AR2
Experience the next revolution in aco ustic piano resonance

Acoustic instruments with digital soundboard speaker systems for modern convenience.

ATX4
Enjoy pl aying the acoustic piano at any time, without disturbing anyone

G r an d an d u pr i g ht p ianos w ith digital fe ature s that allow sile nt p lay i n g u s in g h e a dp h o n e s .

�coustic piano touch
Expressive Power , Realistic Touch

All Kawai AURES and AnyTimeX instruments utilise

special adjustments to let-off position or timing. This

hammer cushioning components that allow the piano’s

unique design allows pianists to play AR2 and ATX4

acoustic sound to be muted when desired. The latest

grand pianos with exactly the same level of fluency andAR2 and ATX4 grand piano models incorporate Ka-

expression as their standard acoustic counterparts in

wai’s new GP Touch Muting System, which accurately

both normal and muted playing modes, while also en-

halts the action’s hammer movement immediately

joying a wide range of convenient and inspiring digital

before striking the strings, without the need to makefeatures.

The AR2/ATX4’s GP Touch Muting System places theAs a result, it is no longer necessary to regulate a shallow

stop rail at different points along the keyboard, as close to

let-off point for the action, allowing pianists to enjoy ex-

the hammers as possible, ensuring a firm, precise stop just

actly the same grand piano touch feeling in both normal

before striking the strings.

and muted playing modes.

The AR2 and ATX4 pianos’ precise hammer movements are measured with Kawai’s Integrated Hammer
Sensing System (IHSS), which utilises high-resolution
contact-less optical sensors to provide greater accuracy
than conventional key-based sensor systems.

This more advanced approach reproduces the mechanical flow of the upright and grand pianos’ actions

To ensure that AR2 and ATX4 instruments match

more closely, allowing the full range of dynamics to be

the premium quality and excellent playability of theirexpressed by the instrument’s powerful digital piano

standard acoustic upright and grand piano counterparts,

sound engine with natural fluency.

Kawai’s R&D engineering staff worked closely with thecompany’s internal Master Piano Artisans (MPAs).

These extremely knowledgeable and experienced technicians supervised the development process, to ensurethat the instruments’ acoustic keyboard action remains
exceptionally responsive and balanced, even when used
to trigger the digital piano sound engine.

AR2 and ATX4 instruments incorporate Kawai’s

In addition to the acoustic muting and digital soundlatest digital piano technologies, inherited from thefeatures, AR2 instruments are also equipped withflagship Concert Artist and Novus product lines.

the latest iteration of Kawai’s advanced Soundboard
Speaker System. This innovative technology utilises

�igital piano flexibility
ModernConvenience&Technology

The SK-EX Rendering sound engine uses multi-chan-four high-performance transducers which are strate-

nel sampling and authentic resonance algorithms togically placed onto the upright or grand piano’s solid

reproduce the beautiful sound of Kawai’s SK-EX full

spruce soundboard. These transducers channel the in-concert grand piano. This stunning sound is delivered

strument’s digitally generated sound through its large

through the AR2 and ATX4 instrument’s premium

wooden soundboard, resulting in a naturally acoustic

quality headphone amplifier, allowing pianists totone that is more expansive than that produced bypractise in silence, and enjoy the unique touch of an

traditional cone speakers.

acoustic piano without disturbing friends or family.

Designed to meet the connectivity needs of modern

The digital features of AR2 and ATX4 pianos are exclusively

pianists, AR2 and ATX4 pianos feature standard USB

controlled via the Kawai PianoRemote app, available for bothand MIDI jacks for connecting to computers or otheriOS and Android devices. PianoRemote provides a range ofinstruments, as well as Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio

functions, including sound selection and customisation, per-technology that allows wireless communication withformance record and playback with integrated metronome,

supported smart devices.

and a built-in piano music library – all accessible from anattractive user interface.

Once paired to a phone or tablet, AR2 and ATX4 owners
can enjoy a wide variety of exciting music-related appsthat enhance their studying and playing experiences, or
stream high quality audio directly through the instruments’ headphones without the need for any cables.

A rt is t Vi deos

Sp ec i f i c a t i o n s

AR2Sensing System

Sound Source

Integrated Hammer Sensing System (IHSS)SK-EX Rendering

88-key multi-channel piano sampling, 88-key resonance modelling

Harmonic Imaging XL

88-key piano sampling

Polyphony

Internal Sounds

AT X 4max. 256 notes (depending on selected sound)
SK-EX Rendering

SK-EX Concert Grand (10 rendering chatacters)

Harmonic Imaging XL

90 sounds

SK-EX Rendering

Kawai Artists Dieter Falk and Luca Sestak dive into the feature set of the AURES GX-2 AR2,Effects

Harmonic Imaging XL

exploring its endless possibilities as a standalone grand piano with added digital soul.

Ambience (10 types)
Reverb (6 types),
Effects (24 types : Chorus x 3, Delay x 3, Tremolo x 3, Auto pan x 2, Phaser x 2, Rotary x 6, Combination x 5)
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 + 100 drum rhythms

Metronome

10~400 bpm (20~800 bpm for eighth note ryhthms)

PedalsDamper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto (switchable from Soft for Upright Piano)

Control / Recorder App

Connector Jacks

PianoRemote (iOS / Android)
Audio

LINE IN (1/8" STEREO), LINE OUT (1/8" STEREO), Headphones x 2 (1/4", 1/8")

MIDI / USBBluetooth® (Ver 4.1 ; GATT compatible) / Bluetooth® Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant

Bluetooth®

/ Bluetooth® Audio (Version 3.0, Profile : A2DP, Codecs : SBC, AAC, aptX)
Soundboard Speaker System with 4 transducers

Sound System

Renowned French pianist and tutor Pascal Devoyon experiences AURES and ANYTIMEPower Consumption

grand pianos, and discusses their various applications in education and teaching environments.

Included Accessories

MIDI (IN / OUT), USB to Host, USB for Update-(Low-Mid Range x 2, High Range x 2)
58W

20W
Power cable, AC adapter (PS-242), Headphones SH-9
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Bluetooth® word marks and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of

Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.

such marks by Kawai is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Japanese pianist Maya Kagami features in the official AURES promotion video, which combines
stunning visual effects with a modern interpretation of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd piano concerto.

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