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Kawai CA-901 Ebony Polish is aimed at demanding pianists looking for a credible alternative to the high-end acoustic piano. Designed for advanced work, performance and everyday playing pleasure, it combines realistic touch, concert sound and immersive diffusion. A premium choice, designed for those who want a durable, expressive and accomplished instrument.
Features
Grand Feel III solid wood touch
The Grand Feel III action faithfully reproduces the feel of a grand piano. Long wooden keys offer precise control, natural response and progressive dynamics. You'll find true mastery of playing, ideal for both classical repertoire and everyday technical work.
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX modeled pianos
The CA-901 features Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand and Competition Grand pianos. Choose between a warm, traditional character or a brighter, more powerful response. Every nuance is respected, from pianissimo to fortissimo, for expressive, realistic playing.
Extended polyphony and advanced modeling
256-voice polyphony and resonance modeling enable dense, uncut playing. Pedals, harmonics and string resonances sound natural, even in complex or highly stressed passages.
Immersive TwinDrive audio system
The six-speaker TwinDrive Soundboard system exploits the soundboard for wide, enveloping projection. The sound fills the room, with depth and a stable stereo image, close to the acoustic experience.
Modern interface and full connectivity
The 5" touchscreen provides easy access to sounds, settings and functions. Bluetooth MIDI and audio let you play with applications, record or stream your music wirelessly, simply and efficiently.
What we like / What we need to know
- Grand Feel III wood touch among the most realistic on the market
- Two integrated interpretations of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX piano
- Powerful, immersive audio system for large rooms
- Elegant, high-impact Ebony Polish finish
- Bulky, heavy instrument for fixed installation
FAQ
What type of pianist is the Kawai CA-901 ideal for?
It's ideal for intermediate to advanced pianists, teachers or demanding musicians looking for a digital piano that's close to a high-end acoustic.
Is it suitable for use with headphones?
Yes, the headphone outputs offer detailed, comfortable listening, perfect for long playing without fatigue or loss of nuance.
Can it be used with piano applications?
Yes, Bluetooth MIDI enables direct connection with teaching and notation applications on tablets and computers.
Is the sound good enough for a large room?
Yes, the TwinDrive system is designed to project a full, balanced sound, even in a spacious living room or studio.
Is it a good long-term investment?
Yes, it's a premium model, built to last, with a feel and sound that remain relevant over the long term.
Technical sheet
- Number of keys 88 keys
- Piano color Black lacquered
- Piano type Upright
- Touch Heavy touch
- Keyboard
- 88 weighted keys
- Grand Feel III (GFIII) hammer action mechanism
- Synthetic ivory/ebony key surfaces
- Sounds
- 96 sounds (pianos: Shigeru Kawai EX Competition Grand and Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand each with 5 rendering characters, plus Kawai EX Grand, SK-5 Grand and K60 piano)
- Playing modes
- Dual/Layer mode
- Split mode
- Polyphony
- 256 voices
- Display
- 5" touchscreen
- Recording
- USB recording: MP3, Wav, overdub, line-in and Bluetooth audio recording
- Playback
- USB playback: MP3, Wav, SMF, internal KSO format
- Effects
- SK-EX Rendering Ambience (10)
- Reverb (6 types)
- Chorus (3)
- Delay (3)
- Tremolo (3)
- Auto Pan (2)
- Phaser (2)
- Rotary (6)
- Combination (5)
- Functions
- Metronome
- Transposition
- Speaker/headphone volume control
- Send Program Change function
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth (5.0 MIDI, 5.1 audio)
- Audio connections
- Stereo L/R + R output on 6.3 mm jack
- Line input on 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- 2 headphone outputs on 6.3 mm stereo jacks
- USB connections
- USB to Host
- USB to Device
- Speaker system
- TwinDrive Soundboard speaker system: 2 x 8 x 12 cm top speakers (with diffuser), 2 x 8 cm front speakers and 2 x 2 cm tweeters
- Power consumption
- 55 watts
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 1455 x 47 x 101 mm
- Weight
- 91.5 kg
- Finish
- Polished black