Essential Information about the Kawai CA501 Digital Piano
- ?Grand Feel Compact? action with 88 wooden keys, triple sensor, ?Ivory Touch? finish, and escapement simulation for an authentic grand piano touch.
- New concert sounds from the ?SK-EX Competition Grand? and 88-note sampling for remarkable expressiveness.
- 4-speaker system with 100 W output featuring 360° sound dispersion and SHS for optimal headphone immersion.
- Bluetooth Audio/MIDI, USB audio with recording/playback, and comprehensive educational functions (Alfred lessons, Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer).
The CA501 in the ?Concert Artist? Lineage
A direct descendant of the prestigious ?Concert Artist? series, the CA501 encapsulates Kawai's expertise in a modern and elegant cabinet. It carries the DNA of Shigeru Kawai pianos, providing discerning pianists with an inspiring playing experience at home, equipped with cutting-edge technology and ergonomics designed for practice, performance, and leisure.
Keyboard Design
The Grand Feel Compact action with 88 wooden keys replicates the pivot mechanism of grand pianos, with an optimized pivot length for consistent response throughout the key depth.
Triple sensor, let-off simulation, counterweights in the bass, and
?Ivory Touch? finish ensure control, precise repetition, and natural grip. The
adjustable velocity curves (Light/Normal/Heavy/Off) tailor the touch to your playing style.
Sound Quality
88-note audio source (Harmonic Imaging) featuring concert pianos
Shigeru Kawai ?SK-EX Competition Grand? and
Kawai EX, complemented by a studio SK-5 and an upright K60. The
192-note polyphony guarantees rich textures, while
100 W amplification and
speakers with 360° dispersion project a natural piano sound throughout the room. The
Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) and headphone type adjustment optimize nighttime immersion.
Built-in Effects
- Reverb: Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral
- Preset effects and tone control
- Low Volume Balance for playing at low levels without losing nuances
- Spatial Headphone Sound for headphone playing
Educational Functions
Metronome with 7 signatures,
Dual/Split/4 Hands modes with volume/balance adjustment,
recorder for 3 songs (approx. 10,000 notes), and
279 built-in lessons (Alfred, Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer) plus 40 ?Piano Music Songs.? The
Virtual Technician tool and
PianoRemote app refine touch, intonation, and resonance for strikingly realistic progress.
Advanced Functions
- Bluetooth Audio 5.1 and Bluetooth MIDI 5.0 (GATT, BLE) for streaming, apps, and wireless control.
- USB to Host and USB audio playback/recording with overdub (MP3/WAV formats) and SMF.
- DAW compatibility via MIDI, MIDI channel, Local Control, Multi-timbral.
- Professional settings: Tuning, Transpose, Touch, advanced Virtual Technician, favorite memories, Auto Power/Display 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, 4 Hands (adjustable Volume and Balance)
Effects
- Reverb: Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral
- Effects: Yes, preset
Music / Recordings
- Metronome: 7 signatures, adjustable Tempo and Volume
- Recording and Playback: 3 songs, approx. 10,000 notes max
- Lesson Function: 279 pieces: Burgmüller 25; Czerny 30; Beyer; Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A/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 50W
- 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 hold pins
Dimensions
- Height: 91.5 cm
- Width: 136 cm
- Depth: 48.5 cm
- Weight: 57.5 kg
Finishes
Display
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Audio (Ver. 5.1 A2DP compatible)
- Bluetooth MIDI (Ver. 5.0; GATT compatible)
- Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant
Connectivity
- USB (to Host)
- Headphones x 2 (Mini Stereo Jack and 6.3 mm Stereo Jack)
USB Functions
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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