Keyboard and Touch

The CN201's Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) keyboard action has been developed to recreate the touch of Kawai grand pianos. Each key is progressively weighted with metal hammers — heavy in the bass, light in the treble — just like an acoustic piano. This system, operating without springs, ensures that a pressed key returns to its original position by itself, making playing smoother and more natural.

RHIII maintains its stability even during powerful playing thanks to the reinforced mechanism chassis. Felt-covered rubber cushions significantly reduce key and hammer noise — RHIII is recognized as one of the quietest digital piano keyboards in this area. The Ivory Touch key surface absorbs moisture, enhancing control by preventing finger slippage. 88 counterweights improve balance during pianissimo playing and firmness during forte playing.

The triple sensor system increases reaction when the same key is played quickly. Let-off simulation digitally reproduces a delicate feature of a grand piano keyboard — a small "notch" sensation felt when pressing a key very slowly. This feature allows experienced pianists superior control during pianissimo playing.

Sound Quality

The CN201 reproduces the sound of two world-class concert grand pianos simultaneously: the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, known as "Japan's most prestigious piano," and the Kawai EX, chosen by professional pianists in international competitions (Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Rubinstein). Both instruments have been reproduced with full 88-key sampling — preserving the unique tone of each note.

Progressive Harmonic Imaging technology records each note individually across wide dynamic ranges, ensuring seamless tonal transitions from delicate pianissimo to powerful fortissimo. The CN201 also includes 19 different sounds, such as jazz, pop, modern variations, Kawai upright piano sound, electric piano, organ, string instruments, and choir.

The main circuit board, speakers, and high-quality power adapter, redesigned by Kawai's engineering team, together deliver crystal clear, minimum distortion sound output. The 40W stereo speaker system is more than powerful enough to fill a medium-sized room.

Features and Connectivity

The CN201 connects wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, and laptops with Bluetooth® MIDI (v5.0) and Bluetooth® Audio (v5.1) technology. You can listen to the audio of songs and videos directly from the piano, adjust all settings from your phone with the PianoRemote app, and follow the sheet music of 370+ pieces on the screen with PiaBookPlayer.

The built-in lesson function includes Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer, Chopin waltzes, and the Alfred Basic Piano course. Separate practice for right and left hands, metronome, and tempo adjustment are available. Virtual Technician Smart Mode allows selecting tonal character to suit the pianist's taste with 10 presets, while Advanced Mode enables precise adjustment of 18 parameters via PianoRemote. The OLED display panel provides direct access to all functions — no key combinations are needed.

Design

The modern cabinet of the CN201, with its curved leg design and minimalist support blocks, combines aesthetics with functionality. The smooth facade and tall top board give the instrument the silhouette of a traditional upright piano. With a depth of just 40.5 cm, this compact instrument is ideal for an apartment. The wide, angle-adjustable music rest comfortably accommodates even the largest musical scores. With Premium Rosewood, Premium Satin Black, and Premium Satin White color options, you will find a variant to match your interior design.

Technical Specifications