Kawai CL26 Digital Piano Information, Specifications and Resources

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Kawai CL26

Overview

The Kawai CL26 is a digital piano released in 2011. It is aimed at those primarily wanting a quality piano sound and keyboard feel.

The CL26 has 88 fully weighted full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 96 notes of polyphony. It has eight on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, and a sustain/damper pedal.

It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.

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Specifications

Form

Number of Keys: 88
Key Weight: Piano
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: 8
Polyphony: 96
Sound Generation: Harmonic Imaging
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:

Extra Features

Recorder/Sequencer:
Tutorials:

Communication

MIDI:
USB:
Tablet Connectivity:

Power

AC Power:
Batteries:

Audio

Speakers:
Audio Out:
Audio In:

Pedals

Sustain Pedal:
Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:

Release Info

Year: 2011
RRP: $1495

Description

Kawai CL26: Affordable Style and Performance

Slim and stylish, with remarkable tone and touch, the CL26 offers exceptional value and a high level of musical performance.

Tone

The CL26 utilizes Kawai’s Harmonic Imaging Sound Technology, featuring 88-key piano sampling, to create its impressive piano sound.

Touch

The feel of the CL26 is outstanding, thanks to the Advanced Hammer Action IV-F (AHAIV-F), an 88-note, graded hammer action with superb feel and sensitivity.

Dual Mode

The CL26 offers a Dual Mode in which two sounds are played at the same time.

Headphone Jacks

Like all Kawai digital pianos, this instrument has two headphone jacks, allowing two persons to listen to the piano in privacy.

Pedal

A high quality damper pedal (not a switch) with half-damper support is included with this instrument.

Metronome

A built-in digital metronome with a variety of time signatures, perfect for practice, is part of the CL26’s features..

Concert Magic

The CL26 features Kawai’s exclusive Concert Magic , a unique way for anyone to enjoy the thrill of playing the piano, even if you’ve never played before!

MIDI

This instrument comes with MIDI jacks useful for connecting with other musical instruments and computers.

Speakers

A surprisingly powerful 2-speaker, 30-Watt sound system is found on the CL26.

FAQ

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This instrument was launched in 2011

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