Kawai CN301 Black

The CN301: The Balance Between Kawai Tradition and Today's Use

Within the CN series, the Kawai CN301 holds a strategic position as a console digital piano that prioritizes realistic playability and musicality while adding modern ergonomics. Its clear interface with an OLED screen and side panel make accessing settings easy, while its "piano" orientation makes it a natural choice for the living room, conservatory study, or performances at controlled volume.

Keyboard Design

The CN301 is based on an 88-key Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action keyboard designed to replicate the feel of an acoustic piano. The hammer weighting respects the distribution of weight between bass and treble, and the 3 sensors per key improve triggering accuracy, useful for trills, rapid repetitions, and fine dynamics.

The Ivory Touch coating provides a stable, non-slip contact, comfortable during long sessions. Finally, the adjustable sensitivity (10 levels) allows you to tailor the response to your technique, whether you prefer a very light touch or more resistance to work on dynamics.

Sound Quality

The CN301's sonic character is based on Shigeru Kawai pianos: the SK-EX and SK-5. Combined with Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) technology, this foundation emphasizes tonal continuity and a natural transition from pianissimo to fortissimo, for credible and inspiring phrasing.

With 45 voices and 256-note polyphony, you can enjoy sustained chords, layering, and fast passages without the sensation of "notes dropping out." The 2 x 20 W amplification and 4 speakers with diffusers enhance depth and clarity, whether playing at low volume or with more generous projection.

Built-in Effects

• Reverb: 6 types to place your playing in different acoustic spaces.
• Chorus: 5 types to widen and thicken certain sounds.
• Brilliance: adjustment from -10 to +10 to fine-tune the clarity and warmth of the tone.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Chorus	Partner mode	Yes
Arpeggiator	No	Metronome	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Amplification	2 x 20 W
Speaker diameter	4,7"	Max polyphony	256
Number of speakers	4	USB to Device port	Yes
Velocity sensitive	Yes	USB to Host port	Yes
MIDI DIN I/O	No	Inputs	Line in, USB Midi
Number of keys	88	Outputs	Mono & stereo audio, 3.5 mm headphone, 6.5 mm headphone
Touch	Heavy	Color	Black
Split & layer	Partner mode, layer, split	Finishing	Matt
Number of sounds	45

Keyboard	88 keys with Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action and graded hammers.	Modes	Dual and Split.
Sensors	3 per key, with staccato-to-legato detection.	Virtual Technician	fine sound adjustments.
Key surface	non-slip Ivory Touch.	Octave shift	-2 to +2.
Adjustable sensitivity	10 levels.	Transpose	-12 to +12 semitones.
Sound source	Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5.	Fine tuning	415.5 Hz to 465.9 Hz.
Sound technology	Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI).	Temperaments	equal + 16 variations.
Built-in sounds	45 (pianos, strings, organs, etc.).	MIDI	2 tracks, 10 songs, 90,000 notes in total, real-time recording/playback.
Reverb	6 types.	Audio to USB	up to 99 songs, approx. 25 min per song.
Chorus	5 types.	Headphone jacks	2.
Brightness	-10 to +10.	USB to Host	type A, connection to a computer.
Lesson function	practice right hand, left hand, or both hands together.	USB to Device	type B, connection to a USB flash drive.
Four-hand mode	yes.	Line input	1.
Songs with lesson function	12.	Line output	1 (connection to external sound reinforcement equipment or other instruments).
Demo songs	33.