Kawai CN301 – An elegant and expressive digital piano
The
Kawai CN301 combines the authenticity of piano playing with the modernity of digital features. Inspired by the prestigious Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5 and Kawai EX grand pianos, it faithfully reproduces the rich sound and dynamics of a high-end acoustic piano.
Keyboard
- 88-key Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action: Graded hammers that mimic the weight of an acoustic piano’s hammers (heavier in the bass, lighter in the treble).
- 3 sensors per key: accurately detects speed and repetition of keystrokes, allowing nuanced playing from staccato (short notes) to legato (smoothly connected notes).
- Ivory Touch: slightly textured coating reminiscent of traditional piano ivory, pleasant to the touch and non-slip.
- Adjustable sensitivity: 10 levels to adapt the keyboard’s response to the playing force (light or firm touch).
Sound
- Sound source: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5
- 256-note polyphony: allows you to play complex pieces without note dropouts, even with pedal and layering.
- Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) technology: ensures natural transitions between dynamics, from delicate pianissimo to powerful fortissimo.
- 45 built-in sounds: ranging from acoustic pianos to strings, organs, and other instruments.
Effects
- Reverb: 6 types to simulate the natural echo of a room.
- Chorus: 5 types, an effect that thickens the sound as if several instruments were playing together.
- Brilliance: -10 to +10 levels to adjust the clarity or warmth of the sound.
Educational functions
- Lesson function: practice the right hand, left hand, or both hands separately.
- Four-hands mode: ideal for lessons, divides the keyboard into two identical zones.
- 12 built-in songs with lesson function (right hand, left hand, or both hands separately).
- 33 demo songs.
Advanced functions
- Dual mode: layering of two sounds, e.g. piano + strings.
- Split mode: divides the keyboard into two different instruments.
- Virtual Technician: fine adjustment of tone (string resonance, hammer noise, custom tuning, etc.).
- Concert Magic mode: built-in library of songs and educational exercises.
- Octave shift: -2 to +2. Play higher or lower without changing position on the keyboard.
- Transpose: -12 to +12 semitones. Changes the key without moving your fingers.
- Fine tuning: 415.5 Hz to 465.9 Hz for precise adjustment of pitch by cent.
- Temperaments: equal + 16 variations. A choice of tuning systems used in different styles and eras.
- Arpeggiator: 50 types. Automatically plays a sequence of notes based on a chord.
- Metronome: 1 to 9 beats, tempo 20 to 255, 9 beat types, 20 drum patterns.
- Compatible with PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps to enhance practice.
Recording
- MIDI: 2 tracks, 10 songs, 90,000 notes total, real-time recording/playback.
- Audio to USB: up to 99 songs, approx. 25 min/song.
Connectivity
- 2 headphone jacks: convenient for silent duet playing.
- USB to Host: type A for computer connection.
- USB to Device: type B for USB stick connection.
- 1 Line in.
- 1 Line out: connects to an external sound system or other instruments.
- Bluetooth MIDI & Audio: wireless connection to play with apps, practice, or stream music.
Amplification
- 4 speakers.
- Output power: 20 W + 20 W with diffusers, for a balanced and immersive sound projection.
- Faithful reproduction both for personal playing and small public performances.
Design and dimensions
- Color: Rosewood.
- Dimensions: 1410 × 435 × 870 mm.
- Weight: 47.5 kg.
- Discreet OLED screen and integrated side control panel for refined ergonomics.
Power supply
- Powered by PS-154 AC adapter (included).
- Consumption: 17 W.
Included accessories
- Sheet music stand.
- Triple pedal unit (Sustain, Soft, Sostenuto, all half-pedal compatible for added realism).
- User manual.
- AC adapter.
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