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Matthew BensonSep 13, 2025
Why does my Kawai ES8 pause when connecting a USB device?
- BBethany ClarkSep 13, 2025
This brief pause is normal behavior when using very large capacity (e.g. 8GB+) USB memory devices with your Kawai Musical Instrument.
Why does my Kawai ES8 pause when connecting a USB device?
This brief pause is normal behavior when using very large capacity (e.g. 8GB+) USB memory devices with your Kawai Musical Instrument.
General| Polyphony | 256 notes |
|---|---|
| Internal Sounds | 34 sounds |
| Amplifiers | 15 W x 2 |
| Weight | 22.5 kg |
| Reverb | 6 types |
| Touch Sensitivity | Light, Normal, Heavy, Off |
| Keyboard | 88 keys, Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action |
| Dimensions | 1362 (W) x 361 (D) x 149 (H) mm |
| Connectivity | Line In (L/MONO, R), Line Out (L/MONO, R), Headphones x 2, MIDI In/Out, USB to Host |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Included Accessories | Music Rest, AC Power Adapter |
| Display | LCD display |
A brief welcome and overview of the manual's purpose.
Lists all items included in the ES8 digital piano package.
Details the key features and technologies of the ES8 digital piano.
Identifies and explains the controls and displays on the ES8's panel.
Instructions on how to attach the music rest and connect pedals/headphones.
Guide to connecting power, turning on, and adjusting volume.
How to choose and change instrument sounds from various categories.
Instructions on how to enter and navigate the instrument's demonstration songs.
How to layer two sounds together for a richer, more complex tone.
Dividing the keyboard into two sections with different sounds.
Adjusting reverb, effects, and amp simulator for sound modification.
Using the metronome for practice, adjusting tempo, beat, and volume.
Storing and recalling instrument setups for quick access.
Introduction to the 100 built-in accompaniment styles and their patterns.
How to select and cycle through different rhythm styles and genres.
Adjusting rhythm volume, auto fill-in, ad-lib, ACC mode, bass inversion, and preset chords.
Recording, playing, and managing songs in the instrument's internal memory.
Recording/playing MP3/WAV files, overdubbing, and converting MIDI to audio via USB.
Functions for loading/saving songs, registrations, renaming, deleting, and formatting USB devices.
Adjusting pitch, tuning, EQ, volume, and other core sound parameters.
Fine-tuning instrument character with adjustments to touch, voicing, and resonance.
Adjusting instrument operation for Dual or Split playing modes.
Configuring MIDI communication and parameters for external devices.
Configuring power-related settings like auto power off.
Guide to connecting external speakers, MIDI devices, computers, and audio sources.
Common issues and their solutions for the ES8 digital piano.
A list of all available demonstration songs with their titles and composers.
A comprehensive list of all available rhythm section styles categorized by genre.
Technical details and features of the ES8 digital piano.
Explanation of symbols, button states, and text conventions used in the manual.
