Kawai CA701 – The authenticity of a concert grand at home
The Kawai CA701 redefines the digital piano experience: solid wooden Grand Feel III keyboard, Shigeru Kawai SK-EX tones, and an immersive 360° audio system. Combining piano tradition with modern innovations (Bluetooth, touchscreen, interactive apps), it delivers a sound immersion and playing comfort worthy of a true concert grand, without the constraints.
Keyboard
- 88-key Grand Feel III action: reproduces the touch of a grand piano with solid wooden keys, for a natural feel and greater durability.
- Ivory/Ebony Touch surface: coating that mimics ivory and ebony, for better finger grip.
- Let-off simulation: reproduces the slight resistance felt when a hammer escapes in an acoustic piano.
- 3 sensors per key: allow for more accurate detection of nuances, even during fast repetitions.
- Velocity curves: adjust the keyboard sensitivity (Light, Normal, Heavy, Off) to match your playing style.
Sound
- SK-EX Rendering sound engine: 88-key sampling of the prestigious Shigeru Kawai EX Concert Grand and other Kawai piano models (EX, SK-5, K60).
- Harmonic Imaging XL technology: captures the resonance and harmonic richness of every note.
- 96 sounds: pianos, strings, organs, modern tones.
- 256-note polyphony: play without sound cutoffs, even with pedals and layered sounds.
- Spatial Headphone Sound: recreates the natural piano projection in headphones, for comfortable listening even during long nighttime sessions.
Effects
- Reverb (6 types): recreates the acoustics of a concert hall or an intimate room.
- Chorus (3 types): adds depth to the sound.
- Brilliance (-3 - 0 - +3): allows you to brighten or darken the tone.
- DSP (Digital Signal Processing): preconfigured processing for certain sounds.
- Modulation effects: Chorus, Tremolo, Auto Pan, Phaser, Rotary...
- Delays: Stereo Delay, Ping Delay, Triple Delay.
Educational functions
- 542 built-in lesson songs: Czerny, Burgmüller, Hanon, Beyer, Bach, Chopin...
- Four-hands mode: ideal for lessons, two players can play side by side with the same pitch range.
- Printed scores included for lesson songs (except Alfred).
- 39 demo songs.
Advanced functions
- Dual mode: layer two sounds together.
- Split mode: divide the keyboard to use different voices for each hand.
- Virtual Technician: fine adjustments of the sound like a professional tuner (string resonance, hammer noise, half-pedal effect, stretched tuning, temperament, etc.).
- Favorites: store up to 100 sound configurations.
- Octave shift: -2 to +2 octaves, adjust pitch without changing fingerings.
- Fine tuning: 427 Hz to 453 Hz, adjust pitch to the nearest cent.
- Temperaments: Equal temperament + 16 variations. These are tuning systems used in different styles and eras.
- Transposition: -12 to +12 semitones.
- Built-in metronome with 10 tempos and 100 rhythms.
- Bluetooth MIDI and Audio: wireless connection to music apps or audio streaming from a smartphone.
- 5’’ LCD touchscreen: clear and intuitive interface.
Recording
- MIDI recording: 2 tracks, max. 90,000 notes, up to 10 songs in MIDI.
- Audio recording to USB: direct export in WAV or MP3 to a USB stick – perfect for sharing your compositions or sending them to your teacher.
Connectivity
- Audio inputs: LINE IN (stereo).
- Audio outputs: LINE OUT (left/right).
- Two headphone outputs (1/4’’ and 1/8’’ jacks) for silent duets.
- USB-to-Host: connect the piano to a computer or iPad to control music software (Cubase, GarageBand...).
- USB-to-Device: record or import your songs via USB stick.
- Bluetooth 5.0 / 5.1: MIDI (music app control) and Audio (streaming from a smartphone).
Amplification
- 6 speakers: 2 woofers (13 cm), 2 front speakers (8 cm), and 2 tweeters (5 cm).
- Power: 55 W + 55 W.
Design and dimensions
- Foldable music stand (adjustable angle: 6 levels).
- Dimensions: 1450 x 970 x 495 mm.
- Weight: 76.5 kg – two people required for installation.
- Color: white.
Power supply
- Power consumption: 45 W.
- Auto Power Off: automatic standby to save energy.
Included accessories
- Triple pedals (sustain, soft, sostenuto).
- Extra-wide music stand with leather-like finish.
- Printed scores for lesson songs (except Alfred).
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