Kawai CA501 Digital Piano, Satin White

Full Description

Experience a more natural piano touch

The CA501 centres around Kawai’s Grand Feel Compact action, designed to reproduce the familiar response of an acoustic grand piano in a space-efficient cabinet. Every key is crafted from wood and uses a traditional seesaw-style mechanism, helping deliver greater control and consistency across the full 88-note range. Triple-sensor key detection captures subtle playing dynamics accurately, while Ivory Touch key surfaces provide a comfortable feel during longer sessions. Let-off simulation and bass-region counterweights further contribute to a playing experience that responds naturally to changing techniques and musical expression.

Enjoy concert grand character at home

Powered by the Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine, the CA501 recreates the sound of several acclaimed Kawai pianos, including the latest SK-EX Competition Grand. This flagship voice is recorded from the pianist’s perspective, delivering a clear tonal character with excellent dynamic range. Acoustic Rendering technology enhances realism with adjustable resonances, including string, cabinet, and damper effects. For players who enjoy fine-tuning their instrument, the Virtual Technician system provides extensive sound-shaping options, allowing you to tailor touch, voicing, tuning, and resonance settings to suit your preferences.

Fill the room with detailed sound

The CA501 features a redesigned audio system engineered for clarity and balance. Its 100W four-speaker configuration mirrors the projection characteristics of a grand piano, with lower frequencies radiating beneath the instrument and higher frequencies delivered through top-mounted speakers. Custom diffuser panels help spread sound evenly in all directions, creating a more immersive listening experience. The advanced sound hardware is carefully designed for low-noise performance and minimal distortion, while Low Volume Balance maintains tonal consistency and expressive control when practising quietly.

Connect, learn, and record with ease

Built-in Bluetooth MIDI and Audio support makes it easy to connect compatible smart devices without additional cables. Stream music through the piano’s speaker system, use learning apps, or integrate the instrument into your digital workflow. USB connectivity supports MIDI communication, file storage, and direct MP3 or WAV recording, including overdubbing for more detailed performance captures. Dual, Split, and Four Hands modes expand practice and teaching possibilities, while built-in classical studies, Alfred lesson content, metronome functions, and onboard recorder features help keep learning engaging and productive.

Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand Pianos

Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand Pianos are the flagship instruments of the Kawai range, representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship and acoustic performance. Handcrafted by Master Piano Artisans in the Ryugo factory, fewer than 20 of these exquisite pianos are produced each year. Each piano is tuned at least four times before leaving the factory, ensuring impeccable sound quality from the very first note.

The SK-EX is meticulously sampled for use in the CA501, capturing the authentic character of each key. The SK-EX Competition Grand sampling, preserves the unique harmonic nuances, allowing digital pianos to offer an expressive and natural playing experience. With their exceptional build and sound quality, Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand Pianos stand as a premier choice for musicians seeking unparalleled performance.

Free 3 month trial of Skoove, Tomplay & Zapiano

Kawai pianos come complete with a free 3-month trial of Skoove, Tomplay, and a free introductory course with Zapiano. These apps are a great way to improve your playing with access to lessons, sheet music, and interactive feedback, so you can take your playing to the next level. Simply register your new Kawai piano on the Kawai website to claim your trials and find out more.

Specifications

General

• Country of Origin: Indonesia
• Finish: Satin White
• Power Consumption: 30 W
• Product Code: CA501-SW

Keyboard

• Action: Grand Feel Compact
• No. of Keys: 88
• Hammers: Grade-Weighted
• Key Material: Wood
• White Key Surfaces: Ivory Touch
• Let-Off Simulation: Yes
• Key Detection: Triple Sensor
• Counterweights: Bass Region

Pedals

• Pedal System: Grand Feel
• Included Pedals: Damper, Soft & Sostenuto
• Half-Pedal Support: For Damper & Soft

Sounds

• Sound Engine: Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
• Sampling: 88-Key Stereo Sampling
• Piano Recordings: SK-EX-L, SK-5, EX, K-60
• Maximum Polyphony: 256 Notes

Piano Resonance

• Technology: Acoustic Rendering
• Damper Resonance: Yes
• String Resonance: Yes
• Undamped String Resonance: Yes
• Cabinet Resonance: Yes

Piano Adjustment

• Virtual Technician: 21 Parameters
• Touch Curve: Including User Touch Curve
• Voicing: Including 88-Key User Voicing
• Damper Resonance: Adjustable
• Damper Noise: Adjustable
• String Resonance: Adjustable
• Undamped String Resonance: Adjustable
• Cabinet Resonance: Adjustable
• Key-Off Effect: Adjustable
• Fall-Back Noise: Adjustable
• Hammer Delay: Adjustable
• Hammer Noise: Adjustable
• Topboard Simulation: Adjustable
• Decay Time: Adjustable
• Release Time: Adjustable
• Minimum Touch: Adjustable
• Stretch Tuning: Including 88-Key User Tuning
• Temperament: Including User Temperament
• Temperament Key: Adjustable
• Key Volume: Including 88-Key User Key Volume
• Half-Pedal Adjust: Adjustable
• Soft Pedal Depth: Adjustable
• Virtual Technician Smart Mode: 10 Presets

Voices & Effects

• No. of Voices: 45
• Reverb: 6 Types
• Brilliance: Yes
• Other Effects: 24 Types

Speakers

• Speakers: 13 cm X 2 Woofers, (8 X 12 cm) X 2 Top Speakers With Diffusers
• Output Power: 100 W (50 W + 50 W)

Headphones

• Enhancements: Spatial Headphone Sound

Display

• Display Type: 128 X 64 Pixel OLED

Design

• Key Cover: Sliding Type
• Music Rest: Collapsible Type With 3 Angle Adjustability
• Score Support Pins: Yes

Product Size & Weight

• Width: 142.5 cm
• Depth: 48.5 cm
• Height: 93 cm
• Net Weight: 66 kg

Basic Functions

• Dual: Yes
• Split: Yes
• Four Hands: Yes
• Transpose: Yes
• Tuning: Yes
• Low Volume Balance: Yes
• Registration: Yes
• Startup Settings: Yes

Internal Songs

• Sound Demo Songs: 33 Songs
• Piano Music: 29/42 Songs
• Concert Magic: 176 Songs

Internal Recorder

• Total Memory: Approx. 90,000 Notes
• Number Of Songs: 10 Songs
• No. of Parts: 2

Metronome

• Time Signatures: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
• Drum Rhythms: 100 Patterns

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth MIDI: Ver. 5.0, GATT Compatible
• Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI: Specification Compliant
• Bluetooth Audio: Ver. 5.1, A2DP Compatible

USB Audio Recorder

• Record/Playback Formats: MP3, WAV
• SMF: Playback Only
• Other Functions: Overdubbing, Bluetooth Audio Recording

App Functions

• PianoRemote: IOS/Android
• PiaBookPlayer: IOS/Android

Connector Jacks

• Headphone: 1 X 1/4", 1 X 1/8" Stereo Jacks
• MIDI: USB-MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI
• Line Out: 1/4" L/Mono, R (Unbalanced)
• Line In: 1/4" L/Mono, R (Unbalanced)
• USB To Host: Yes
• USB To Device: Yes