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Concert Artist premium pianos by Kawai
  • Grand Feel Compact
  • Wooden key action
  • SK-EX Competition Grand
  • Piano sounds
  • Bluetooth Audio +
  • MIDI Connectivity
  • PianoRemote App
Kawai CA501 Rosewood

Transform living rooms into concert halls

A piano that will encourage enthusiastic players to become accomplished pianists – this is the ambitious philosophy behind Kawai’s latest Concert Artist Premium pianos to inspire musicians of all ages and abilities to realise their true artistic potential.


SK-EX Competition Grand

The Sound of a Grand Piano

Widely regarded as ‘the premier piano of Japan’, the flagship SK-EX grand piano graces the stages of concert halls and musical institutions around the globe, receiving universal acclaim for its tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range.

The magnificent tone of the SK-EX is at the heart of the CA501, with this new model featuring the latest SK-EX Competition Grand, capturing the sound of the latest generation SK-EX instruments that in recent years have achieved success at the Chopin, Hamamatsu and Sydney International piano competitions.

This piano sound possesses a brilliant, clear tonal character, with a distinctive thick attack, and is specifically recorded from the pianist’s position for the ultimate performance experience.

88 Key Sampling


Every single one of the 88-keys of this world-class instrument are painstakingly recorded, meticulously analysed and accurately reproduces as high-fidelity waveforms.

Recording each key individually in this way – as opposed to stretching the same tone over several different notes – preserves the grand pianos’ unique harmonic character,

Harmonic Imaging

When playing a fine piano, the amount of pressure applied to the keyboard affects not only the volume of the sound produced, but also the unique tonal character of each note.

The CA501 offers a highly detailed acoustic portrait, employing Kawai’s proprietary Progressive Harmonic Imaging sampling technology to ensure smooth tonal transitions across the keyboard and throughout the entire dynamic range.

Virtual Technician

Virtual Piano Artisan

The knowledge and skill of an experienced piano technician is essential to realise the full potential of a fine acoustic piano. In addition to meticulously tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sing.

Virtual Technician simulates these refinements digitally, allowing you to shape various aspects of your piano’s character to suit the environment of the piano and your personal preferences.


The Touch of a Grand Piano



Intuitive control
Bluetooth connectivity
4-speaker output system


Kawai CA501 PianoRemote app

PianoRemote App

The latest CA501 is compatible with Kawai’s latest PianoRemote control app for iOS and supported Android devices. This app connects to the piano wirelessly via the Concert Artists’ integrated Bluetooth feature, providing an effortless way to change sounds, adjust settings, or enjoy the vast array of built-in music content from the comfort of an armchair.

 

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Superior Headphone Experience

The CA501’s Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology enhances the depth and realism of the instrument’s sound when listening through headphones or earphones. The player can select one of three different acoustic presets that adjust the spatial positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones or headphones for extended periods of time.

In addition, the CA501 also allows players to select a variety of headphone types (Open, Semi-open, Closed, In-Ear, Canal, etc.) for an optimised listening experience.

 

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Flexible USB Connectivity

In addition to wireless functionality, the CA501 is also equipped with USB ports that allow the instrument to be connected directly to a computer for MIDI use, or to load and save data to USB memory devices.

This latter USB to Device functionality allows favourite instrument settings, registrations, and memorable recorder songs stored within internal memory to be safely preserved on USB flash drives, or for standard MIDI files (SMF) downloaded from the internet to be played back and enjoyed using the instrument’s exquisite Harmonic Imaging XL sounds without additional hardware or cables.

 

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Broad Adjustable Music Rest

The CA501’s broad music rest is engineered to accommodate the most ambitious musical works, with smoothly rounded edges, a sturdy base for supporting large score books, and score support pins to hold everything in place.

As with a grand piano, the viewing angle of the instrument’s music rest can be adjusted to suit the performer’s playing position, or laid flat for convenience when notating scores or sketching musical ideas.

 

360° Speaker diffusers

360° Speaker Diffusers

In addition to utilising high quality speaker components, the CA501's upward facing speakers also feature custom-engineered diffuser panels, which help to expand the piano's tonal projection in all directions.

The speaker diffusers create a 360° sound field around the instrument, ensuring a natural piano sound for both the player, and those listening elsewhere in the room.

 

CA401 Lesson books

Built-in Lesson Books

The CA501’s convenient lesson function allows aspiring pianists to learn piano with classical Czerny, Burgmüller, Chopin, and Beyer etudes, or collections of songs from the popular Alfred’s Basic Piano course books.

The left and right hand parts of each etude/song can be practiced separately, using the adjustable metronome feature to perfect timing in difficult passages, before recording the completed piece for self-evaluation.

*lesson books sold separately

 

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MP3/WAV Playback & Record

USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio files, allowing musicians to learn the chords or melody for a new piece, or to simply play along with their favourite songs.

It is even possible to record and overdub entire performances directly as MP3 or WAV audio files for emailing to family and friends, or casual listening away from the piano.

 

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Grand Feel Pedal System

The Grand Feel Pedal feature accurately replicates the position and individual weighting of the damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano, ensuring that players master the proper pedalling technique required to perform on an acoustic piano.

     

    Product Specifications

    Keyboard Grand Feel Compact action

      • 88 wooden keys

      • Grade-weighted hammers

      • Ivory Touch white key surfaces

      • Let-off simulation

      • Triple sensor key detection

      • Bass region counterweights

    Pedal Grand Feel Pedal System

      • Damper (with half-pedal support)

      • Soft

      • Sostenuto

    Piano Sound Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)

      • 88-key stereo sampling

      • SK-EX-L, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording

      • 256 note maximum polyphony

    Piano Resonance
      • Damper Resonance

      • String Resonance

      • Undamped String Resonance

      • Cabinet Resonance

    Piano Adjustment Virtual Technician (21 parameters)

      • Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)

      • Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing)

      • Damper Resonance

      • Damper Noise

      • String Resonance

      • Undamped String Resonance

      • Cabinet Resonance

      • Key-off Effect

      • Fall-back Noise

      • Hammer Delay

      • Topboard Simulation

      • Decay Time

      • Release Time

      • Minimum Touch

      • Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)

      • Temperament (incl. User Temperament)

      • Temperament Key

      • Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)

      • Half-Pedal Adjust

      • Soft Pedal Depth


    Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)
    No of sounds 45
    Reverb 6 types
    Brilliance
    Other Effects 24 types
    Speakers 13 cm x 2 (woofers)
    (8 x 12 cm) x2 (top speakers, with diffusers)
    Output Power 100 W (50 W + 50 W)
    Headphone Enhancements Spatial Headphone Sound
    Headphone Type
    Display 128 x 64 pixel OLED
    Key Cover Sliding type
    Music Rest Collapsible type (3 angle adjustability)
    Score support pins
    Size and Weight Width 142.5 cm
    Depth 48.5 cm
    Height 93 cm (music rest flat)
    110 cm (music rest raised)
    Weight 66 kg
    Available Finishes Premium Satin Black (CA501ES)
    Premium Satin White (CA501WS)
    Premium Rosewood (CA501R)
    Basic Functions Dual
    Split
    Four Hands
    Transpose
    Tuning
    Low Volume Balance
    Registration
    Startup Setting
    Internal Songs Sound Demo 33 songs
    Piano Music 42 Songs
    Concert Magic 176 songs
    Lesson Songs Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
    Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
    Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)
    Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
    J.S. Bach: Inventionen
    Sonatinen Album 1
    Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series)
    Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A
    Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B
    Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
    Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
    Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1
    Internal Recorder Total Memory approximately 90,000 notes
    No of Songs 10 songs
    Parts 2 parts
    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 MIDI + Audio
    USB Audio Recorder Record/Playback 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
    USB to Device
    Others -
    Power Consumption 30 W
    Power Adaptor AC adaptor (PS-242)
    Bench Height Adjustable (WB-35)
    Headphones Headphone hook
    Delivery
    **Shipping Information:** - ******FREE Shipping in WA Metro: On orders over $140****** - ******Inter-state Shipping: Flat rate fee starting from $20****** [Within WA delivery ETA 5-7 business days. Outside WA delivery ETA up to 12 business days, subject to change] - ******International Shipping: Please CONTACT US for details****** **Oversized / Large Quantity Orders:** -----------The Crescendo Music Team is made up of musicians, teachers, technicians, and luthiers. Each instrument undergoes meticulous inspection and setup before being carefully packaged and delivered to you.----------- - Our courier companies' module may overestimate shipping charges for large products and/or multiple quantity orders. - If the estimated freight charge is unsuitable, please CONTACT US. - Occasionally, due to difficulties in delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we may be unable to offer free postage/freight subsidy. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 10% of your purchase. Rest assured, we will always notify you of any issues and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options. **CONTACT US** for further assistance.
    Stock Availability
    For urgent orders, please contact us to confirm stock availability. Our staff will be in contact with you if there are any items out of stock in your order.

    Kawai Digital Piano Piano with Bench CA501 White Satin

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    CA501WS

     

    Please contact sales team to inquire about availability prior to ordering.

    This product is not eligible for free delivery. A staff member will reach out to discuss and arrange delivery options.

    Concert Artist premium pianos by Kawai
    • Grand Feel Compact
    • Wooden key action
    • SK-EX Competition Grand
    • Piano sounds
    • Bluetooth Audio +
    • MIDI Connectivity
    • PianoRemote App
    Kawai CA501 Rosewood

    Transform living rooms into concert halls

    A piano that will encourage enthusiastic players to become accomplished pianists – this is the ambitious philosophy behind Kawai’s latest Concert Artist Premium pianos to inspire musicians of all ages and abilities to realise their true artistic potential.


    SK-EX Competition Grand

    The Sound of a Grand Piano

    Widely regarded as ‘the premier piano of Japan’, the flagship SK-EX grand piano graces the stages of concert halls and musical institutions around the globe, receiving universal acclaim for its tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range.

    The magnificent tone of the SK-EX is at the heart of the CA501, with this new model featuring the latest SK-EX Competition Grand, capturing the sound of the latest generation SK-EX instruments that in recent years have achieved success at the Chopin, Hamamatsu and Sydney International piano competitions.

    This piano sound possesses a brilliant, clear tonal character, with a distinctive thick attack, and is specifically recorded from the pianist’s position for the ultimate performance experience.

    88 Key Sampling


    Every single one of the 88-keys of this world-class instrument are painstakingly recorded, meticulously analysed and accurately reproduces as high-fidelity waveforms.

    Recording each key individually in this way – as opposed to stretching the same tone over several different notes – preserves the grand pianos’ unique harmonic character,

    Harmonic Imaging

    When playing a fine piano, the amount of pressure applied to the keyboard affects not only the volume of the sound produced, but also the unique tonal character of each note.

    The CA501 offers a highly detailed acoustic portrait, employing Kawai’s proprietary Progressive Harmonic Imaging sampling technology to ensure smooth tonal transitions across the keyboard and throughout the entire dynamic range.

    Virtual Technician

    Virtual Piano Artisan

    The knowledge and skill of an experienced piano technician is essential to realise the full potential of a fine acoustic piano. In addition to meticulously tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sing.

    Virtual Technician simulates these refinements digitally, allowing you to shape various aspects of your piano’s character to suit the environment of the piano and your personal preferences.


    The Touch of a Grand Piano



    Intuitive control
    Bluetooth connectivity
    4-speaker output system


    Kawai CA501 PianoRemote app

    PianoRemote App

    The latest CA501 is compatible with Kawai’s latest PianoRemote control app for iOS and supported Android devices. This app connects to the piano wirelessly via the Concert Artists’ integrated Bluetooth feature, providing an effortless way to change sounds, adjust settings, or enjoy the vast array of built-in music content from the comfort of an armchair.

     

    KAWAI-CA501W-46

    Superior Headphone Experience

    The CA501’s Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology enhances the depth and realism of the instrument’s sound when listening through headphones or earphones. The player can select one of three different acoustic presets that adjust the spatial positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones or headphones for extended periods of time.

    In addition, the CA501 also allows players to select a variety of headphone types (Open, Semi-open, Closed, In-Ear, Canal, etc.) for an optimised listening experience.

     

    img_ca501_features_usb2x_cod

    Flexible USB Connectivity

    In addition to wireless functionality, the CA501 is also equipped with USB ports that allow the instrument to be connected directly to a computer for MIDI use, or to load and save data to USB memory devices.

    This latter USB to Device functionality allows favourite instrument settings, registrations, and memorable recorder songs stored within internal memory to be safely preserved on USB flash drives, or for standard MIDI files (SMF) downloaded from the internet to be played back and enjoyed using the instrument’s exquisite Harmonic Imaging XL sounds without additional hardware or cables.

     

    KAWAI-CA501W-50

    Broad Adjustable Music Rest

    The CA501’s broad music rest is engineered to accommodate the most ambitious musical works, with smoothly rounded edges, a sturdy base for supporting large score books, and score support pins to hold everything in place.

    As with a grand piano, the viewing angle of the instrument’s music rest can be adjusted to suit the performer’s playing position, or laid flat for convenience when notating scores or sketching musical ideas.

     

    360° Speaker diffusers

    360° Speaker Diffusers

    In addition to utilising high quality speaker components, the CA501's upward facing speakers also feature custom-engineered diffuser panels, which help to expand the piano's tonal projection in all directions.

    The speaker diffusers create a 360° sound field around the instrument, ensuring a natural piano sound for both the player, and those listening elsewhere in the room.

     

    CA401 Lesson books

    Built-in Lesson Books

    The CA501’s convenient lesson function allows aspiring pianists to learn piano with classical Czerny, Burgmüller, Chopin, and Beyer etudes, or collections of songs from the popular Alfred’s Basic Piano course books.

    The left and right hand parts of each etude/song can be practiced separately, using the adjustable metronome feature to perfect timing in difficult passages, before recording the completed piece for self-evaluation.

    *lesson books sold separately

     

    img_ca501_features_mp3_fakeOLED2x_cod

    MP3/WAV Playback & Record

    USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio files, allowing musicians to learn the chords or melody for a new piece, or to simply play along with their favourite songs.

    It is even possible to record and overdub entire performances directly as MP3 or WAV audio files for emailing to family and friends, or casual listening away from the piano.

     

    img_ca401_features_pedals2x_cod

    Grand Feel Pedal System

    The Grand Feel Pedal feature accurately replicates the position and individual weighting of the damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano, ensuring that players master the proper pedalling technique required to perform on an acoustic piano.

       

      Product Specifications

      Keyboard Grand Feel Compact action

        • 88 wooden keys

        • Grade-weighted hammers

        • Ivory Touch white key surfaces

        • Let-off simulation

        • Triple sensor key detection

        • Bass region counterweights

      Pedal Grand Feel Pedal System

        • Damper (with half-pedal support)

        • Soft

        • Sostenuto

      Piano Sound Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)

        • 88-key stereo sampling

        • SK-EX-L, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording

        • 256 note maximum polyphony

      Piano Resonance
        • Damper Resonance

        • String Resonance

        • Undamped String Resonance

        • Cabinet Resonance

      Piano Adjustment Virtual Technician (21 parameters)

        • Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)

        • Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing)

        • Damper Resonance

        • Damper Noise

        • String Resonance

        • Undamped String Resonance

        • Cabinet Resonance

        • Key-off Effect

        • Fall-back Noise

        • Hammer Delay

        • Topboard Simulation

        • Decay Time

        • Release Time

        • Minimum Touch

        • Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)

        • Temperament (incl. User Temperament)

        • Temperament Key

        • Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)

        • Half-Pedal Adjust

        • Soft Pedal Depth


      Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)
      No of sounds 45
      Reverb 6 types
      Brilliance
      Other Effects 24 types
      Speakers 13 cm x 2 (woofers)
      (8 x 12 cm) x2 (top speakers, with diffusers)
      Output Power 100 W (50 W + 50 W)
      Headphone Enhancements Spatial Headphone Sound
      Headphone Type
      Display 128 x 64 pixel OLED
      Key Cover Sliding type
      Music Rest Collapsible type (3 angle adjustability)
      Score support pins
      Size and Weight Width 142.5 cm
      Depth 48.5 cm
      Height 93 cm (music rest flat)
      110 cm (music rest raised)
      Weight 66 kg
      Available Finishes Premium Satin Black (CA501ES)
      Premium Satin White (CA501WS)
      Premium Rosewood (CA501R)
      Basic Functions Dual
      Split
      Four Hands
      Transpose
      Tuning
      Low Volume Balance
      Registration
      Startup Setting
      Internal Songs Sound Demo 33 songs
      Piano Music 42 Songs
      Concert Magic 176 songs
      Lesson Songs Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
      Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
      Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)
      Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
      J.S. Bach: Inventionen
      Sonatinen Album 1
      Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series)
      Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A
      Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B
      Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
      Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
      Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1
      Internal Recorder Total Memory approximately 90,000 notes
      No of Songs 10 songs
      Parts 2 parts
      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 MIDI + Audio
      USB Audio Recorder Record/Playback 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
      USB to Device
      Others -
      Power Consumption 30 W
      Power Adaptor AC adaptor (PS-242)
      Bench Height Adjustable (WB-35)
      Headphones Headphone hook
      **Shipping Information:** - ******FREE Shipping in WA Metro: On orders over $140****** - ******Inter-state Shipping: Flat rate fee starting from $20****** [Within WA delivery ETA 5-7 business days. Outside WA delivery ETA up to 12 business days, subject to change] - ******International Shipping: Please CONTACT US for details****** **Oversized / Large Quantity Orders:** -----------The Crescendo Music Team is made up of musicians, teachers, technicians, and luthiers. Each instrument undergoes meticulous inspection and setup before being carefully packaged and delivered to you.----------- - Our courier companies' module may overestimate shipping charges for large products and/or multiple quantity orders. - If the estimated freight charge is unsuitable, please CONTACT US. - Occasionally, due to difficulties in delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we may be unable to offer free postage/freight subsidy. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 10% of your purchase. Rest assured, we will always notify you of any issues and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options. **CONTACT US** for further assistance.
      For urgent orders, please contact us to confirm stock availability. Our staff will be in contact with you if there are any items out of stock in your order.
      Kawai Digital Piano Piano with Bench CA501 White Satin

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