combination and experience!

Controls, Bluetooth and USB

To the left of the keyboard on the piano is a large touchscreen display. Via this panel you can easily control the electronic part of the piano, such as setting the desired sound, but also setting a split or a dual, setting a metronome, transposing the piano or changing the tuning. You will also find a recording functionality in the panel.

To the left below the keyboard is a box with various connections. This allows you to connect two headphones simultaneously. It is also possible to connect the piano to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. For example, you can play music over the piano's sound system or use music-related apps. Via the USB connection it is possible to connect the piano to the computer and thus exchange MIDI data. A USB stick can also be plugged in to play songs directly on the instrument or save your own performance in MP3 or Wav format.



The piano comes with free Kawai SH-9 Headphones.