The
CA701 of the
Concert Artist series, integrates the latest technological innovations to deliver an unparalleled musical experience. It combines the renowned solid wood "Grand Feel III" keyboard mechanism, celebrated for its authentic touch, with exceptional SK-EX piano sounds and cutting-edge audio technologies to guarantee a rich, immersive sound experience comparable to that of a grand piano.
Main features
- "Grand Feel III" action with solid wood keys, market-leading technology
- Outstanding piano sounds, including the SK-EX "Concert Grand" and the new SK-EX "Competition Grand"
- High-end audio processing, conversion, and amplification technologies
- High-performance speaker system with enhanced 360° sound diffusion
- Bluetooth® MIDI and audio with the latest v5 standards
- 5" anti-glare touchscreen LCD with an intuitive user interface
- Compatible with the latest Kawai PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps (iOS/Android)
- Modular "Virtual Piano Artisan" function (formerly "Virtual Technician") with 20 adjustable parameters
- Built-in Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer, Chopin studies, and Alfred lesson pieces
- Audio recording and playback of WAV/MP3 files via USB drive
- Elegant furniture-style design, available in premium satin wood finishes and polished ebony.
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX sound with SK-EX rebdering technology
The CA701 includes the renowned Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert piano sounds, acclaimed for their exceptional clarity and dynamics. Two distinct versions are featured: the SK-EX "Concert Grand," known for its warm and rich tones, and the SK-EX "Competition Grand," offering a clear and bright timbre captured from the pianist's perspective. The SK-EX Rendering sound engine employs multi-channel 88-key sampling and advanced resonance modeling to faithfully recreate the acoustic piano experience. This technology captures the complex interactions between strings and dampers, delivering an immersive and authentic playing experience.
"GRAND FEEL III" wooden keyboard action
The "Grand Feel III" keyboard features 88 solid wood keys that replicate the touch of a grand piano with a pivot mechanism and weighted hammers for smooth movement. The triple-sensor technology enhances responsiveness and precision, while counterweights beneath each key balance the feel during pianissimo passages. The Let-Off system adds realistic escapement, and the "Ebony & Ivory Touch" key surfaces absorb moisture for improved control with a natural, non-slip finish.
Premium audio system
The CA701 boasts an advanced audio system designed to replicate the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX's sounds with exceptional clarity and richness. High-performance amplifiers and a custom-developed DAC optimize sound reproduction with meticulous attention to acoustic nuances. The six-speaker setup and customized 360° sound diffusers project a natural and immersive sound field for pianists and audiences alike. Additionally, an audiophile-grade headphone amplifier with "Spatial Headphone Sound" technology ensures an optimal listening experience.
Integrated bluetooth MIDI and Audio
With built-in Bluetooth V.5, the CA701 enables seamless wireless connectivity with compatible devices, allowing easy access to music apps. Pianists can also stream high-quality audio directly through the piano's speakers with minimal latency for a smooth experience. A USB-MIDI port is available for connecting to computers, expanding composition and recording possibilities.
Intuitive touchscreen
The CA701 features a 5-inch anti-glare LCD touchscreen that provides easy access to settings and sounds. The user interface is fluid and responsive, with options to customize the display and reduce visual distractions during play. The screen can automatically turn off while playing to maintain the acoustic piano appearance and minimize distractions. Compatible with Kawai's PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps, the CA701 allows control from smartphones or tablets and access to built-in sheet music.
Modern Cabinet Design
The CA701 stands out with its sleek, modern design featuring high-quality wood cabinetry, tapered legs, and rounded edges for a sophisticated look. The music rest is adjustable to six positions and includes pins to secure sheet music, offering great flexibility during performance. Available in multiple finishes, such as premium satin rosewood, satin black, satin white, and polished ebony, it blends seamlessly with both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Keyboard
- Action: Grand Feel III
- Keys: Solid wood
- Key surface: Ivory/Ebony Touch
- Escapement simulation: Yes
- Sensors: Triple sensor
- Velocity curves: 10 presets + user customization
- Key cover: Yes
Sounds
- Sound Source: 88-key multi-channel sampling, SK-EX Rendering, and 88-key sampling with Harmonic Imaging™ XL
Tones: 96 sounds. Pianos include the Shigeru Kawai EX Competition Grand and Shigeru Kawai EX Concert Grand, each with five rendering types, as well as the Kawai EX Concert Grand, SK-5 Grand, and K60 upright piano.
Polyphony: Up to 256 notes (depending on the selected sound). - Virtual Technician: Adjustments include Touch Curve, Voicing, String Resonances, Damper Noise, Undamped String Resonance, Cabinet Resonance, Key-Off Effect, Fallback Noise, Hammer Noise, Hammer Delay, Topboard, Decay Time, Release Time, Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Temperament, Temperament Key, Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, and Soft Pedal Depth.
- Keyboard Modes: Dual, Split, 4Hands (with adjustable volume and balance).
- Reverb: Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral.
- Effects: Stereo Delay, Ping Delay, Triple Delay, Chorus, Classic Chorus, Tremolo, Classic Tremolo, Auto Pan, Classic Auto Pan, Phaser, Rotary, Combination Effects (4 types), Amplified Effects (3 types).
- Temperaments: Equal (Piano only), Pure (Major), Pure (Minor), Pythagorean, Meantone, Werckmeister III, Kirnberger III, Equal (Flat), Equal (Stretch), User-defined.
Music / Recordings
- Metronome: 10 tempos + 100 rhythms, with adjustable tempo and volume.
Recording and Playback: - USB Drive: MP3/WAV recording and playback, A-B loop.
- Internal Storage: MIDI, 10 songs, 2 tracks, up to 90,000 notes.
Lesson Function: - Built-in pieces: 542 total, including works by Czerny, Burgmüller, Beyer, Bach, Chopin, and Hanon (with printed scores); Alfred scores not included.
- Exercises: Fingering practice across 4 tonalities (major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor), 2 arpeggio, cadence, and chord exercises for each key, with built-in sheet music function.
Piano Music Songs: 205.
Demo Songs: 39. - Sound System
Speakers:
- Bass woofers: 2 x 13 cm.
- Mid-range speakers (with 360° diffuser): 2 x 8 x 12 cm.
- Tweeters: 2 x 5 cm.
Output Power: 2 x 55W.
Power Consumption: 45W.
Construction
- Pedals: Grand Feel Pedal System, featuring:
- Sustain: With half-pedal capability.
- Soft: With half-pedal capability.
- Sostenuto.
Music Rest: Extra large, with faux leather surface.
Connectors: - LINE IN (1/8" Stereo), LINE IN level adjustment.
- LINE OUT (1/4" L/MONO, R).
- Headphones x 2 (1/4", 1/8").
- USB MIDI, USB to Device.
Dimensions
- Height: 97 cm.
- Width: 145 cm.
- Depth: 49.5 cm.
- Weight: 76.5 kg (80 kg for Polished Ebony finish).
Finishes
- Polished Ebony, Premium Satin Black, Premium Satin Rosewood, Premium Satin White.
Features
- Display: 5” anti-reflective touch LCD.
Bluetooth: - MIDI: Bluetooth (Version 5.0; GATT compliant), Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant.
- Audio: Bluetooth (Version 5.1; A2DP compatible).
Favorites: Save up to 100 tones or settings.
USB Functions: - Playback: MP3, WAV, SMF.
- Recording: MP3, WAV.
- Additional Functions: Audio Overdub, Convert Song to Audio, Load Internal Songs, Save Internal Songs, Save SMF Song, File Delete, USB Format.
Other Features: Key Transpose, Song Transpose, Tone Control (incl. User EQ), Wall EQ, Speaker Volume, Headphone Volume, Line In/Out Volume, Audio Recorder Gain, Tuning, Damper Hold, LCD Contrast, User Memory, Reset, Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal On/Off, Split Balance, Layer Octave Shift, Layer Dynamics, Dual Balance, MIDI Channel, Send PGM#, Local Control, Transmit PGM#, Multi-Timbral Mode, Channel Mute, Auto Power Off.
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