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Kawai Concert Artist CA95 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Introduction Playing the Piano Music Menu CA95 / CA65 Owner’s Manual Recorder Settings Appendix...
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing this Kawai Concert Artist CA95/CA65 digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the instrument’s usage and operation. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference. About this Owner’s Manual Before attempting to play this instrument, please read the Introduction section from page 10 of this owner’s manual. This section explains the name and function of each part, how to connect the power cable, and how to turn on the power.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DO NOT OPEN RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 5 WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. The product should be connected to If you are going to use an AC power cord, 120V 230V...
  • Page 6 Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or CAUTION damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. Do not use the product in the following areas. Using the product in such areas may result in product breakdown.
  • Page 7 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Recorder Important Safety Instructions ......4 Table of Contents ........8 Song Recorder .
  • Page 9 Settings Settings (cont.) (cont.) Virtual Technician Settings ......76 USB MIDI ......105 (USB to Host port) 1.

  • Page 10: Welcome To The Concert Artist

    The new Grand Feel keys are longer than any other digital piano keyboard action, with the pivot point distance extended to match that of a Kawai grand piano. When the front of a key is pressed down, the rear rises, throwing a hammer which plays the note.

  • Page 11: Owner's Manual Conventions

    Owner’s Manual Conventions This owner’s manual utilises a number of illustrative conventions in order to explain the CA95/CA65 digital piano’s various functions. The examples below provide an overview of the button LED indicator states and press types, and the appearance of difference kinds of text. Button LED indicator states LED indicator off: LED indicator on:...

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions...

  • Page 13: Lcd Display

    a POWER button i PLAY/STOP button This switch is used to turn the instrument on/off. Be sure to turn This button is used to start/stop the playback of demonstration off the instrument after playing. songs, Piano Music pieces, and Lesson and Finger Exercises, and to start/stop the recording and playback of recorder songs, and * The CA95/CA65 digital piano features a power saving mode that MP3/WAV audio files.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Piano

    Setting Up the Piano 1. Connecting the power cable to the instrument CA95 CA65 Connect the included power cable to the ‘AC IN’ inlet located on Connect the included power cable to the ‘AC IN’ inlet located on the back side of instrument in the bottom left corner. the right hand side, towards the back of the instrument.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume / Using Headphones

    Adjusting the Volume / Using Headphones Adjusting the volume The MASTER VOLUME slider controls the volume level of the instrument’s speakers, or headphones if connected. Move the slider up to increase the volume, and down to decrease the volume. Increase volume Use this slider to set the volume to a comfortable listening level - the middle is often a good starting point.

  • Page 16: Using The Pedals

    The CA95/C65 digital piano features the Grand Feel pedal system, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of Kawai’s EX Concert Grand piano. It is also possible to adjust the sensitivity of the sustain/damper pedal, and the effectiveness of the soft pedal using the ‘Half-Pedal Adjust’...

  • Page 17: Selecting Sounds

    section Selecting Sounds The CA95/CA65 digital piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical styles. Sounds are arranged into eight categories, with several sounds assigned to each category button. For a complete listing of available instrument sounds, please refer to page 127 of this owner’s manual. By default, the ‘Concert Grand’...

  • Page 18: Dual Mode

    Dual Mode The Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or a church organ combined with a choir, etc. 1. Entering Dual mode Press and hold a SOUND button to select the main sound, then press another SOUND button to select the layered sound.
  • Page 19 Dual Mode settings The Dual Mode settings menu allows characteristics of the combined sound to be adjusted. Dual Mode settings Dual Mode setting Description Default setting Balance Adjust the volume balance between the main and layered sounds. 5 : 5 Layer Octave Shift Raise/lower the pitch of the layered sound in octave steps.

  • Page 20: Split Mode

    Split Mode The Split Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a different sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section. 1. Entering Split mode Press the FUNCTION button (SPLIT).

  • Page 21: Changing The Split Point

    3. Changing the split point Press and hold the FUNCTION button, then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the LCD display, and will become the new split point. Lower section Upper section New split point...

  • Page 22: Four Hands Mode

    Four Hands Mode The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split Mode function. However, with Four Hands Mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automatically adjusted to create two separate 44-key instru- ments with the same playing range.
  • Page 23 3. Changing the Four Hands mode split point Press and hold the FUNCTION button, then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the LCD display, and will become the new split point. Left section Right section New split point...

  • Page 24: Reverb

    Reverb Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. Some sound types, such as acoustic piano, enable reverb automatically in order to improve acoustic realism. The CA95/CA65 digital piano features six different reverb types. Reverb types Reverb type Description...
  • Page 25 Entering the Reverb settings menu Press and hold the REVERB button. The Reverb settings menu will be shown in the LCD display. Adjusting Reverb settings After entering the Reverb settings menu: buttons: Adjust selected setting. Press the buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting.

  • Page 26: Effects

    Effects In addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain effects automatically in order to enhance tonal quality. The CA95/CA65 digital piano features 11 different effect types, with 4 combination effects, and 3 additional amplified effects.
  • Page 27 Effects settings (cont.) Effect type Effect setting Description Classic Chorus Mono / Stereo Toggle between a Mono or Stereo effect. Speed Adjust the speed of the chorus. Tremolo / Classic Tremolo Dry / Wet Adjust the intensity of the tremolo. Speed Adjust the speed of the tremolo.

  • Page 28: Metronome / Drum Rhythms

    Metronome / Drum Rhythms The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition to regular metronome beats, the CA95/CA65 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical genres.

  • Page 29: Recording With The Metronome

    Adjusting Metronome settings After entering the Metronome settings menu: buttons: Adjust selected setting. Press the buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the buttons to adjust the selected setting. * To reset the current setting to the default value, press the FUNCTION button (RESET).

  • Page 30: Registration Memories

    Registration Memories The Registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound selections, split point, reverb and effect settings, and various other panel options) to be stored to a memory and conveniently recalled at the touch of a button. There are two banks (‘A’ and ‘B’) for each registration button, allowing up to 16 different registration memories to be stored.

  • Page 31: Panel Lock

    Storing a Registration memory Press and hold the REGISTRATION button. The eight registration memory buttons will start to flash. Press the FUNCTION buttons to select the registration memory bank ‘A’ or ‘B’, then press a registration memory (SOUND) button. A beep will sound and the current instrument settings will be stored to the selected registration memory.

  • Page 32: Demo Songs

    Demo Songs The Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of CA95/CA65 digital piano. There are over 30 different demonstration songs available, highlighting the instruments’ rich selection of high quality sounds and its power speaker system. For a complete listing of demonstration songs, please refer to page 126 of this owner’s manual. Entering Demo mode Press the FUNCTION button (MUSIC).

  • Page 33: Piano Music

    Piano Music In addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CA95/CA65 digital piano also features a selection of popular classical piano works from the Baroque and Romantic periods. Notated scores are provided in the separate ‘Classical Piano Collection’ book*, assisting the musical appreciation and study of each piece. * Depending on market area.

  • Page 34: Lesson Function

    Lesson Function The Lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books and finger exercises. The left and right hand parts of each piece can be practiced separately, adjusting the tempo to perfect difficult passages, before being recorded for self-evaluation. Built-in lesson mode song books US, Canada, UK, Australasia Rest of the World...

  • Page 35: Listening To The Selected Lesson Song

    Listening to the selected lesson song This page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and change the playback position. 1. Playing the lesson song After selecting a lesson book and song: Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and a one bar count-in will be heard before the song starts to play.

  • Page 36: Lesson Function Settings

    Lesson Function Lesson Function settings The Lesson Function settings menu allows the left and right-hand part volumes of the current lesson song to be adjusted, allowing each part to be practiced separately. It is also possible to adjust the playback tempo of the current lesson song, allowing difficult passages to be practised more conveniently.

  • Page 37: Repeating Sections Of A Lesson Song

    Repeating sections of a lesson song The ‘A-B Loop’ feature of the Lesson Function allows sections of the selected lesson song to be ‘looped’ between two points in order to practise difficult passages continuously. 1. Playing the lesson song After selecting a lesson book and song: Press the PLAY/STOP button.

  • Page 38: Recording A Lesson Song Practice

    Lesson Function Recording a lesson song practice The Lesson Function’s Record feature allows the left or right-hand parts of the selected lesson song to be recorded to internal memory, and then played back for self-evaluation. 1. Starting the lesson song recording After selecting a lesson book and song: Press the REC button.

  • Page 39: Finger Exercises

    Finger Exercises The lesson function also includes a selection of finger exercises for practicing major and minor scales, arpeggios, chords, cadences, and Hanon exercises, with notated scores provided in the separate ‘Finger Exercises’ book. The CA95/CA65 digital piano can also evaluate one’s practice, analysing note accuracy, timing evenness, and note volume consistency, before displaying results for each category.

  • Page 40: Concert Magic

    Concert Magic The Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 176 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo. For a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs, please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet. Performing a Concert Magic song The 176 Concert Magic songs are divided into banks ‘A’...

  • Page 41: Concert Magic Demo Mode

    4. Changing the Concert Magic playback sound Press a SOUND button to change the sound used for the Concert Magic song (melody and accompaniment parts). It is also possible to select independent sounds for the melody and accompaniment parts: Press the FUNCTION button (SPLIT), to enable Concert Magic split mode.

  • Page 42: Concert Magic Settings

    Concert Magic Concert Magic settings The Concert Magic settings menu allows the playback tempo, playing mode, and volume balance to be adjusted. Concert Magic settings Concert Magic setting Description Default setting Tempo Adjust the playback tempo of the Concert Magic song in beats per minute (BPM). Song specific Mode Change the Concert Magic playing mode (see below).

  • Page 43: Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types

    Concert Magic song arrangement types Concert Magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types, each requiring a different level of skill to be performed correctly. * The Concert Magic arrangement type is for each song is indicated in the ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet as ‘EB’, ‘MP’, or ‘SK’. Easy Beat These are the easiest songs to play.

  • Page 44: Song Recorder (Internal Memory)

    Song Recorder (Internal Memory) The CA95/CA65 digital piano allows up to 10 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Each song consists of two separate tracks - referred to as ‘parts’ - that can be recorded and played back independently.

  • Page 45: Stopping The Song Recorder

    4. Stopping the song recorder Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turn off, the recorder will stop, and the part/song will be stored in internal memory. After a few seconds, the Internal Song Player screen will be shown in the LCD display, indicating that the song is ready for * The maximum recording capacity is approximately 90,000 notes, with playback.

  • Page 46: Playing A Song

    Song Recorder (Internal Memory) Playing a song This function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song/part immediately after recording, start this process from step 2. 1. Entering song play mode Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and the Internal Player screen will be shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 47: Internal Player Edit Menu

    Internal Player Edit menu The Internal Player Edit menu features transpose settings that allow the pitch of the keyboard or song to be adjusted in semi-tone steps. This menu also includes functions to delete the song, or convert the song to an audio file. Internal Player menu Internal Player function Description Default setting...

  • Page 48: Erasing A Part/Song

    Song Recorder (Internal Memory) Erasing a part/song This function is used to erase recorder parts that may have been recorded incorrectly or songs that are no longer listened to. Once a part/song has been erased from memory it cannot be recovered. 1.

  • Page 49: Converting A Song To An Audio File

    Converting a song to an audio file This function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio file to a USB device in either MP3 or WAV format. 1. Selecting the Convert to Audio function After entering the Internal Player menu (see page 47): Press the buttons to move the selection cursor over the...

  • Page 50: Audio Record/Playback (Usb Memory)

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Recording a MP3/WAV audio file The CA95/CA65 digital piano is also capable of recording performances as digital audio - saving the data to a USB memory device in either MP3 or WAV format. This useful function allows professional quality recordings to be produced directly on the instrument - without the need for additional sound equipment - then emailed to friends and family, listened to away from the instrument, or edited and remixed further using an audio workstation.
  • Page 51 3. Starting the USB recorder Press a key on the keyboard, or the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turn on, and recording will start. The current recording time will also be shown in the LCD display. Recording * Pressing the PLAY/STOP button allows a rest period or empty bar to be inserted at the beginning of the song.

  • Page 52: Playing An Mp3/Wav Audio File

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Playing an MP3/WAV audio file The CA95/CA65 digital piano is also capable of playing MP3 and WAV audio files stored on a USB memory device directly through the instrument’s speaker system. This function is particularly useful when attempting to learn the chords or melody to a new piece, or to simply play along with one’s favorite song.
  • Page 53 2. Selecting an audio file Press the buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the audio file. The audio play screen will be shown in the LCD display. 3. Playing the selected audio file Press the PLAY/STOP button.

  • Page 54: Playing A Midi Song File

    Song Player supported format specifications Song format Specifications Format 0, Format 1 Kawai Song file Preparing the USB memory device First, prepare a selection of MID (SMF) song files, copying the data to a USB memory device. * USB devices should be formatted to use the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystems.
  • Page 55 2. Selecting a MIDI file Press the buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the MIDI file. The MIDI play screen will be shown in the LCD display. 3. Playing the selected MIDI file Press the PLAY/STOP button.

  • Page 56: Usb Player Edit Menu

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) USB Player Edit menu The USB Player Edit menu allows the playback mode of the audio/MIDI file to be changed to one of four types. This menu also features settings to adjust the MIDI song playback tempo, and to transpose the pitch of the keyboard or MIDI song in semi-tone steps.

  • Page 57: Converting A Midi Song To An Audio File

    Converting a MIDI song file to an MP3/WAV audio file This function allows MIDI files or CA95/CA65 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio file (to the USB device) in either MP3 or WAV format. 1.

  • Page 58: Overdubbing A Mp3/Wav Audio File

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Overdubbing a MP3/WAV audio file This function allows the sound of the CA95/CA65 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing MP3 or WAV audio file. In addition, the CA95 digital piano also supports mixing the LINE IN audio with the overdubbed MP3/WAV file. * This function records/overdubs to a copy of the selected file - the original audio file will not be modified.

  • Page 59: Function Menus

    Function menus The Function menus contain a variety of options to adjust the CA95/CA65 digital piano’s operation and sound. Settings are grouped by category, providing convenient access to relevant controls. Once adjusted, settings can be stored to one of the instrument’s 16 registration memories, or selected as the default power-on settings with the User Memory function (page 74).

  • Page 60: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings The Basic Settings menu contains settings to adjust the pitch, tuning, and general sound of the instrument. This menu also allows favourite panel settings to be stored, or reset back to the original factory configuration. Basic Settings Setting Description Default setting Key Transpose...

  • Page 61: Key Transpose

    Key Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CA95/CA65 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi- tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key. When transposed, the song can be played in the original key, yet heard in a different key.

  • Page 62: Song Transpose

    Basic Settings Song Transpose The Song Transpose setting allows the pitch of MIDI files or CA95/CA65 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps when played back. 1. Selecting the Song Transpose setting After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 60): Press the buttons to select the Song Transpose setting.

  • Page 63: Tone Control

    Tone Control The Tone Control setting allows the overall sound character of the CA95/CA65 digital piano to be adjusted to provide the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are five different preset EQ settings available, with an additional ‘User’...

  • Page 64: User Tone Control

    Basic Settings User Tone Control The User Tone Control option allows finer control over the instrument’s sound character, allowing the volume of four frequency bands to be adjusted individually. It is also possible to adjust the frequency range of the mid-low and mid-high frequency bands.

  • Page 65: Speaker Volume

    Speaker Volume The Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the CA95/CA65 digital piano’s speaker output to be reduced, providing finer adjustment control over the master volume. This setting can also function as a volume limiter, preventing the instrument from being played too loudly in the home or classroom etc. * This setting does not affect the headphones or Line Out volume.

  • Page 66: Phones Volume

    Basic Settings Phones Volume The Phones Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the headphones output to be increased. The default setting for Phones Volume is ‘Normal’ in order to protect an individual’s ears from excessive volume levels. The ‘High’ setting may be selected when using headphones with a high impedance, or in situations where it is desirable to increase the maximum volume level of the headphones output.

  • Page 67: Line In Level (Ca95 Only)

    Line In Level (CA95 only) The Line In Level setting allows the volume level of the CA95’s Line In input jacks to be adjusted. This setting may be useful when using the USB Recorder function and attempting to balance an external audio source with the instrument’s sound.

  • Page 68: Line Out Volume

    Basic Settings Line Out Volume The Line Out Volume setting allows the level of the instrument’s Line Out output to be adjusted. This setting may be useful when connecting the CA95/CA65 digital piano to mixers and other audio equipment. * This setting does not affect the speaker or headphone volume. 1.

  • Page 69: Wall Eq (Ca95 Only)

    Wall EQ (CA95 only) The Wall EQ setting optimises the sound character of the soundboard speaker depending on whether the CA95 digital piano (back) is placed beside a wall, or in an area away from a wall. * This setting does not affect the headphones or Line Out output. Wall EQ setting Wall EQ Description...

  • Page 70: Tuning

    Basic Settings Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CA95/CA65 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments. 1. Selecting the Tuning setting After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 60): Press the buttons to select the Tuning setting.

  • Page 71: Damper Hold

    Damper Hold The Damper Hold setting is used to determine whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained continuously when the sustain (damper) pedal is pressed, or whether these sounds should decay, naturally. Damper Hold setting Damper Hold Description Organ, strings, etc.

  • Page 72: Four Hands

    Basic Settings Four Hands The Four Hands setting provides an alternative method to enabling the Four Hands Mode function, and may prove useful in teaching environments or situations where the function should be enabled automatically every time the CA95/CA65 digital piano is turned on. When enabled, all Four Hands Mode control operations are identical to those explained on page 22.

  • Page 73: Lcd Contrast

    LCD Contrast The LCD Contrast setting is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display. The contrast of the display becomes sharper as the value increases. 1. Selecting the LCD Contrast setting After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 60): Press the buttons to select the LCD Contrast setting.

  • Page 74: User Memory

    Basic Settings User Memory The User Memory function allows preferred panel functions/settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the CA95/CA65 digital piano is turned on. * User Memory settings can also be saved to and loaded from USB memory devices. Please refer to pages 109/113 for more information. Functions/Settings stored in User Memory Functions Settings...

  • Page 75: Factory Reset

    Factory Reset The Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the User Memory function, restoring the CA95/CA65 digital piano to its factory default settings. * This function will not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1.

  • Page 76: Virtual Technician Settings

    Virtual Technician Settings An experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a fine acoustic piano. In addition to meticulously tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sing. The Virtual Technician settings of the CA95/CA65 digital piano simulate these refinements digitally, allowing performers to shape various aspects of the instrument’s character to suit their personal preferences.

  • Page 77: Touch Curve

    Touch Curve As with an acoustic piano, the CA95/CA65 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength and speed of playing –...

  • Page 78: User Touch Curve

    Virtual Technician Settings Touch Curve (cont.) 1. Selecting the Touch Curve setting After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 76): Press the buttons to select the Touch Curve setting. 2. Changing the Touch Curve type Press the buttons to cycle through the different Touch Curve types.

  • Page 79: Voicing

    Voicing The Voicing setting allows the tonal character of the CA95/CA65 digital piano to be set to one of six different types. * This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds. Voicing types Voicing type Description Normal The normal tonal character of an acoustic piano throughout the entire dynamic range. (default) Mellow 1 A softer, more mellow tonal character throughout the entire dynamic range.

  • Page 80: Damper Resonance

    Virtual Technician Settings Damper Resonance Pressing the damper pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal pressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance.

  • Page 81: Damper Noise

    Damper Noise When the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of the damper head touching and releasing the strings. The CA95/CA65 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Damper Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 82: String Resonance

    Virtual Technician Settings String Resonance String Resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of held notes resonate ‘sympathetically’ with other notes of the same harmonic series. The CA95/CA65 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the String Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be adjusted.

  • Page 83: Key-Off Effect

    Key-off Effect When playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with force and released quickly, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the damper touching the strings immediately before the vibrations are stopped.

  • Page 84: Fall-Back Noise

    Virtual Technician Settings Fall-back Noise When playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard action returning (i.e. ‘falling back’) to the neutral position after a key is released. The CA95/CA65 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Fall-back Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 85: Hammer Delay

    Hammer Delay When playing pianissimo passages using an acoustic piano, there may be a perceived delay between a key being pressed and the hammer striking the strings. If desired, the CA95/CA65 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the Hammer Delay setting allowing the delay length to be adjusted.

  • Page 86: Topboard

    Virtual Technician Settings Topboard When playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument’s topboard (lid) affects both the volume and ‘openness’ of the tone produced. A fully open topboard allows sound waves to reflect off the polished lid surface and project into the room, while a closed lid has the opposite effect, resulting in a darker, more opaque tone.

  • Page 87: Decay Time

    Decay Time When playing an acoustic grand piano, the length of the instrument influences the speed at which held notes decay, with longer grand pianos (i.e. longer strings) characterised by longer decay times. The CA95/CA65 digital piano attempts to simulate this characteristic, with the Decay Time setting allowing the length of decay while keys are pressed to be adjusted.

  • Page 88: Minimum Touch

    Virtual Technician Settings Minimum Touch The Minimum Touch setting allows the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound to be adjusted. By default, this setting attempts to recreate the extremely fine touch sensitivity of a concert grand piano, allowing a very soft sound to be produced with the slightest of key touches.

  • Page 89: Stretch Tuning

    Stretch Tuning Stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method in which the tuning for the lower notes is slightly lower and the tuning for the higher notes is slightly higher than the settings made in the Equal temperament. The Stretch Tuning setting allows the degree of stretch tuning to be adjusted when Equal (piano) or Equal temperament are selected.

  • Page 90: User Tuning

    Virtual Technician Settings User Tuning The User Tuning function allows each of the 88-keys to be tuned individually. 1. Selecting the User Tuning memory After selecting the Stretch Tuning setting (page 89): Press the buttons to select one of the User Tuning memories.

  • Page 91: Temperament

    Temperament The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the CA95/CA65 digital piano to be changed from the modern ‘Equal Temperament’ standard to one of the various temperaments popularised during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is also possible to create customised temperaments using the User Temperaments function. * This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

  • Page 92: User Temperament

    Virtual Technician Settings User Temperament The User Temperament setting allows custom temperaments to be created. 1. Selecting the User Temperament After selecting the Temperament setting (page 91): Press the buttons to select the User temperament, then press the FUNCTION button (EDIT). The User Temperament screen will be shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 93: Temperament Key

    Temperament Key The Temperament Key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specified. When using a temperament other than Equal temperament, use this setting to specify the key signature of the piece. * This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds. 1.

  • Page 94: User Key Volume

    Virtual Technician Settings User Key Volume The User Key Volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88-keys to be adjusted individually. * This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds. 1. Selecting the User Key Volume setting After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 76): Press the buttons to select the User Key Volume setting.

  • Page 95: Half-Pedal Adjust

    Half-Pedal Adjust The Half-Pedal Adjust setting allows the point at which the damper/sustain pedal becomes effective (i.e. when the dampers of the piano begin to lift from the strings) to be adjusted. This setting may be useful for pianists that habitually rest their right foot on the damper/sustain pedal, but do not necessarily wish to sustain the sound.

  • Page 96: Soft Pedal Depth

    Virtual Technician Settings Soft Pedal Depth The Soft Pedal Depth setting adjusts the effectiveness (i.e. depth/strength) of the soft pedal. * This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds. 1. Selecting the Soft Pedal Depth setting After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 76): Press the buttons to select the Soft Pedal Depth setting.

  • Page 97: Midi Settings

    MIDI Settings MIDI Overview The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data. MIDI Terminals MIDI terminal Function MIDI IN Receiving note, program change, and other data.

  • Page 98: Midi Functions

    MIDI Settings MIDI Functions The CA95/CA65 digital piano supports the following MIDI functions: Transmit/receive note information Transmit/receive program change information Transmit/receive note information to/from a MIDI-connected Transmit/receive program change data to/from a MIDI- musical instrument or device. connected musical instrument or device. Transmit/receive channel settings Transmit/receive pedal data Specify transmit/receive channels within the range of 1 to 16.

  • Page 99: Midi Channel

    MIDI Channel The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specified. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specified). 1. Selecting the MIDI Channel setting After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 98): Press the buttons to select the MIDI Channel setting.

  • Page 100: Send Program Change Number

    MIDI Settings Send Program Change Number The Send Program Change Number function is used to send a Program Change Number (1-128) to the connected MIDI device. 1. Selecting the Send Program Change Number function After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 98): Press the buttons to select the Send Program Change Number function.

  • Page 101: Local Control

    Local Control The Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This setting may be useful when using the CA95/CA65 digital piano to control an external MIDI device that is connected to the instrument’s amplifier/speakers. Local Control setting Local Control Description...

  • Page 102: Transmit Program Change Numbers

    MIDI Settings Transmit Program Change Numbers The Transmit Program Change Numbers setting determines whether the CA95/CA65 digital piano will transmit program change information via MIDI when the instrument’s panel buttons are pressed. Transmit Program Change Numbers setting Transmit PGM# Multi-timbral setting Effect of pressing panel buttons Off, On1 SOUND buttons will send PGM# shown in the left column*.

  • Page 103: Multi-Timbral Mode

    Multi-timbral Mode The Multi-timbral Mode setting determines whether or not the CA95/CA65 digital piano is able to receive MIDI information on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multi-track, multi-timbral performance data sent from an external MIDI device. Multi-timbral Mode setting Multi-timbral Mode Selected sound...

  • Page 104: Channel Mute

    MIDI Settings Channel Mute The Channel Mute setting determines which MIDI channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI information when Multi-timbral mode is enabled. * This setting is only available when the Multi-timbral Mode setting is set to ‘On1’ or ‘On2’. 1.

  • Page 105: Usb Midi (Usb To Host Port)

    Windows 2000 http://www.kawai.co.jp/english Windows Vista (no SP) * After driver installation, ensure that the ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ device is correctly selected in the application software. USB MIDI is not supported. Windows Vista 64-bit (no SP) Please upgrade to service pack 1 or service pack 2.

  • Page 106: Usb Menu

    USB Menu The USB Menu contains functions to load/save registration memories and recorder songs from/to a USB memory device. This menu also allows files to be renamed and deleted, and for the USB memory device to be formatted. USB Menu functions Function Description Load Song...

  • Page 107: Load Song

    Load Song The Load Song function is used to load CA95/CA65 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s internal memory. * This function will overwrite any song data stored in the selected song memory. * For more information about the instrument’s ‘Internal Song Recorder’ feature, please refer to page 44. 1.

  • Page 108: Load Registration

    USB Menu Load Registrations The Load Registrations function is used to load a CA95/CA65 registration file stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s registration memories. * This function will overwrite all existing Registration memories. * For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 30. 1.

  • Page 109: Load User Memory

    Load User Memory The Load User Memory function is used to load a CA95/CA65 user memory setting file stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s User Memory. The loaded settings will be used as the default settings every time the CA95/CA65 digital piano is turned on.

  • Page 110: Save Song

    The Save Song function is used to save CA95/CA65 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a USB memory device in Kawai’s native song format. * For more information about the instrument’s ‘Internal Song Recorder’ feature, please refer to page 44.

  • Page 111: Save Smf Song

    Save SMF Song The Save SMF Song function is used to save CA95/CA65 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a USB memory device as a Standard MIDI File (SMF). * For more information about the instrument’s ‘Internal Song Recorder’ feature, please refer to page 44. 1.

  • Page 112: Save Registration

    USB Menu Save Registrations The Save Registrations function is used to save CA95/CA65 registration memories stored in the instrument to a USB memory device. * For more information about the instrument’s ‘Registration’ feature, please refer to page 30. 1. Selecting the Save Registrations function After entering the USB Menu (page 106): Press the buttons to select the Save Registrations...

  • Page 113: Save User Memory

    Save User Memory The Save User Memory function is used to save the current CA95/CA65 User Memory settings to a USB memory device. * For more information about the instrument’s ‘User Memory’ feature, please refer to page 74. 1. Selecting the Save User Memory function After entering the USB Menu (page 106): Press the buttons to select the Save User Memory...

  • Page 114: Rename File

    USB Menu Rename File The Rename File function is used to rename song, audio, and registration files stored on a USB memory device. 1. Selecting the Rename File function After entering the USB Menu (page 106): Press the buttons to select the Rename File function. Press the FUNCTION button (ENTER).

  • Page 115: Delete File

    Delete File The Delete File function is used to delete song, audio, and registration files stored on a USB memory device. Once a file has been deleted from the USB device it cannot be recovered. 1. Selecting the Delete File function After entering the USB Menu (page 106): Press the buttons to select the Delete File function.

  • Page 116: Format Usb

    USB Menu Format USB The Format USB function is used to format the connected USB memory device, erasing all stored data. The USB Format function will erase all data stored on the connected USB memory device. Exercise caution when using this function in order to prevent accidental data loss. 1.

  • Page 117: Power Settings

    Power Settings Auto Power Off The CA95/CA65 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. * This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on. Auto Power Off settings Auto Power Off Description...

  • Page 118: Assembly Instructions (Ca65 Only)

    Assembly Instructions (CA65 only) Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CA65 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CA65 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand. Included parts Before attempting to assemble the CA65 digital piano, ensure that all parts below are included.
  • Page 119 1. Attaching the side panels to the pedal board 2. Attaching the back board Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand to the bottom of the pedal board (D). upright (vertically) on the floor.
  • Page 120 Assembly Instructions (CA65 only) 3. Mounting the main body onto the stand 4. Fastening the main body to the stand View the front of the instrument to ensure that the main Ensure that two or more people undertake the body and side panels are in alignment. following step of the assembly process.
  • Page 121 5. Connecting the pedal and power cables 6. Attaching the headphone hook (optional) Pass the pedal cable (extending from the rear of the pedal A headphone hook is included with the CA95/CA65 digital piano board) through the aperture to the front of the main body, and can be used to hang headphones when not in use.

  • Page 122: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices The CA95/CA65 digital piano features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument to be connected to MIDI devices, computers, speakers, and mixers. It is also possible to connect external audio sources, such as an MP3 player, tablet, or a secondary keyboard, to the instrument’s amplifier and speaker system.

  • Page 123: Jack Panel

    Jack Panel LINE IN jacks (1/4” phone jack) LINE OUT jacks (1/4” phone jack) These jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs from These jacks are used to connect the stereo output of the CA95/ other electronic instruments or audio equipment to the CA95/ CA65 digital piano’s sound to external speakers, amplifiers, CA65 digital piano’s speakers.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the CA95/CA65 digital piano, explaining the typical cause(s), and recommended solution(s). Power Issue Possible Cause and Solution Page no. The instrument does not turn on. Check that the power cable is firmly attached to the instrument, and p.
  • Page 125 Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer. p. 105 using a USB cable, however the software does Check that ‘USB Audio Device’ or ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ is selected in the p. 105 not respond to key presses.

  • Page 126: Demo Song List

    Composer PIANO 1 Concert Grand Polonaise-Fantaisie Chopin Concert Grand 2 Petit chien Chopin Studio Grand Original Kawai Studio Grand 2 Original Kawai Mellow Grand Sonata No.30 Op.109 Beethoven Mellow Grand 2 La Fille aux Cheveux de lin Debussy PIANO 2...

  • Page 127: Sound List

    section Sound List PIANO 1 HARPSI & MALLETS Concert Grand Harpsichord Concert Grand 2 Harpsichord Oct Studio Grand Vibraphone Studio Grand 2 Clavi Mellow Grand Marimba Mellow Grand 2 Celesta Jazz Grand Harpsichord 2 * Jazz Grand 2 Bell Split * PIANO 2 STRINGS Pop Piano...

  • Page 128: Program Change Number List

    Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Program Number Program Number Bank CA95 CA65 PIANO 1 Concert Grand Concert Grand 2 Studio Grand Studio Grand 2 Mellow Grand Mellow Grand 2 Jazz Grand Jazz Grand 2 PIANO 2 Pop Piano...
  • Page 129 Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Program Number Program Number Bank CA95 CA65 HARPSI & MALLETS Harpsichord Harpsichord Oct Vibraphone Clavi Marimba Celesta Harpsichord 2 Bell Split STRINGS Slow Strings String Pad Warm Strings String Ensemble Soft Orchestra Chamber Strings Harp...

  • Page 130: Drum Rhythm List

    Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Name Rhythm Name 8 Beat 1 Hip Hop 3 8 Beat 2 Hip Hop 4 8 Beat 3 Techno 1 16 Beat 1 Techno 2 16 Beat 2 Techno 3 16 Beat 3 Heavy Techno 16 Beat 4 8 Shuffle 1 16 Beat 5 8 Shuffle 2...

  • Page 131: Specifications

    section Specifications CA95 CA65 Keyboard 88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces Grand Feel (GF) action with Let-Off Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ XL (HI-XL), 88-key piano sampling Internal Sounds 80 voices 60 voices Polyphony max. 256 notes Keyboard Modes Dual Mode, Split Mode, Four Hands Mode (Volume/Balance adjustable) Reverb Type: Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral...

  • Page 132: Midi Exclusive Data Format

    9th byte 10th byte Byte Description 1 F0 Start code 2 40 Kawai ID number 3 00 - 0F MIDI channel 4 10, 30 Function code (30 when setting Multi-timbre On/Off) 5 04 Indicates that the instrument is an electric piano...

  • Page 133: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Kawai CA95/CA65 digital piano Date : March 2012 - Version : 1.0 Function Transmit Receive Remarks At power-up Basic channel Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 At power-up Mode 3 Mode 1 * The default for the OMNI mode is ON.

  • Page 134: User Notes

    User Notes...
  • Page 135 Hello to Jason Isaacs!
  • Page 136 CA95/CA65 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0525 : 817479 OW1060E-J1205 Version 1.2 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2012 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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