Kawai CA701 Black
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Part of Kawai's "Concert Artist" Line
The CA701 is at the heart of the "Concert Artist" series, designed to bring pianists closer to the feel of a Kawai grand piano while enjoying the benefits of a furniture-style digital piano. It features the brand's signature wooden touch and the reference SK-EX/EX pianos, housed in a refined cabinet designed for home, studio, or workshop use.Keyboard Design
The Grand Feel III action offers full-length solid wood keys, a triple sensor system per note, and faithful escapement simulation. The Ivory/Ebony Touch key surfaces provide secure grip, while the adjustable velocity curves (Light, Normal, Heavy, Off) allow you to tailor the keyboard response to your playing style, from fast passages to the finest nuances.Sound Quality
"SK-EX Rendering" combines 88-note sampling and modeling to capture the richness of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, complemented by Harmonic Imaging XL for other instrument families. You have access to 96 voices and a 256-note polyphony. The Spatial Headphone Sound preserves a natural soundstage when using headphones, and the 6-speaker system (55 W + 55 W) delivers a rich and detailed sound with 360-degree room-filling projection.Built-in Effects
- Reverb (6 types)
- Chorus (3 types)
- Brilliance (-3 / 0 / +3)
- Dedicated DSPs depending on the sounds
- Modulations: Chorus, Tremolo, Auto Pan, Phaser, Rotary...
- Delays: Stereo, Ping, Triple
Technical specifications
| Effects | Tremolo, Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser | Touch | Heavy |
| Arpeggiator | No | Split & layer | Partner mode, layer, split |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Max polyphony | 256 |
| Speaker diameter | 6", 2", 0,8" | USB to Host port | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 6 | Inputs | Line in, USB Midi |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Outputs | Mono & stereo audio, 3.5 mm headphone, 6.5 mm headphone |
| MIDI DIN I/O | No | Color | Black |
| Number of keys | 88 | Finishing | Matt |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Kawai CA701 Black feature a wooden keyboard?
The Grand Feel III action incorporates 88 full-length solid wooden keys, with triple sensors and escapement simulation. The Ivory/Ebony Touch surfaces provide a specific grip for playing. Four velocity curves are available: Light, Normal, Heavy, and Off.
What is the piano sound of the CA701 like?
The SK-EX Rendering engine combines 88-note sampling with modeling of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX. The SK-EX, EX, SK-5, and K60 pianos are offered, complemented by 96 tones and a 256-note polyphony.
Can the Kawai CA701 be used with headphones?
Two headphone outputs, 6.35 mm and 3.5 mm, allow for silent use. The Spatial Headphone Sound function maintains natural spatialization when using headphones.
What Bluetooth and audio connections are available?
Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI are integrated in version 5.0 / 5.1. A stereo Line In and Line Out L/R outputs allow connection of external sources or audio systems. The USB to Host port connects to a computer, while audio can be exported in WAV or MP3 via USB.
Does the CA701 offer features for learning piano?
542 study pieces are integrated, with methods from Czerny, Burgmüller, Hanon, Beyer, Bach, and Chopin. The 4-hand mode facilitates teacher/student work, and a metronome includes 10 tempos as well as 100 rhythms.
