D I G I T A L

P I A N O

CN37 · CN27

Authentic touch, Beautiful sound,
Inspiring features, Renowned quality.
Kawai CN Series: the new standard indigital piano value & performance.

Learning to play a musical instrument can have a life-changing effect on

Investing in an acoustic piano is often considered the next step, however owning

an individual. From students performing better in school, to adults relaxing

In addition to faithfully recreating the touch and tone of an acoustic piano,

to capture and share their performances will appreciate USB and MIDI ports,

and maintaining such an instrument can be costly, and impractical when

the CN Series instruments boast a variety of additional features suitable forLINE-level audio jacks*, and built-in Bluetooth® functionality that allows theafter work, studies suggest that music has a tremendously positive influence onneighbours live too close-by. A digital piano can overcome such complexities,

different playing abilities. The convenient lesson function allows aspiringpiano to connect with smart devices wirelessly.

everyone within the home.

while still offering the many benefits of a fine acoustic piano.

pianists to learn piano with classical etudes and songs from the popular Alfred

The global resurgence of musical education in recent years has seen many

Kawai’s latest CN Series models feature a realistic, 88-note keyboard, beautiful

parents opting for their offspring to learn the piano. Enthusiastic children

grand piano sounds, and headphone jacks to avoid troubling family members

progress rapidly, however, and quickly outgrow their first starter keyboard

and neighbours – all within an attractive, affordable instrument that will neverMore experienced players can enjoy the Dual and Split* keyboard modes, andobserve the company’s proud reputation for build quality and attention tousually purchased as a trial instrument.

require tuning.

playing songs with a range of additional instrument sounds, while those keen

detail, ensuring peace of mind and many years of musical enjoyment.

course books, while Concert Magic encourages even non-players to enjoy
making music by simply tapping the keyboard with a steady, rhythmical beat.

With 90 years of knowledge and experience crafting acoustic pianos, the Kawai
family name is highly respected among prominent educators and professional
pianists throughout the world. And as Kawai instruments, the CN Series

Th e To u c h o f a G r a n d P i a n o

Th e S o u n d o f a G r a n d P i a n o

The keyboard action of an acoustic grand piano is composed of black and white keys, graded hammers, and numerous other

The Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano was conceived as the next step in evolving the art of the piano. Earning acomponents working in harmony when each note is pressed. This beautifully designed mechanism allows gifted pianists

reputation as the ‘premier piano of Japan,’ it graces the stages of concert halls and musical institutions around the globe,

to express a wealth of feeling and emotion in their music, as they respond to the tactile nuances transmitted through thereceiving universal acclaim for its exceptional clarity and dynamic range. The SK-EX has frequently been selected by

keyboard. Translating the piano action’s intricate movements to a digital instrument, while retaining these acoustic-likeprofessional pianists at such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubenstein international piano competitions.

subtleties is a stunning achievement, and draws upon over 85 years of experience in crafting the world’s finest pianos.

With its magnificent tone and wonderfully responsive touch, the SK-EX can best be described with one word – incomparable.

88-key piano sampling

Responsive Hammer III keyboard action
The new CN Series’ class-leading Responsive Hammer III keyboard action recreatesthe supreme touch of an acoustic grand piano, with its realistic movement andCounterweights

rigid, springless design providing a smooth and natural piano playing experience.
The instruments’ triple-sensor key detection system enhances responsiveness andaccuracy, while structural reinforcements throughout the action assembly help toHarmonic Imaging technology

The rich, expressive sound of the SK-EX and EX concert grand pianos

When playing a fine piano, the amount of

is at the heart of the new CN Series, with all eighty-eight keys of thesepressure applied to the keyboard affects notworld-class instruments painstakingly recorded, meticulously analysed,

only the volume of the sound produced,

and accurately reproduced as high-fidelity digital waveforms.

but also the unique tonal character of eachnote. Therefore, in order to construct aminimise noise and key wobble during staccato and fortissimo passages.

realistic acoustic portrait of the SK-EX

The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded to mirror the heavier bass

and EX concert grand pianos, not only ishammers and lighter treble hammers of an acoustic piano, while let-off simulationeach key recorded individually, but also atrecreates the subtle ‘notch’ sensation felt when softly playing the keys of a granda wide variety of different volume levels,

piano. These important characteristics allow discerning pianists to practise their
expanding repertoire with confidence, and ensure that there are no unpleasantsurprises when called upon to perform using the finest acoustic grand pianos.

ranging from pianissimo to fortissimo.
Key pivot point
Weighted hammer

Hammer pivot point
Let-off mechanism

Triple sensor

Ivory Touch key surface

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88

The new CN Series offer a highly detailed
acoustic

Capturing each key individually in this way preserves the grand pianos’unique harmonic character, and guarantees that the sound heard when

Authentic Counterweights

Triple-sensor key detection

In addition to grade-weighted hammers, the RHIII

Complementing the grand piano-like keyboard touch, the Responsive

keyboard action also features counterweights placed

Hammer III action also features a new triple-sensor key detection system

within each key. As with an acoustic piano, these fine-for enhanced playing realism. The third sensor improves responsivenessly balanced weights help to lighten the touch of thewhen playing the same key repeatedly, and also allows the sound of a

keyboard during pianissimo passages, while adding asingle note to be gradually ‘layered’ without the previous tone being lost.

feel of greater substance when playing with force.

throughout the entire dynamic range.

Virtual Technician parameters

superior core sounds, applying additional layers of detail and realism

An experienced piano technician is essen-that bring performances to life. Studio-quality reverb allows pianists totial to fully realise the potential of a fineposition themselves within one of six acoustic environments, ranging

acoustic piano. In addition to meticulously

from a small practise room to an inspirational grand cathedral.

tuning each individual note, the technician
also performs numerous regulation andIvory Touch key surfaces
Superior speaker system

The impressive CN Series features Kawai’s highly regarded
Ivory Touch key surfaces as standard. This finely textured

voicing adjustments that allow an instrument to truly sing.

Unrivalled in its price range, the CN37 features an

The CN Series’ improved Virtual Tech-

impressive 4-way system designed to reproduce thenician feature simulates these refinements

harmonic spectrum of an acoustic piano. Lower-

digitally, allowing performers to shape var-

In addition, improvements to the CN Series’ sound hardware also permit

range frequencies are delivered through the undersideious aspects of the piano’s tonal character

Furthermore, this moisture is absorbed without dirt or

the speed at which keys are lifted to influence the release character ofof the instrument, while mid and high frequencies are

and playability to suit their unique personalgrease permeating the surface, allowing the keytops to be

piano sounds, providing a greater range of expressive detail between

projected outward via top-mounted speakers, closely

preferences, before storing favourite setups

wiped clean easily using just a damp cloth.

staccato and legato playing.

mirroring the sound projection of a grand piano.

to memory for immediate recall.

material gently absorbs fingertip perspiration and oils to
assist playing control, and possesses a natural, matte finish
that is smooth but not slippery.

Kawai’s

tonal transitions across the keyboard andoriginal acoustic source.

The CN Series’ powerful digital effects engine enhances the instruments’

employingsampling technology to ensure smoothplaying any one of the CN Series’ keys is a faithful representation of thePowerful Effects & Reverb

portrait,

proprietary Progressive Harmonic Imaging* Virtual Technician iPad app required for individual parameter adjustments on the CN27.

Premium Rosewood

Premium Satin Black

Premium Satin WhiteTh e Va r i e t y o f a D i g i t a l P i a n oComplementing the instruments’ excellent Responsive Hammer III keyboard action and impressive Progressive Harmonic
Imaging piano sound, the new CN Series also offer a strong selection of digital piano features that further enhance one’s
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 convenientmetronome function and integrated lessons ensure that regular practise is both productive and engaging for aspiring pianists.

CN37
Keyboard

CN27

88 weighted keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces / Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action with Let-Oﬀ, Triple Sensor, and Counterweights

Sound Source
Internal Sounds

Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (PHI), 88-key piano sampling
352 voices (including 9 drum kits), GM2 compatible

19 voicesPolyphonymax. 256 notes

max. 192 notes

Display

128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight

3 digit LED display

Reverb
Effects

Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral
Mono Delay, Ping Delay, Triple Delay, Chorus, Classic Chorus, Ensemble, Tremolo, Classic
Tremolo, Vibrato Tremolo, Tremolo+Amp, Auto Pan, Classic Auto Pan, Auto Pan+Amp,

PresetPhaser+Auto Pan, Phaser, Classic Phaser, Phaser+Amp, Phaser+Chorus, Rotary (1~6)

Bluetooth ® connectivity

Improved headphone experience

In addition to standard USB and MIDI ports, the new CN Series also

The CN Series’ Spatial Headphone Soundboast integrated Bluetooth MIDI technology, allowing the digital piano(SHS) technology enhances the depth andto communicate with supported smart devices wirelessly.

realism of the instrument’s various sounds

Once paired with a phone, tablet, or laptop,
CN Series owners can easily expand the
instruments’ functionality with a wide range

Dual Mode

Yes, with adjustable balance

Split Mode

Yes, with adjustable balance, free split point, and Four Hands Mode

Four Hands Mode

Recorder10 song, 2 track recorder – max. 90,000 notes

3 song, 1 track recorder – max. 10,000 notes

Metronome

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 + 100 drum rhythms

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8

Adjustable tempo & volume

Adjustable tempo & volume

USB Functions

listening for extended periods of time.

control app is also freely available, providing

Touch Curve
Virtual Technician

USB record & playback
With an impressive selection of GM2 instrument sounds and drum kits,

various acoustic piano characteristics fromand 256 note polyphony, the CN37 is capable of playing and recording

an attractive touch interface, without themulti-track SMF (Standard MIDI Format) files from USB memoryneed for additional adaptors or cables.

devices with stunning realism and musicality.

Lesson Function

The CN Series’ built-in lesson function
allows aspiring pianists to learn piano withclassical Czerny, Burgmüller, and Beyer
etudes, or a collection of songs from the
popular Alfred course books.
In addition, the instruments’ Dual, Split,
and Four Hands playing modes allow two
different sounds to be layered together, orfor the entire keyboard to be split into two
separate sections for duet performances.

Adjustable music rest

Cabinet Resonance, Key-off Effect, Fall-back Noise, Hammer Delay, Topboard, Decay Time,

Voicing, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, String Resonance, Key-off Effect, Fall-back Noise,

Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Stretch Curve, User Tuning, Key of Temperament,

Hammer Delay, Topboard, Decay Time, Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Temperament Key,

User Temperament, User Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth

User Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth

Equal, Pure Major, Pure Minor, Pythagorean, Meantone, Werckmeister, Kirnberger, User*
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1
Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)

be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio

Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)

files, allowing musicians to accompany theirBeyer (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)

Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
Beyer (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)

J.S. Bach: Inventionen

favourite artists, play along to professional

Sonatinen Album 1‘minus one’ backing tracks, or simply learn

Concert Magic

176 songs

40 songs

the chords for a new piece. It’s even possible

Demo Songs

to record or overdub performances directly

31 songs

19 songs

Other Features

Key Transpose, Song Transpose, Tone Control (incl. User EQ), Speaker Volume, Line Out

to USB memory as MP3/WAV audio files

Volume, Tuning, Damper Hold, LCD Contrast, Startup Setting, Factory Reset, SHS Mode,
Phones Type, Phones Volume, Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal On/Off, Split Balance, Layerfor emailing to family and friends, or casual

Transpose, Tuning, Brilliance, SHS Mode, Phones Type, Startup Settings, Factory Reset,

Octave Shift, Layer Dynamics, Dual Balance, MIDI Channel, Send PGM#, Local Control,

listening away from the piano.

Transmit PGM#, Multi-timbral Mode, Channel Mute, Auto Power Off,Sound Preview, Vocal Assist, Auto Power Off, MIDI Channel, Local Control,
Multi-timbral Mode, Transmit Program Change Number, Bluetooth MIDI

Audio Recorder Gain, Bluetooth MIDI

Authentic pedal response
Reinforcing the CN Series’ reputation as thePedalsConnectors

Bluetooth (Ver. 4.0; GATT compatible), Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant
MIDI (IN/OUT), USB (to Host, to Device),

MIDI (IN/OUT), USB (to Host),

LINE IN (1/4" L/MONO, R), LINE OUT (1/4" L/MONO, R),

most realistic digital pianos in their pricerange is Kawai’s Grand Feel Pedal System.

Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto. Grand Feel Pedal System

Bluetooth

Headphones x 2 (1/4", 1/8")

Headphones x 2 (1/4", 1/8")
13 cm x 2 (woofer)

Speakers

12 cm x 2

(8 x 12 cm) x 2 (top speaker)

This new development accurately replicatesthe position and individual weighting of

Output Power

the CN Series’ music rest can be adjusted tothe damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals of a

Dimensions

suit the performer’s playing position, or laid

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano

flat for convenience when notating scores.

to further enhance playing authenticity.

As with a grand piano, the viewing angle ofLight, Normal, Heavy, Off (Constant)
Smart Mode: 10 presets, Advanced Mode (via Virtual Technician app):

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B

This USB to Device functionality can also

Inspirational playing modes

Light+ , Light, Normal, Heavy, Heavy+, Off (Constant)
Voicing, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, String Resonance, Undamped String Resonance,

Temperaments

an enjoyable way to learn about and adjust–

Save SMF Song, Rename File, Delete File, Format USBof education, performance, and scoring
apps. A dedicated Kawai Virtual Technician

Play & Record MP3/WAV/MID, Overdub MP3/WAV,
Convert Song to Audio, Load & Save Song/Registration,

when using headphones or earphones, while
also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when

Yes, with adjustable balance

20 W x 2
1445 (W) x 435 (D) x 880 (H) mm

1360 (W) x 405 (D) x 860 (H) mm

57 (W) x 17 1/3 (D) x 33 2/3 (H) in

53 1/2 (W) x 16 (D) x 34 (H) in

54.0 kg / 119 lbs

43.0 kg / 95 lbs

Weight* Additional functions available on CN37 model only.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Availability of cabinet finishes and Bluetooth® function may vary depending on market area.

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