Piano sound: Celebrated concert grand pianos
The rich, expressive sound of Kawai's celebrated concert grand pianos are at the heart of the new CN Series, with both the flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and highly-acclaimed Kawai EX instruments lovingly recorded and faithfully produced using full 88-key stereo sampling. With two distinctive Kawai concert grand pianos and a traditional upright available, CN201 owners can explore a variety of different piano sounds, and enjoy the contrasting properties of each. The latest CN201 utilise Kawai's advanced Progressive Harmonic Imaging technology, with algorithms that reproduce how an acoustic piano's tonal character changes as dynamics increase. This ensures seamless expression when playing from gentle pianissimo to thunderous fortissimo, without sudden changes in sound, while impressive polyphony specifications allow players to perform complicated pieces without held notes 'dropping out' unexpectedly.
These realistic piano sounds are delivered using high-performance audio hardware and speaker systems offer great tonal projection. This technology is complemented by a newly engineered power adapter that contributes to an overall smoother, clearer sound, and ensures a faithful reproduction of the acoustic piano source – even when playing at high volume levels.
Keyboard action: Improved Responsive Hammer III action
Connecting the CN201' stunning grand piano sounds to the player is the acclaimed Responsive Hammer III keyboard. This highly-regarded action features graded hammers that replicate the heavier bass and lighter treble hammers of an acoustic piano, with additional counterweights embedded within the front of each black and white key that assist playing control during pianissimo passages. The CN201 utilise a modern triple sensor key detection system for enhanced repetition speed and responsiveness, allowing a greater range of expressive control from staccato to legato playing.
The Responsive Hammer III action is equipped with premium Ivory Touch key surfaces that possess an attractive, natural matte finish that is smooth but not slippery, while let-off simulation reproduces the subtle resistance felt when playing the keys of a grand piano very softly, satisfying the expectations of the most experienced pianists. Finally, the updated RHIII action utilised by the CN201 features structure and cushioning upgrades. These enhancements further improve the sense of stability when keys are pressed, while also helping to reduce action noise as the keys are released.
Convenient features: Integrated Bluetooth connectivity with app support
The impressive CN201 offers a variety of useful features to complement their stunning grand piano sounds and authentic keyboard touch. Integrated Bluetooth Bluetooth® MIDI and Bluetooth Audio connectivity allows apps such as Kawai's dedicated PianoRemote control app, or a wide range of third-party learning and recreation apps to be enjoyed wirelessly, and for music streamed from a smartphone or tablet to be played through the pianos' impressive audio systems without any additional cables.
For aspiring pianists, the built-in lesson function featuring a variety of classical etudes is complemented by Kawai's PiaBookPlayer score viewing app, while the adjustable metronome and song recorder are both invaluable tools for developing a sense of rhythm and charting one's progress. An assortment of additional instrumental voices, along with Dual and Split playing modes add greater variety to players' performances, while the special Four Hands mode divides the keyboard into two independent sections, allowing teacher and student to practise and play together using a single instrument. The CN201 also inherit Kawai's advanced SHS technology from the larger CA Series instruments, enhancing the depth and realism of sounds heard through headphones or earphones, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when listening for extended periods of time. The CN201 model also includes USB-MIDI ports for straightforward wired connectivity with computers.
Attractive design: Modern cabinet appearance with discrete control panel and OLED display
The CN201 piano is housed within a premium quality wooden cabinet that incorporate a flat fascia and raised upper board. The control panel is discretely embedded inside the left cheek-block, with functions clearly printed directly onto each button, and the high-resolution OLED display that remain clear and easily readable from the seated position. Attractive curved leg and minimalist toe block design contributes to the pianos' slender appearance, with Premium Rosewood, Satin Black, and Satin White finishes that are suitable for a range of traditional and modern interiors.
Beautiful grand piano sounds, an authentic keyboard action, and a variety of modern, convenient features – all housed within an attractive and inspiring cabinet.
Kawai CN201: Enjoy music, together.
Hear, Try and Compare the Kawai CN201 Digital Piano in our showroom
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Keyboard | |
Action | Responsive Hammer III |
Key Material | Plastic |
Key Surface | Ivory Touch |
Letoff Simulation | Yes |
Sensors | 3 |
Velocity Curves | Light, Normal, Heavy, Off |
Key Lid | Yes, sliding type |
Sound Source | |
Sound Source | Progressive Harmonic Imaging™, 88 Key Sampling |
Sounds | 19 |
Polyphony | max. 192 notes |
Virtual Technician | Smart Mode: 10 Presets, Advanced Mode (via PianoRemote app): Voicing, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, String Resonance, Key-off Effect, Fall-back Noise, Hammer Delay, Topboard, Decay Time, Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Temperament Key, User Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth |
Keyboard Modes | Dual, 4 Hands |
Reverb | Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Live Hall, Concert Hall, Cathedral |
Effects | Yes, preset |
Music/Recording | |
Metronome/Beats | 7 Beats, Tempo and Volume adjustable |
Recorder | 3 Songs, max. 10.000 notes |
Lesson Function | Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100); Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849); Chopin Waltzes; Beyer (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101); Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A; Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B |
Concert Magic Songs | 40 |
Demo Songs | 19 |
Features | |
Display | 128 x 128 pixel OLED |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth Audio (Ver. 5.1 A2DP compatible); Bluetooth MIDI (Ver. 5.0; GATT compatible), Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant |
USB Functions | USB MIDI to host |
Other Features | Tone Control, Low Volume Balance, Dual, 4 Hands, Tuning, Touch Curve, Virtual Technician Smart Mode, Damper Noise, Key Volume, Startup Settings, Spatial Headphone Sound, Phones Type, Bluetooth®, Bluetooth® Audio Volume, MIDI Settings, Auto Display Off, Auto Power Off, Factory Reset |
Sound System | |
Sound System | 12 cm x 2 Full range speaker |
Amplifier | 2 x 20W |
Power Consumption | 12W with PS-154 AC-adapter |
Construction | |
Pedals | Grand Feel System with Damper (Half-Pedal), Sostenuto and Soft |
Music Rack | Yes, adjustable |
Jacks | USB (to Host), Headphones x 2 (1/4", 1/8") |
Dimensions | |
Height in cm | 86 |
Width in cm | 136 |
Depth in cm | 40.5 |
Weight in kg | 43 |
Finishes | |
Finishes | Premium Rosewood, Premium Satin Black, Premium White Satin |
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