MoMA Exclusive: Technology meets artisan craftsmanship with this oak-wood piano from Japan. A collaboration between Roland and Japanese furniture company Karimoku, this innovative piano boasts such features as a keyboard with sensing technology, which provides incredibly accurate detection of where your fingers are hitting the keys. This allows you to control volume and length of notes.
Whereas most digital pianos use sampling (pre-recorded sound from other pianos), the Roland Kiyola employs pia
MoMA Exclusive: Technology meets artisan craftsmanship with this oak-wood piano from Japan. A collaboration between Roland and Japanese furniture company Karimoku, this innovative piano boasts such features as a keyboard with sensing technology, which provides incredibly accurate detection of where your fingers are hitting the keys. This allows you to control volume and length of notes.
Whereas most digital pianos use sampling (pre-recorded sound from other pianos), the Roland Kiyola employs piano modeling, so you’ll experience the same response and touch as an acoustic piano. The piano’s dynamic array of four built-in speakers fills your home with sound.
The look of the Roland Kiyola Piano was inspired by Scandinavian furniture and midcentury modern designs. In contrast to other digital pianos that have a boxy silhouette and a bulky base, the Kiyola has edges that are rounded and graceful, and the legs are slender. Unlike other digital pianos, the Kiyola’s keys have the feel of real ivory. Foot pedal and piano bench included. Some assembly required.
Features include:
Handcrafted in Japan from all-natural oak wood. Individual grain patterns are unique to each piano, as is the beautiful natural aging of the wood.
PHA: Progressive Hammer Action which helps recreate the full tone and response of an acoustic piano by producing all the complex interactions that take place during the creation of audible sound.
Keyboard is made of wood and plastic hybrid structure with escapement and Ebony/Ivory-touch keys (88 Keys)
3 foot pedals for sustaining sounds and muting strings
The minimalist design has the volume knob and buttons located on the side to prevent distraction during play.
Cabinet lid doubles as the music rest.
Ergonomic piano bench supports posture and protects your spine. The wider sitting area distributes your weight evenly with a soft, high-density foam cushion.
Pedal unit supports half-pedal technique.
Connect to music apps via Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet.
When connected to the dedicated app via Android or iOS, you can personalize your piano by selecting internal sounds and various sound effects, play onboard songs or set the built-in metronome.
Even when you’re not playing, the wireless speakers can relay high-quality audio from your Android or iOS device and remotely control the piano.
Connect to Roland piano apps and your favorite music-making apps for songs, tutorials, rhythms you can play along to, and more.
Connectors: DC in jack, mini and stereo ¼”jacks for headphones, USB A memory port and USB B computer port to record music.
AC adaptor power supply.
Returns require a 25% restocking charge in original packaging. Please contact customer service for assistance.
Size
Lid Closed: 31h x 55w x 13.3"d Lid Open: 36"h
Material
Oak Wood Cabinetry and advanced electronics
Year of Design
2015
Origin
Japan
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Why We Chose This
Going far beyond the prerecorded sampling of typical digital pianos, the Roland Kiyola Piano stands out for its innovative function: it recreates the acoustic piano experience. In addition to its state-of-the-art technology, it's the first digital piano that looks like a beautifully designed piece of furniture that can live anywhere in your home.
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Review by Paul on 29 Aug 2023review stating What I wanted
I haven't sat down and played the piano in 10 years. I'm glad to pick up my old hobby with the KF-10. It is a stylish upgrade from my childhood upright piano. The touch of the keys on the KF-10 feels like the real thing.
Review by Amber on 17 Apr 2021review stating Beautiful as expected
We are very pleased with the look of this piano. Beautiful wood. Very simple and petite. It’s very solid and well made. For us it was worth the extra cost to have a piano that suits our decor and doesn’t take up a lot of space—there’s really nothing else like it out there. The piano itself sounds good. There are a few different tones and you can u...Read MoreRead more about We are very pleased with the look of
se headphones. I’m glad there are just a few simple buttons—I wasn’t looking for anything flashy. The keys feel like a real piano. Be aware that the oak case doesn’t fully cover the piano case in the back. You’ll likely want to place it against a wall. It requires some light assembly to put the legs on so you’ll need a friend. It’s too heavy for one person to lift. It arrived quickly—within a week of ordering. Read LessRead less about We are very pleased with the look of
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Fast. However, the delivery company truck driver hit and knocked over a neighbors fence and didn’t say anything to us about that. We even tipped him! Then our neighbor came over and we saw the damage. We called and they asked if we had video of it. We are still waiting to see how they will make it right. I would like the $150 deliver charge refund...Read MoreRead more about Fast. However, the delivery company
ed, MOMA.Read LessRead less about Fast. However, the delivery company
Review by Lauren M. on 24 Oct 2024review stating Absolutely Beautiful - Looks and Sounds Gorgeous!
Showed up 9 days after ordering. Received call day ahead with my delivery window. Driver unloaded right into garage. Easy to put together. You CAN do it alone but use 2 people, the box weighs 315lbs