MMR Magazine’s ‘Dealers’ Choice’award

Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) magazine has announced the results of its 2019‘Dealer’s Choice Awards’, naming Kawai’s MP Series stage pianos as ‘Pro Digital Keyboard Line of the Year’for the second year in a row.

Each year the magazine surveys musical instrument retailers across North America, inviting dealers to vote for their favourite products in a range of categories. Winners in each category receive the celebrated ‘Dealer’s Choice Award’ from MMR, along with the satisfaction of being honoured as one of the musical instrument industry’s finest brands and products.

The MP11SE and MP7SE professional stage pianos combine Kawai’s leading wooden-key and plastic-key keyboard actions with expressive Harmonic Imaging XLsound technology, bringing grand piano authenticity to the studio and stage.In addition to stunning Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5, and Kawai EX acoustic piano sounds, the MP models also incorporate a selection of realistic electric piano voices, complete with realistic effects and vintage amp/speaker simulations. Designed for the live performer, MP instrumentsprovide superb real-time control over splits, layers, and complex sound adjustments, with comprehensive MIDI controller functionality to manage external devices. Housed within sturdy wood and metal chassis, with grand piano-like ebony polish side arms, the MP11SE and MP7SE are ideally suited to professional musicians who do not accept compromise.

The ‘Dealer Choice Awards’ were established in 1992, and have gained a reputation as one of the musical instrument industriesforemost accolades. During this time, Kawai’s RX Series grand and K-3 upright pianos have proved a dominant force, winning their respective categories for several consecutive years, while the CA, CN, and MP Series digital lines have also received multiple awards. This year’s success increases Kawai’s tally of MMR trophies to a total of 21, and reflects the company’s long-standing popularity among retailers and customers.

History of received MMR Magazine ‘Dealer’s Choice’ awards

2019: MMR Pro Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (MP Series Pro Digital Pianos)
2018: MMR Pro Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (MP Series Pro Digital Pianos)2017: MMR Home Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (CN Series Digital Pianos)
2016: MMR Product of the Year (GL Series Grand Pianos)
2016: MMR Home Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (CA/CS Series Digital Pianos)
2015: MMR Legacy Award (CA95 Digital Piano)
2014: MMR Home Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (CN Series Digital Pianos)
2014: MMR Pro Digital Piano Line of the Year (MP Series Pro Digital Pianos)
2013: MMR Home Digital Keyboard of the Year (CA95 Digital Piano)
2012: MMR Home Digital Keyboard of the Year (CA95 Digital Piano)
2011: MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
2010: MMR AcousticPiano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
2009: MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
2008: MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
2007: MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CA91 Digital Piano)
2005: MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
2004: MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
2003: MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
2002: MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CN270 Digital Piano)
2001: MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (ES1 Portable Digital Piano)
2000: MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CP200 Ensemble Grand Piano)