Kawai CN-42 R digital piano, 88 keys with advanced hammer AHA4-F, 310 sounds, compatible with GM2 standard, LCD display, 192 polyphone, reverb, brilliance, flanger and chorus, learn function, split and layer function, metronome, transpose, lower octave shift, layer dynamics, 16 track USB-recorder in SMF format, 2 track sequenzer, 3 pedals, key cover, 2 headphone jacks, Midi IN/OUT/Thru, Line IN/OUT, USB to host jack, 2 x USB to device jack for USB sticks and floppy disc usw., loudspeaker: 2 x 40 Watt
Features
Action 88 weighted keys, Advanced Hammer Action IV-F with AR technology
Sounds 310 sounds + 9 Drum Sets, GM 2 compatible
Sound Source Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ System with 88 key sampling
Polyphony max. 192 Notes
Reverb 6: Room 1, Room 2, Stage, Hall 1, Hall 2 , Plate
Effects Chorus (1-4, FB), Flanger, Delay 1, Delay 2, Delay 3, Tremolo, Rotary 1, Rotary 2
Lesson Function Alfred Lesson Books
Dual-Mode Yes
Split-Mode Yes, Splitpoint is freely assignable
4-Hand-Mode Yes
Key Velocity Light 1, Light 2, Normal, Heavy 1, Heavy 2, off
Recorder 3 Songs, 2 Tracks, max. 90.000 Notes (30.000 Notes x 3 Songs)
USB Recorder 16 Tracks, Realtime Recording, SMF Format
Other Features Transpose, MIDI-Multi-Mode, Tuning, historic Temperaments, Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal On/Off
LC-Display 2 x 16 characters
Metronome Beats: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8; Tempo: 10-300 BPM; 100 Rhythms
Demo Songs 32
Concert Magic Songs 88
Pedals 3: Damper (Half-Pedal), Sostenuto, Soft
Finish Premium Rosewood, Premium Mahogany or Premium Cherry
Key Lid Yes
Jacks Headphone x 2, Line In, Line Out, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB (to host), 2 x USB (to device)
Speakers 16 cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2
Amplifier 40 Watt x 2
Dimensions (WxDxH) in cm 138 x 47 x 88
Weight in kg 57
Audio demos
Concert Grand 1 (1,76 MB)
Concert Grand 2 (1,98 MB)
Studio Grand 1 (1,86 MB)
Studio Grand 2 (1,71 MB)
Mellow Grand 1 (2,11 MB)
Mellow Grand 2 (2,56 MB)
Modern Piano (1,55 MB)
Rock Piano (1,40 MB)
Classic E. Piano (1,41 MB)
Modern E. Piano 1 (0,71 MB)
Modern E. Piano 2 (1,24 MB)
Jazz Organ (1,14 MB)
Drawbar Organ 1 (1,08 MB)
Drawbar Organ 2 (0,95 MB)
Church Organ (1,20 MB)
Diapason (1,12 MB)
Full Ensemble (0,92 MB)
Harpsichord (0,69 MB)
Vibraphone (0,90 MB)
Clavi (0,72 MB)
Slow Strings (1,03 MB)
String Pad (1,08 MB)
String Ensemble (0,72 MB)
Choir 1 (0,84 MB)
Choir 2 (1,36 MB)
New Age Pad (1,20 MB)
Atmosphere (0,88 MB)
Wood Bass (0,85 MB)
Fretless Bass (0,88 MB)
Wood Bass & Ride (0,73 MB)
Others 1 (2,64 MB)
Others 2 (3,50 MB)
The flagship CN42 features Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ sound technology with 88-key piano sampling, and superior 192 note polyphony. USB to device functionality is also supported, with 16-track SMF recording/playback, GM2 compatible voices, and several advanced characteristics typically associated with premium models.
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Exceptional Touch, Tone, Quality & Value
KAWAI is proud to present the CN Series – an affordable range of high specification digital pianos suitable for school classrooms, church halls, and family homes. These impressive instruments offer an enhanced AHA IV-F weighted keyboard action, and introduce KAWAI’s latest Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ sound technology, featuring the new 88- key piano sampling process.
With a traditional furniture design and attractive Premium Rosewood, Premium Cherry and Premium Mahogany finishes complementing the exceptional touch and authentic tone of these charming instruments, the CN Series truly establish a new standard in digital piano performance, quality, and value.
TOUCH
The Advanced Hammer Action IV-F keyboard has been developed to represent the distinctive touch of a traditional grand piano, with its remarkable springless design providing consistent upward and downward motion for a smooth, more natural, piano playing experience.
Moreover, just as acoustic pianos utilise heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers, the AHA IV-F keyboard also employs different hammer weights, appropriately graded for each playing range. Such attention to detail allows greater stability during fortissimo passages, while preserving delicate pianissimo control, to satisfy the demands of even the most discerning pianist.
TONE
The new CN Series captures the beautiful sound of KAWAI’s highly acclaimed, hand-built concert grand piano, with all 88 keys of this exceptional instrument meticulously recorded, analysed, and faithfully reproduced using the very latest Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ technology.
This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range of the original piano, offering even greater tonal detail than the existing Harmonic Imaging™ standard, while also providing the source for a selection of additional high-quality instrument sounds. Finally, reverb and damper effects are applied, delivering rich tones with breathtaking realism and authenticity.
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FEATURES
The superior polyphony specifications of the CN Series maintain KAWAI’s position as a market leader, allowing complex passages that require the damper pedal, to be enjoyed without unexpected instances of note ‘drop off’.
An intuitive recording function is also featured as standard across the CN Series range, with the USB to Device facility of the flagship CN42 allowing performances to be conveniently saved to USB flash memory devices. With over 300 exceptional instrument sounds and a total of 9 authentic drum kits (GM2 compatibility), it is even possible to create and playback Standard MIDI Files (SMF) using the powerful 16 track sequencer.
MORE FEATURES
The convenient lesson feature allows aspiring pianists to learn the piano using a built-in collection of songs from the popular Alfred Basic, Adult and Premier course books. The left and right hand parts of each piece can be practiced separately, adjusting the tempo to perfect difficult passages, before being recorded and played back for self-evaluation.
In addition to these impressive internal features, considerable attention has also been paid to the external appearance of the CN Series, with traditionally styled cabinet accents, rounded leg and toe-block treatments, and beautiful Premium finishes combining to lend distinctive character to each exceptional instrument.
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