เปียโนไฟฟ้า Kawai CA79

The Touch of a Grand Piano: Grand Feel III wooden key action 

Embracing many of the long-established principles associated with an acoustic piano, the Grand Feel III keyboard action utilised by the CA79 combines realistic materials, motion, and mechanism to recreate the exceptional touch of the finest concert grand pianos.

All eighty-eight black and white keys are crafted entirely from long pieces of wood, with finely textured ivory and ebony-like surfaces applied to absorb moisture and assist control.  Each wooden key pivots smoothly on a balance pin – the ends rising and falling to replicate the familiar ‘seesaw’ motion of an acoustic piano action.  When pressed, the back of the key lifts, triggering a grade-weighted hammer to strike a pressure switch.  The amount of force applied to this switch is then measured, and the corresponding note played with authentic tonal character and volume.

Extra-long key length,
Extra-long pivot length

In addition to featuring extended, fully wooden keys, Grand Feel keyboard actions also boast some of the longest key pivot lengths – matching that of a Kawai grand piano.

This extended key pivot length provides a more evenly balanced touch weight from the front to the rear of each key, allowing greater fluency and expressive control, while also minimising the need to readjust one’s technique when playing an acoustic grand piano.

88-key Graded Counterweights

In addition to grade-weighted hammers, the Grand Feel III action also features metal counterweights, attached beneath each key, and graded across the length of the keyboard.

As with an acoustic piano, these additional weights help to balance the touch of the keyboard during pianissimo passages, while providing a feeling of greater substance and solidity when playing with force.

Triple sensor key detection

The Grand Feel III keyboard action also features an accurate triple-sensor key detection system for enhanced playing realism.

The added third sensor improves responsiveness when playing the same key repeatedly, and unlike conventional two sensor keyboard actions found in many digital pianos, allows the sound of a single note to be gradually ‘layered’ without the previous tone being lost.

In addition, Kawai’s action technology also monitors the speed at which each key is lifted, influencing the release character of piano sounds, and providing a greater range of expression between staccato and legato playing.

Ivory & Ebony Touch key surfaces

The exceptional CA79 features Kawai’s highly regarded Ivory Touch white key surfaces as standard.  This finely textured material gently assists playing control, and possesses a natural, matte finish that is smooth but not slippery.

To complement these premium white keys, Kawai has also developed Ebony Touch, a special black key material that reproduces the finely-textured grain and rich lustre of real ebony wood.  The result is a keyboard surface that looks and feels as luxurious as some of the world's finest grand pianos, inspiring musicians of all levels to become better pianists.

Let-off Simulation

As the most authentic digital piano keyboard action, Grand Feel III even reproduces the ‘let-off’ characteristic of acoustic piano actions.  This subtle ‘notch’ sensation can be felt when playing the keys of a grand piano very gently, and may be used by experienced pianists to aid control when playing pianissimo passages.

In addition, the Grand Feel III action supports playing notes from the let-off point (sometimes referred to as playing ‘off the jack’), allowing the most advanced piano techniques to be performed.

The Sound of a Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand

The Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano was conceived as the next step in evolving the art of the piano. Earning a reputation as the ‘premier piano of Japan,’ it graces the stages of concert halls and musical institutions around the globe, receiving universal acclaim for its exceptional clarity and dynamic range.  The SK-EX has frequently been selected by professional pianists at such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubinstein international piano competitions.  With its magnificent tone and wonderfully responsive touch, the SK-EX can best be described with one word – incomparable.

The Sound of a Grand Piano: Shigeru Kawai SK-EX คอนเสิร์ตแกรนด์

แกรนด์เปียโนสำหรับคอนเสิร์ต Shigeru Kawai SK-EX ถือเป็นก้าวต่อไปในการพัฒนาศิลปะของเปียโน มีชื่อเสียงในฐานะ 'เปียโนระดับพรีเมียร์ของญี่ปุ่น' ทำให้เวทีคอนเสิร์ตและสถาบันดนตรีทั่วโลกได้รับความชื่นชม ได้รับการยกย่องจากทั่วโลกในเรื่องความชัดเจนและช่วงไดนามิกที่ยอดเยี่ยม SK-EX ได้รับการคัดเลือกจากนักเปียโนมืออาชีพบ่อยครั้งในงานอันทรงเกียรติ เช่น การแข่งขันเปียโนระดับนานาชาติของโชแปง ไชคอฟสกี และรูบินสไตน์ ด้วยโทนเสียงที่งดงามและการสัมผัสที่ตอบสนองได้อย่างยอดเยี่ยม SK-EX สามารถอธิบายได้ดีที่สุดด้วยคำเดียว - หาที่เปรียบมิได้

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Pianist Mode: SK-EX Rendering sound engine

In order to faithfully reproduce the stunning sound of a Shigeru Kawai concert grand piano digitally, Kawai has developed SK-EX Rendering.  This special, piano-only sound engine focusses the Concert Artist’s DSP power, combining multi-channel, 88-key sampling with the latest resonance modelling technology to deliver pure acoustic piano authenticity.  When SK-EX Rendering is selected, players can choose ten differently prepared piano characters ranging from Classic and Romantic, to Jazz, and even Boogie.

การสุ่มตัวอย่างหลายช่องทาง

ในขณะที่เปียโนดิจิตอลมักใช้การสุ่มตัวอย่างสเตอริโอแบบจุดเดียว การสุ่มตัวอย่างแบบหลายช่องสัญญาณของ SK-EX Rendering Engine จะจับเสียงจากจุดต่างๆ ของคอนเสิร์ตแกรนด์ Shigeru Kawai

เทคนิคสมัยใหม่นี้ไม่เพียงแต่ช่วยให้บันทึกและทำซ้ำลักษณะวรรณยุกต์ได้กว้างขึ้น แต่ยังปรับปรุงความรู้สึกเชื่อมโยงระหว่างเสียงคีย์บอร์ดและเสียงเปียโน ส่งผลให้ตอบสนองต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงไดนามิกที่มีชีวิตชีวาและสมจริงยิ่งขึ้น

SK-EX Rendering audio demos

Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine

Accompanying the dedicated SK-EX Rendering pianos, the CA79 also features the flexible Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine, which offers a broader selection of instrument voices, and the ability to combine sounds.  Harmonic Imaging XL also showcases a selection of alternative acoustic pianos captured with full 88-key stereo sampling.

เครื่องเสียง Harmonic Imaging XL

เมื่อใช้ร่วมกับเปียโน SK-EX Rendering โดยเฉพาะ CA79 ยังมีระบบเสียง Harmonic Imaging XL ที่ยืดหยุ่น ซึ่งให้เสียงเครื่องดนตรีที่หลากหลายขึ้น และความสามารถในการรวมเสียงเข้าด้วยกัน Harmonic Imaging XL ยังนำเสนอเปียโนอะคูสติกทางเลือกที่บันทึกด้วยการสุ่มตัวอย่างสเตอริโอ 88 คีย์เต็มรูปแบบ

The Kawai EX full concert grand piano has frequently been selected by professional pianists in such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubinstein international piano competitions, while the Shigeru Kawai SK-5 chamber grand and Kawai K-60 upright allow performers to enjoy the contrasting tonal characteristics of various different piano sizes and voicing configurations.

Personalised piano adjustments

The knowledge and skill of an experienced piano technician is essential to bring out the best of a fine acoustic piano. In addition to tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sing.

The CA79’s powerful Virtual Technician function simulates these refinements digitally, allowing discerning musicians to shape aspects of the selected piano’s character to suit their personal preferences.

Perform touch weight and voicing adjustments, regulate hammer and key release noises, and fine-tune string, damper, and cabinet resonances.  It is even possible to adjust the precise tuning, volume, and character of individual notes – all in real-time.

Rich sound selection

Supplementing the beautiful acoustic piano voices, the CA79 also features an excellent selection of additional instruments, ranging from electric pianos and drawbar or church organs, to strings, human choirs, and synth pads, inviting musicians to add greater variety to their performances.

Furthermore, the Dual playing mode also allows two different sounds, such as grand piano and strings, to be layered together for a richer, more luscious tone, while the Split and Four Hands modes divide the keyboard into two independent sections with separate sounds for each.  The volume balances and other settings for each playing mode can also be easily adjusted using the instrument’s intuitive touchscreen interface.