Kawai Musical Instrument ES3 User Manual

DIGITAL PIANO  
ES3/ ES5  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
 
Do not disassemble, repair or modify  
the product.  
Doing somayresult in product breakdown,electric  
shock or short-circuit.  
Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage  
the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or  
short-circuit.  
WhendisconnectingtheACpowercord's  
plug, always hold the plug  
and pull it to remove it.  
Failure to do so may cause fire in case of  
lightning.  
Failure to do so may over-heat the product,  
resulting in fire.  
If the product will not be used for a long  
time, unplug the AC power  
cord from the AC outlet.  
This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade  
wider than the other). This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.  
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury  
or damage to the product or other  
CAUTION  
Do not use the product in the following areas.  
Using the product in such areas may result in  
product breakdown.  
Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is  
exposed to direct sunlight  
Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater  
Extremely cold areas, such as outside  
Extremely humid areas  
Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present  
Areas where the product is exposed to excessive  
vibrations  
OFF  
Before connecting cords, make sure  
that the power to this product  
and other devices is turned  
OFF.  
Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this  
product and other devices.  
Take care not to allow any foreign  
matter to enter the product.  
Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result  
in breakdown or short-circuit.  
Please lift up the product when moving it.  
Please note that the product is heavy and must  
be carried by more than two persons.  
Do not drag the product on the floor.  
Take care not to drop the product.  
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.  
Doing so may cause the product to generate  
Donot placethe product near electrical  
appliances such as TVs and  
radios.  
noise.  
If the product generates noise, move the  
product sufficiently away from the electrical  
appliance or connect it to another AC outlet.  
Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in  
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.  
When connecting the AC power cord  
and other cords, take care  
not to get them tangled.  
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Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation  
Do not wipe the product with benzene  
or thinner.  
of the product.  
When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in  
lukewarm water, squeeze it well,then wipe the  
product.  
Doing so may cause the product to become  
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown  
or injury.  
Do not stand on the product or exert  
excessive force.  
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper  
ventilation.  
The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:  
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.  
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.  
The product has been exposed to rain.  
The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in  
performance.  
The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.  
Notes on Repair  
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the  
power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased.  
• This digital piano is for household use and is not intended for commercial use.  
CAUTION:  
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.  
ATTENTION:  
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne  
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.  
Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)  
Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the ground of the AC outlet on the wall.  
FCC Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the receiver.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations  
This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference  
Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.  
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Thank you for choosing this Kawai ES3/5 Digital Piano.  
Your new ES3/5 is a high-quality instrument offering the very latest in leading-edge music technology.  
This manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use of your ES3/5’s many  
capabilities. Please read it carefully and keep it handy for further reference.  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Page  
Assembling The Stand (ES5 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Getting Started  
1. Basic Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
2. Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
3. Touch Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
4. Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Digital Recording Functions  
1. Easy Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
2. Playing Back A Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
3. Advanced Recording/Playback Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
4. Deleting A Song/Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Function Mode  
1. Brilliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
2. Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
3. Voicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
4. Sympathetic Resonance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
5. Temperament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
6. Memory Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
7. Lower Octave Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
8. MIDI Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
9. Transmitting Program Change Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
10. MIDI Local Control On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
11. Transmit Program Change On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
12. Turning Multi-Timbral mode On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
13. Channel Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
14. Lower Pedal On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Program Change Number Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Demo Song List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Rhythm List (ES5 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Drum Sound Mapping (ES5 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
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ASSEMBLING THE STAND (ES5 ONLY)  
Before beginning the assembly of your ES5, read and become familiar with the assembly instructions  
that follow. Then, carefully unpack the piano and check your unit against the parts shown below.  
Speaker Box  
Stand (Left)  
Stand (Right)  
Screw (Long)  
x 4  
Screw (Short)  
x 2  
1. Fasten the stands and the speaker box  
with four screws (long). The metal  
brackets on the top of the stand should  
face inside.  
Screw (Long)  
Speaker Box  
Stand (Left)  
Screw (Long)  
Stand (Right)  
2. Place the piano carefully on top of the stand  
so that about one-third of the front top edge of  
the stand is exposed. Then slightly lift the front  
of the piano and slide it forward. Fit the pins on  
top of the stand into the holes on the bottom of  
the piano. Fasten the piano and the stand with  
two screws (short).  
Screw (Short)  
Screw (Short)  
CAUTION:  
Be sure to secure the piano to the stand with the  
screws. If you fail to do so, the piano could fall  
from the stand causing damage or personal injury.  
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3. Insert the speaker cord that comes from the speaker box  
into the piano's speaker jack.  
CAUTION:  
Make sure to turn off the power before connecting the  
speaker cord.  
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PART NAMES  
Master Volume Slider (A)  
Move the volume slider to the right to increase the instrument’s volume. Move the slider to the left  
to decrease the volume.  
Demo Button (B)  
Press this button to start the demo. To stop the demo, press this button again. See page 12 for  
details.  
Split Button (C)  
The split function divides the keyboard into two sections—upper and lower—and lets you play  
each part with a different sound. See page 13 for details.  
Registration Button (D)  
Use this button to memorize your favourite panel settings up to seven settings and to recall them.  
See page 15 for details.  
Sound Buttons (E)  
Select the desired instrument by pressing the appropriate button. The ES3 has three (four for ES5)  
sounds assigned for each Sound button. When a Sound button is pressed, the variation number is  
briefly shown in the display. Pressing the same Sound button again will select the next variation  
sound assigned to the Sound button.  
FRONT PANEL  
A
B C  
D
E
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Balance/Value Buttons (F)  
Normally pressing these buttons will change the current sound to the next sound or previous sound  
through all the preset sounds assigned to the seven Sound buttons. However, when in Dual or Split  
mode, these buttons work as balance adjuster for the two selected sounds. When changing settings  
of various functions, these buttons work as value up/down buttons. When the Metronome is running,  
use these buttons to change the tempo.  
Effects Button (G)  
Press this button to add effect. The LED indicator is lit when the effect is on. Press it again to turn  
the effect off. The effect type can be changed. See page 13 for details.  
Reverb Button (H)  
Press this button to add reverb. The LED indicator is lit when the reverb is on. Press it again to turn  
the reverb off. The reverb type can be changed. See page 13 for details.  
Metronome (Rhythm/Metronome) Button (I)  
Press this button to start metronome. Pressing again will stop metronome. The beat (time signature)  
can be changed. In addition, various rhythm styles can be selected for ES5. See page 16 for details.  
Recorder Buttons (J)  
You can record and play back up to four songs.  
-Play/Stop button: Used to play back and stop a recorded song.  
-Rec button: Used to start recording a song.  
Function Buttons (K)  
Use these buttons to select a touch type, transpose the keyboard, or control other features (including  
MIDI functions). See page 20 for details.  
F
G
I
J
K
H
[ES5]  
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MIDI Jacks (L)  
Use these jacks to connect the ES3/5 with external MIDI devices.  
USB Jack (M)  
This jack is used to connect with a personal computer and exchange MIDI data.  
PEDAL Jack (N)  
Connect the enclosed F-1r pedal to this jack. You can also connect the optional F-2r pedal (2  
pedals, Damper & Soft).  
SPEAKER Switch (O)  
This switch turns the built-in speakers on and off.  
LINE IN STEREO Jack (P)  
Connect a CD player etc. with stereo mini plug.  
LINE OUT Jacks (Q)  
Connect an external amplifer and speakers, or a cassette recorder to these jacks.  
PHONES Jacks (R)  
Used to connect up to two headphones to the ES3/5.  
SIDE PANEL (LEFT)  
M
L
N
P
Q
R
O
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POWER Button (S)  
This button turns the instrument on and off. Be sure to turn off the instrument when you are  
finished playing.  
AC Adaptor Jack (ES3) / Power Cable Jack (ES5) (T)  
Connect the enclosed AC adaptor (ES3) / Power Cable (ES5) to this jack.  
Woofer Volume Knob (ES5 only) (U)  
Controls the volume of the woofer speaker.  
SIDE PANEL (RIGHT)  
[ES3]  
S
T
WOOFER VOLUME  
[ES5]  
U
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GETTING STARTED  
1. BASIC OPERATIONS  
(1) Turn on the power.  
(2) Adjust the volume.  
Play a note on the keyboard and adjust the volume (Moving the slider to the right raises the volume  
while moving to the left lowers it.)  
Adjust the volume of the woofer speaker with the Woofer Volume Knob at the right front of the  
stand (ES5 only)  
(3) Choose a sound.  
Pressing a Sound button automatically changes the sound made by the ES3/5. The LED indicator  
of the selected sound button will light to indicate which sound is currently in being used.  
The ES3 has three (four for ES5) sounds assigned for each Sound button. When a Sound button is  
pressed, the variation number is briefly shown in the display. Pressing the same Sound button again  
will select the next variation sound assigned to the Sound button.  
(4) Play.  
Experiment by playing the different sounds.  
(5) Demo  
[ES3]  
The ES3 has 19 built in sound demos for your listening enjoyment. Press this button and the demo  
for Concert Grand will start. When the Concert Grand demo is finished, the ES3 will play all the  
other demos one at a time in random order. To select a specific demo, press the desired Sound  
button while the demo is playing. To stop the demo, press this button again.  
[ES5]  
The ES5 has a main demo and 23 built in sound demos for your listening enjoyment. Press this  
button and the first main demo will start. When the first main demo is finished, the ES5 will play  
the second main demo. If you want to skip to the second demo before the first demo is finished,  
press theValue Up button while the first demo is playing. After the two main demos are played, the  
ES5 will play the demo for Concert Grand. When the Concert Grand demo is finished, the ES5 will  
play all the other sound demos one at a time in random order. To select a specific demo, press the  
desired Sound button while the demo is playing. To stop the demo, press this button again.  
(4) Dual  
With Dual mode you can layer two sounds together. To layer two sounds, select the first sound and  
then, while holding down that Sound button, select the second sound by pressing another sound  
button. If you want to layer two sounds on the same Sound button, select the first sound and then,  
while holding down that Sound button, use the Value up/down buttons to select the second sound.  
To adjust the volume balance of the two sounds, use the Balance buttons. The default balance is 5-  
5.  
NOTE:  
When in Dual mode, the maximum polyphony will be reduced to 32 notes.  
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(5) Split  
The split function divides the keyboard into two sections—upper and lower—and lets you play  
each part with a different sound. First select the desired sound for upper section. Then, while  
holding down the Split button, select the desired sound for the lower section. The LED Indicator  
for a lower sound will start flashing. To adjust the volume balance of the two sounds, use the  
Balance buttons.  
(6) Effects  
Adding an effect to the sound enhances tonal quality and improves acoustical realism. The ES3/5  
piano is provided with seven different kind of effects.  
To turn on the Effect, press the Effect button. The LED indicator of the Effect button will be lit to  
indicate the Effect is now on. Pressing the Effect button once again turns the Effect “OFF”.  
To change the Effect type, use the Value buttons while holding down the Effect button. The LED  
display shows an abbreviation.  
CHORUS  
Chorus is an effect that simulates the rich character of a vocal choir or  
string ensemble, by layering a slightly detuned version of the sound  
Chorus  
over the original to enrich it.  
DELAY  
Delay is an effect that adds echoes to the sound. There are three types  
of delay available (delay 1 - 3), each of which has a different length of  
Delay 1  
delay between the echoes.  
TREMOLO  
This is a vibrato type effect.  
Tremolo  
ROTARY  
This effect simulates the sound of the Rotary Speaker cabinet commonly  
used with electronic organs. Rotary 1 is normal rotary and Rotary 2 is  
with distortion effect. The speed of the rotor can be changed between  
SLOW and FAST by pressing both Value buttons at the same time. With  
Rotary 2  
optional F-2r foot pedal, the soft pedal is used to change the speed of  
the rotor as well.  
(7) Reverb  
Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room,  
stage, or concert hall. There are Three types of reverb available. They are Room, Stage and Hall  
(listed in order of reverberation amount). To change the Reverb type, use the Value buttons while  
holding down the Reverb button. The LED display shows an abbreviation.  
Room  
Stage  
Hall  
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(8) EQ  
EQ changes overall sound charactor of the ES3/5. There are three types of EQ setting. To change  
the EQ type, press the Reverb button while holding down the Touch and Transpose buttons. The  
LED display shows “Eq” and the EQ number alternatively. Use the Value buttons to select the  
desired EQ.  
ES3  
ES5  
EQ 1 Recommended for normal playing circumstances like Recommended for normal playing circumstances like  
in a living room or classroom. With headphones,  
in living room or classroom.  
expansion effect turns on.  
Also recommended when you play the ES5 using  
external speakers or for recording. With headphones,  
expansion effect turns on.  
EQ 2 Recommended when you play with the ES3/5 facing a wall. With headphones, expansion effect turns on with  
high frequecies enhanced.  
EQ 3 Recommended when you play the ES3 using external Recommended when you play the ES5 without stand.  
speakers or for recording. With headphones,  
With headphones, expansion effect doesn’t turn on.  
expansion effect doesn’t turn on.  
EQ settings are global for all the preset sounds. You can not have an individual setting for each  
sound.  
2. TRANSPOSE  
The transpose function lets you raise or lower the piano’s key in half steps. This is especially useful  
when you have learned a song in one key and have to play it in another key. The transpose feature  
allows you to play the song in the original key, but hear it in another key.  
(1) Press and hold the Transpose button. The LED display shows you the current value. The value  
is always set to “0” when the power is turned on.  
(2) While still holding the Transpose button, use theValue buttons or the keyboard from C2 to C4 to  
specify the transposition amount. The LED display shows you a number telling you how many half  
steps up or down you have transposed the piano. -5, for example, represents a transposition that is  
5 half steps lower. “0” indicates no transposition.  
(3) The piano can be transposed up to 12 half steps higher or 12 half steps lower.  
(4) Pressing Transpose button again turns the Transpose function off. The Transpose function  
remembers the current setting as long as the power is on.  
3. TOUCH RESPONSE  
The Touch button is used to select a different touch sensitivity of the keyboard from the standard  
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touch of an acoustic piano. You can change the sensitivity to one of five different settings: LIGHT1/  
2, HEAVY1/2 and OFF.  
LIGHT  
For those still developing finger strength. A louder volume is produced  
even when playing with a soft touch. LIGHT 2 is lighter than LIGHT 1.  
LIGHT 1  
HEAVY  
Perfect for those with strong fingers. Requires a heavier touch to  
produce a loud volume. HEAVY 2 is heavier than HEAVY 1.  
HEAVY 2  
OFF  
A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are  
struck. This setting is suitable for sounds that have a fixed dynamic  
OFF  
range such as Organ and Harpsichord.  
(1) To change from the standard touch press the Touch button. The LED indicator above the Touch  
button will be turned on to indicate that the piano is now using a different touch setting.  
(2) Use the Value buttons to change the type of touch while the Touch button is held down.  
(3) Press the Touch button again to get back to the standard touch setting.  
NOTE:  
Touch selection is global for all the preset tones. You cannot have an individual setting for each  
tone. Once the power is turned off, the setting will be reset to the standard setting.  
LIGHT and HEAVY do not represent the physical weight of the keys. These are settings that affect  
the sensitivity of the keys, which determines the volume level in response to the key movement.  
4. REGISTRATION  
A Registration is a setup that remembers most of the panel setting, such as sound selections and  
effect settings, so that you can recall them at the touch of a button. Seven Registrations can be  
memorized and saved.  
(1) To memorize the current panel settings, press and hold the Registration button. While holding  
the Registration button, press any one of the sound buttons marked 1 through 7 to select a location  
for your new Registration. Continue holding both the Registration button and the selected sound  
button until you hear a click. The click sound indicates that your Registration has now been saved  
to your selected location.  
(2) To recall a registration, first press the Registration button and make sure its LED is lit. Then  
press one of the Sound buttons marked 1 through 7 to select the desired registration.  
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DIGITAL RECORDING FUNCTIONS  
1. EASY RECORDING  
(1) Press the Rec button. The ES3/5 will be ready for recording. To cancel the recording, press the  
Rec button again.  
(2) Begin playing some music on the piano. The ES3/5 will automatically start recording with the  
first note you play. You can also start recording by pressing the Play/Stop button.  
(3) Press the Play/Stop button when you have finished recording.  
NOTE:  
Starting another recording will delete the song you previously recorded. To learn how to save your  
recorded song and record another song please read the “ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK  
FUNCTIONS” section of this manual.  
METRONOME/SELECT TIME AND TEMPO  
The ES3/5’s metronome function can help you record a song by providing a steady beat for you to  
play along with. The metronome beats however, are not recorded.  
(1) To start the metronome, press the Metronome button. You can change the beat (time signature)  
of the metronome. The ES3/5 has five beats (time signatures) to choose from 1, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and  
6/8. While holding down the Metronome button, select the desired beat (time signature) of the  
metronome using the Value.  
(2) The ES5 has an additional 100 rhythm styles available. Keep pressing Value Up button while  
holding down the Rhythm Metronome button. The rhythm style number will be shown in the LED  
display.  
(3) To adjust the tempo, use the Value buttons while the metronome is running. The tempo will be  
shown in the LED display.  
(4) To turn off the metronome function, press the Metronome button and the metronome will stop.  
METRONOME/ADJUST VOLUME  
The metronome volume can be adjusted in the range from 1 to 10 as follows.  
(1) Press the Metronome button while holding down the Touch and Transpose buttons. The LED  
indicator will start flashing and the LED display shows “VoL” and the volume level alternatively.  
(2) Use the Value buttons to adjust the volume. To exit the volume settings mode, press either  
Touch or Transpose button.  
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2. PLAYING BACK A SONG  
(1) Press the Play/Stop button. The song will be played back using the same sound with which it  
was recorded.  
(2) Press the Play/Stop button once again to stop the playback. If you do not press the Play/Stop  
button, playback will automatically stop when the song is finished.  
You can adjust the tempo of playback. Before pressing the Play/Stop button, use the same procedure  
of adjusting metronome tempo. (See (3) of the previous section.) Once you adjust the tempo, turn  
off the metronome and press Play/Stop button.  
3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
RECORDING MORE SONGS  
The ES3/5 can record and store a maximum of 4 songs. Please follow the steps below to save your  
songs:  
(1) While holding down the Rec button, press the E.Piano (song 2) button. The LED will flash to  
show the current song number (while the Rec button is held down). The piano will be ready to  
record song 2. To cancel without recording, press the Rec button again.  
(2) Play the piano. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You can also start  
recording by pressing the Play/Stop button.  
(3) Press the Play/Stop button after you have finished recording.  
(4) Press the Play/Stop button. The song No.2 will be played back.  
(5) If you want to listen to song 1, hold down Play/Stop button and press the Piano (song 1) button.  
Releasing the Play/Stop button will start playback of song 1.  
RECORDING/PLAYING BACK THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND PARTS SEPARATELY  
The ES3/5 can record the parts played by the left or right hand and play back these parts separately  
or simultaneously. This function can be enjoyed in different ways. For example, you can practice  
the right-hand part of the song while playing back the recorded left-hand part, or record the melody  
part of the song while playing back the previously recorded accompaniment.  
(1) While holding down the Rec button, press the Organ (Song 3) button to select song No.3. Part  
1 of song No.3 will be selected and the ES3/5 will be ready to record. To cancel without recording,  
press the Rec button again.  
(2) Play the piano with your left hand. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You  
can also start recording by pressing the Play/Stop button.  
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(3) Press the Play/Stop button after you have finished recording.  
(4) Now, to play back the left-hand part, press the Play/Stop button. The left-hand part you have  
recorded (part 1 of song No.3) will be played back. You can practice the right-hand part along with  
the recorded part.  
(5) Let’s record the right-hand part while listening to the left-hand part. While holding down the  
Rec button, press the Bass (Part 2) button. The part 1 LED will light and the part 2 LED will flash  
to indicate that the piano is ready to record. To cancel without recording, press the Rec button  
again.  
(6) Now play the right-hand 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 the Play/Stop button. After pressing the Play/Stop button the left-hand part will begin  
playing back, you can then begin playing (recording) the right hand part from any point in the song  
you like.  
(7) Press the Play/Stop button after you have finished recording.  
PLAYING BACK THE LEFT- AND RIGHT-HAND PARTS SEPARATELY  
After you have recorded the left- and right-hand parts (part 1 and part 2) separately, it is possible to  
play back the two parts by themselves or together. The following example shows how to play back  
only part 2.  
(1) Select and press one of the song buttons (Piano/Song 1, E.Piano/Song 2, Organ/Song 3 and  
Harpsi/Mallets/Song 4) while pressing the Play/Stop button.  
(2) While holding down the Play/Stop button, press the Choir/Pad/Part 1 button. The Choir/Pad/  
Part 1 button LED will be turned “off”. If you need to turn part 1 back “on”, press the Choir/Pad/  
Part 1 button once again. The Choir/Pad/Part 1 button LED will be turned “on”.  
(3) Releasing Play/Stop button will play back only part 2. To turn On/Off part 2, follow the same  
procedure described above using the Bass/Part 2 button.  
4. DELETING A SONG/PART  
This function allows you to delete songs that were not recorded correctly or songs that you do not  
want to listen to any more.  
(1) Simultaneously hold down the Play/Stop and Rec buttons.  
(2) The LEDs will light to show you where songs have been recorded.  
While holding down both the Play/Stop and Rec buttons, press the song button that corresponds to  
the song you want to delete.  
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(3) While still holding down both the Play/Stop and Rec buttons, press the part button that you want  
to delete and turn the LED of that part button off.  
To delete more than one song, repeat (1) to (3).  
NOTE:  
The total memory capacity of the recorder is approximately 10000 notes. When the recorder reaches  
its maximum capacity, the ES3/5 will stop recording at this point. Any data recorded before the  
interruption will be retained.  
The recorder memory will be saved even after turning off the power.  
To delete all recorded songs (reset), first turn the power off and then turn it back on again while  
holding down both the Play/Stop and Rec buttons.  
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FUNCTION MODE  
The Function Mode gives you access to many other useful features on your ES3/5. To enter the  
Function Mode, press the Touch and Transpose buttons simultaneously. The LED indicators for  
both buttons will start flashing. While holding the Touch and Transpose buttons, press the appropriate  
Sound button to select the function you want to edit. Each button is assigned two functions as  
listed below. Press the same Sound button again to select the alternative function. To exit the  
Function Mode, press either Touch or Transpose button.  
Function  
Brilliance  
Tuning  
Display See page Function  
Display See page  
Piano  
20  
20  
21  
21  
22  
24  
24  
MIDI ch  
24  
24  
25  
25  
25  
E.Piano  
Organ  
Program #  
Voicing  
Local Control  
Trans. Prg On/Off  
Multi-Timbre  
Channel Mute  
Lower Pdl On/Off  
Harpsi/Mallets Symp. Reso.  
Strings  
Choir/Pad  
Bass  
Temperament  
Memory Backup  
Lower Octave  
-
26  
26  
1. BRILLIANCE  
Brilliance lets you adjust brightness of the preset sounds.  
After selecting the “Brilliance” function by pressing the Piano  
button, use the Value buttons to change the value to the desired  
amount. The LED display shows the brilliance setting with a num-  
ber. “0” indicates the standard setting. Brilliance can be set between  
-10 to +10. Plus settings produce a brighter tone, minus settings  
produce a mellower tone.  
Brilliance settings are global for all the preset sounds. You can not have an individual setting for  
each sound.  
2. TUNING  
Tuning allows you to adjust the piano’s pitch. You may need to adjust the tuning when you play  
with other instruments.  
After selecting the “Tuning” function by pressing the E.Piano button,  
use the Value buttons to adjust the tuning. A tuning tone can be  
heard. The LED display shows the pitch for “A” in Hz (Hertz). For  
example, 40.0 stands for 440.0 Hz. The range of adjustment is from  
427.0 to 453.0 Hz. The factory preset value is set to the modern  
standard A = 440.0 Hz.  
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3. VOICING  
Voicing is a technique used by piano technicians to mold the character of a piano’s sound. The  
Voicing function lets you change the ES piano’s tone quality by choosing one of four types of  
voicings.  
Bright  
Produces a brighter tone throughout the entire dynamic  
range.  
Dynamic The tone will change dramatically from mellow to bright  
with your playing.  
Mellow  
Normal  
Produces a mellower tone throughout the entire dynamic  
range.  
Produces the normal timbre of an acoustic piano throughout  
the entire dynamic range. This is the preset value.  
After selecting the “Voicing” function by pressing the Organ button,  
use the Value buttons to select a desired voicing type. The LED  
display shows the type of voicing currently selected.  
The current voicing selection is global for all the preset tones. You can not have an individual  
setting for each tone.  
NOTE:  
While voicing is a technique used for optimizing the tone of an acoustic piano, this function can be  
used on all the sounds on the ES piano.  
4. SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE  
When the sustain pedal is depressed on an acoustic piano, all the dampers are lifted up allowing the  
strings to vibrate freely. When you play a note or chord on the piano with the sustain pedal depressed  
not only will the strings for the notes you played vibrate but other strings will vibrate in sympathetic  
resonance. The Sympathetic Resonance function simulates this phenomenon. You can select from  
three levels of resonance.  
Off  
no resonance.  
Normal  
simulates the natural resonance characteristics of an  
acoustic piano.  
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Deep  
Produces a more intense resonance.  
After selecting the “Sympathetic Resonance” function by pressing  
the Harpsi/Mallets button, use the Value buttons to select the desired  
setting.  
5. TEMPERAMENT  
The ES3/5 offers not only equal temperament (the modern standard) but also immediate access to  
temperaments popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It should be interesting and  
educational to try some of the different temperaments, although the equal temperament is dominant  
today.  
After selecting the “Temperament” function by pressing the Strings  
button, use the Value buttons to select your desired temperament.  
The LED display shows the type of temperament currently selected.  
BRIEF EXPLANATION OF TEMPERAMENTS  
EQUAL TEMPERAMENT (PIANO ONLY)  
This is the default temperament. If a piano sound is selected the  
tuning is stretched like an acoustic piano (EQUAL TEMPERA-  
MENT). If any other type of sound is selected the tuning will be  
EQUAL (FLAT). An explantion of EQUAL TEMPERAMENT and  
EQUAL TEMPERAMENT (FLAT) is provided later in this section.  
NOTE:  
If a piano sound is used in a layer with any other sound then both sounds will use the EQUAL  
TEMPERAMENT (Stretched) tuning.  
MERSENNE PURE TEMPERAMENT (major)  
MERSENNE PURE TEMPERAMENT (Minor)  
This temperament, which eliminates dissonance’s for thirds and  
fifths is still popular for choral music because of its perfect harmony.  
You need to be aware what key you are playing in with this tempera-  
ment. Any key modulation will result in dissonance’s. When you  
play music in a particular key, you need to match the key of the  
temperament as well. When playing in a major key select Pure  
(Major) and when playing in a minor key select Pure (minor).  
PYTHAGOREAN TEMPERAMENT  
This temperament, which uses mathematical ratios to eliminate  
dissonance for fifths, is very limited for use with chords, but it  
produces very characteristic melodic lines.  
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MEANTONE TEMPERAMENT  
This temperament, which uses a mean between a major and minor  
whole tone to eliminate dissonance for thirds, was devised to elimi-  
nate the lack of consonance’s experienced with certain fifths for the  
Mersenne pure temperament. It produces chords that are more  
beautiful than those with the equal temperament.  
WERCKMEISTER III TEMPERAMENT  
KIRNBERGER III TEMPERAMENT  
These two temperaments are placed in between Meantone and  
Pythagorean. For music with few accidentals, this temperament  
produces the beautiful chords of the mean tone, but as accidentals  
increase, the temperament produces the characteristic melodies of  
the Pythagorean temperament. It is used primarily for classical music  
written in the Baroque era to revive the original characteristics.  
EQUAL TEMPERAMENT (FLAT)  
This is “unstretched” equal temperament that divides the scale into  
twelve equal semitones. This produces the same chordal intervals in  
all twelve keys, and has the advantage of limitless modulation of the  
key. However the tonality of each key becomes less characteristic  
and no chord is in pure consonance.  
EQUAL TEMPERAMENT  
This is the most popular piano temperament. The hearing ability of a  
human is uneven and is not as accurate with high frequency and low  
frequency as it is with the middle range. This temperament’s tuning  
is stretched to compensate for this so the sound will be heard natu-  
rally to the ears. This “Stretched” equal temperament is a practical  
variation of the “unstretched” equal temperament which was in-  
vented on a mathematical basis.  
Limitless modulation of the key became available only after the invention of Equal temperament.  
When we use a temperament other than Equal temperament, we must carefully choose the key  
signature to play in. For example, if the song you are going to play is written in D major, choose  
“D” as the temperament key by pressing any “D” key on the keyboard. The LED display shows the  
currently selected key signature. Press either Touch or Transpose button to exit the Function Mode  
before you start playing.  
NOTE:  
Changing the key of the temperament will only change the “balance” of the tuning, the pitch of the  
keyboard remains unchanged. Use the Tuning or Transpose functions to change the pitch of the  
whole keyboard.  
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6. MEMORY BACKUP  
This function allows the ES3/5 to save the user-definable settings when the power is turned off.  
Once written to the memory, the saved settings will be recalled every time you turn the power on.  
After selecting the “Memory Backup” function by pressing the  
Choir/Pad button, use the Value buttons to select “user” or “restore”.  
Then press the Rec button to write the settings. The LED display  
briefly shows “Wrt” and the memory backup is executed.  
7. LOWER OCTAVE SHIFT  
This allows the octave of the lower part to be be shifted up one, two, or three octaves higher when  
you use the split function.  
After selecting the “Lower Octave Shift” function by pressing the  
Bass button, use the Value buttons to select your desired shift range.  
The LED display shows how many octaves the lower part is shifted  
up. Lower Octave Shift can be set between 0 to 3.  
8. MIDI CHANNEL  
This determines on which MIDI channel the ES3/5 will exchange MIDI information with an external  
MIDI instrument or a personal computer.  
After selecting the “MIDI Channel” function by pressing the Piano  
button, use the Value buttons to select your MIDI channel. The LED  
display shows the currently selected channel number .  
In order to exchange MIDI information with another MIDI instrument, you must first set the two  
connected instruments to the same channel.  
When the power is first turned on, the ES3/5 always selects “on1” which means omni on, channel  
1. If you change it to 1 through 16, omni automatically turns off.  
9. TRANSMITTING PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER  
This function allows the ES3/5 to transmit program change numbers beyond the 21 (ES3) or 28  
(ES5) pre-defined numbers transmitted by the Sound buttons. Using this function, you can send  
any number from 1 to 128.  
After selecting the “Transmitting Program Chnage Number” func-  
tion by pressing the E.Piano button, use the Value buttons to select  
your desired number. The LED display shows the program change  
number. To send the program change number, press both Value  
buttons simultaneously.  
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10. MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF  
This determines whether the ES piano’s sound will be played from the piano’s keyboard (“ON”) or  
only from an external MIDI instrument (“OFF”).  
Even with local control “off” the piano’s keyboard will still transmit to an external MIDI instrument  
or personal computer.  
After selecting the “Local Control” function by pressing the Organ  
button, use the Value buttons to turn Local Control on and off. The  
LED display shows whether Local Control is on or off.  
11. TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFF  
This determines whether or not the ES3/5 will transmit program change information when pressing  
the Sound buttons. When this is turned on, pressing the Sound buttons will send the program change  
numbers as listed in page 29.  
After selecting the “Transmit Program Change On/Off” function by  
pressing the Harpsi/Mallets button, use the Value buttons to turn  
Transmit Program Change on and off. The LED display shows  
whether or not program change numbers will be transmitted.  
When the power is first turned on, the Transmit Program Change On/Off function is always “on”.  
12. TURNING MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF  
Multi-timbral mode allows the ES3/5 to receive data on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously.  
In this mode, the ES3/5 can play different musical parts with different sounds for each part.  
Multi-Timbral On  
This is a flexible 16 part multi-timbral setup. You can turn individual MIDI channels on and  
off, and assign any program number to any channel in the way you like.  
Multi-Timbral Off  
This turns off the multi-timbral capability. Only one MIDI channel will be active and only  
the preset sound currently selected will be heard when a MIDI signal is received.  
After selecting the “Multi-Timbre” function by pressing the Strings  
button, use the Value buttons to turn Multi-Timbre on and off. The  
LED display shows the selected Multi-timbral mode.  
When the power is first turned on, the Multi-Timbral Mode setting is always off.  
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13. CHANNEL MUTE  
This determines which MIDI channels are activated to receive when used with Multi-Timbral On.  
You can activate or deactivate each of the 16 channels individually.  
After selecting the “Channel Mute” function by pressing the Choir/  
Pad button, press one of the 16 left most white keys to select the  
desired channel. Then use the Value buttons to turn them on and off.  
Channel 1  
NOTE:  
When the Multi-Timbral mode is set to off, the “Channel Mute” function is not available.  
14. LOWER PEDAL ON/OFF  
This determines if the sustain pedal will be active for lower sound when in Split mode. The default  
setting is Off which means the sustain pedal is not active the lower sound.  
After selecting the “Lower Pedal” function by pressing the Bass  
button, use the Value buttons to turn it on and off. The LED display  
shows whether Lower Pedal is on or off.  
FACTORY RESET  
If you want to recall the original factory settings, turn the power off and then turn it back again  
while holding down both the Touch and Transpose buttons at the same time.  
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MIDI  
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard  
for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (digital recorders) and other electronic instruments so that  
they can exchange performance data.  
The ES3/5 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each  
uses a special cable with a DIN connector.  
MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data.  
MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.  
MIDI EXAMPLES  
(1) Connection to another MIDI compatible keyboard or sound generator module  
When connected as shown in the illustration, data on how the digital piano is played (which keys  
are struck) can be sent to another MIDI instrument. Plus, the sound from the ES3/5 can be layered  
over the sound of the other instrument.  
ES3/5  
MIDI IN  
OUT  
IN  
MIDI  
Digital Synthesizer  
MIDI cable  
(2) Connection to an external sequencer  
When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the ES3/5 with a  
sequencer, and use the ES3/5’s sounds (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled  
by the ES3/5’s Multi-Timbral Mode function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.  
ES3/5  
OUT  
IN  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI  
MIDI IN  
MIDI Cable  
MIDI Sequencer  
– 27 –  
 
USB  
The ES3/5 can be connected with a personal computer with a USB cable for exchanging MIDI  
data. You need a USB driver installed in your computer.  
[For Windows XP/Me users]  
A standard USB driver is already installed in your computer. You don't need to install a new driver.  
[For Windows 2000/98SE users]  
You need to install the designated driver in your computer. Visit the KAWAI web site at http://  
[For Macintosh users]  
Currently we don't have a USB driver available for Macintosh computers. Please use an appropriate  
MIDI interface and MIDI cables when connecting the ES3/5 to a Macintosh computer.  
NOTE:  
When both MIDI jacks and USB jack are connected, USB has priority.  
When connecting USB cable to the ES3/5, first connect the USB cable and then turn the power of  
the ES3/5 on.  
It may take some time to startcommunication when the ES3/5 is connected to the computer via  
USB.  
When USB communication is unstable with connection via hub, connect the USB cable directly to  
the USB port of the computer.  
Turning the power of ES3/5 on/off or disconnecting the USB cable while the following actions may  
cause unstable communication.  
while installing USB driver  
while booting up the computer  
while MIDI application is working  
while communicating with the computer  
while the computer is in energy saver mode  
* If you have any problem with USB communication, consult the instruction manual of your computer  
and check your computer set up.  
* The USB-MIDI conversion board TID10000934 used in the ES3/5 is approved to show the USB  
logo. The USB logo can be used only for the product which is approved by USB-IF (USB Implements  
Forum Inc.) test.  
* Windows is registerd trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
* Macintosh is registerd trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  
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Program Change Number Mapping  
Multi-Timbral mode  
Sound  
Off  
On  
Prog # (ES3) Prog # (ES5)  
Bank MSB  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
95  
Bank LSB  
Prog #  
1
Concert Grand  
Mellow Grand  
Modern Piano  
Rock Piano *  
Classic E.Piano  
60' s E.Piano  
Modern E.P.  
Legend E.P. *  
Jazz Organ  
1
2
1
2
0
2
0
1
0
3
0
3
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
2
-
4
2
4
5
5
5
6
5
6
7
6
-
8
6
7
9
18  
17  
20  
20  
7
Drawbar Organ  
Church Organ  
Diapason *  
8
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
-
9
-
Harpsichord  
Clavi  
10  
11  
12  
-
8
Vibraphone  
Marimba *  
12  
13  
49  
50  
49  
49  
53  
100  
89  
92  
33  
34  
33  
34  
1
String Ensemble  
Slow Strings  
Warm Strings  
String Pad *  
Choir  
13  
14  
15  
-
16  
17  
18  
-
Atmosphere  
New Age Pad  
Itopia *  
Acoustic Bass  
Electric Bass  
A.Bass & Ride  
E.Bass & Ride *  
Standard Kit 1 *  
Standrad Kit 2 *  
Room Kit *  
19  
20  
21  
-
95  
-
120  
120  
120  
120  
-
-
33  
9
-
-
Analog Kit *  
-
-
26  
* ES5 only  
– 29 –  
 
DEMO SONG LIST  
Main Demo (ES5 only) Original  
Piano  
Concert Grand Rhapsodie No.2 / Brahms  
Mellow Grand  
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin / Debussy  
Modern Piano  
Original  
Original  
Original  
Original  
Rock Piano (ES5 only)  
Classic E. Piano  
Modern E.P. 1  
E. Piano  
Organ  
Legend E.P. (ES5 only) Original  
Jazz Organ  
Original  
Drawbar Organ 1  
Church Organ  
Original  
Toccata / Eugene Giout  
Diapason (ES5 only)  
Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe / Bach  
Harpsi/Mallets Harpsichord  
French Suite No.6 / Bach  
Clavi  
Original  
Vibraphone  
Original  
Strings  
Choir/Pad  
Bass  
String Ensemble  
Le quattro stagioni La primavera / Vivaldi  
Slow Strings  
String Pad (ES5 only)  
Choir  
Original  
Original  
Original  
Original  
Original  
Otiginal  
Original  
Original  
Atmosphere  
New Age Pad  
Acoustic Bass  
Finger Bass  
A. Bass & Ride  
RHYTHM LIST (ES5 ONLY)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8 Beat 1  
8 Beat 2  
8 Beat 3  
16 Beat 1  
16 Beat 2  
16 Beat 3  
16 Beat 4  
16 Beat 5  
16 Beat 6  
26 Rim Beat  
27 Slow Jam  
28 Pop 1  
51 Hip Hop 3  
52 Hip Hop 4  
53 Techno 1  
54 Techno 2  
55 Techno 3  
56 Heavy Techno  
57 8 Shuffle 1  
58 8 Shuffle 2  
59 8 Shuffle 3  
60 Boogie  
61 16 Shuffle 1  
62 16 Shuffle 2  
63 16 Shuffle 3  
64 T Shuffle  
76 Jazz Waltz 1  
77 Jazz Waltz 2  
78 5/4 Swing  
79 Tom Swing  
80 Fast 4 Beat  
81 H.H. Bossa Nova  
82 Ride Bossa Nova  
83 Beguine  
84 Mambo  
85 Cha Cha  
86 Samba  
87 Light Samba  
88 Surdo Samba  
89 Latin Groove  
90 Afro Cuban  
91 Songo  
29 Pop 2  
30 Electro Pop 1  
31 Electro Pop 2  
32 Ride Beat 1  
33 Ride Beat 2  
34 Ride Beat 3  
35 Ride Beat 4  
36 Slip Beat  
37 Jazz Rock  
38 Funky Beat 1  
39 Funky Beat 2  
40 Funky Beat 3  
41 Funk 1  
10 Rock Beat 1  
11 Rock Beat 2  
12 Rock Beat 3  
13 Hard Rock  
14 Heavy Beat  
15 Surf Rock  
16 2nd Line  
65 Triplet 1  
66 Triplet 2  
17 50 Ways  
42 Funk 2  
67 Triplet 3  
92 Bembe  
18 Ballad 1  
19 Ballad 2  
20 Ballad 3  
21 Ballad 4  
43 Funk 3  
68 Triplet 4  
93 African Bembe  
94 Merenge  
95 Reggae  
96 Tango  
97 Habanera  
98 Waltz  
44 Funk Shuffle 1  
45 Funk Shuffle 2  
46 Buzz Beat  
47 Disco 1  
48 Disco 2  
49 Hip Hop 1  
50 Hip Hop 2  
69 Triplet Ballad 1  
70 Triplet Ballad 2  
71 Triplet Ballad 3  
72 Motown 1  
73 Motown 2  
74 Ride Swing  
75 H.H. Swing  
22 Ballad 5  
23 Light Ride 1  
24 Light Ride 2  
25 Smooth Beat  
99 Ragtime  
100 Country & Western  
– 30 –  
 
DRUM SOUND MAPPING (ES5 ONLY)  
Standard Kit 1  
Standard Kit 2  
Room Kit  
Analog Kit  
C#  
D
D#  
E
Snare Roll  
Finger Snap  
High Q  
Snare Roll  
Finger Snap  
High Q  
Snare Roll  
Finger Snap  
High Q  
Snare Roll  
Finger Snap  
High Q  
Slap  
Slap  
Slap  
Slap  
F
F#  
G
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Scratch Push2  
Scratch Pull2  
Sticks  
G#  
A
A#  
B
C
C#  
D
D#  
E
F
F#  
G
G#  
A
A#  
B
C
C#  
D
D#  
E
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Std1 BD2  
Std1 BD1  
Rim  
Std1 SD1  
Hand Clap  
Std1 SD2  
Std1 Low Tom2  
Std1 HHC  
Std1 Low Tom1  
Std1 HHP  
Std1 Mid Tom2  
Std1 HHO  
Std1 Mid Tom1  
Std1 Hi Tom2  
Std1 Crash1  
Std1 Hi Tom1  
Std1 Ride1  
China  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Std2 BD2  
Std2 BD1  
Rim  
Std2 SD1  
Hand Clap  
Std2 SD2  
Std2 Low Tom2  
Std2 HHC  
Std2 Low Tom1  
Std2 HHP  
Std2 Mid Tom2  
Std2 HHO  
Std2 Mid Tom1  
Std2 Hi Tom2  
Std2 Crash1  
Std2 Hi Tom1  
Std2 Ride1  
China  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Room BD2  
Room BD1  
Rim  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Analog BD2  
Analog BD1  
Analog Rim  
Analog SD1  
Hand Clap  
Analog SD2  
Analog Low Tom2  
Analog HHC  
Analog Low Tom1  
Analog HHP  
Analog Mid Tom2  
Analog HHO  
Analog Mid Tom1  
Analog Hi Tom2  
Analog Crash1  
Analog Hi Tom1  
Analog Ride1  
China  
C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
Room SD1  
Hand Clap  
Room SD2  
Room Low Tom2  
Room HHC  
Room Low Tom1  
Room HHP  
Room Mid Tom2  
Room HHO  
Room Mid Tom1  
Room Hi Tom2  
Room Crash1  
Room Hi Tom1  
Room Ride1  
China  
F
F#  
G
G#  
A
A#  
B
C
C#  
D
D#  
E
F
F#  
G
G#  
A
A#  
B
C
C#  
D
D#  
E
F
F#  
G
Cup  
Tambourine  
Splash  
Cowbell  
Crash2  
Vibra Slap  
Ride2  
Hi Bongo  
Low Bongo  
Mute Hi Conga  
Hi Conga  
Low Conga  
Hi Timbale  
Low Timbale  
Hi Agogo  
Cup  
Tambourine  
Splash  
Cowbell  
Crash2  
Vibra Slap  
Ride2  
Hi Bongo  
Low Bongo  
Mute Hi Conga  
Hi Conga  
Low Conga  
Hi Timbale  
Low Timbale  
Hi Agogo  
Cup  
Tambourine  
Splash  
Cowbell  
Crash2  
Vibra Slap  
Ride2  
Hi Bongo  
Low Bongo  
Mute Hi Conga  
Hi Conga  
Low Conga  
Hi Timbale  
Low Timbale  
Hi Agogo  
Cup  
Tambourine  
Splash  
Analog Cowbell  
Crash2  
Vibra Slap  
Ride2  
Hi Bongo  
Low Bongo  
Analog Hi Conga  
Analog Mid Conga  
Analog Low Conga  
Hi Timbale  
Low Timbale  
Hi Agogo  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Analog Maracas  
Short Whistle  
Long Whistle  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Analog Claves  
Hi Wood Blk  
Low Wood Blk  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Short Whistle  
Long Whistle  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
Hi Wood Blk  
Low Wood Blk  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bell Tree  
Castanets  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
Short Whistle  
Long Whistle  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
Hi Wood Blk  
Low Wood Blk  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
Short Whistle  
Long Whistle  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
Hi Wood Blk  
Low Wood Blk  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
G#  
A
A#  
B
C
C#  
D
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
D#  
– 31 –  
 
SPECIFICATIONS  
ES3  
ES5  
Keyboard  
Polyphony  
88 Keys with Advanced Hammer Action III  
Maximum 64  
Preset Tones  
Piano (3), E.Piano (3),  
Piano (4), E.Piano (4),  
Organ (3), Harpsi/Mallets (3),  
Strings (3), Choir/Pad (3),  
Bass (3)  
Organ (4), Harpsi/Mallets (4),  
Strings (4), Choir/Pad (4),  
Bass (4)  
Effects  
Chorus, Tremolo, Delay (3), Rotary (2)  
Reverb  
Room, Stage, Hall  
Temperaments  
Equal (Piano Only), Mersenne pure (Major),  
Mersenne pure (minor), Pythagorea, Meantone,  
Werckmeister III, Kirnberger III, Equal (flat), Equal  
Master Volume, Dual, Split, Dual/Split Balance,  
Transpose, Tune, Sympathetic Resonance, EQ (3)  
Touch Curve (Normal, Light (2), Heavy (2), Off),  
MIDI (16 part multi-timbral capability)  
Other Features  
Recorder  
2 Tracks, 4 Songs  
The total memory capacity is approximately 10000 notes.  
Sustain, Soft (with optional F-2r foot pedal)  
Headphone (2), LINE IN (Stereo), LINE OUT (L/MONO, R),  
PEDAL, MIDI (IN, OUT), USB  
Pedal  
Jacks  
Output Power  
Speakers  
7W x 2  
7W x 2 + 13W  
(10W x 2 without stand)  
(12 cm x 8 cm) x 2  
(12 cm x 8 cm) x 2  
5 cm x 2 (tweeter), 13 cm (woofer)  
137.4 x 39.9x 76.4 cm  
54” x 16” x 30”  
Dimensions  
(W x D x H)  
Weight  
136.2 x 32.1 x 13.8 cm  
54” x 13” x 5”  
19.5 kg, 43 LBs  
34.6 kg, 76 LBs  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
– 32 –  
 
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART  
KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO  
MODEL: ES3/5  
Date: December 2002  
Version: 1.0  
FUNCTION  
TRANSMITTED  
RECEIVED  
REMARKS  
Basic Channel  
(Default)  
1
1-16  
3
1
1-16  
1
(Changed)  
(Default)  
(Message)  
(Altered)  
Mode  
Omni On, channel 1  
*Omni Off by setting  
MIDI channel  
x
1, 3*  
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
15-113*  
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
Note Number  
(True Voice)  
0-127  
15-113  
*with Transpose  
Velocity  
(Note ON)  
(Note OFF)  
O: 9nH v=1-127  
x: 8nH v=0  
O
x
After Touch  
Key’s  
Channel’s  
x
x
x
x
x
x
Pitch Bend  
Control Change  
7
64  
67  
x
O
O
O
O
Volume  
Damper pedal  
Soft pedal  
O (with F-2r pedal)  
Program Change  
O
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
O
O
O
True  
System Exclusive  
Common  
(Song Position)  
(Song Select)  
(Tune)  
x
x
x
x
x
x
System: Real Time  
(Clock)  
(Commands)  
Others  
x
x
x
x
(Local ON/OFF)  
(All Notes OFF)  
(Active Sense)  
(Reset)  
x
x
O
x
O
O*  
O*  
x
*When Multi-Timbral  
mode is On  
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO  
– 33 –  
 
ES3/5 Owner's Manual  
OW966E-L  
Printed in Japan  
 

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