Kawai CA-501 R

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Kawai CA-501 R

Kawai

CA-501 R

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 564507
Brand: Kawai
Model: CA-501 R
Price: $2,322.10

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The CA-501 R is a seriously impressive digital piano, particularly for students and intermediate players looking for a realistic acoustic piano feel without the bulk. The Shigeru Kawai EX sound is a genuine highlight, and the build quality feels solid and refined. It's a great all-around performer that offers a premium experience in a more manageable package.

Product Description

  • Kawai CA-501 R
  • Digital Piano
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action
  • let-off and Ivory Touch (Grand Feel Compact)
  • 45 sounds incl. Shigeru Kawai EX Competition Grand Piano Sound with Harmonic Imaging XL technology
  • 100 Drum rhythms
  • Dual/layer
  • split and 4-hand mode
  • 256-Voice polyphonic
  • OLED display
  • MIDI recording
  • USB player: MP3
  • internal format KSO
  • DSP effects
  • Registration memories
  • Tone Control
  • Transpose
  • Tuning
  • 3-Way pedal unit
  • Speaker output: 2x 50 W
  • Bluetooth MIDI: Ver. 5.0
  • Bluetooth Audio: Ver. 5.1
  • 2 Headphone outputs: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack and 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • 2 Stereo outputs: 6.3 mm jack (L/R + R)
  • 2 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack (L/R + R)
  • USB to Host
  • USB to device
  • Dimensions without music stand (W x D x H): 1425 x 485 x 930 mm
  • Weight: 66 kg
  • Colour: Rosewood
PROS
  • • Grand Feel Compact action delivers surprising nuance and control.
  • • Shigeru Kawai EX piano sound is remarkably authentic and detailed.
  • • Rosewood finish adds a touch of elegance and visual warmth.
  • • Bluetooth 5.1 provides reliable audio and MIDI connectivity.
CONS
  • • The 'compact' grand feel action, while good, isn't a full-sized concert grand experience.
  • • Limited onboard effects compared to some competitors in its class.
  • • The Rosewood finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.

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Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action Grand Feel Compact with let-off
Sounds 45, including Shigeru Kawai EX
Polyphony 256-Voice
Speakers 2 x 50W
Connections Bluetooth 5.0/5.1, USB Host/Device, Line Inputs/Outputs, Headphone Jacks
Weight 66 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Compact action sacrifices some depth and travel to achieve a smaller footprint, but it still provides a surprisingly realistic feel, though it lacks the absolute authenticity of the full Grand Feel.
Bluetooth 5.1 significantly reduces latency, making it suitable for most playing scenarios, but critical performers might still prefer a wired connection for absolute zero-lag performance.
Absolutely; the USB to Host connection provides straightforward integration for recording and utilizing virtual instruments, offering a versatile setup for music production.

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