Have a look at my channel for some recordings using the USB recorder on the CA901: Franz Liszt - La Campanella - th-cam.com/video/XahUuyc0Ans/w-d-xo.html La Campanella (slower version) - th-cam.com/video/tZwfBQifENw/w-d-xo.html Scott Joplin - Fig Leaf Rag - th-cam.com/video/e0aCPLD3IIw/w-d-xo.html Scott Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag - th-cam.com/video/fgaSStGnwJQ/w-d-xo.html Scott Joplin - The Easy Winners - th-cam.com/video/enbIPagsdCQ/w-d-xo.html Ludwig Van Beethoven - Piano Sonata 14, 1st Movement (Moonlight Sonata) - th-cam.com/video/MSmqkGyHhNM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your comment Guno. Yes, Kawai digital and hybrid pianos equipped with a soundboard are somewhat unique, in that they are manufactured as fully assembled, single piece instruments.
The advances in digital sampling and sound reproduction is absolutely stunning; they've 'almost' nailed it. However, there is no way, yet, to reproduce, digitally/electronically, the warmth, richness and fullness of the 'missing overtones' of vibrating strings. However, given the costs of the Grand Pianos necessary to create the acoustic experience, it is a wonderful and affordable alternative.
Hello Frank, thank you for your positive feedback. It's perhaps worth noting that the audio used in this video was recorded from the instrument's Line Out connectors. When listening to the sound produced by the instrument's own speaker system (including the soundboard) the experience is even more impressive! For this reason, we strongly recommend play-testing instruments such as the CA901 in person at your local Kawai dealer.
@@giuseppepaparo8977 The Line Out recording is very good, however, yes, the "in the room" sound is even better when heard through the instrument's speaker system.
What is the best use for recording? I guess recording on USB stick on wav file right? But do you also adjust the volume setting for recording or is it better to leave it at the standard volume for recording a file?
Hello, thank you for your comment. We would recommend capturing the instrument's sound as an uncompressed WAV file directly to a USB memory device. Recording from the instrument's Line Out connectors is of course also a perfectly good option, however this requires additional stages of digital-analogue conversion which may influence the characteristics of the recording. If the audio level of the captured recording is too low, it can easily be increased using a sound editor. We hope this helps!
Sounds great, played well. I tried the 901 in a showroom recently, and really want to buy it - but I read comments on some forum (and also found a clip on YT) that you can hear a loud click when releasing the key during the play … really true?
Thank you your positive feedback JCB! It's difficult to comment on individual cases, however in the event that an issue does arise with a Kawai instrument, the matter should be resolved under warranty. If you have not done so already, we recommend discussing this topic with your Kawai dealer. Thanks again!
Hi, i have right now an older model, the casio gp 300 which has an astonishing keyboard. I think it was above the level of digital pianos in that time. My biggest problem is the sampling of it. Many keys just dont really sound pianissimo if you play them. I also played other digital pianos by friends. How much do you think did the industry improve in the last years in terms of sampling. I also have VSTs. Is it possible to hear the output of a VST with the speakers of the CA901? The problem with my GP300 is that i can only hear the VST sound with seperate speakers that are connected with my pc. Another point that i dislike a bit about the EP CA 901, which looks overall really good, is the color of the branding etc in silver. It is probably the cleaner look but it would be nice if i could decide this color by myself. The golden color seems more appealing to me. Overall a good presentation of your new piano!
> Is it possible to hear the output of a VST with the speakers of the CA901? It has line input so it should be possible. MIDI to pc, pc audio output to some kind of audio interface, then output from that to line in. Something like that I guess.
Hello, thank you for your comment and positive feedback. Regarding your questions: 1. The CA901 has a 3.5mm (1/4") mini stereo Line In connector, allowing external audio (such as the output from a PC/Mac running a VST) to be played through the instrument's speaker system. Here is a relevant FAQ article that outlines the process: www.kawai-global.com/support/faq/how-can-i-play-vst-software-using-my-kawai-digital-piano-and-hear-the-sound-through-its-speakers/ 2. The CA901 and CA701 ebony polish finish models uses silver cabinet parts. Unfortunately, it is not possible for customers to order these instruments with brass/golden parts. However, we appreciate your feedback. We hope that this response answers your queries.
Hello Kawai. I Have been a faithful Kawai customer for years. It all started with a Kawai ES520 I bought to take with me. At the time I had a Charles R Walter upright. But I really enjoyed the Kawai ES120 so I decided to get a real Kawai and I bought a brand new Kawai GL10. I enjoyed that Kawai GL10 for two years and just a few months ago I traded in for a brand new Kawai GL40. I love this new Kawai GL40 but it is too powerful for my small apartment so I need another high quality digital with a realistic grand like action. Which model would you recommend to give company to my Kawai GL40? I’m very used to a grand action as I have been spoiled with the Kawai GL10 and now Kawai GL40 so it is a necessity. Thank you
Hello Gustavo, thank you for your comment, and for your patronage of Kawai instruments! Regarding your enquiry, if you are seeking a digital instrument with a grand-like keyboard action, we would recommend either the CA901 or CA701. However, for the ultimate grand piano experience, the Novus NV10S, featuring a grand piano keyboard action, is arguably the finest instrument in its class. You may be aware that Kawai also produces GL series grand pianos with both ATX4 (AnyTimeX) and AR2 (AURES) hybrid systems, allowing the instrument to be played with headphones, or for the volume to be reduced when in AURES mode. For more information, please refer to the product pages at the URLs below: www.kawai-global.com/product/ca901 www.kawai-global.com/product/nv10s www.kawai-global.com/product/atx4 www.kawai-global.com/product/ar2 We hope this helps!
Hello Mustafa, thank you for your comment. The MP11SE uses the original "Grand Feel (I)" keyboard action, while the CA901/CA701 use the latest "Grand Feel III" keyboard action. Both keyboards share the same action design, featuring 88 long wooden keys that pivot on a balance pin like a seesaw. The GFIII action incorporates a number of changes and improvements over the original GF action design, such as "Ebony Touch" black key surfaces, as well as a revised key-to-hammer actuator mechanism. Both keyboard actions are considered among the best available in a stage piano and console digital piano respectively. If you are already familiar with the touch of the MP11SE's GF keyboard action, the CA901/CA701's GFIII action will feel very comfortable for you. For more information about Kawai's wooden key keyboard actions, please watch the following video: th-cam.com/video/KjTLun_j08Q/w-d-xo.html - We hope this helps!
All CA901 included piano bench in the box? And please i want to know is more strong cabinet with polished ebony? I want buy this Piano...I will choose between polished ebony and rosewood...
Hello Nicolas, thank you for your comment. Please note that a bench is included in some regions but not in others, therefore we recommend checking with your local Kawai dealer to confirm this point. Regarding the material/finish of the instrument, the Ebony Polish finish is a usually a little thicker and heavier than the Rosewood and Satin Black/Satin White finishes, however the cabinet is equally strong regardless of the surface material. We hope this helps!
@@BFHPET Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we do not have any plans to upload a video of the CA701EP (ebony polish). However, the quality and appearance of the finish will be the same as that of the CA901EP shown in this video. You can also check the appearance of the CA701EP from the "Gallery" section of the CA701 product page of the Kawai Global website: www.kawai-global.com/product/ca701/?mode=gallery . We hope this helps.
Thank you for your comment, however we are all friends in the piano industry! However, as a top of the range digital piano, the Kawai CA901 featured in this video is often compared with the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-785. Meanwhile, the Yamaha AvantGrand NU1X that you refer to is a hybrid piano that incorporates a modified upright piano keyboard action. For this reason, it is often compared with the Kawai Novus NV5S: www.kawai-global.com/nv5s/ We hope this helps to clarify the different instruments available from two of Japan's leading musical instrument manufacturers!
This is my feedback after playing it. I wanted to buy the 701. But It was a big disappointment for the action and touch. I played in a showroom the CA99/701/901 . The sound is not bad, but rhe action is not very nice. It's extremely light, almost unrealistically light, the 701/901 are even lighter than rhe 99. I think it's a non sense to make the successors even lighter. The touch is not firm. The Grand feel action III is spongy, unsubstantial, you feel that something is missing. There are not real hammers but just counterweight. There's a useless, pointless simulation of escapement. I don't like it's advertised as something close to an acoustic touch and action. That's quite untrue. If you want to study seriously advanced classical music, I would avoid these models. You might have problems to perform it on acoustic grand pianos, if you practice on these models only, unless of course you practice on acoustic grand pianos too. There's nothing personal against kawai here. It's just my honest feedback after playing them, the genuine disappointment. I went ro the showroom with the real intetion to buy it
Thank you for sharing your honest opinions Giulia. It's unfortunate that you were not satisfied with the Kawai instruments you have played. We hope you are able to find a digital piano that brings you musical enjoyment.
@@KawaiPianosGlobal it's not about personal preferences . The weight and its grading of a digital piano are objective elements. And the Grand Feel Action III is objectively too light, with a not firm touch. Also the Kawai nonsense to make the successors even lighter. And is not suitable to study seriously advanced classical music unless you practice on good acoustic grand pianos too. As I wrote, I wanted to purchase the 701 , so there is nothing to do with personal preferences, prejudice or something personal against Kawai. The sound is not so bad. But in order to be a pianist, to develop or maintain the required skills the key Action/touch are the essentiality in a digital piano
I NEED this piano …. and also Ryoma Takagi …
Thank you Winnie! We'll certainly pass on your comments to Takagi-san!
@@KawaiPianosGlobal Just to let you know ………. I HAVE ORDERED THIS PIANO AND I HOPE TO RECEIVE IT THIS WEEK!!! I am SO excited!!!
Congrats Winnie! We hope your new piano brings you many years of musical happiness!
I have it!! I LOVE it!! One of the best decisions ever made!! Thank you Kawai and thank you Takagi for selling it to me …..
@@winniepeg9869 Wow, that's lovely to hear - thank you very much for your positive feedback!
Have a look at my channel for some recordings using the USB recorder on the CA901:
Franz Liszt - La Campanella - th-cam.com/video/XahUuyc0Ans/w-d-xo.html
La Campanella (slower version) - th-cam.com/video/tZwfBQifENw/w-d-xo.html
Scott Joplin - Fig Leaf Rag - th-cam.com/video/e0aCPLD3IIw/w-d-xo.html
Scott Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag - th-cam.com/video/fgaSStGnwJQ/w-d-xo.html
Scott Joplin - The Easy Winners - th-cam.com/video/enbIPagsdCQ/w-d-xo.html
Ludwig Van Beethoven - Piano Sonata 14, 1st Movement (Moonlight Sonata) - th-cam.com/video/MSmqkGyHhNM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing your performances! Best of luck with your channel.
Beautiful playing!
Thank you! We will pass on your warm comments to the pianist, Ryoma Takagi.
The playing is beautiful, but not the key action
Bravo, Takagi!!
Thank you Bachbaroque!
I just LOVE the idea that it comes IN ONE PIECE! That spares a LOT of BUILDING or SETTING UP frustration!!!!
Thank you for your comment Guno. Yes, Kawai digital and hybrid pianos equipped with a soundboard are somewhat unique, in that they are manufactured as fully assembled, single piece instruments.
Well done, Kawai!
Thanks very much Jim!
Spectacular
Thank you Lluís!
Hallo,
could you please tell me what material the cases of the CA-901 polished black and premium black are made of?
Thank You.
Hello Tony, thank you for your comment. Kawai digital pianos are primarily constructed from MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard). We hope this helps!
@@KawaiPianosGlobal Yes, and thank you very much for the quick answer. I wish you very happy New Year 2025.
Happy to help Tony, happy new year!
I am getting this piano ca 901 next Wednesday
Hello Elvin, thank you for deciding to purchase the CA901. We hope you enjoy your new piano! 🎹
Cost 2k and happy halloween 🎉👻🎃💀 by the way call me boon😅
The advances in digital sampling and sound reproduction is absolutely stunning; they've 'almost' nailed it. However, there is no way, yet, to reproduce, digitally/electronically, the warmth, richness and fullness of the 'missing overtones' of vibrating strings. However, given the costs of the Grand Pianos necessary to create the acoustic experience, it is a wonderful and affordable alternative.
Hello Frank, thank you for your positive feedback.
It's perhaps worth noting that the audio used in this video was recorded from the instrument's Line Out connectors. When listening to the sound produced by the instrument's own speaker system (including the soundboard) the experience is even more impressive! For this reason, we strongly recommend play-testing instruments such as the CA901 in person at your local Kawai dealer.
@@KawaiPianosGlobalAre you really saying that the audio from the integrated speakers is even better than this recording?
@@giuseppepaparo8977 The Line Out recording is very good, however, yes, the "in the room" sound is even better when heard through the instrument's speaker system.
@@KawaiPianosGlobalThank you
What is the best use for recording? I guess recording on USB stick on wav file right? But do you also adjust the volume setting for recording or is it better to leave it at the standard volume for recording a file?
Hello, thank you for your comment. We would recommend capturing the instrument's sound as an uncompressed WAV file directly to a USB memory device. Recording from the instrument's Line Out connectors is of course also a perfectly good option, however this requires additional stages of digital-analogue conversion which may influence the characteristics of the recording. If the audio level of the captured recording is too low, it can easily be increased using a sound editor. We hope this helps!
Sounds great, played well. I tried the 901 in a showroom recently, and really want to buy it - but I read comments on some forum (and also found a clip on YT) that you can hear a loud click when releasing the key during the play … really true?
Thank you your positive feedback JCB! It's difficult to comment on individual cases, however in the event that an issue does arise with a Kawai instrument, the matter should be resolved under warranty. If you have not done so already, we recommend discussing this topic with your Kawai dealer. Thanks again!
Is this recorded direct from the piano line out or is this with ambient microphones?
The sound was recorded from the instrument's line out connectors.
Hi, i have right now an older model, the casio gp 300 which has an astonishing keyboard. I think it was above the level of digital pianos in that time. My biggest problem is the sampling of it. Many keys just dont really sound pianissimo if you play them. I also played other digital pianos by friends. How much do you think did the industry improve in the last years in terms of sampling. I also have VSTs. Is it possible to hear the output of a VST with the speakers of the CA901? The problem with my GP300 is that i can only hear the VST sound with seperate speakers that are connected with my pc. Another point that i dislike a bit about the EP CA 901, which looks overall really good, is the color of the branding etc in silver. It is probably the cleaner look but it would be nice if i could decide this color by myself. The golden color seems more appealing to me. Overall a good presentation of your new piano!
> Is it possible to hear the output of a VST with the speakers of the CA901?
It has line input so it should be possible. MIDI to pc, pc audio output to some kind of audio interface, then output from that to line in. Something like that I guess.
Hello, thank you for your comment and positive feedback.
Regarding your questions:
1. The CA901 has a 3.5mm (1/4") mini stereo Line In connector, allowing external audio (such as the output from a PC/Mac running a VST) to be played through the instrument's speaker system. Here is a relevant FAQ article that outlines the process: www.kawai-global.com/support/faq/how-can-i-play-vst-software-using-my-kawai-digital-piano-and-hear-the-sound-through-its-speakers/
2. The CA901 and CA701 ebony polish finish models uses silver cabinet parts. Unfortunately, it is not possible for customers to order these instruments with brass/golden parts. However, we appreciate your feedback.
We hope that this response answers your queries.
It's improved with the Casio GP 510/310, especially the 510 for the sound.
Hello Kawai. I Have been a faithful Kawai customer for years. It all started with a Kawai ES520 I bought to take with me. At the time I had a Charles R Walter upright. But I really enjoyed the Kawai ES120 so I decided to get a real Kawai and I bought a brand new Kawai GL10. I enjoyed that Kawai GL10 for two years and just a few months ago I traded in for a brand new Kawai GL40. I love this new Kawai GL40 but it is too powerful for my small apartment so I need another high quality digital with a realistic grand like action. Which model would you recommend to give company to my Kawai GL40? I’m very used to a grand action as I have been spoiled with the Kawai GL10 and now Kawai GL40 so it is a necessity. Thank you
Hello Gustavo, thank you for your comment, and for your patronage of Kawai instruments! Regarding your enquiry, if you are seeking a digital instrument with a grand-like keyboard action, we would recommend either the CA901 or CA701. However, for the ultimate grand piano experience, the Novus NV10S, featuring a grand piano keyboard action, is arguably the finest instrument in its class.
You may be aware that Kawai also produces GL series grand pianos with both ATX4 (AnyTimeX) and AR2 (AURES) hybrid systems, allowing the instrument to be played with headphones, or for the volume to be reduced when in AURES mode.
For more information, please refer to the product pages at the URLs below:
www.kawai-global.com/product/ca901
www.kawai-global.com/product/nv10s
www.kawai-global.com/product/atx4
www.kawai-global.com/product/ar2
We hope this helps!
how does action compare to mp11se ?
Hello Mustafa, thank you for your comment. The MP11SE uses the original "Grand Feel (I)" keyboard action, while the CA901/CA701 use the latest "Grand Feel III" keyboard action. Both keyboards share the same action design, featuring 88 long wooden keys that pivot on a balance pin like a seesaw. The GFIII action incorporates a number of changes and improvements over the original GF action design, such as "Ebony Touch" black key surfaces, as well as a revised key-to-hammer actuator mechanism.
Both keyboard actions are considered among the best available in a stage piano and console digital piano respectively. If you are already familiar with the touch of the MP11SE's GF keyboard action, the CA901/CA701's GFIII action will feel very comfortable for you.
For more information about Kawai's wooden key keyboard actions, please watch the following video: th-cam.com/video/KjTLun_j08Q/w-d-xo.html - We hope this helps!
All CA901 included piano bench in the box?
And please i want to know is more strong cabinet with polished ebony?
I want buy this Piano...I will choose between polished ebony and rosewood...
Hello Nicolas, thank you for your comment. Please note that a bench is included in some regions but not in others, therefore we recommend checking with your local Kawai dealer to confirm this point. Regarding the material/finish of the instrument, the Ebony Polish finish is a usually a little thicker and heavier than the Rosewood and Satin Black/Satin White finishes, however the cabinet is equally strong regardless of the surface material. We hope this helps!
@@KawaiPianosGlobal Thank you so much...❤
@@KawaiPianosGlobal when will you uploud a video of the ca 701 in polished? i want to buy this one but there is not videos of it
@@BFHPET Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we do not have any plans to upload a video of the CA701EP (ebony polish). However, the quality and appearance of the finish will be the same as that of the CA901EP shown in this video. You can also check the appearance of the CA701EP from the "Gallery" section of the CA701 product page of the Kawai Global website: www.kawai-global.com/product/ca701/?mode=gallery . We hope this helps.
@@KawaiPianosGlobal its something different when you see it on videoes than photo
Rival of Yamaha nu1x~?:)
Thank you for your comment, however we are all friends in the piano industry!
However, as a top of the range digital piano, the Kawai CA901 featured in this video is often compared with the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-785. Meanwhile, the Yamaha AvantGrand NU1X that you refer to is a hybrid piano that incorporates a modified upright piano keyboard action. For this reason, it is often compared with the Kawai Novus NV5S: www.kawai-global.com/nv5s/
We hope this helps to clarify the different instruments available from two of Japan's leading musical instrument manufacturers!
@@KawaiPianosGlobal Aha~ Thank you for the correct info~~:)
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This is my feedback after playing it.
I wanted to buy the 701. But It was a big disappointment for the action and touch. I played in a showroom the CA99/701/901 . The sound is not bad, but rhe action is not very nice. It's extremely light, almost unrealistically light, the 701/901 are even lighter than rhe 99. I think it's a non sense to make the successors even lighter. The touch is not firm. The Grand feel action III is spongy, unsubstantial, you feel that something is missing. There are not real hammers but just counterweight. There's a useless, pointless simulation of escapement. I don't like it's advertised as something close to an acoustic touch and action. That's quite untrue. If you want to study seriously advanced classical music, I would avoid these models. You might have problems to perform it on acoustic grand pianos, if you practice on these models only, unless of course you practice on acoustic grand pianos too.
There's nothing personal against kawai here. It's just my honest feedback after playing them, the genuine disappointment. I went ro the showroom with the real intetion to buy it
Thank you for sharing your honest opinions Giulia. It's unfortunate that you were not satisfied with the Kawai instruments you have played. We hope you are able to find a digital piano that brings you musical enjoyment.
@@KawaiPianosGlobal it's not about personal preferences . The weight and its grading of a digital piano are objective elements. And the Grand Feel Action III is objectively too light, with a not firm touch. Also the Kawai nonsense to make the successors even lighter. And is not suitable to study seriously advanced classical music unless you practice on good acoustic grand pianos too. As I wrote, I wanted to purchase the 701 , so there is nothing to do with personal preferences, prejudice or something personal against Kawai. The sound is not so bad. But in order to be a pianist, to develop or maintain the required skills the key Action/touch are the essentiality in a digital piano