Kawai CN301 Rosewood

A Kawai Console Piano Designed for the Living Room, Without Compromising Playability

The CN301 is part of the CN series philosophy: to offer an elegant console digital piano that is easy to live with daily, while maintaining Kawai's high standards for touch and musicality. Positioned as a versatile model for serious study and playing enjoyment, it focuses on a complete "piano" experience (expressive keyboard, grand piano-inspired sounds, built-in speakers) and current features for connected practice.

Keyboard Design

At the heart of the CN301, the Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) 88-key mechanism replicates the logic of an acoustic piano with graded hammers (heavier in the bass, lighter in the treble). The 3 sensors per key enhance velocity precision and repetition, useful for trills, repeated notes, and fine dynamic control. The slightly textured Ivory Touch coating helps maintain control when hands get warm, while the adjustable sensitivity (10 levels) allows you to tailor the keyboard response to your technique, from beginner to more advanced playing.

Sound Quality

The sound signature is based on iconic grand pianos, with timbres inspired by the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5, and Kawai EX. The Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) technology ensures natural transitions between pianissimo and fortissimo, for consistent expression across the dynamic range. With 45 voices and a 256-note polyphony, the CN301 remains fluid during sustain, layering, and dense passages. Finally, the integrated amplification with 4 speakers and diffusers, powered by 20 W + 20 W, delivers pleasant projection and immersive listening, especially suited for living spaces.

Built-in Effects

• Reverb: 6 types, from intimate ambiance to "concert hall" character.
• Chorus: 5 types to widen the sound and thicken certain timbres.
• Brilliance: adjustable from -10 to +10 to balance clarity, attack, and warmth.

• 2 headphone jacks for silent playing together.
• Line input and line output for a PA system/external instruments.
• Bluetooth MIDI and Audio for apps, practice and streaming.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Chorus	Touch	Heavy
Arpeggiator	No	Split & layer	Partner mode, layer, split
Bluetooth	Yes	Max polyphony	256
Speaker diameter	4,7"	USB to Host port	Yes
Number of speakers	4	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	Brown
Number of keys	88	Finishing	Matt

Keyboard	88 keys, Responsive Hammer III action with graduated hammers.	Demo songs	33.
Sensors	3 per key.	Modes	Dual and Split.
Keyboard surface	non-slip Ivory Touch.	Functions	Virtual Technician, Concert Magic.
Adjustable sensitivity	10 levels.	Octave shift	-2 to +2.
Sound source	Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5 (inspirations) and Kawai EX.	Transposition	-12 to +12 semitones.
Technology	Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI).	Fine tuning	415.5 Hz to 465.9 Hz.
Sounds	45 (pianos, strings, organs, etc.).	Temperaments	equal + 16 variations.
Reverb	6 types.	Metronome	1-9 beats, tempo 20-255, 9 time signatures, 20 patterns.
Chorus	5 types.	MIDI	2 tracks, 10 songs, 90,000 notes in total, real-time recording/playback.
Brilliance	-10 to +10.	Audio to USB	up to 99 songs, approx. 25 min/song.
Lesson function	right-hand, left-hand or hands-together practice.	Headphone jacks	2.
Four-hand mode	Duo.	USB connectors	USB to Host (computer connection) and USB to Device (USB flash drive).
Songs with lesson function	12.	Line connections	line input and line output.