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168-170 Easterly Rd, Leeds, LS8 3AD
£3,847.00
Value Package – £3,966.00 – Inc Matching Stool & Headphones
The Concert Artist flagship
Combining Kawai’s leading Grand Feel III wooden-key keyboard action, brand new SK-EX Competition Grand sounds with multi-channel sampling and resonance modelling, premium audio processing technologies, and an authentic wooden soundboard, the CA901 delivers one of the finest grand piano experiences available in a digital instrument.
This piano is available in three different colour finishes:
. Satin Black
. Rosewood
. Satin White
Our quick enquiry form takes less than 30 seconds to complete. Once we receive it, Mark, Oliver or David will be in touch within a few minutes.
A Kawai UK Ltd 5 year warranty comes with this piano
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This extended key pivot length provides a more evenly balanced touch weight from the front to the rear of each key, allowing greater fluency and expressive control, while also minimising the need to readjust one’s technique when playing an acoustic grand piano.
As with an acoustic piano, these additional weights help to balance the touch of the keyboard during pianissimo passages, while providing a feeling of greater substance and solidity when playing with force.
The added third sensor improves responsiveness when playing the same key repeatedly, and unlike conventional two sensor keyboard actions found in many digital pianos, allows the sound of a single note to be gradually ‘layered’ without the previous tone being lost.
In addition, Kawai’s action technology also monitors the speed at which each key is lifted, influencing the release character of piano sounds, and providing a greater range of expression between staccato and legato playing.
To complement these premium white keys, Kawai has also developed Ebony Touch, a special black key material that reproduces the finely-textured grain and rich lustre of real ebony wood. The result is a keyboard surface that looks and feels as luxurious as some of the world’s finest grand pianos, inspiring musicians of all levels to become better pianists.
In addition, the Grand Feel III action supports playing notes from the let-off point (sometimes referred to as playing ‘off the jack’), allowing the most advanced piano techniques to be performed.
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 CA901, with the latest model featuring two distinctive recreations of this peerless instrument.
This modern technique not only allows a broader range of tonal characteristics to be recorded and reproduced, but also improves the connection felt between the keyboard and piano sound, resulting in a more lively and authentic response to changes in dynamics.
Unlike other resonance simulations, SK-EX Rendering generates resonances for the damper pedal and all 88 keys progressively (i.e. in gradual amounts, not simply on or off), allowing the Concert Artist to behave – and therefore be controlled – more like an acoustic piano.
The CA901’s powerful Virtual Piano Artisan function simulates these refinements digitally, allowing discerning musicians to shape aspects of the selected piano’s character to suit their personal preferences.
Perform touch weight and voicing adjustments, regulate hammer and key release noises, and fine-tune string, damper, and cabinet resonances. It is even possible to adjust the precise tuning, volume, and character of individual notes – all in real-time.
Furthermore, the Dual playing mode also allows two different sounds, such as grand piano and strings, to be layered together for a richer, more luscious tone, while the Split and Four Hands modes divide the keyboard into two independent sections with separate sounds for each. The volume balances and other settings for each playing mode can also be easily adjusted using the instrument’s intuitive touchscreen interface.
These additional components create a 360° sound field around the instrument, ensuring a natural piano sound for both the player, and those listening elsewhere in the room.
In addition, a secondary transducer, mounted towards the treble end of the instrument, helps to further expand the tonal range produced by the soundboard beyond the existing low frequencies, allowing mid-low and even mid-high ranges to also benefit from the warming, acoustic properties of wood.
Full Bluetooth® V5 connectivity and USB audio record/playback allows musicians to extend the functionality of their piano, or play-along with their favourite artists, while the convenient metronome and integrated lesson functions, featuring classical etudes and Alfred course books, ensure that regular practise is both productive and engaging for aspiring pianists.
The screen can also be set to fade out automatically while playing, thus preserving the instruments’ acoustic piano-like appearance, and minimising any visual distractions to the performer.
Once paired with a phone, tablet, or laptop, Concert Artist owners can enjoy a wide variety of exciting music-related apps that enhance their learning and playing experience, or stream audio from songs and videos directly through the instruments’ premium amplifier and speaker systems without the need to connect additional cables.
* Availability of Bluetooth® function may vary depending on market area.
* For more information please refer to the Bluetooth MIDI Information support page.
This latter USB to Device functionality allows 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.
With a strong emphasis on acoustic piano realism, the Concert Artist also features traditional finger exercises, scales, and warm-up drills, and includes companion books for all classical scores to further aid one’s piano development.
* Included score books dependent on market location.
* Alfred lesson books sold separately.
Moreover, it is also possible to adjust the half-pedal sensitivity of the damper pedal, and effectiveness of the soft pedal using dedicated Virtual Piano Artisan parameters, allowing experienced pianists to personalise the instrument’s response to match their individual pedalling technique.
In addition, the CA901 also allows players to specify the type of headphones connected (Open, Semi-open, Closed, In-Ear, Canal, etc.) to ensure an optimal listening experience.
The compact size also extends to the depth of the instrument, with the CA901 measuring just over 47 cm from front to back. This allows the CA901 to be used in relatively small spaces, and even considered as an alternative to an acoustic upright piano, for players seeking a familiar appearance.
Unlike most digital pianos that consist of separate stand and keyboard pieces joined together, the CA901 is produced as a single-body instrument. This not only provides superior rigidity compared to conventional digital pianos, but also contributes to the CA901’s full-bodied sound, with the unique soundboard speaker creating vibrations that resonate throughout the entire body of the instrument.
* For a visual representation of the piano in each finish, please refer to the Gallery function at the top of this page.
* Cabinet finish availability dependent on market location.
Keyboard | ・ Grand Feel III action – 88 wooden keys – Grade-weighted hammers – Ivory Touch white key surfaces – Ebony Touch black key surfaces – Let-off simulation – Triple sensor key detection – 88-key Graded counterweights |
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Pedal | ・ Grand Feel Pedal System – Damper (with half-pedal support) – Soft (with half-pedal support) – Sostenuto |
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Piano Sound | ・ SK-EX Rendering – 88-key multi-channel sampling – SK-EX Competition Grand Piano recording – SK-EX Concert Grand Piano recording・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) – 88-key stereo sampling – SK-EX, SK-5, EX recording256 note maximum polyphony |
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Piano Resonance | ・ SK-EX Rendering: Resonance Modelling – Damper Resonance – String Resonance – Undamped String Resonance – Aliquot Resonance・ Harmonic Imaging XL: Acoustic Rendering – Damper Resonance – String Resonance – Undamped String Resonance – Cabinet Resonance |
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Piano Adjustment | ・Virtual Piano Artisan (20 parameters) – Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve) – Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing) – String Resonances – Damper Noise – Undamped String Resonance – Cabinet Resonance – Key-off Effect – Fall-back Noise – Hammer 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 Piano Artisan presets (10 presets) |
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No. of Sounds | SK-EX Rendering: 5+5 rendering characters Harmonic Imaging XL: 96 voices |
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Reverb | SK-EX Rendering: Ambience (10 types) Harmonic Imaging XL: Reverb (6 types) |
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Brilliance | ✔ | |
Other Effects | 24 types | |
Speakers | TwinDrive Soundboard Speaker System (8 x 12) cm x 2 (top speakers, with diffusers) 8 cm x 2 (front speakers) 5 cm x 2 (tweeters) |
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Output Power | 135 W (50 W + 50 W + 35 W) | |
Headphone Enhancements | Premium headphone amplifier Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type Headphone Amplifier |
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Display | 5″ LCD touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels) Anti-glare display |
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Key Cover | Upright piano fallboard with Soft Fall system | |
Music Rest | Upright piano type (fixed position) | |
Product Size & Weight |
Width | 145.5 cm (57 1/3″) |
Depth | 47.5 cm (18 2/3″) | |
Height | 101 cm (39 3/4″) | |
Net Weight | 82.5 kg (182 lbs.) 91.5 kg (201 2/3 lbs.) [Ebony Polish] |
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Packing Size & Weight |
Dimensions | 156 (W) x 60 (D) x 110 (H) cm * Packed in a pre-assembled state |
Gross Weight | 105 kg (without bench) 113 kg (with bench) 111 kg (without bench) [Ebony Polish] 118 kg (with bench) [Ebony Polish] |
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Available Finishes | Premium Satin Black (CA901B) Premium Satin White (CA901W) Premium Rosewood (CA901R) Ebony Polish (CA901EP) |
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Basic Functions | Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Low Volume Balance Favorite |
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Internal Songs | Sound Demo | 39 songs |
Piano Music | 29/42 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) Chopin Etudes (Opus 10) 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 |
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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 * | Bluetooth (Ver. 5.0; GATT compatible) Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant Bluetooth Audio (Ver. 5.1; A2DP compatible) |
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USB Audio Recorder | Record/Playback | MP3 WAV SMF (Playback only) |
Other Functions | Overdubbing Line In recording |
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App Functions | PianoRemote (iOS/Android) PiaBookPlayer (iOS/Android) |
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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 | 1/8″ Stereo (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced] | |
USB to Host | ✔ | |
USB to Device | ✔ | |
Others | USB for Update | |
Power Consumption | 55 W | |
Power | Power cable | |
Bench | Fixed-height or height-adjustable bench * | |
Headphones | Headphone hook | |
Sheet Music | Classical Piano Collection * Classical Lesson Scores * Finger Exercises |
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Others | Warranty Card * Owner’s Manual Internal Song Lists |
Remember we supply pianos in Yorkshire and Nationwide… frequently delivering to Leeds, Bradford, York, Harrogate, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Doncaster, Sheffield, Scarborough, Bridlington & Hull.
If you cannot visit, call us. We can mail order your digital piano anywhere in the U.K. Our specialist carriers work nationwide. We can even arrange to unbox and assemble it. Please ask us for more details.
Our quick enquiry form takes less than 30 seconds to complete. Once we receive it, Mark, Oliver or David will be in touch within a few minutes.