Description

  • The Kawai CA401 Digital Piano is a piano-focused digital instrument designed to deliver authentic grand piano touch and tone in a compact, affordable home cabinet. It features Kawai’s Grand Feel Compact wooden-key action with 88 fully weighted keys, triple-sensor detection, and Ivory Touch surfaces for a realistic playing feel, paired with Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound technology and the expressive SK-EX Competition Grand piano sample for a clear, dynamic sound. With 192-note polyphony, 19 built-in instrument voices, and integrated practice tools including lesson songs, metronome, Concert Magic, and a 3-song MIDI recorder, it is well-suited for learning and daily practice. The CA401 also includes Bluetooth MIDI and Audio for wireless connectivity, Spatial Headphone Sound for immersive private practice, and Virtual Technician tools for sound customization, all supported by a 40W (2 × 20W) speaker system and a modern OLED display—making it a strong choice for beginners, students, and home pianists seeking realistic acoustic piano performance in a compact digital format.

Grand Feel Compact Wooden-Key Action

Features 88 fully weighted wooden keys with triple sensors, Ivory Touch surfaces, and let-off simulation, delivering a highly realistic grand piano touch and responsive playing experience.

SK-EX Competition Grand Piano Sound

Includes the expressive Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Competition Grand sample, reproduced with Progressive Harmonic Imaging for a rich, dynamic tone from soft pianissimo to powerful fortissimo.

Progressive Harmonic Imaging Sound Engine

Utilizes 88-key stereo sampling to accurately recreate the tonal character and dynamic range of acoustic grand pianos with natural responsiveness.

Bluetooth MIDI & Audio Connectivity

Enables wireless connection to smart devices for music apps, lessons, and audio streaming through the piano’s speaker system without the need for cables.

  • 88-key Grand Feel Compact wooden-key action
  • Ivory Touch key surfaces for improved grip and realism
  • Triple-sensor key detection for accurate repetition
  • SK-EX Competition Grand piano sound
  • Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound engine
  • 192-note maximum polyphony
  • 19 high-quality instrument voices
  • Built-in lesson songs (Alfred, Czerny, Burgmüller, etc.)
  • Concert Magic interactive play feature
  • Bluetooth MIDI and Audio connectivity
  • Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) for immersive listening
  • Virtual Technician sound customization (via app)
  • 40W stereo speaker system (2 × 20W)
  • Keyboard & Touch
    • Keys: 88 full-size keys with graded/scaled-hammer action
    • Touch Sensitivity: 3 levels + fixed
    • Aftertouch: Not supported
  • Sound Engine
    • Presets: 19 sounds
    • Polyphony: 192 voices
    • Built-in Songs:
      • 19 demo songs
      • 40 factory songs
      • 3 user recordings
  • Effects & Processing
    • Brilliance
    • Damper Resonance
    • String Resonance
    • Reverb
  • Performance Features
    • Dual Zone
    • Layer
    • Duet Mode (Four Hands)
    • Transpose
    • Tuning Adjustment
    • Temperament Adjustment
  • Practice & Learning
    • Built-in lesson/coaching modes
    • Lesson songs (Alfred, Czerny, Burgmüller, etc.)
    • Metronome
    • Auto power-off
  • Speakers & Amplification
    • Speakers: Built-in
    • Amplifiers: 2 × 20W
  • Connectivity
    • Headphones:
      • 1 × 1/4″ output
      • 1 × 3.5mm (1/8″) output
    • USB:
      • 1 × USB-B (MIDI to host)
    • Bluetooth: v5.0 (Audio & MIDI)
  • Recording & MIDI
    • Recorder Tracks: 1-track MIDI
    • Note Memory: 10,000 notes
  • Pedals
    • Included: 3-pedal unit
      • Damper
      • Sostenuto
      • Soft
    • Type: Proprietary multi-pedal system
  • Display & Interface
    • 2.5″ OLED display
  • Power
    • Adapter: Included
    • Consumption: 12W
  • Build & Design
    • Type: Console-style digital piano
    • Color: Black
    • Dimensions:
      • 135.9 × 91.9 × 48.8 cm (W × H × D, without music rest)
    • Weight: 57.5 kg (126.8 lbs)
  • Included Accessories
    • Matching bench
    • 3-pedal unit
    • Headphone hook

Additional information

Weight115 kg
Dimensions144.8 × 71.1 × 55.9 cm