CA 79 · C A 9 9

Feel Inspireda piano that will encourage enthusiastic players to become accomplished pianists,

and transform living rooms into grand concert halls. This is the ambitious philosophy
behind Kawai’s latest Concert Artist series – premium instruments that capture theessence of playing a magnificent concert grand piano, and inspire musicians to realise
their true artistic potential.
To achieve this ambition, these first-class instruments combine Kawai’s industryleading wooden-key keyboard action, with an array of stunning acoustic pianosounds reproduced using premium audio and speaker technologies, and a variety of
convenient, modern features that enhance one’s playing experience. The result is aseries of exceptional digital pianos that deliver authenticity, performance, and reliability.
Introducing the new Concert Artist series from Kawai – feel inspired.

CA99 | Premium Satin BlackUnbelievable Touch
The keyboard action of an acoustic grand piano is comprised of black and whitekeys, graded hammers, and numerous other components, all working in harmony
when each note is pressed. This beautifully designed mechanism allows gifted pianists
to express a wealth of feeling and emotion in their music, as they respond to the tactile
nuances transmitted through the keyboard.
Translating the piano action’s intricate movements to a digital instrument, while
retaining these acoustic-like subtleties is an extremely challenging task. The Concert
Artist’s latest Grand Feel III wooden-key keyboard action achieves this goal by drawing
upon Kawai’s 90+ years of knowledge and experience in crafting the world’s finest
pianos. This ensures an incredibly realistic touch feeling, and is one of the reasons for
the CA79 and CA99’s inspiring playability.

CA79 | Premium Satin WhiteGr and Feel III

Embracing many of the long-established principles associated with anke yboard action

acoustic piano, the Grand Feel III keyboard action utilised by the latest

Sensor On

Sensor Off

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Concert Artist instruments combines realistic materials, motion, andmechanism to recreate the touch of the finest concert grand pianos.

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All 88 black and white keys are crafted entirely from long pieces of wood,Srather than a plastic shell with wooden sides. This ensures that weight isdistributed evenly throughout the length of the keystick, and guarantees
an efficient transfer of movement energy when the key is struck.

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Ke y S u rfa c es

Cou n terw eigh ts

Triple se ns or

The Concert Artist wooden keys are topped

In addition to grade-weighted hammers,

Supplementing its authentic touch feeling,with Kawai’s premium Ivory & Ebony Touch

the Grand Feel III action also features metal

the GFIII keyboard action also incorporates

surface materials, with the smooth, mattecounterweights, attached beneath each key,

Kawai’s latest 3-sensor key detection systemfinish of the white keys complementing theand graded across the length of the keyboard.

for enhanced playing realism.

As with an acoustic piano, these additional

This additional third sensor greatly improves

These characteristics are not only beneficial

weights help to balance the touch of the

responsiveness when striking the same keys

in aiding finger control, but also contribute

keyboard during pianissimo passages, while

repeatedly, allowing rapid trills etc. to soundto the overall impression of playing a highproviding a feeling of greater substance andmuch smoother and more acoustic piano-quality, authentic piano.

solidity when playing with force.

like when played.

finely textured wood grain on the blacks.
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Wooden key

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Counterweight

6 Triple sensor

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Balance pins

4 Weighted hammers

Ivory Touch key surface

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Let-off mechanism

8 Ebony Touch key surface

Stunning Sound
Eponymously named after the company’s second president, the Shigeru Kawai rangeof luxury grand pianos were conceived as the next step in evolving the art of the piano.

Each world-class instrument is hand-crafted by Master Piano Artisans (MPAs), 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 concert grandgraces the stages of concert halls and musical institutions around the globe, receiving
universal acclaim for its magnificent tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range.
In order to recreate the peerless sound of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX digitally, the latest
Concert Artist models incorporate a variety of unique technologies that capture andreproduce characteristics of the original piano with incredible realism and authenticity.

88-ke y Piano Sa m pl ing& Harm onic Im ag ing XL
The rich, expressive sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX is at the heartof the latest Concert Artist digital pianos, with all 88 keys of thisworld-class instrument painstakingly recorded, meticulously analysed,
and accurately reproduced as high-fidelity digital waveforms.
Recording each key individually in this way – as opposed to stretching
the same tone to span multiple notes – preserves the grand piano’s
unique harmonic character, and guarantees that the sound heard
when playing any one of the CA79 or CA99’s real wooden keys is afaithful representation of the original acoustic source.
In addition, the SK-EX is also captured at a variety of different volumelevels from pianissimo to fortissimo. This allows an accurate acoustic
portrait of the instrument to be assembled using Kawai’s Harmonic
Imaging XL technology, resulting in smooth tonal transitions acrossthe keyboard and throughout the entire dynamic range.

SK-E X Rendering

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Virtual Technician

The Concert Artists’ latest SK-EX Rendering

The naturally expressive Shigeru Kawai

Skilled piano technicians are responsible

engine also utilises multi-channel samplingsound is further enriched by advanced res-for performing the various tuning, voicing,to capture the sound from different points

onance algorithms which physically modeland regulation adjustments that allow anof the Shigeru Kawai concert grand piano.

the complex tonal interactions produced byacoustic piano to truly sing.

This modern technique not only allows abroader range of tonal characteristics to be

the strings, dampers, and various other partsof an acoustic piano.

The powerful Virtual Technician feature
simulates these careful refinements digitally,

recorded and reproduced, but also further

These resonances are generated for all 88

allowing performers to shape aspects of the

improves the connection felt between thekeys progressively, allowing the Concert Art-

piano’s tonal character and playability to suitkeyboard action and piano sound.

ist to behave just like an acoustic piano.

their unique personal preferences.

Pr e m i um S o und De l i v e ry
The distinctive sound of an acoustic piano is produced by felt
hammers striking metal strings. As these strings vibrate, they transfer
energy through the bridge onto the instrument’s wooden soundboard,
resulting in a rich, powerful sound.

Onkyo Technology

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R ea l So u ndb oardIn order to reproduce these characteristics, and transform the digitallyDeveloped in collaboration with respected

The CA79 and CA99 both feature powerful

In addition to conventional speakers, thegenerated Shigeru Kawai SK-EX sound into an authentic acoustic

Japanese audio manufacturer, Onkyo, the6-speaker delivery systems that utilise pre-flagship CA99 also incorporates Kawai’s lat-

piano tone, the latest Concert Artist instruments feature premium

latest Concert Artist models feature high-mium driver units, and custom-engineered

est TwinDrive soundboard speaker system.

quality audio processing and amplifier technologies, and multi-speakergrade processing and amplification systems.

diffuser panels which help to expand thedelivery systems developed in collaboration with Onkyo.

CA99 | Premium Satin Black

These premium components combine topianos’ tonal projection in all directions.

This unique acoustic projection technology
harnesses transducer components to channel

The flagship CA99 model raises the bar even further, with the in-deliver best-in-class audio quality, reproduc-

These additional components create a 360°

sound energy onto a real wooden sound-clusion of a real wooden soundboard, achieving a new standard ining the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grandsound field around the instrument, ensuringboard, resulting in an even richer, more or-digital piano audio fidelity and realism.

piano sounds with exceptional clarity anda natural piano sound for both the player,

ganic piano tone that faithfully reproduces

minimal distortion.

and those listening elsewhere in the room.

the ambience of an acoustic piano.

Engaging Features
Complementing the instruments’ authentic, fully wooden-key keyboard action,

stunning grand piano sounds, and premium audio delivery technologies, the latest
Concert Artist models also offer a strong selection of digital features that further enrich
the learning and playing experience.
Full Bluetooth® connectivity and USB audio record/playback allows musicians toextend the functionality of their piano, or play along with their favourite artists, while
the convenient metronome and integrated lesson functions, featuring classical etudes
and Alfred course books, ensure that regular practise is both productive and engaging
for aspiring pianists.
All functions are accessible from the instruments’ touchscreen display, or dedicatedsmartphone app, allowing sounds and settings to be changed with a simple tap or swipe.

CA99 | Premium Satin BlackI nt e g r at e d Che e kblo c k
To uchscr e e n di spl ay
Concealing their impressive digital features, the Concert Artists’main control panel is discreetly embedded within the pianos’ leftcheekblock. This helps to preserve the instruments’ attractive piano-

H ea dphone S ou nd

F u l l Blu etooth

Pi a no Re mote app

One of the many benefits of owning a

The latest Concert Artist instruments fea-

The CA79 and CA99’s redesigned commu-

digital piano is the ability to connect a pairture built-in Bluetooth MIDI connectivity,

nication standard allows the user-friendly

The large 5" touchscreen display features a modern user interface thatof headphones, allowing players to enjoy theallowing the pianos to communicate withtouchscreen interface to also be accessed via

is optimised for pianists, while providing easy access to additional

instrument without disturbing others.

smart devices wirelessly, and be enjoyed withthe dedicated PianoRemote app for iOS anda wide variety of music-related apps.

supported Android devices.

like appearance, and allows performers to enjoy the simple pleasureof playing music without the visual distraction of flashing lights androws of buttons directly above the keyboard.

sounds and functions that inspire musical creativity.

The CA79 and CA99’s Spatial Headphone

Adjustments to the Virtual Technician and other settings areSound (SHS) technology subtly enhances

Moreover, Bluetooth Audio capability also

The app connects to the piano wirelessly via

automatically recalled every time the instrument is powered on, while

the depth and realism of the pianos’ soundenables the sound from songs and videos to

the Concert Artists’ integrated Bluetooth,the display itself can also be set to gently fade out while playing inwhen listening through headphones, andbe played through the instruments’ Onkyo

providing an effortless way to change sounds,

helps to reduce auditory fatigue when play-

amplifier and speaker systems without any

or enjoy the vast array of built-in music con-ing for extended periods of time.

additional cables.

tent from the comfort of an armchair.

order to aid concentration.

CA79
Premium Concert Artist authenticity•

Grand Feel III wooden-key keyboard action•

Ivory & Ebony Touch key surfaces, 3-sensor, let-off, counterweights•

SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine•

Premium audio processing and amplification•

Powerful, high-fidelity 6-speaker output system•

Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio•

Modern 5" LCD touchscreen display•

Premium cabinet design with 6-position music rest•

145 (W) x 47 (D) x 94 (H) cm

CA79 | Premium Satin WhiteCA99
The Concert Artist flagship

CA99 | Premium Rosewood•

Grand Feel III wooden-key keyboard action•

Ivory & Ebony Touch key surfaces, 3-sensor, let-off, counterweights•

SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine•

Premium audio processing and amplification•

Powerful 6-speaker output system with TwinDrive soundboard•

Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio•

Modern 5" LCD touchscreen display•

Premium upright cabinet design with SoftFall fallboard•

144.5 (W) x 47 (D) x 101 (H) cm

Tec hnic a l S pec if ic ation s
CA79

CA99

Keyboard Action TypeGrand Feel III

Key Surfaces

Ivory Touch + Ebony Touch

Other Features

Graded hammers, Graded counterweights, Triple sensor, Let-off simulation
SK-EX Rendering: 88-key multi-channel piano sampling, 88-key resonance modelling
Harmonic Imaging XL: 88-key piano sampling, Acoustic Rendering resonanceSound Sound Engine
Grand Piano Source

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, Shigeru Kawai SK-5, Kawai EX
SK-EX Rendering: 10 rendering characters
Harmonic Imaging XL: 66 voices

No. of Sounds

SK-EX Rendering: 10 rendering characters
Harmonic Imaging XL: 90 voices

Polyphonymax. 256 notes

Virtual Technician

10 presets, 21 adjustable parameters

Reverb & Effects
Audio System Output Power
Speakers

Reverb: 6 types, Effects: 24 types, Ambience: 10 types (SK-EX Rendering only)
100 W (50 W x 2)

135 W (45 W x 3)

13 cm x 2 (Onkyo woofers)(8 x 12) cm x 2 (Onkyo top speakers, with diffusers)
5 cm x 2 (tweeters)

TwinDrive Soundboard Speaker System
8 cm x 4 (Onkyo top speakers, with diffuser)
2 cm x 2 (Onkyo dome tweeters)

Recorder Internal Recorder

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

USB Recorder

Play & Record MP3/WAV, Overdub MP3/WAV

Metronome

10 time signatures, 100 drum rhythms

Internal Songs Demo Songs

37 songs

39 songsMusic

205 or 218 songs 2

Lesson Function

12 lesson books 3Features Keyboard Modes

Dual, Split, 4Hands (Volume/Balance adjustable)

Display

5" LCD touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)

Memories

100 User sounds

Spatial Headphone Sound
PedalsNormal, Forward, Wide, Off
Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft (with half-pedal support), Sostenuto – Grand Feel Pedal System

App Support

PianoRemote (iOS/Android)

Connectivity Headphones

1 x ¼", 1 x ⅛" STEREO

Audio

LINE IN (⅛" STEREO, with volume adjust knob), LINE OUT (¼" L/MONO, R)

MIDI/USB

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

Bluetooth® 1

Bluetooth MIDI, Bluetooth AudioPower

AC IN (55 W consumption)

Design Cabinet Type
Dimensions(Not including music rest)

WeightCA79 | Premium Satin White

Normal type, adjustable music rest (6 positions), sliding key cover

Upright piano type, fixed music rest, SoftFall rotating key cover

145 (W) x 47 (D) x 94 (H) cm
57" (W) x 18" (D) x 37" (H)144.5 (W) x 47 (D) x 101 (H) cm
57" (W) x 18 ½" (D) x 39 ⅔" (H)76.0 kg / 167 ½ lbs. | 79.0 kg / 174 lbs. (Ebony Polish)

83.0 kg / 183 lbs. | 89.0 kg / 196 lbs. (Ebony Polish)

Specifications are subject to change without notice. | ¹ Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market region. | 2 Depending on market region. | 3 Lesson books sold separately.

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