Kawai Kawai CA701 Digital Piano, Rosewood

After meticulous design and engineering, the CA701 88-Key Grand Feel III Digital Piano emerges as a premium instrument that captures the essence of playing a magnificent concert grand piano. This state-of-the-art digital piano combines Kawai's industry-leading Grand Feel III wooden-key keyboard action with the brand new SK-EX Competition Grand sounds, multi-channel sampling, and resonance modeling. The CA701 is more than just a piano; it's an inspiration for enthusiastic players, transforming living rooms into grand concert halls. It's equipped with a powerful 6-speaker output system and premium audio processing and amplification technologies, delivering grand piano playing authenticity that rivals the finest concert grand pianos.

The Grand Feel III wooden key action, a hallmark of the CA701, recreates the exceptional touch of the finest concert grand pianos. Each of its 88 black and white keys are crafted entirely from long pieces of wood, with finely textured ivory and ebony-like surfaces applied to absorb moisture and assist control. The keys pivot smoothly on a balance pin, replicating the familiar 'seesaw' motion of an acoustic piano action. The CA701 also features an accurate triple-sensor key detection system for enhanced playing realism. This added third sensor improves responsiveness when playing the same key repeatedly, allowing the sound of a single note to be gradually 'layered' without the previous tone being lost.

The CA701's sound engine, the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, is named after the company's second president and is widely regarded as 'the premier piano of Japan'. The SK-EX sound engine combines multi-channel, 88-key sampling with the latest resonance modeling technology to deliver pure acoustic piano authenticity. The CA701 also features the flexible Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine, which offers a broader selection of instrument voices, and the ability to combine sounds. This sound engine showcases a selection of alternative acoustic pianos captured with full 88-key stereo sampling. The CA701's powerful Virtual Technician function simulates the refinements of an experienced piano technician digitally, allowing discerning musicians to shape aspects of the selected piano's character to suit their personal preferences.

In addition to the beautiful acoustic piano voices, the CA701 also features an excellent selection of additional instruments, ranging from electric pianos and drawbar or church organs, to strings, human choirs, and synth pads, inviting musicians to add greater variety to their performances. In conclusion, the CA701 88-Key Grand Feel III Digital Piano is a premium instrument that delivers grand piano playing authenticity, inspiring musicians to realize their true artistic potential.