The Kawai CA 58 R is a digital piano equipped with the Grand Feel Compact keyboard mechanism and 88 keys. It offers a wide range of timbres, including the sounds of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and EX concert grand pianos. The sounds of the CA 58 are reproduced via a four-speaker amplifier system with a power output of 100 watts. In addition to USB connections, the digital piano is also equipped with Bluetooth, which allows you to connect the digital piano to a smartphone or tablet.
The CA 58 is the latest Kawai digital piano that uses the new key function of the Grand Feel Compact with wooden keys. Designed to reproduce the authentic touch weight characteristics of the industry-leading Grand Feel keyboards in a smaller form factor. It retains the long wooden keys used for all 88 black and white keys and the well-known"Seasaw" mechanism that has been used on acoustic grand pianos for centuries. Despite its smaller size, the Grand Feel Compact offers extended key pivoting sounds that provide a more consistent touch weight when playing on the back of the keyboard.
The CA58 captures the great sound of the flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. This incomparable instrument is handmade by Master Piano Artisans at the Shigeru Kawai Piano Research Laboratory in Ryuyo, Japan and is considered one of the best instruments in its class. The CA58 also features the distinctive sound of Kawai's highly acclaimed Kawai EX concert grand piano. Both the SK-EX and EX are faithfully reproduced with full 88-key sampling using advanced Harmonic Imaging ™ sound technology.
The CA 58 has a powerful 100W output system with four speakers that reproduces the harmonic spectrum of an acoustic piano. The lower frequencies are transmitted through the bottom of the instrument, while the mid and high frequencies are projected outwards through the top-mounted speakers, resulting in an expansive sound that accurately reproduces the sound projection of a grand piano.
In addition to MIDI and USB connections, the Kawai CA 58 can interact with smartphones or tablets and the like via Bluetooth. When paired with a phone, tablet or laptop, CA58 owners can extend the functionality of the device with a variety of educational, performance and scoring apps. A special Kawai Virtual Technician control app is also freely available and offers a pleasant way to experience and adjust various acoustic piano characteristics from an attractive touch surface.