Kawai CA 701 R Digital Piano Premium Rosewood

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

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 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 pieces. Like a grand piano, each key moves smoothly on a balance rail. When a key is pressed, a weighted hammer moves upward, just like the original. Additionally, the triple sensor system ensures optimal repetition and playing control.

The graded weighted hammers create a genuine grand piano feel. Furthermore, weights are embedded in the front part 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 coated with ivory-like surfaces (Ebony & Ivory Touch), giving the player a grippy surface for greater confidence 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 is the heart of the new CA701. It is now available in two versions: 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 meticulously sampled from a latest-generation SK-EX concert grand piano selected for international competitions. Multiple microphone positions captured the sound of this special grand 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 grands as naturally as possible, Kawai 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 grands, reproducing a broader spectrum of tonal characteristics and enabling more lively, authentic sound changes during dynamic playing. This natural and expressive sound is further enriched by physical modeling using newly developed resonance algorithms. The complex overall sound, composed of strings, pedals, and many other parts of an acoustic concert grand, gives the player the feeling of sitting in front of a real instrument.

6 Speakers with 360° Diffusers

Besides 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 it just like the player without any loss of quality.

Alternative Acoustic Piano Sounds and a Wide Selection of Additional Voices

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

In addition to the acoustic piano sounds, the CA701 offers an extensive selection of other new voices, such as electric pianos, drawbar or church organ, string or choir sounds, enabling 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.

Change the Sound Character to Your Liking 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 sound of 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 when inactive, so you are less distracted while playing.

Bluetooth Audio/MIDI

In addition to the USB-to-host connection, the CA701 is equipped with Bluetooth® MIDI 5.0 technology, enabling wireless communication with smart devices (e.g., smartphone or tablet). 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 instructional 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, send it to friends via email, 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 an eye-catcher. High-quality components paired with an elegant 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 holders to prevent sheet music from slipping.

Bring the Exceptionally Realistic Playing Feel Home!