Concert Artist performance at an affordable price
Combining the latest Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action and brand new SK-EX Competition Grand piano sounds, with powerful 360° speaker output, convenient USB audio features, Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio connectivity, and a strong selection of other sounds, the CA501 delivers best-in-class touch, tone, and features at an outstanding price.
HIGHLIGHTS
Class-leading Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action
Ivory Touch key surfaces, triple sensor, let-off, counterweights
Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine with 88-key sampling
Brand new SK-EX Competition Grand piano sounds
Powerful 100W, high-fidelity 4-speaker+diffuser delivery systemLatest Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio v5 wireless connectivity
MP3/WAV/SMF playback, record, and overdub to USB
Built-in classical etudes and Alfred lesson books
Spatial Headphone Sound for enhanced depth and realism
Premium cabinet with cheekblock control panel and OLED display- The Touch of a Grand Piano: Grand Feel Compact wooden key action
The CA501 is the latest Kawai digital piano to utilise the superb Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action. As its name suggest, the GF Compact action has been designed to reproduce the authentic touch weight characteristics of the industry-leading Grand Feel keyboard actions, within a smaller form factor.
Long wooden key 
Counterweight 
Balance pins 
Weighted hammers
Let-off mechanism 
Triple sensor 
Ivory Touch key surfaceThis action retains the long wooden keysticks used for all 88 black and white keys, and the familiar 'seesaw' mechanism employed by acoustic grand piano actions for centuries. However, despite its smaller unit size, GF Compact features an extended key pivot length, providing a more consistent touch weight when playing towards the rear of the keyboard. This crucial detail, along with various other acoustic piano-like characteristics, ensures the CA501 delivers the most realistic playing experience in its class.
- The Sound of a Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX
Eponymously named after the companys second president, the Shigeru Kawai range of luxury grand pianos were conceived as the next step in evolving the art of the piano. Each world-class instrument is hand-crafted by experienced piano artisans, using the finest available materials to ensure optimum touch, tone, and artistic expression.
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 recreation of this peerless instrument.
- Premium audio technologies
Developed by Kawai R&Ds highly experienced audio engineering team, the CA501 features a redesigned motherboard and speaker system that incorporates unique 360° diffuser panels. These components combine to deliver best-in-class audio quality, producing an extremely rich, clear sound with minimal distortion. - Impressive speaker system
The CA501s stereo speaker system delivers an impressive 100W of output, providing more than enough power to fill a medium-sized room with it's beautiful Shigeru Kawai grand piano sounds.Moreover, when playing through speakers at a reduced volume setting (so as not to disturb family members), the CA501s Low Volume Balance feature intelligently adjusts keyboard touch and piano tone characteristics, allowing pianissimo passages to be played smoothly and more naturally. - Superior headphone experience
The CA501s Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology enhances the depth and realism of the instruments 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. - The Variety of a Digital Piano: Convenience & Flexibility
Complementing the instruments class-leading Grand Feel Compact wooden-key keyboard action and Harmonic Imaging XL piano sounds, the CA501 also offers a strong selection of digital piano features that further enhance ones musical enjoyment
Wireless Bluetooth® connectivity, USB audio record/playback, Dual, Split, and Four Hands keyboard modes, and a rich assortment of instrumental voices add greater variety to players performances, while the convenient metronome function and integrated lessons ensure that regular practise is both productive and engaging for aspiring pianists.
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