CN301

KAWAI CN301

The Kawai CN Series Digital Pianos share an award-winning legacy for excellence. Built upon that heritage is the CN301, with its impeccable piano samples, a large selection of authentic instrumental sounds, and innovative sound system. With a keyboard touch that is considered by many to be the very best in its class, the CN301 sets a new standard for mid-range digital pianos.

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Description

DESCRIPTION

The CN301 is the latest addition to Kawai’s CN series of mid-range pianos.  Building on the popularity of its predecessor, the CN39, the new CN301 has features normally found on top-of-the-line instruments.  The renowned Responsive Hammer III action has been upgraded to reduce action noise and improve stability. The Shigeru concert grand piano has been refined, resulting in the best concert grand sound in a mid-range digital piano. The CN301’s crisp, clean sound system delivers unmatched tonal clarity and superior sound. New diffuser panels mounted to the top-facing speakers project the sound in all directions for a more acoustic piano-like effect.  The unique ‘Low Volume Balance’ feature intelligently adjusts the characteristics of the piano for the most favorable expression when playing at low volumes. Both Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth audio are incorporated for a variety of wireless applications.   The CN301 joins other Kawai models by supporting Kawai’s PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps which allow settings, sounds and lesson scores to be accessed from an iOS or Android smart device.  The redesigned control panel has a more intuitive layout which compliments the large OLED display.

 

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Progressive Harmonic Imaging Sound Technology w/88-Note piano sampling
  • Improved Responsive Hammer III keyboard action is stronger and quieter
  • Upgraded Speaker system, including top speaker diffusers, delivers superior sound
  • Updated control panel layout with modern OLED graphic display
  • New Shigeru Kawai SK-5 grand piano, electric piano and electric grand sounds
  • Progressive Harmonic Imaging Sound Technology with 88-Note piano sampling
  • Ivory touch key surfaces, let-off, triple sensor, counterweights
  • Updated Virtual Technician “Smart Mode” presets
  • Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio
  • Digital Audio – Play/Rec MP3 and WAV Files
  • Built-in classical etudes, Chopin waltzes, finger exercises, Alfred lessons and more
  • Grand Feel Pedal System
  • Modernized key cover appearance
  • Premium rosewood, satin black, satin white finishes available
FEATURES

TONE

A highly detailed acoustic piano portrait, employing Kawai’s proprietary Progressive Harmonic Imaging sampling technology, is offered in the CN301. This ensures smooth tonal transitions across the keyboard and throughout the entire dynamic range.

Tone

Tone

TOUCH

Responsive Hammer III

Responsive Hammer III

The category-leading Responsive Hammer III keyboard action on the CN301 is now new and improved.  The RHIII authentically re-creates the exceptional touch of an acoustic grand piano. With a triple-sensor key detection system that enhances responsiveness and accuracy, the 301’s realistic movement and rigid “springless” design provide a smooth, natural piano playing experience.

IVORY TOUCH KEY SURFACES

Kawai’s highly regarded Ivory Touch key surfaces are an impressive feature of the CN301. Greater piano control is realized with this finely textured material that gently absorbs fingertip perspiration and oils to avoid slipping. Moisture is absorbed without dirt or grease permeating the key surfaces, allowing them to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth.

Ivory Touch Key Surfaces

Ivory Touch Key Surfaces

SUPERIOR SOUND

Speakers

Speakers

The CN301 features sound diffusers that closely mirror the 360-degree sound projection characteristics of an acoustic piano. Lower-range frequencies emanate through the underside of the instrument, while top-mounted speakers project mid and high frequencies. This, along with a premium speaker and audio system delivers improved tonal clarity and superior sound that is unrivaled in this category.

SONG RECORDER

With a 10 song (two track) internal recorder, the CN301 offers record and play with the touch of a button.  To further support hand independence players can use the two tracks to record left- and right-hand parts separately.  Play back the left hand and practice the right-hand part live-or practice the left-hand part live over the right-hand recording.

CN301 Song Recorder

BLUETOOTH®

CN201 Bluetooth

CN301 Bluetooth

In addition to standard MIDI jacks for connecting to other instruments, the CN301 digital piano also boasts integrated Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth Audio technology that allows the instrument to communicate with supported smart devices wirelessly. Once connected to a phone, tablet, or laptop, CN301 digital piano owners can enjoy a wide variety of exciting music-related apps that enhance their learning and playing experience. One can also stream audio from songs and videos through the instrument’s high quality speaker system without additional cables.

CONCERT MAGIC

Discover the satisfaction of playing the piano, even if you have never played before with this fun and exclusive feature.

Concert Magic

Concert Magic

LESSONS AND EXERCISES

Alfred Lessons

Alfred Lessons

The CN301’s convenient lesson function allows aspiring pianists to learn piano with classical Czerny, Chopin, Burgmüller, Beyer, Bach, and Beethoven pieces embedded in the piano. Also included is a collection of songs from the popular Alfred’s Basic, Adult, and Premier course books*.

With a strong emphasis on education, the CN301 also features traditional Hanon finger exercises, scales, and warm-up drills. Kawai’s PiabookPlayer app contains all classical scores to further aid one’s piano development.

* Alfred lesson books sold separately.

PIANOREMOTE APP

The CN301 supports the latest PianoRemote control app. This multi-function app allows owners of supported Kawai digital and hybrid pianos to adjust a number of Virtual Technician parameters and select from a variety of piano and instrumental sounds. The app also enables one to listen to a wide range of built-in piano music content, all from the
attractive touch interface on your compatible iOS or Android device.

CN201 PianoRemote App

CN301 PianoRemote App

GRAND FEEL PEDAL SYSTEM

Grand Feel Pedal System

Grand Feel Pedal System

Reinforcing the CN Series’ reputation as the most authentic digital pianos in their price range is Kawai’s Grand Feel Pedal System. This unique feature accurately replicates the position and individual weighting of the damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano to further enhance the CN301’s acoustic piano-like authenticity.

ADJUSTABLE MUSIC REST

The viewing angle of the CN301 music rest, as with a grand piano, can be adjusted to suit the performer’s playing position or laid flat to provide a level surface for notating scores.

CN201 Music Rest

CN201 Music Rest
SPECIFICATIONS
Keyboard Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action – 88 keys
– Ivory Touch key surfaces
– Grade-weighted hammers
– Triple sensor hammer detection
– Let-Off
– Counterweights
– Improved Key Cushioning
Pedal Grand Feel Pedal System – Damper (with half-pedal support)
– Soft
– Sostenuto
Piano Sound Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) – 88-key stereo sampling
– 256 note polyphony
– Source: SK-EX / SK-5 / EX / K-60
– 13 Piano sounds:
SK-EX Concert Grand -Concert-Jazz-Mellow;
SK-5 Grand Piano-Classic-Pop;
EX Concert Grand-Concert-Standard-Mellow-Pop-Modern;
Upright Piano-Classic-Boogie-Honky Tonk
Piano Resonance Acoustic Rendering

– Damper Resonance
– String Resonance
– Undamped String Resonance
– Cabinet Resonance

Other Sounds 32 Instrumental sounds: Varieties of…
-Electric Piano
-Organ
-Harpsichord & Mallets
-Strings
-Vocal & Pad
-Bass & Guitar
Piano Adjustment Virtual Technician – 21 parameters (via PianoRemote app)

– Touch Curve
– Voicing
– Damper Resonance
– Damper Noise
– String Resonance
– Undamped String Resonance
– Cabinet Resonance
– Key-off Effect
– Fall-back Noise
– Hammer Noise
– Hammer Delay
– Topboard Simulation
– Decay Time
– Release Time
– Minimum Touch
– Stretch Tuning/User Tuning
– Temperament
– Temperament Key
– Key Volume
– Half-Pedal Adjust
– Soft Pedal Depth

Virtual Technician Smart Mode – 10 presets

Reverb 6 Types Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral, Off
Effects Types 24
Enhancements Tone Control (9 types)
Brilliance (21 levels)
Low Volume Balance
Speakers 13 cm x 2 (woofer)
8 x 12 cm x 2 with Diffuser (top speakers)
Output Power 20 W + 20 W
Headphone Enhancements Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS)
5 Headphone EQ Types
Headphone Hook
Display Cheek Block control panel 128 x 64 pixel OLED
Improved button visibility
Key Cover Sliding type
Music Rest Collapsible type
Dimensions Width 55.50″ (141 cm)
Depth 17.25″ (43.5 cm)
Height 34.25” (87 cm) (not including music rest)
Weight 105 lbs (47.5 kg)
Available Finishes Premium Rosewood
Premium Satin Black
Premium Satin White
Basic Functions Dual
Split
Four Hands
Transpose
Tuning
Touch Curve
Registration
Startup Settings
Internal Songs Sound Demo 33 songs
Piano Music 29 Songs
Concert Magic 176 songs
Lesson Songs Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Chopin Walzer (1-19) lesson book
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)
Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
J.S. Bach: Inventionen
Sonatinen Album 1
Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A
Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1

Lesson Books Sold Separately

Internal Recorder Total Memory approximately 90,000 notes
No. of Songs 10 songs
2 Tracks
USB Recorder Record/Playback WAV / MP3 / MID
WAV / MP3
Metronome Time Signatures 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, ⅞, 9/8, 12/8
100 Drum Rhythms
Bluetooth® * MIDI: Bluetooth (Ver. 5.0 GATT-compatible)
Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant
AUDIO: Bluetooth (Ver. 5.1 A2DP-compatible)
Control App Compatible
iOS/Android
Device
PianoRemotePiaBookPlayer
Connector Jacks Headphone 2 ( 1/4″ + 1/8″) Stereo
USB To Host
To Device
Audio Line Out (¼” L/mono, R)
Line In (¼” L/mono, R)
Power Consumption 17 W (PS-154 AC Adaptor)
Power Power cable
AC adaptor
Bench Matching Padded Bench
Others Warranty Card
Owner’s Manual
Resources Owner’s Manual : Coming Soon
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY

❌ Bench | Requires Assembly
❌ Stand | Requires Assembly

RESOURCES

Brochure: Download
Owners Manual: Download

WARRANTY

Limited 5 Years Parts and Labor | Customers should retain their store receipt or purchase statement as proof of the date of purchase. Please contact Kawai’s Technical Services Division if you have any questions or concerns.

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