Kawai CA701 88-Key Wooden Key Digital Piano – Premium Satin Black, Premium Satin White, Premium Rosewood

Kawai CA701 88-Key Wooden Key Digital Piano (CA 701 / CA-701)

The Touch of a Grand Piano: Grand Feel III wooden key action

Embracing many of the long-established principles associated with an acoustic piano, the Grand Feel III keyboard action utilised by the CA701 combines realistic materials, motion, and mechanism to recreate the exceptional touch of the finest concert grand pianos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All eighty-eight black and white keys are crafted entirely from long pieces of wood, with finely textured ivory and ebony-like surfaces applied to absorb moisture and assist control. Each wooden key pivots smoothly on a balance pin – the ends rising and falling to replicate the familiar ‘seesaw’ motion of an acoustic piano action. When pressed, the back of the key lifts, triggering a grade-weighted hammer to strike a pressure switch. The amount of force applied to this switch is then measured, and the corresponding note played with authentic tonal character and volume.

 

 

 

 

88-key Graded Counterweights

In addition to grade-weighted hammers, the Grand Feel III action also features metal counterweights, attached beneath each key, and graded across the length of the keyboard.

As with an acoustic piano, these additional weights help to balance the touch of the keyboard during pianissimo passages, while providing a feeling of greater substance and solidity when playing with force.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ivory & Ebony Touch key surfaces

The exceptional CA701 features Kawai’s highly regarded Ivory Touch white key surfaces as standard.  This finely textured material gently assists playing control, and possesses a natural, matte finish that is smooth but not slippery.

To complement these premium white keys, Kawai has also developed Ebony Touch, a special black key material that reproduces the finely-textured grain and rich lustre of real ebony wood.  The result is a keyboard surface that looks and feels as luxurious as some of the world’s finest grand pianos, inspiring musicians of all levels to become better pianists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sound of a Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX

Eponymously named after the company’s second president, the Shigeru Kawai range of luxury grand pianos was conceived as the next step in evolving the art of the piano. Each world-class instrument is hand-crafted by experienced piano artisans, using the finest available materials to ensure optimum touch, tone, and artistic expression. Widely regarded as ‘the premier piano of Japan’, the flagship SK-EX grand piano graces the stages of concert halls and musical institutions around the globe, receiving universal acclaim for its tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range. The magnificent tone of the SK-EX is at the heart of the CA701, with the latest model featuring two distinctive recreations of this peerless instrument.

 

 

 

 

Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine

Accompanying the dedicated SK-EX Rendering pianos, the CA701 also features the flexible Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine, which offers a broader selection of instrument voices, and the ability to combine sounds.  Harmonic Imaging XL also showcases a selection of alternative acoustic pianos captured with full 88-key stereo sampling.

The Kawai EX full concert grand piano has frequently been selected by professional pianists in such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubinstein international piano competitions, while the Shigeru Kawai SK-5 chamber grand and Kawai K-60 upright allow performers to enjoy the contrasting tonal characteristics of various different piano sizes and voicing configurations.

 

 

 

Powerful 6-speaker output system

The latest Concert Artist instruments feature high-fidelity speaker systems that have been specially designed to deliver deep bass and crisp treble frequencies.  The high specification CA701 boasts an improved 6-speaker output system, with lower range frequencies delivered through the underside of the instrument, and mid and high frequencies projected outward via top-mounted speakers and front-facing tweeters.  The result is a broad, resonating tone that closely mirrors the immersive sound field of an acoustic grand piano.

 

 

 

 

360° Speaker Diffusers

In addition to utilising premium driver units, the CA701’s top-mounted speakers also feature custom-engineered diffuser panels, which help to expand the pianos’ tonal projection in all directions.

These additional components create a 360° sound field around the instrument, ensuring a natural piano sound for both the player and those listening elsewhere in the room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Variety of a Digital Piano: Convenience & Flexibility

Complementing the instrument’s class-leading Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action and Progressive Harmonic Imaging piano sounds, the CA701 also offers a variety of convenient digital features that further enhance one’s musical enjoyment.

A selection of different instrument voices, built-in lesson songs, and the ability to record and playback performances are just some of the features accessible from the cheek-block control panel, while built-in Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio functionality allow connecting to smart devices wirelessly for running apps or streaming music.

 

 

 

PianoRemote app

The latest CA701 is compatible with Kawai’s latest PianoRemote control app for iOS and supported Android devices. This app connects to the piano wirelessly via the Concert Artists’ integrated Bluetooth feature, providing an effortless way to change sounds, adjust settings, or enjoy the vast array of built-in music content from the comfort of an armchair.

 

 

 

 

 

Rich sound selection

Supplementing the beautiful acoustic piano voices, the CA701 also features an excellent selection of additional instruments, ranging from electric pianos and drawbar or church organs, to strings, human choirs, and synth pads, inviting musicians to add greater variety to their performances. Furthermore, the Dual playing mode also allows two different sounds, such as grand piano and strings, to be layered together for a richer, more luscious tone, while the Split and Four Hands modes divide the keyboard into two independent sections with separate sounds for each.  The volume balances and other settings for each playing mode can also be easily adjusted using the instrument’s intuitive touchscreen interface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flexible USB connectivity

In addition to wireless functionality, the Concert Artist is also equipped with USB ports that allow the instrument to be connected directly to a computer for MIDI use, or to load and save data to USB memory devices. This latter USB to Device functionality allows recorder songs stored within internal memory to be safely preserved on USB flash drives, or for standard MIDI files (SMF) downloaded from the internet to be played back and enjoyed using the instrument’s exquisite Harmonic Imaging XL sounds without additional hardware or cables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MP3/WAV Playback & RecordUSB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio files, allowing musicians to learn the chords or melody for a new piece, or simply enjoy playing along with their favourite songs.  It is even possible to record entire performances (including external Line In and Bluetooth sources) as MP3 or WAV audio files for emailing to family and friends, or casual listening away from the piano.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broad, adjustable music rest
The CA701’s broad music rest is engineered to accommodate the most ambitious musical works, with smoothly rounded edges and a sturdy base for supporting large score books. As with a grand piano, the viewing angle of the instrument’s music rest can be adjusted to suit the performer’s playing position, or laid flat for convenience when notating scores or sketching musical ideas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Score support pins

The CA701’s music rest base also incorporates score support pins, which can be raised to hold the pages of thicker score books securely in place.

The smooth, rounded edges and gently tapered design give the score support pins a high-quality, premium feel, while their crystal-like, transparent finish also helps to prevent obscuring the notation behind.

 

 

 

 

Cabinet Finishes

The CA701 is available in three attractive cabinet finishes: Premium Rosewood, Premium Satin Black, and Premium Satin White, allowing musicians to coordinate their piano with a range of modern interiors.

* Cabinet finish availability dependent on market location.

 

 

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

Keyboard		・ Grand Feel III action – 88 wooden keys – Grade-weighted hammers – Ivory Touch white key surfaces – Ebony Touch black key surfaces – Let-off simulation – Triple sensor key detection – 88-key Graded counterweights
Pedal		・ Grand Feel Pedal System – Damper (with half-pedal support) – Soft (with half-pedal support) – Sostenuto
Piano Sound		・ SK-EX Rendering – 88-key multi-channel sampling – SK-EX Competition Grand Piano recording – SK-EX Concert Grand Piano recording・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) – 88-key stereo sampling – SK-EX-L, SK-EX, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording256 note maximum polyphony
Piano Resonance		・ SK-EX Rendering: Resonance Modelling – Damper Resonance – String Resonance – Undamped String Resonance – Aliquot Resonance・ Harmonic Imaging XL: Acoustic Rendering – Damper Resonance – String Resonance – Undamped String Resonance – Cabinet Resonance
Piano Adjustment		・Virtual Piano Artisan (20 parameters) – Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve) – Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing) – String Resonances – Damper Noise – Undamped String Resonance – Cabinet Resonance – Key-off Effect – Fall-back Noise – Hammer Noise – Hammer Delay – Topboard Simulation – Decay Time – Release Time – Minimum Touch – Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning) – Temperament (incl. User Temperament) – Temperament Key – Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume) – Half-Pedal Adjust – Soft Pedal Depth・Virtual Piano Artisan presets (10 presets)
No. of Sounds		SK-EX Rendering: 5+5 rendering characters Harmonic Imaging XL: 96 voices
Reverb		SK-EX Rendering: Ambience (10 types) Harmonic Imaging XL: Reverb (6 types)
Brilliance		✔
Other Effects		24 types
Speakers		13 cm x 2 (woofers) (8 x 12) cm x 2 (top speakers, with diffusers) 5 cm x 2 (tweeters)
Output Power		110 W (55 W + 55 W)
Headphone Enhancements		Premium headphone amplifier Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type Headphone Amplifier
Display		5″ LCD touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels) Anti-glare display
Key Cover		Sliding type
Music Rest		Collapsible type (6 angle adjustability) Score support pins
Product Size & Weight	Width	145 cm (57″)
	Depth	49.5 cm (19 1/2″)
	Height	97 cm (38 1/5″) [music rest flat] 114.5 cm (45″) [music rest raised]
	Net Weight	76.5 kg (168 2/3 lbs.) 80 kg (176 1/2 lbs.) [Ebony Polish]
Packing Size & Weight	Dimensions	159 (W) x 69.5 (D) x 65 (H) cm
	Gross Weight	89.5 kg (without bench) 98 kg (with bench) 92.5 kg (without bench) [Ebony Polish] 101 kg (with bench) [Ebony Polish]
Available Finishes		Premium Satin Black (CA701B) Premium Satin White (CA701W) Premium Rosewood (CA701R) Ebony Polish (CA701EP)
Basic Functions		Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Low Volume Balance User Sounds Startup Settings
Internal Songs	Sound Demo	39 songs
	Piano Music	29/42 songs *
	Concert Magic	176 songs
Lesson Songs		Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139) Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101) J.S. Bach: Inventionen Sonatinen Album 1 Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series) Chopin Etudes (Opus 10) Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1
Internal Recorder	Total Memory	approximately 90,000 notes
	No. of Songs	10 songs
	Parts	2 parts
Metronome	Time Signatures	1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
	Drum Rhythms	100 patterns
Bluetooth *		Bluetooth (Ver. 5.0; GATT compatible) Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant Bluetooth Audio (Ver. 5.1; A2DP compatible)
USB Audio Recorder	Record/Playback	MP3 WAV SMF (Playback only)
	Other Functions	Overdubbing Line In recording Bluetooth Audio recording
App Functions		PianoRemote (iOS/Android) PiaBookPlayer (iOS/Android)
Connector Jacks	Headphone	1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ Stereo jacks
	MIDI	USB-MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI *
	Line Out	1/4″ L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
	Line In	1/8″ Stereo (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced]
	USB to Host	✔
	USB to Device	✔
	Others	USB for Update
Power Consumption †		45 W
Power		Power cable
Bench		Fixed-height or height-adjustable bench *
Headphones		Headphone hook
Sheet Music		Classical Piano Collection * Classical Lesson Scores * Finger Exercises
Others		Warranty Card * Owner’s Manual Internal Song Lists