Kawai CA-701 EP
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Kawai
CA-701 EP
Product Info
Article Number:
554338
Brand:
Kawai
Model:
CA-701 EP
Category:
General Digital Pianos
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CA-701 EP is a seriously impressive instrument for intermediate to advanced players wanting a realistic piano experience without the maintenance of an acoustic. The key action is a standout, and the built-in speakers are surprisingly good. It’s perfect for home studios or dedicated music rooms where space isn’t *completely* limited.
Product Description
- Kawai CA-701 EP
- Digital Piano
- 88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Ivory/Ebony Touch (Grand Feel III)
- 96 Sounds
- Dual/Layer
- Split
- 256 Voices polyphonic
- 5" Touch screen display
- USB Record (MP3
- Overdub
- Line In & Bluetooth Audio Recording)
- USB Playback (MP3
- internal format KSO)
- 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
- Transpose
- Speaker/headphone settings
- Send program change
- Bluetooth (5.0 Midi
- 5.1 Audio)
- Stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- L/R + R
- Line input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- 2 Headphone outputs: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- USB to Host
- USB to device
- Loudspeaker system: 2x 55 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1450 x 495 x 970 mm
- Weight: 80 kg
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Grand Feel III action convincingly replicates acoustic piano touch.
- • SK-EX Rendering provides immersive, realistic acoustic piano ambience.
- • Powerful 55W stereo speakers deliver a surprisingly full soundstage.
- • USB recording functionality is genuinely useful for practice and composition.
CONS
- • The 5” touchscreen feels a little small for navigating menus.
- • Limited sound editing capabilities compared to higher-end workstations.
- • Size and weight make it unsuitable for smaller spaces or frequent relocation.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Grand Feel III (weighted, hammer action, ivory/ebony touch)
Sounds
96 (acoustic piano, electric piano, organ, strings, etc.)
Polyphony
256 Voices
Speakers
2 x 55W
Connections
USB to Host, USB to Device, 2x 6.3mm stereo outputs, 3.5mm line input, Bluetooth 5.0 (MIDI/Audio)
Weight
8x (estimated - description incomplete)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Grand Feel III is a significant upgrade, offering more nuanced key weighting and a more realistic escapement feel than previous generations – it’s a closer approximation of a real acoustic piano.
Yes, the USB to Host connection makes straightforward DAW integration; you can send MIDI data and record audio directly.
Absolutely, the Bluetooth 5.1 audio input allows you to play along with music from your phone or tablet, though latency can be a factor depending on your device.
