Kawai CN43 Digital Piano Information, Specifications and Resources

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Kawai CN43

Overview

The Kawai CN43 is a digital piano released in 2011. It is aimed at those primarily wanting a quality piano sound and keyboard feel.

The CN43 has 88 fully weighted full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 192 notes of polyphony, which is excellent for a digital piano. It has hundreds of on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and a sustain/damper pedal.

The CN43 uses Kawai's Progressive Harmonic Imaging, for dynamic multi-sampled pianos, offering extremely detailed velocity layers for authentic acoustic piano realism.

It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It offers an on-board 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.

It's a part of the CN family of instruments.

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Specifications

Form

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

Sound

Number of Voices: 323
Polyphony: 192
Sound Generation: Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI)
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: $3495

Description

Kawai CN43: For Demanding Musicians

The Kawai CN43 Digital Piano offers it all… great tone and touch, hundreds of instrument sounds, an impressive sound system, plus USB Audio and USB to Device functions. And with an elegant cabinet design, the CN43 is as beautiful as it is powerful.

Tone

The CN43 features the newest version of our acclaimed sound technology - Progressive Harmonic Imaging with 88-key piano sampling. This exclusive technology creates sounds with amazing detail and clarity. Learn More »

Touch

The CN43 employs the new Responsive Hammer (RH) action with Let-off and Ivory Touch key surfaces. It’s an 88-note, graded hammer action with superb feel and sensitivity. Learn More »

Dual and 4-Hands Modes

All CN series instruments have a Dual Mode in which two sounds are played at the same time. The unique 4-Hands Mode splits the keyboard into two identical 44-note pianos – great for group piano lessons or for duets.

Split Mode

The CN43 also offers a Split mode in which one sound plays on the left of the keyboard and another sound plays on the right side.

Balance Slider

The CN43 has a unique Balance Slider, right on the panel. Use the slider to control the volume balance between two sounds in both Dual and Split keyboard modes.

Sliding Key Cover

All Kawai CN models have built-in sliding key covers to protect the keyboard from dust and debris when the instrument is not in use.

Pedals

All CN models have three pedals – soft, sostenuto, and damper (with half-damper capability) – that function just like the pedals found on our grand pianos.

Metronome

All three CN models offer a handy built-in digital metronome with a variety of time signatures and adjustable tempo… perfect for practice. The CN43 can also control the volume of the metronome.

Rhythm Section

The CN43’s Rhythm Section feature offers 100 professionally arranged backing accompaniments in a variety of musical styles.

Alfred Lesson Songs

The CN43 features built-in songs from Alfred’s two most popular first-year children’s method books, plus the first year’s Adult Piano Course. Learn More »

Concert Magic

All CN models feature 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! Learn More »

Recorder

The CN43 features an easy to use 2-Track / 3-Song recorder that is ideal for self evaluation or capturing a moment of inspiration.

USB to Device

The CN43’s USB to Device capability allows for the storage of performances to USB memory devices. You can even play and record Standard MIDI Files (SMF) with the powerful 16-track USB recorder.

Jacks

All CN models come with MIDI jacks useful for connecting with other musical instruments and computers. The CN43 also features stereo Line In and Line Out jacks, plus a USB jack and two headphone jacks.

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