Essential Information about the Kawai CA401 Digital Piano
- Wooden keyboard "Grand Feel Compact" with Let-off escapement, triple sensors, and "Ivory Touch" finish for superior piano control.
- Concert grand piano sounds from Shigeru Kawai "SK-EX Competition Grand" and Kawai "EX", sampled note by note via Harmonic Imaging.
- Optimized audio system with 4 speakers (2 x 20 W) featuring new components and SHS for an immersive headphone experience.
- Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, readable OLED display, built-in Lesson functions, Dual/Split/4Hands modes, and recorder.
The Accessible and Inspiring Concert Artist
Positioned at the heart of the Concert Artist series, the CA401 inherits the DNA of high-end models in a more compact and affordable format, without compromising on touch or sound quality. Available in Premium Satin finishes of White, Black, and Rosewood, it elegantly fits into any interior while providing an authentic piano experience.
Keyboard Design
Grand Feel Compact all-wood action with long solid wood keys and
Ivory Touch finish, offering smooth pivot on
balancer tip and generous pivot length for consistent response across the keyboard's depth. True to grand pianos, the CA401 incorporates
weighted hammers, counterweights in the bass, and Let-off escapement simulation. The
triple sensor detection accurately captures repetitions and nuances (trills, sustained pianissimos), while the velocity curves
Light/Normal/Heavy/Off allow you to adjust the response to your playing. Sliding cover included.
Sound Quality
The CA401 features the
Progressive Harmonic Imaging 88-note audio source, with two reference concert pianos
"SK-EX Competition Grand" and "Kawai EX" and a total of
19 sounds. The
192-note polyphony ensures uncompromised musicality. Its
4-speaker amplification system (13 cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2) powered by 2 x 20 W and
new high-performance audio/power components guarantee clear and dynamic reproduction, from the most delicate pianissimo to the fullest fortissimo. The
Virtual Technician fine-tunes voicing, resonances, and mechanical noises to sculpt your tone.
Built-in Effects
High-quality reverberations (Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral) and
Tone Control to balance your sound spectrum according to the room and repertoire.
Educational Functions
Ideal for study, the CA401 offers a
comprehensive metronome (7 signatures, adjustable tempo/volume), a
Lesson library of 279 pieces (Beyer, Czerny, Burgmüller, Alfred), the
4Hands mode for playing together in the same register, as well as a simple
recorder (3 pieces, approx. 10,000 notes) for self-evaluation. The 40 "Piano Music Songs" and 19 demos inspire daily practice.
Advanced Functions
- Connectivity: Bluetooth Audio 5.1 (A2DP), Bluetooth MIDI 5.0 (GATT, BLE), USB MIDI "to Host", 2 headphone outputs (mini-stereo jack and 6.3 mm jack).
- App Compatibility: Kawai PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer, access to the advanced Virtual Technician (voicing, resonances, Key-off, etc.).
- Playing Modes: Dual, Split, 4Hands with volume/balance adjustment, plus pro settings (Tuning, Transpose, Touch, Local Control, Multi-timbral, MIDI channel).
- Ergonomics: OLED 128 x 128 px display, SHS for headphones, adjustable music rest with retaining pins, screensaver, and auto-off.
Technical Specifications
Keyboard
- Action: Grand Feel Compact
- Keys: Solid wood
- Key Surface: IvoryTouch
- Escapement Simulation: Yes
- Sensors: 3
- Velocity Curves: Light, Normal, Heavy, Off
- Keyboard Cover: Yes, sliding
Sounds
- Sound Source: 88-note sampling - Progressive Harmonic Imaging?
- Sounds: 19, Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai "SK-EX Competition Grand", "Kawai EX"
- Polyphony: 192 notes max.
- Virtual Technician: Smart Mode (10 presets); Advanced Mode via PianoRemote app: Touch Curve, Voicing, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, String Resonance, Key-off Effect, Fall-back Noise, Hammer Delay, Topboard Simulation, Decay Time, Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Temperament, Temperament Key, Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth
- Keyboard Modes: Dual, Split, 4Hands (Adjustable Volume and Balance)
Effects
- Reverb: Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral
- Effects: Yes, preset
Music and Recording
- Metronome: 7 signatures, Adjustable Tempo and Volume
- Recording and Playback: 3 pieces, approx. 10,000 notes max
- Lesson Function: 279 pieces - Burgmüller 25 (Op. 100), Czerny 30 (Op. 849), Beyer (Op. 101), Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Levels 1A and 1B
- Piano Music Songs: 40
- Demo Pieces: 19
Sound System
- Speakers: Medium-low 13 cm x 2, tweeter 5 cm x 2
- Output Power: 2 x 20W
- Power Consumption: 12 W with PS-154 power supply
Construction
- Pedals: Grand Feel Pedal System - Sustain (with half-pedal effect), Soft (with half-pedal effect), Sostenuto
- Music Rest: Yes, adjustable + sheet music retaining pins
Dimensions and Weight
- Height (cm): 91.5
- Width (cm): 136
- Depth (cm): 48.5
- Weight (kg): 57.5
Finishes
Display and Control
- Display: OLED 128 x 128 Pixels
Connectivity and Bluetooth
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth Audio (Ver. 5.1 A2DP compatible), Bluetooth MIDI (Ver. 5.0; GATT compatible), Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant
- USB: MIDI USB-to-Host
- Headphones: x 2 (mini stereo jack and 6.3 mm stereo jack)
Others
- Tone Control, Low Volume Balance, Tuning, Transpose, Touch, Spatial Headphone Sound, Phones Type, Transmit Program Change Number, MIDI Channel, Local Control, Multi-timbral Mode, Startup Settings, Auto Display Off, Auto Power Off, Bluetooth
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