Kawai CA401 Premium Digital Piano

$2,599.00

5 Year Warranty Brand Direct Flexible Delivery & Installation Options

Your journey into Concert Artist excellence begins here.

The CA401 features solid wooden keys, the magnificent sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano, and thoughtful technologies that adapt to your life. Whether you're finding solace in a late-night Chopin nocturne or celebrating a child's first recital, this premium digital piano becomes your companion for life's most meaningful musical moments.

KEY FEATURES

Solid wooden keys with Grand Feel Compact action for authentic grand piano touch
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Competition Grand piano sound with 88-key sampling
Ivory Touch key surfaces for superior grip and playing comfort
4-speaker sound system for immersive acoustic presence
Spatial Headphone Sound technology for natural, fatigue-free practice
Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio connectivity
Virtual Technician for personalised sound customisation
Grand Feel Pedal System with authentic SK-EX grand piano weighting

DIMENSIONS

Width: 136 cm

Depth: 48.5 cm

Height: 109 cm (music rest raised)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Download CA401 Owners Manual.pdf

Assembly Instructions Page 40.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Choose from multiple delivery options:

Standard delivery - a courier delivers the piano to your door, in it's box. Standard delivery does not include assembly.
Premium delivery service - our specialist piano delivery team will call to book a time to deliver your new digital piano, assemble and install it in your home, and remove all the rubbish.

Kawai CA401 Premium Digital Piano

$2,599.00

Reasons to choose the Kawai CA401 Premium Digital Piano

A Voice When Words Fall Short

The CA401 captures the soul of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano - an instrument that has graced the world's most emotional performances. With 88 individually sampled keys, every note carries its own character, giving you the expressive range to voice what you're feeling, whether it's joy, longing, or quiet reflection.

Touch That Responds to Your Emotion

Solid wooden keys across all 88 notes don't just feel authentic - they respond to your intention. The Grand Feel Compact action with triple-sensor detection understands the difference between a gentle whisper and a bold declaration, making the piano a true companion to your emotional expression, not just your technique.

Sound That Fills Your Home with Life

The 4-speaker system creates an immersive acoustic presence that transforms your space. Low frequencies resonate warmth from below while clear tones project forward - turning practice sessions into family moments, and quiet evenings into something memorable. This is sound that doesn't just perform; it inhabits your life.

Adapts to Your Life, Not the Other Way Around

Virtual Technician lets you shape the piano's character to suit your space and your needs. Late-night practice? Spatial Headphone Sound ensures depth and comfort without waking the house. Busy schedule? Wireless Bluetooth connectivity brings learning apps and inspiration to your fingertips. The CA401 bends to fit your life.

A Practice Partner for Every Stage

Built-in lesson books and adjustable practice features support your journey - whether you're rediscovering childhood skills or building new ones. Practice hands separately, record your progress, work at your own pace. This isn't about mastery; it's about showing up, growing, and enjoying the process.

Built to Endure Through Life's Chapters

From a child's first hesitant scales to a grandparent's nostalgic standards, the CA401 is designed to be there - through celebrations, through quiet moments of reflection, through all the passages that matter. Authentic grand piano pedalling, durable Ivory Touch keys, and timeless Kawai craftsmanship ensure this instrument grows with you.

Music is at the heart of everything we do.

It brings stories to life, shaping moments with emotion.

It’s there when we celebrate, when we reflect, and when we connect.

At the centre of it all - sits the piano.

It’s not about perfection or mastery.

But a companion for creating memories and marking life’s most meaningful passages.

A voice when words fall short, a touchstone for joy, longing, and everything in between.

More than just an instrument, it’s a memory maker.

Through life’s highs and lows, it endures.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the CA401 with online piano learning apps?

Yes - the CA401 is fully compatible with popular learning apps like Simply Piano, Tomplay, Skoove, Playground Sessions, and many others. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth® MIDI or with a USB cable, and the app will recognise which keys you're playing in real-time, providing instant feedback. You can also stream tutorial videos or backing tracks directly through the CA401's speaker system via Bluetooth Audio. It's designed to work seamlessly with modern learning methods.

Will a digital piano feel and sound like a real acoustic piano?

The CA401 delivers an exceptionally authentic experience with real wooden keys and the recorded sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX competition grand piano. For many players - especially those in apartments, practicing late at night, or needing climate-stable tuning - it's the perfect solution.

Does the CA401 require tuning or maintenance like an acoustic piano?

No tuning required - ever. The CA401 maintains perfect pitch from the day you bring it home, with no seasonal adjustments needed for humidity or temperature changes. There are no strings to break, hammers to voice, or felts to replace. Simply wipe down the Ivory Touch keys with a damp cloth occasionally, and your piano stays in pristine condition. This saves you hundreds of dollars annually in tuning and maintenance costs while ensuring consistent, reliable performance.

Can I practice quietly without disturbing my family or neighbours?

Absolutely. The CA401's Spatial Headphone Sound technology creates a natural, immersive listening experience through headphones - with three acoustic presets and optimisation for different headphone types. You can practice at any hour while everyone else sleeps, without sacrificing sound quality or comfort. It's the perfect solution for apartment living, shift workers, or anyone who keeps unconventional hours.

Is the CA401 suitable for beginners, or is it only for advanced players?

The CA401 grows with you. Beginners benefit from authentic touch and tone from day one (building proper technique), while advanced players appreciate the expressive range and professional-grade sound. Features like adjustable Virtual Technician settings, wireless app connectivity via Bluetooth, and the PianoRemote app support every stage of your musical journey—from first lessons to confident performances.

5 Year Warranty

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Size
	Kawai CA401 Premium Digital Piano$2,599.00	Kawai CA501 Premium Digital Piano$3,199.00	Kawai CA701 Premium Digital PianoFrom $4,290.00
Height	91.5 cm	93 cm	97 cm
Width	136 cm	142.5 cm	145 cm
Depth	48.5 cm	48.5 cm	49.5 cm
Weight	57.5 kg	66 kg	76.5 kg (80 kg Ebony Polish)
Touch
Key Action	• Grand Feel Compact Action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers - Ivory Touch white key surfaces - Let-off simulation - Triple sensor key detection - Bass region counterweights	• Grand Feel Compact Action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers - Ivory Touch white key surfaces - Let-off simulation - Triple sensor key detection - Bass region counterweights	• Grand Feel III Action - 88 wooden keys - Grade-weighted hammers - Ivory Touch white key surfaces - Ebony Touch black key surfaces - Let-off simulation - Triple sensor key detection - 88-key Graded counterweights
Wooden Keys	✓	✓	✓
Sound
Piano Sound	• Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX-L, EX, K-60 recording - 192 note maximum polyphony	• Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX-L, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording - 256 note maximum polyphony	• SK-EX Rendering - 88-key multi-channel sampling - SK-EX Competition Grand Piano recording - SK-EX Concert Grand Piano recording • Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX-L, SK-EX, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording 256 note maximum polyphony
No. of Sounds	19	45	SK-EX Rendering: 5+5 rendering characters Harmonic Imaging XL: 96 sounds
Speakers	13 cm x 2 (woofers) 5 cm x 2 (tweeters)	13 cm x 2 (woofers) (8 x 12 cm) x 2 (top speakers, with diffusers)	13 cm x 2 (woofers) (8 x 12) cm x 2 (top speakers, with diffusers) 5 cm x 2 (tweeters)
Speaker Output Power	40 W (20 W + 20 W)	100 W (50 W + 50 W)	110 W (55 W + 55 W)
Piano Resonance	- Damper Resonance - String Resonance	• Acoustic Rendering - Damper Resonance - String Resonance - Undamped String Resonance - Cabinet Resonance	• SK-EX Rendering: Resonance Modelling - Damper Resonance - String Resonance - Undamped String Resonance - Aliquot Resonance •Harmonic Imaging XL: Acoustic Rendering - Damper Resonance - String Resonance - Undamped String Resonance - Cabinet Resonance
Piano Adjustment	• Virtual Technician (18 parameters, via PianoRemote app) - Touch Curve - Voicing - Damper Resonance - Damper Noise - String Resonance - Key-off Effect - Fall-back Noise - Hammer Delay - Topboard - Decay Time - Release Time - Minimum Touch - Stretch Tuning - Temperament - Temperament Key - User Key Volume - Half-Pedal Adjust - Soft Pedal Depth • Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)	• Virtual Technician (21 parameters) - Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve) - Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing) - Damper Resonance - Damper Noise - String Resonance - Undamped String Resonance - Cabinet Resonance - Key-off Effect - Fall-back Noise - Hammer Delay - Hammer Noise - Topboard Simulation - Decay Time - Release Time - Minimum Touch - Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning) - Temperament (incl. User Temperament) - Temperament Key - Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume) - Half-Pedal Adjust - Soft Pedal Depth • Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)	• Virtual Piano Artisan (20 parameters) - Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve) - Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing) - String Resonances - Damper Noise - 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 (incl. 88-key User Tuning) - Temperament (incl. User Temperament) - Temperament Key - Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume) - Half-Pedal Adjust - Soft Pedal Depth • Virtual Piano Artisan presets (10 presets)
Reverb	6 types	6 types	SK-EX Rendering: Ambience (10 types) Harmonic Imaging XL: Reverb (6 types)
Brilliance	✓	✓	✓
Other Effects	-	24 types	24 types
Headphone Enhancements	Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type	Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type	Premium headphone amplifier Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type Headphone Amplifier
Exterior Design
Pedals	• Grand Feel Pedal System - Damper (with half-pedal support) - Soft - Sostenuto	• Grand Feel Pedal System - Damper (with half-pedal support) - Soft (with half-pedal support) - Sostenuto	• Grand Feel Pedal System - Damper (with half-pedal support) - Soft (with half-pedal support) - Sostenuto
Display	128 x 128 pixel OLED	128 x 64 pixel OLED	5" LCD touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels) Anti-glare display
Key Cover	Sliding type	Sliding type	Sliding type
Music Rest	Collapsible type (3 angle adjustability) with score support pins	Collapsible type (3 angle adjustability) with score support pins	Collapsible type (6 angle adjustability) with score support pins
Available Finishes	Satin Black White Maple Rosewood	Ebony Satin White Satin Rosewood	Ebony Satin Rosewood Ebony Polish
Features & Functions
Basic Functions	Dual Four Hands Transpose Tuning Low Volume Balance Startup Setting	Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Low Volume Balance Registration Startup Setting	Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Low Volume Balance User Sounds Startup Settings
Internal Songs	Sound Demo - 19 songs Concert Magic - 40 songs	Sound Demo - 33 songs Piano Music - 29 songs Concert Magic - 176 songs	Sound Demo - 33 songs Piano Music - 29 songs Concert Magic - 176 songs
Lesson Songs	Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101) Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series 1-19) Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B	Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) 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 Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series) 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	Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) 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 Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series) Chopin Etudes (Opus 10) 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
Internal Recorder	Total memory: Approx. 10,000 notes No. of Songs: 3 songs Parts: 1 part	Total memory: Approx. 90,000 notes No. of Songs: 10 songs Parts: 2 parts	Total memory: Approx. 90,000 notes No. of Songs: 10 songs Parts: 2 parts
Metronome	Time Signatures: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 Drum Rhythms: None	Time Signatures: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 Drum Rhythms: 100 patterns	Time Signatures: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 Drum Rhythms: 100 patterns
Bluetooth	Audio & MIDI Bluetooth (Ver. 4.2; GATT compatible) Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant Bluetooth Audio (Ver. 5.2)	Audio & MIDI Bluetooth (Ver. 4.2; GATT compatible) Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant Bluetooth Audio (Ver. 5.2)	Audio & MIDI Bluetooth (Ver. 5.0; GATT compatible) Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant Bluetooth Audio (Ver. 5.1; A2DP compatible)
USB Audio Recorder	-	MP3 WAV SMF (Playback only) Overdubbing Bluetooth Audio recording	MP3 WAV SMF (Playback only) Overdubbing Bluetooth Audio recording
App Functions	PianoRemote (iOS/Android) PiaBookPlayer (iOS/Android)	PianoRemote (iOS/Android) PiaBookPlayer (iOS/Android)	PianoRemote (iOS/Android) PiaBookPlayer (iOS/Android)
Connector Jacks
Headphone	1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo jacks	1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo jacks	1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo jacks
MIDI	USB-MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI	USB-MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI	USB-MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI
Line Out	-	1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]	1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]
Line In	-	1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced]	1/8" Stereo (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced]
USB to Host	✓	✓	✓
USB to Device	-	✓	✓
Others	-	-	USB for Update
Other
Bench	Included - WB35 height adjustable	Included - WB35 height adjustable	Included - fixed height with lid storage
Headphones	Headphone hook	Headphone hook	Headphone hook

Kawai CA401 Premium Digital Piano

Reasons to choose the Kawai CA401 Premium Digital Piano

A Voice When Words Fall Short

Touch That Responds to Your Emotion

Sound That Fills Your Home with Life

Adapts to Your Life, Not the Other Way Around

A Practice Partner for Every Stage

Built to Endure Through Life's Chapters

FAQ

5 Year Warranty

Expert Delivery Partners

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