Kawai CA 701 R Digital Piano Premium Rosewood Set

Be convinced by its sound, stunning design, and many features!

The CA 701 offers, in addition to the leading Grand Feel III wooden keyboard, now new SK-EX Competition Grand Piano sounds, which provide more detail and a fuller, rounder tone thanks to an improved multi-channel SK-EX Rendering Sound Engine. This new version of the flagship Shigeru Kawai pianos uses completely new samples, specially recorded from the player’s position, impressing with tonal clarity, high definition, and a full attack sound.

Grand Feel III Keyboard with Real Wooden Keys, Touch Point Simulation, and Ebony & Ivory Touch Surfaces

The CA701 is equipped with the Grand Feel III mechanism with wooden keys, enabling an exceptionally realistic playing experience. The key length of the Grand Feel III keyboard (from the front edge of the key to the balance rail pin) is longer than any other digital piano keyboard. All eighty-eight black and white keys are made entirely from long wooden parts. Like on a grand piano, each key moves smoothly on a balance rail. When a key is struck, a weighted hammer moves upward, just like the original. Additionally, the triple sensor system ensures optimal repetition and playing control.

The graded weighted hammers evoke a genuine grand piano feel. Furthermore, weights are integrated into the front area of each key on the Grand Feel III keyboard to achieve an even better balance between pronounced fortissimo and fatigue-free playing with perfect control in pianissimo. The Grand Feel III keyboard also features touch point simulation, providing perfect control during pianissimo playing. All 88 keys of the Grand Feel III keyboard are equipped with ivory-like coatings (Ebony & Ivory Touch), offering players a grippy surface for enhanced security and excellent playing control.

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Competition Grand and SK-EX Concert Grand Concert Grand Pianos, Reproduced with the Latest SK-EX Rendering Sound Technology

The beautiful sound of the Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano is the heart of the new CA701. It is now available in two variants: as the SK-EX Concert Grand, like the previous model, and newly as the SK-EX COMPETITION GRAND.

The new SK-EX COMPETITION GRAND sound was newly and extensively sampled from an SK-EX concert grand piano of the latest generation, selected for international competitions. Multiple microphone positions captured the sound of this special grand piano with all its nuances, characterized by a more powerful tone and greater dynamics. The subsequent mixing of the different microphone positions is oriented toward the player’s position, unlike the SK-EX Concert Grand, which sounds more like from the audience’s perspective.

To reproduce the impressive sound of the Shigeru grand pianos as naturally as possible, Kawai has further developed the SK-EX Rendering sound generation, featuring high-resolution multi-channel sampling of all 88 keys combined with the latest resonance modeling technology. The multi-channel sampling includes sounds recorded from several positions of the Shigeru Kawai concert grand pianos, reproducing a broader spectrum of tonal characteristics and enabling more lively, authentic sound variations during dynamic playing. This natural and expressive sound is further enriched by the use of physical modeling with newly developed resonance algorithms. The complex overall sound, composed of strings, pedals, and many other parts of an acoustic concert grand piano, gives the player the feeling of sitting in front of a real instrument.

6 Speakers with 360° Diffusers

Alongside hi-end audio signal processing, digital 110-watt amplifiers, and a high-quality headphone amplifier, the CA701 is equipped with 6 speakers and 360-degree diffusers for the upward-facing speakers. These specially developed components create a sound experience that distributes the natural sound throughout the room, allowing listeners to hear just as the player does without any loss of quality.

Alternative Acoustic Piano Sounds and a Wide Selection of Additional Sounds

In addition to the new SK-EX Rendering sound generation, the CA701 is also equipped with the popular Harmonic Imaging XL technology. This includes alternative acoustic piano sounds and a wide selection of additional sounds. For example, you’ll find the distinctive sound of the Kawai EX concert grand piano. The sounds of the mid-sized Shigeru Kawai grand SK-5 and the acoustic Kawai piano K-60 give players the opportunity to explore different tonal characteristics from various grand piano sizes or an acoustic piano.

Besides the acoustic piano sounds, the CA701 offers an extensive selection of other new sounds, such as electric pianos, drawbar or church organs, string ensembles, and choir sounds, allowing musicians to play a wide variety of genres. The Dual Mode allows simultaneous playing of two different sounds (e.g., grand piano and strings) layered on the keyboard, while the Split and Four-Hand Modes enable dividing the keyboard into left and right zones.

Customize the Sound Character to Your Preferences with the Virtual Piano Artisan (VPA)

With the integrated Virtual Piano Artisan function in the CA701, you can easily change the sound character of the selected acoustic piano, harpsichord, or electric piano sound via the display. For example, you can adjust the intensity of string, damper, and cabinet resonances or the noise of the falling hammers. You can even change the pitch and volume of individual notes and save them to a favorite memory slot.

Touchscreen Operation

The CA701 features a 5" touchscreen with an anti-reflective, anti-glare surface. All functions can be operated with ease. Additionally, you can control the CA701 via the PianoRemote app available for Android and iOS, which essentially mirrors the internal system. The display can completely turn off during inactivity, minimizing distractions while playing.

Bluetooth Audio/MIDI

In addition to the USB-to-host port, the CA701 is equipped with Bluetooth® MIDI 5.0 technology, enabling wireless communication with smart devices (e.g., smartphones or tablets). This gives you the ability to comfortably use a wide range of music-related apps such as the Kawai PianoRemote app or the PiaBookPlayer app in conjunction with your CA701 digital piano. Or simply use the Bluetooth® Audio 5.1 interface. Just connect your smartphone to the CA701 and enjoy all your music directly through the CA701’s speaker system. This is especially recommended for play-along or listening to tutorial videos.

USB to Device Functionality with MP3/WAV Recording and Playback

The CA701 is equipped with USB ports that not only allow MIDI data exchange with a connected computer but also enable you to save data directly to a USB storage device. Playing songs from your favorite artists in MP3 or WAV format is also possible. You can record your own playing in MP3 or WAV format and, for example, email it to friends, listen to the songs on a smartphone or PC, or burn them onto a CD on your PC.

Design and Ergonomics

The CA701 impresses not only with its many internal features but also with its new modern design, which is a real eye-catcher. High-quality components combined with a sophisticated appearance make the CA701 a highlight in any room. Ergonomics have also been improved: the pedal position is shifted further back, allowing better playing ergonomics. The music rest includes fold-out pins to prevent sheet music from slipping.

Comfortable and Stable Piano Bench

This piano bench offers high-quality features alongside its elegant look, such as stable legs with non-slip rubber feet, a smooth, precise spindle mechanism for height adjustment, and a durable, comfortable seat covered in velour. The sophisticated spindle mechanism with a double scissor system guarantees smooth and extremely durable height adjustment. Small details like rubber stoppers between the base frame and support frame clearly distinguish this beautiful piano bench from others in this price range.

Headphones

The Pronomic KH-900 is a professional stereo headphone that combines excellent sound characteristics with maximum wearing comfort at an affordable price. The soft, wide synthetic leather headband automatically adjusts to head size, ensuring a comfortable fit. The KH-900 features a wide frequency range from 15 to 25,000 Hz, delivering balanced, nuanced sound with brilliant, clear highs and precise, rich bass. Thanks to the low impedance of only 32 ohms, the KH-900 performs impressively even with very low-power headphone outputs, such as MP3 players or smartphones, providing powerful sound and sufficient headroom. The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug ensures excellent transmission quality. A 6.3 mm stereo jack adapter is also included.

Piano Method

The instrument is introduced and explained to beginners in a playful, relaxed way. Starting with familiar, simple melodies and progressing to two-handed playing of complete songs, various theoretical knowledge is also conveyed alongside. Reading music, rhythm, dynamics, and much more are covered in parallel with the exercises. Additionally, the simple exercises guarantee quick learning success.

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