Kawai CA970 Brochure & Specs

N e w S o u n d Te c h n o l o g y. . .
The Kawai Concert Artist Series are incredibly authentic sounding digital pianos. Using our exclusive
Harmonic Imaging sound technology, these instruments reproduce sounds with amazing clarity and expression.
We began with the world's finest concert grand... the handcrafted Kawai EX Concert
Piano. Using state-of-the-art digital equipment, our sound specialists meticulously
recorded the rich tone of this exceptional piano in the "anechoic chamber" at our
advanced piano research facility. Since each dynamic level of the piano carries a
unique harmonic signature, our engineers created extremely accurate stereo "maps"
of the entire dynamic range for each key.
Next, Kawai developed a proprietary new process called Harmonic Imaging™ to transform this vast "harmonic
portrait" into a vibrant re-creation of the EX Concert Piano. Harmonic Imaging faithfully
reproduces the rich dynamic range of the original piano, from delicate pianissimos to
thunderous fortissimos. Harmonic Imaging also brings a new level of authenticity to all
the other instrumental sounds found in the Concert Artist digital pianos.
T h e To u c h o f a Tr u e G r a n d P i a n o . . .
As one of the world's premier builders of acoustic pianos, Kawai has long understood the vital importance of
"feel" to the pianist. For this reason, Kawai has been a pioneer in the use of real wooden keys in our digital
pianos.
The CA770 features our AWA action which also utilizes a
balanced and weighted wooden key mechanism. This action
also brings the satisfying feel of an acoustic piano to the
CA770.
The CA970 utilizes our Enhanced AWA Grand action. With
an extra-long wooden key, this action brings to our digital
pianos the same balance point, key movement and hammer
motion found in our fine grand pianos. Additionally, the
electronic contacts have been placed above the hammers to
accurately re-create the "strike point" of a grand piano.