Congratulations !! I've actually found SOMEONE on the net who actually KNOWS how to give a good comparison of two pianos !! Most of the others think that all you are interested in is hearing them speak !! Perhaps its an ego thing ? Anyway Thanks for giving us a great appraisal
@@spada60 reading about the details can get you in trouble due to the biased companies. Hearing it from someone actually playing them with an unbiased opinion is better.
While I absolutely appreciate hearing how they sound comparatively, I find it very useful to hear them DESCRIBED (by an experienced pianist, even). Especially now with the pandemic and low stocks, I had a hard time finding a good variety to try myself, so it's useful to hear how they FEEL in the hand, how the key action feels like, how springy, soft, hard, easy to control, unpredictable, consistent, etc. Obviously that's on the subjective side, but luckily we have multiple reviewers around here...
I seems like the RH3 action of the Korg D1 is making a more responsive effect on the velocity dynamics of the sound. It exudes a certain vibe that is not perceptible in the ES 110. I have say though that I've tried the ES 110 and it's plays and sounds very fine.
@@DanielSekovski rh3 probably has five sensor but I don't know what that means kawai uses rh3 in like let's say cn and other expensive models. Korg doesn't sell that much as a brand tho.
Lovely video! I'm sorry Korg friends I just fell in love with Kawai keybed,my unreliable uninformed opinion about Kawia sound is... I love it so much :-)
I got a Kawai ES110 two months ago. I can't be more satisfied. The purpose for getting it is to learn playing piano with weighted keys instead of a traditional keyboard, which I have had for many years. I don't care much about the other instruments but yes, it's very nice to combine piano with strings.
@@ashash2935 In my opinion no. But I have not experience of other digital pianos so I cannot tell how the difference is between ES110 and other models.
I slightly prefer the Kawai acoustic pianos but the Korg digital/electric pianos have a bit more detail and bite. They both sound pretty good though and the differences are fairly minor.
Oh, sorry forgot to mention, I really like the feel of the Kawai. And sounds very good. But no clavinet, and I gotta see how badly I can butcher 'Superstition' (one of my all time pop keyboard parts) Thanks again for any feedback.
i have mix feelings about the best keybord to buy on the low price range. i am on the verge of ordering an KAWAI ES 110 , which one can you advise between ES110 and Korg D1?
I personally would go with the D1 if you don't really care about the sound, because if your just a pianist like i am then the D1 is cheaper than the ES110 and if you want more sounds, the D1 has a more sounds and a better action with the RH3 than the ES110. I use a DAW to get more sounds so i dont really look for a lot feature or a lot of sounds in a Digital Piano, i go for Digital pianos that have a good feeling keyboard action close to a real Grand Piano. So in the end they are both great Compact Digitial Pianos . Hope this helps you out.
Korg D! sounds too much like a keyboard where the kawai actually has a natural sound, tested both out at my local music store next to a few grand piano's with some external speakers the kawai does win this match if you go for the Piano voices.
I think the piano on Korg was better (I just like that less clear, darker tone) but the other sounds were better on Kawai. Also, Korg would probably win the "how it feels while playing" because of the RH3 but without testing I can't really tell.
I watched so many videos about the Kawai es 110 but this is the first time yhe sound is really pleasent. I sounds great. Maybe its the way the sound is recorded. The D1 seems to be an awsome piano to. Some revirwers say its a bit heavy in the action though.
I am tempted by the Korg as these two are the actual one I still cant decide which to get but I have a feeling a will go for Korg as the Keybed for me is simply the best (tried on the G1 and SV1 which also use RH3) only downthing and is quiet a shame on D1 is that does not have Split Zone. Keybed is firm and precise not too firm of course where the Kawai I have heard is a bit bouncier instead. Nice playing by the way and thanks for this exact comparison although would be nice if you could add some comments and thoughts of yours.
I bought a Roland FP30 in the end. Just has some issues when connected via USB, it creates some sort of electrical loop with the Headphone out. Not too bothered though as I have another MIDI Keyboard anyway. I was quiet convinved to get this Korg model until I found that Roland and Kawai had ivory feel keybed which actracted me a lot and so I decided for the Roland as it was a slight better keybed for my taste and quiet cheaper that the Kawai at the time even though the Kawai I think is more complete as an instrument in terms of connectivity.
@@CodexHunter-tn1jx Yes a bit though and over sometime after I bought it but also seen the same on other pianos. The shock absorbing material supporting the keys wears out the more you play it. I think happens to all sort of pianos at least on that price bracket. It's not that bad anyway. I also use an heavy duty keyboard stand which helps contain the knocking sound of the keys to the chassis itself instead of having it resonating through the floor.
Thanx for the more confused i am now....they both sound damn good!..worse...i've played both and i love the feel,Hammer action keybed on both....Its a tough decision guys!!!
people saying one is better than the other need to remember not all acoustic pianos sound the same, then where you put the microphones, how you eq the sound etc also has a huge impact. i think the sound of the D1 might a bit more pop, probably recorded closer to the strings, maybe EQd more, as opposed to the kawai sounding maybe more natural, with more ambience. but saying one sounds more realistic or detailed doesn't make more sense. both are clearly recorded on actual acoustic pianos. obviously, preferring one over the other is no surprize, everyone is different
I honestly can not decide between these two and Roland FP-10 or 30. I really like the sound of all 3 and it depends what sound you play past Piano's natural sound which does a better job. I want as much versatility as I can get.
@@nigeldsouza6088 None, there is no store near me that I can walk in and test I'm aware of. Been watching different video's on many electric piano's that sound good to my ears. I've always had sensitive ears to instruments and tonal quality. I grew up playing a brass instrument (Trumpet) and since I'm retired decided to teach myself something new.
@@sgt.sharky9832 Ohh okay. Even I'm searching for the best option for me. But I'll be purchasing after 3 or 4 months so hopefully I get to see some new models. Okay so I tried the es110 which has a very light action and fp10 with the heaviest actions (kind of clumsy I'll say) unless you are not very experienced you won't be able to play fast runs on FP but Kawai is like breeze at the same time weighted. P45 also I tried and that is a little springy I'll say but weight is between FP and Kawai. Sound is best is Kawai from the onboard speakers atleast but I'm sure even P125 and FP30 will sound good with thier larger speakers.
I would be happy with either but just bought a 15+year old Clavinova CLP-930. It sounds ok but certainly not to todays standards. However I will have to learn to play MUCH better before I could justify parting out the Yamaha. I really like the D1, even though it needs external amp and speakers....
Can I please question? .. when I connect 2 sounds (for example piano and strings) , strings are very aloud . How I support volume of strings down? I dont know it, thanks.
Korg tutta la vita!!!!!!!!! Kawai ne ho posseduti 3 in e tutti e 3 mi hanno deluso AMARAMENTE Qui dico: KORG KORG KORG e non ci pensi più..... e poi già dalla demo il suono Kawai è gonfio e attufato mentre Korg brilla e Buca anche sull'impianto PA gia sperimentato Korg Vince!!!!!!!!!
Could you, guys, please tell me how have you recorded / hooked the Korg D1 to a pair of speakers? I currently own one and would like to start recording myself. Will connecting this to unbalanced inputs cause interference?
Ok, what about a Kawai ES110 vs entry level synth workstation like the Korg Kross 2 88? After 40 years away from piano, was gonna jump back in w/ the Kawai, for $300 for get a lot more versatile instrument w/ Korg. I'm just wondering if the key feel is realistic. Supposedly graded weighted. I don't care about onboard speakers. Got in ears and external amps as I do other music production stuff. No one local has the Korg for demo. Thanks
Sound is a matter of taste. Practical,for live with other musicinstruments,the sound diff between those piano's is not thát issue. But build for live,the D1 wins. The total opposit is the Roland fp30 by the lack of the two L+R 6,3mm jack outs and the volume button isnt there (necessary for live) while the keypad is very great (almost simular as D1).Also for live,the sound of the D1 is more mono(more energie in the middle of L+R ,its compacter then Kawai) and it works better for live because stereo spread of a sound loses energie in the mix (your position with other instruments)..
Hi, thanks for the useful video. I would like to connect a Korg D1 keyboard to a pair of Presonus Eris 4.5 monitors. Do I need to buy a pair of TS or TRS cables? Thank you.
1/4'' outputs of D1 (like on many other low and middle price point synths) are unbalanced, so you should use TS cables. Note, Eris 4.5 monitors aren't professional monitors per se.
This is not the cheapest board in Australia, it goes something like this: all prices in AUD. Casio PX-160 $678, Kawai ES110 $750, Yamaha p125 $800, Korg D1 $829, Roland fp30 $880. Don't know why the price is like this, but someone tell me the best value for money one please.
Paweł, mam wrażenie że w tym teście Korg jest ustawiony jaśnie w stosunku do Kawai, stąd w dole inaczej brzmi KAWAI, poza tym efekty wibracji w pianach elektrycznych są zupełnie inaczej ustawione względem siebie. Wibracja w Kawai jest szybsza i intensywniejsza od Korga stąd trudna do porównania....
Szanowni Państwo, wybaczcie że zadaję pytanie tutaj ale na grupach mnie ludzie zbywają. Jest jakiś stage piano z pełnoważoną klawiaturą który ma funkcję split ale połowa split idzie ustawić sygnał midi z innego instrumentu? Pomóżcie proszę i dziękuję 😊
Close your eyes and they sound identical in th higher register . Slightly different in the midrange but it’s barely significant . The Kawai is slightly brighter
I think no need to compare sounds of these pianos 'cos in both ones sound is of low quality and better to use them as MIDI controllers with VSTs! The more important aspect - the quality and durability of keybeds, the action. Which one is more realistic and closer to acoustic piano? This video demonstrates only sound of both, not their features
I did not but I'd be curious to know. Not that it should make a difference in people's choice. I just got one and they don't mention it in the manual either.
Ho sbagliato io... pensavo che il korg fosse quello a destra e non corrispondeva il design .. non ho visto invece che il korg è quello di sinistra. Quindi è il korg D 1 scusa
