{"product_id":"k-500-aures2-ep","title":"Kawai K-500 AURES2 hybrid upright piano","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"bigger\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/K-500-AURES2-EP_1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKawai K-500 AURES2 hybrid upright piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kawai K-500 AURES2 combines the authentic touch and tone of a premium acoustic upright piano with the flexibility of AURES2 hybrid technology. Built around the acclaimed K-500, it allows players to enjoy silent practice, digital instrument voices and wireless connectivity while continuing to play a genuine acoustic piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AURES2 system adds silent practice, digital sounds and wireless connectivity while preserving the authentic touch and response of the acoustic piano, making the instrument equally suited to serious practice, teaching and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/K-500-AURES2-EP_2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt around an acoustic piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is the Kawai K-500 upright piano, featuring the renowned Millennium III action and a solid spruce tapered soundboard. Together they deliver the precise control, responsive touch and rich, resonant tone expected from a high-quality acoustic instrument before any digital technology is introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/K-500-AURES2-EP_3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilent practice with authentic touch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Silent mode is activated, a specially developed muting system prevents the hammers from striking the strings, allowing private practice through headphones without changing the feel of the piano. Kawai's Integrated Hammer Sensing System measures hammer movement using contactless optical sensors, enabling the digital sound engine to respond naturally to every performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/K-500-AURES2-EP_4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlagship digital piano sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using its digital functions, the AURES2 reproduces the sound of Kawai's flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano using the advanced SK-EX Rendering sound engine. Resonance modelling technology adds further realism, while additional instrument voices including electric pianos, organs and strings can be layered or split across the keyboard for even greater versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/K-500-AURES2-EP_5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound that resonates through the piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AURES2 features Kawai's Soundboard Speaker System, which uses four transducers mounted to the piano's solid spruce soundboard instead of relying solely on conventional speakers. This allows digitally generated sounds to resonate through the instrument itself, creating a more natural and spacious listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/K-500-AURES2-EP_6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBluetooth connectivity and PianoRemote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated Bluetooth Audio and MIDI allow compatible smart devices to connect wirelessly for music streaming and control via the PianoRemote app. The dedicated Kawai PianoRemote app provides convenient access to sound selection, recording functions, metronome settings and other digital features directly from your smartphone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/K-500-AURES2-EP_7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional craftsmanship with modern flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kawai K-500 AURES2 combines the character of a premium acoustic upright piano with the convenience of silent practice, digital sounds and wireless connectivity. It is an excellent choice for players who want traditional craftsmanship while benefiting from the flexibility of hybrid technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kawai","offers":[{"title":"A1","offer_id":58256903897472,"sku":"K-500-AURES2-EP","price":15222.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0282\/2789\/5427\/files\/14e4f0ae949335f2.jpg?v=1781279823","url":"https:\/\/www.chamberlainpianos.co.uk\/products\/k-500-aures2-ep","provider":"Chamberlain Pianos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}