D I G I T A L

P I A N O S

CN201 · CN301

Experience music, together.
Introducing a musical instrument into the home can have anPurchasing a second-hand acoustic piano is often considered theincredibly positive influence on everyone in the family. From

next step, however owning and maintaining such an instrument

children performing better in school, to parents unwinding after a

can be costly, and sometimes a little impractical when anotherbusy day at work, research indicates that playing music is not only

member of the family wishes to watch TV in the room next door.

an enjoyable activity, but also extremely beneficial to our health.

Kawai’s latest CN Series digital pianos overcome these challenges,

The piano is a popular choice for parents wishing to encourage

providing a realistic full-sized keyboard, beautiful grand piano

their children to learn a musical instrument, especially if they havesounds, and headphone jacks that allow silent practise at any

had a similar experience earlier in life. A starter keyboard can betime of the day. These affordable instruments also offer a variety

a useful trial instrument, however most enthusiastic children willof inspiring features suitable for everyone in the family, andquickly outgrow the small, unweighted keys and limited sound,have attractive cabinet designs that will complement any room.

and soon require a more realistic piano in order to progress further.

The new CN series from Kawai – experience music, together.

Grand piano touch
The keyboard action of an acoustic grand piano is comprised

A good quality digital piano keyboard action should alwaysof black and white keys, graded hammers, and numerous otherfeel comfortable beneath the fingers – regardless of the pianist’scomponents, all working in harmony when each note is pressed.

ability. The keys should have sufficient weight and resistance toThis beautifully designed mechanism allows gifted pianists toexpress 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 digitalbuild and maintain finger dexterity, yet retain a light touch whenplaying pianissimo.
A well designed keyboard action will also feel lively and responsive,
but never springy or pushing against the player’s intentions.

instrument, while retaining these acoustic-like subtleties is anFinally, a high quality action should incorporate various materials

extremely complex task, and one that draws upon Kawai’s 95

to cushion the keys when played, helping to reduce strain on theyears of experience in crafting the world’s finest pianos.

wrists, while also dampening the sound of the mechanism.

CN301 | Premium Rosewood

R esponsive Ha m m er III
k e yboard action
The CN Series’ Responsive Hammer III keyboard action has beendeveloped to recreate the touch feeling of playing a Kawai grandpiano. Each key is authentically weighted using metal hammers
which are ‘graded’ (i.e. slightly heavier in the bass region, andlighter in treble) just like an acoustic piano. These weights also

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allow released keys to return to their original position without the4aid of springs, resulting in a smooth, natural playing experience.
The chassis of the action mechanism is produced using reinforced

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materials that ensure the keyboard will remain rigid and stable
when played with force. In addition, a series of felt-lined rubbercushions absorb movement energy from the keys and hammers,
helping to reduce unwanted ‘thump’ noise, and earning RHIII areputation as one of the quietest digital piano keyboards available.

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Ivory Touch key

4 Let-off mechanism

2Counterweights

5 Weighted hammers

3 Triple sensor
6 Key pivot point

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Sensor OnSensor OffSSS

Ivory Touch

Co unt e rwe ig hts

Tr ipl e se nsor

The CN201 and CN301 both incorporate

In addition to grade-weighted hammers,Supplementing its authentic touch weight,

Kawai’s authentic Ivory Touch key surface

the Responsive Hammer III keyboard action

the RHIII keyboard action also includes

material, which possesses an attractive mattealso incorporates counterweights embedded

Kawai’s latest triple-sensor key detection

finish that is smooth but not slippery.

within each black and white key.

system for enhanced playing realism.

These characteristics are not only beneficial

As with an acoustic piano, these additional

This additional third sensor greatly improvesin aiding finger control, but also contributeweights help to balance the touch of theresponsiveness when striking the same keys

to the overall impression of playing a highkeyboard during pianissimo passages, while

repeatedly, allowing rapid trills etc. to soundquality, authentic piano.

providing a feeling of greater substance andmuch smoother and more acoustic piano-solidity when playing with force.

like when played.

© D. Golik | The Fryderyk Chopin InstituteThe premier piano of Japan
Eponymously named after the company’s second president, theShigeru Kawai instruments are provided for official selection

Shigeru Kawai range of luxury grand pianos were conceived asat some of the world’s most prestigious music competitions,the next step in evolving the art of the piano. Each world-classincluding the International Chopin Piano Competition in

instrument is hand-crafted by Master Piano Artisans (MPAs),

Warsaw, Poland. At the 18th edition held in October 2021,

using the finest available materials to ensure optimum touch,

three of the grand finalists selected the SK-EX throughout thetone, and artistic expression.

competition, including 2nd prize winner Alexander Gadjiev.

As the flagship model, the 9 ft. SK-EX concert grand piano is a

Recreating the peerless sound of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX in atruly remarkable instrument. Widely regarded as ‘the premiercompact, affordable digital piano is frankly impossible. However

piano of Japan’, the SK-EX graces the stages of concert halls andthe latest CN Series instruments incorporate a variety of uniquemusical institutions around the globe, receiving universal acclaim

technologies that capture and reproduce essential characteristics

for its magnificent tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range.

of the original piano with incredible realism and authenticity.

88-ke y Piano Sa m pl ing& H arm onic Im ag ing
The rich, expressive sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX is at theheart of the CN Series digital pianos, with all eighty-eight 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’sunique harmonic character, and guarantees that the sound heard
when playing any one of the CN201 or CN301’s weighted 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 Progressive
Harmonic Imaging technology, resulting in smooth tonal transitions
across the keyboard and throughout the entire dynamic range.

Virtual TechnicianInspir ing R e v e r b

I m pr e ssi v e A udio

Skilled piano technicians are responsible

After selecting the desired acoustic piano

Developed by Kawai R&D’s experienced

for performing the various tuning, voicing,sound, and personalising its characteristics,

audio engineering team, the CN Series’

and regulation adjustments that allow an

the final step is to choose a suitable perfor-

high-performance amplification and speaker

acoustic piano to truly sing.

mance location.

systems reproduce the SK-EX grand piano

The CN Series’ powerful Virtual Technician

The CN Series’ high-quality reverb simula-feature simulates these refinements digitally,tions allow pianists to position themselves

Moreover, the CN301’s improved 4-speaker

allowing performers to shape aspects of thewithin one of six acoustic environments,

design also boasts new, custom-engineered

piano’s tonal character and playability to suitranging from a small practise room to an

diffuser panels, which help to expand thetheir unique personal preferences.

inspirational grand cathedral.

piano’s tonal projection in all directions.

sounds with exceptional richness and clarity.

* PianoRemote iOS/Android app required for individual parameter adjustments on the CN201.

Useful features
Complementing the realistic keyboard action and expres-sive grand piano sounds, the latest CN Series instruments

also include a variety of useful features that further enrich thelearning and playing experience.
A strong selection of instrumental voices, Dual, Split*, andFour Hands keyboard modes, a built-in song recorder, andconvenient metronome are just some of the functions accessible from the pianos’ easy-to-use cheekblock control panel.
In addition, wireless Bluetooth® functionality, USB audio
record & playback*, and a variety of ports and connectors
provide greater flexibility when wishing to use these pianos
with computers and other devices.
* Split keyboard mode and USB audio available on the CN301 only.

CN301 | Premium Rosewood

He adphone Sound

B uilt-in L e ssons

Modern Bluetooth

One of the many benefits of owning a

The CN Series’ convenient lesson function

The CN201 and CN301 both feature built-

digital piano is the ability to connect a pairallows aspiring pianists to learn piano within Bluetooth MIDI connectivity, allowingof headphones, allowing players to enjoy theclassical Czerny, Burgmüller, Beyer, andthe pianos to communicate with smart de-instrument without disturbing others.

Chopin etudes, or collections of songs fromvices wirelessly, and enhanced using Kawai’s

the popular Alfred’s Piano course books.

PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps.

(SHS) technology, enhances the depth andThe left and right hand parts of each piece

In addition, both models also include Blue-

realism of the pianos’ sound when listening

can be practiced separately, using the adjust-tooth Audio capability, enabling the soundthrough headphones, and helps to reduceable metronome feature to perfect timingfrom songs and videos to be played throughauditory fatigue when playing for extended

in difficult passages, before recording thethe instruments’ amplifier and speaker sys-periods of time.

completed piece for self-evaluation.

tem without any additional cables.

The CN Series’ Spatial Headphone Sound

CN201
Piano-focused standard model•

Responsive Hammer III keyboard action•

Ivory Touch key surfaces, triple sensor, let-off, counterweights•

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX & Kawai EX grand piano sounds•

Powerful two speaker, 40 W output system•

Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio•Built-in classical etudes and Alfred lesson books•

PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer app support•

136 (W) x 40.5 (D) x 86 (H) cm

CN201 | Premium Satin WhiteCN301 | Premium Rosewood

CN301High-specification advanced model•

Responsive Hammer III keyboard action•

Ivory Touch key surfaces, triple sensor, let-off, counterweights•

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, SK-5, & Kawai EX grand piano sounds•

Powerful four speaker, 40 W output system•

Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio•

MP3/WAV playback, record, and overdub to USB•

Built-in classical etudes and Alfred lesson books•PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer app support•

141 (W) x 43.5 (D) x 87 (H) cm

Ca bine t F ini shes

Premium Rosewood

Premium Satin Black

Premium Satin White

Cabinet finish availability and included bench style
may vary depending on market region.
CN201 | Premium Satin WhiteTe chnic al Specif ications
CN201

CN301

Keyboard Action Type

Responsive Hammer III

Key Surfaces

Ivory Touch

Other Features

Graded hammers, Counterweights, Triple sensor, Let-off simulation

Sound Sound Engine
Grand Piano Source
No. of Sounds

Progressive Harmonic Imaging, 88-key piano sampling
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, Kawai EX

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, Shigeru Kawai SK-5, Kawai EX

19 voices

45 voicesmax. 192 notes

max. 256 notes

Virtual Technician

Smart Mode: 10 types
Advanced Mode: 18 parameters (requires PianoRemote app)

Smart Mode: 10 types
Advanced Mode: 21 parameters

Reverb & Effects

Reverb: 6 types, Effects: Preset

Polyphony

Audio System Output Power

Reverb: 6 types, Effects: 24 types
40 W (20 W x 2)

Speakers

12 cm x 2 (full-range speakers)

Recorder Internal Recorder

13 cm x 2 (low-mid range speakers)(8 x 12 cm) x 2 (mid-high range speakers, with diffuser)

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

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

USB Recorder–Play & Record MP3/WAV/MID, Overdub MP3/WAV

Metronome

7 time signatures

10 time signatures, 100 drum rhythms

Internal Songs Demo Songs
Concert Magic
Lesson Function

19 songs

33 songs

40 songs

176 songs

6 lesson books **12 lesson books **Features Keyboard Modes

Dual, 4Hands (Volume/Balance adjustable)

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

Display

128 x 128 pixel OLED

128 x 64 pixel OLED

Memories–16 Registration memories (8 x 2)

Spatial Headphone Sound

Normal, Forward, Wide, Off

PedalsDamper, Soft, Sostenuto – Grand Feel Pedal System

App Support

PianoRemote (iOS/Android), PiaBookPlayer (iOS/Android)

Connectivity Headphones
Audio
MIDI/USB1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo jacks–Bluetooth® *Power
Design Music Rest
Dimensions(Music rest flat)

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

USB to Host

USB to Host, USB to Device
Bluetooth MIDI, Bluetooth AudioDC IN (12 W consumption)

DC IN (17 W consumption)

Normal type, adjustable angle (3 positions)

Wide type, adjustable angle (3 positions)

136 (W) x 40.5 (D) x 86 (H) cm
53 1/2" (W) x 16" (D) x 34" (H)141 (W) x 43.5 (D) x 87 (H) cm
55 1/2" (W) x 17 1/3" (D) x 34 1/4" (H)43.0 kg / 95 lbs

47.5 kg / 105 lbs

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

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