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Introduction
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Feature Highlights
Grand Feel wooden-key action with Ivory Touch key surfaces and ‘Let-O’ mechanism.
The CA95 and CA65 digital pianos utilise Kawai’s latest Grand Feel wooden-key keyboard action, which draws upon 85
years of acoustic piano craftsmanship to provide an exceptionally realistic playing experience.
As with a grand piano, all eighty-eight black and white keys are crafted entirely from long pieces of wood, pivoting on
a central balance pin in a smooth, seesaw-like motion. The new Grand Feel keys are longer than any other digital piano
keyboard action, with the pivot point distance extended to match that of a Kawai grand piano. When the front of a
key is pressed down, the rear rises, throwing a hammer which plays the note. These hammers are graded in size and
weight, replicating the heavier bass and lighter treble notes of an acoustic grand piano, while additional counter-weights
embedded within the lower keys help to lighten their touch during pianissimo passages. The Grand Feel keyboard
action even reproduces the subtle let-o sensation felt when playing the keys of a grand piano very softly, satisfying the
expectations of even the most discerning pianists.
Finally, the Grand Feel keyboard action features Kawai’s Ivory Touch key surfaces as standard. This nely textured material
gently absorbs moisture to assist playing control, and possesses a natural, matte nish that is smooth, but not slippery.
Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) with 88-key piano sampling
The CA95 & CA65 digital pianos capture the beautiful sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed hand-built EX concert grand
piano, with all 88 keys of this exceptional instrument meticulously recorded, analysed and faithfully reproduced using the
latest Harmonic Imaging™ XL sound technology. This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range of the
original grand piano, aording pianists an extraordinary level of expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo to the
strongest, boldest fortissimo.
Both Concert Artist models feature a wide range of Concert, Studio, Jazz, Modern, and Pop grand piano sounds, and also
include a full-bodied traditional upright piano sound.
Strong selection of additional instrument sounds
Supplementing the realistic acoustic piano voices, the CA95 & CA65 digital pianos also feature an excellent selection of
additional instrument sounds, ranging from electric pianos and drawbar and church organs, to strings, human choirs, and
even atmospheric synth-style pads, inviting musicians to add greater variety to their performances.
Furthermore, the Dual playing mode also allows two dierent sounds, such as grand piano and strings, to be layered
together, while the Split and Four Hands modes divide the keyboard into two independent sections. The volume balances
for each playing mode can also be adjusted quickly and easily using the real-time panel controls.
Virtual Technician adjustments to personalise the instrument’s character
The CA95 & CA65 digital pianos’ Virtual Technician feature allows various characteristics of the selected acoustic piano,
electric piano, or harpsichord sound to be shaped at the touch of a button, with settings to adjust voicing and regulation,
string and damper resonances, and subtle hammer, damper, and key release noises. It is even possible to adjust the precise
tuning and volume of individual notes, before saving one’s personal conguration to an onboard registration memory.
USB to Device functionality, with MP3/WAV le recording and playback
The CA95 & CA65 digital pianos are equipped with USB connectors that not only allow these instruments to be connected
to a computer for MIDI use, but also to load and save data to USB memory devices directly. This ‘USB to Device’ feature
allows instrument settings or recorded songs stored in internal memory to be saved to USB for posterity, or standard MIDI
les (SMF) downloaded from the internet to be conveniently played back without additional hardware.
USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio les, allowing musicians to learn the chords or
melody for a new piece, or to simply play along with their favourite songs. It is even possible to save performances as MP3
or WAV les for emailing to friends and family, listening to on the move, or for further editing using an audio workstation.
Wide range of connectivity options
The CA95 & CA65 digital pianos features a variety of connectivity options, with Line-level output jacks that allow the
instrument to be enjoyed in larger settings such as churches and schools. Standard MIDI and ‘USB to Host’ connectors
ensure exibility when using computers and other electronic instruments, while the Line-in jacks provide a convenient
method of mixing in audio from a laptop, tablet, or other digital device.
Welcome to the Concert Artist
