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  • Page 1 Introduction Playing the Piano Music Menu CA58 Owner’s Manual Recorder Settings Appendix...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Kawai Concert Artist CA58 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.

  • Page 3: 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 4 Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada) CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT CAUTION POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PROTEGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA DO NOT OPEN PLUIE OU DE L’HUMIDITE. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
  • 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 G 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 • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Safety Instructions Music Menus (cont.)
  • Page 9 Settings Settings (cont.) (cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 .

  • Page 10: Welcome To The Concert Artist

    The CA58 digital piano captures the magnificent tone of Kawai’s flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand piano. Widely regarded as the ‘premier pianos of Japan’ , Shigeru Kawai instruments grace the stages of concert halls and musical institutions throughout the world, and are prized for their exceptional tonal clarity.

  • Page 11: Owner's Manual Conventions

    Wide range of connectivity options The CA58 digital piano features a variety of connectivity options, with Line-level output jacks that allow the instrument to be enjoyed in larger settings such as churches and schools. Standard MIDI and ‘USB to Host’ connectors ensure flexibility when using computers and other electronic instruments, while the stereo Line-in connector provides a convenient method of mixing in audio from a laptop, tablet, or other digital device.

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions CA58...
  • Page 13 a POWER switch 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 CA58 digital piano features a power saving mode that can turn off MP3/WAV audio files.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Piano

    Setting Up the Piano 1. Connecting the power cable to the instrument Connect the included power cable to the ‘AC IN’ inlet located on the right hand side, towards the back of the instrument. 2. Connecting the power cable to an outlet Connect the instrument’s power cable to an AC outlet.

  • 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...

  • Page 16: Using The Pedals

    The CA58 digital piano features the Grand Feel Pedal System, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of a Shigeru Kawai SK-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

    Selecting Sounds The CA58 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 134 of this owner’s manual. By default, the ‘SK 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. 9 - 9 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 After entering Dual Mode (page 18): Press the FUNCTION button (SPLIT).
  • Page 21 3. Changing the split point Press and hold the FUNCTION button (4HAND), 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 instruments with the same playing range.
  • Page 23 3. Changing the Four Hands mode split point Press and hold the FUNCTION button (DUAL), 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 CA58 digital piano features six different reverb types. ...
  • 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  or  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 CA58 digital piano features 19 different effect types, with 2 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 / Vibrato Tremolo Dry / Wet Adjust the intensity of the tremolo. Speed Adjust the speed of the tremolo.

  • Page 28: Virtual Technician

    Virtual Technician In addition to the reverb and effects functions, the overall character of the CA58 acoustic piano sounds can also be dramatically adjusted using the instrument’s Virtual Technician feature. There are two methods of using the Virtual Technician: Smart Mode and Advanced Mode. Smart Mode In Smart Mode, the Virtual Technician intelligently performs a collection of adjustments for the player, based on ten preset attributes such as ‘Soft’...

  • Page 29: Advanced Mode

     Showing the Virtual Technician Help screen Press the FUNCTION button (HELP). A brief explanation about the currently selected Virtual Technician preset will be shown in the LCD display. Press the  or  buttons to scroll through the explanation if necessary.

  • Page 30: 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 CA58 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical genres.
  • Page 31  Adjusting Metronome settings After entering the Metronome settings menu:  buttons: Adjust selected setting. Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting. * To reset the current setting to the default value, press the ...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Storing A Registration Memory

    Storing a Registration memory 1. Entering Registration Store mode While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display: Press and hold the REGISTRATION button. The registration memory (SOUND) buttons will start to flash. 2. Selecting the Registration memory Press the FUNCTION buttons to select the registration memory bank ‘A’...

  • Page 34: Registration Edit Menu

    Registration Memories Registration Edit menu The Registration Edit menu allows the currently selected registration memory to be opened in normal playing mode (for further adjustment, or simply to check which sounds are used etc.), or to be saved to USB memory. ...

  • Page 35: Panel Lock

    Panel Lock The Panel Lock function allows the state of all panel buttons to be temporarily locked, preventing sounds and other settings from being changed. This function may prove useful in teaching environments, ensuring that students are not distracted by changing sounds etc. 1.

  • Page 36: Demo Songs

    Demo Songs The Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of CA58 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 133 of this owner’s manual. ...

  • Page 37: Piano Music

    Piano Music In addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CA58 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 38: 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.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 CA58 digital piano can also evaluate one’s practice, analysing note accuracy, timing evenness, and note volume consistency, before displaying results for each category.

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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’ . ...

  • Page 48: Song Recorder (Internal Memory)

    Song Recorder (Internal Memory) The CA58 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 49 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 Recorder play 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 50: 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 Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 51: Internal Recorder Edit Menu

    Internal Recorder Edit menu The Internal Recorder Edit menu features 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. ...

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 Recorder edit menu (see page 51): Press the ...

  • Page 54: Audio Record/Playback

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Recording a MP3/WAV audio file The CA58 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 –...
  • Page 55 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 56: Playing An Mp3/Wav Audio File

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Playing an MP3/WAV audio file The CA58 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 57 2. Selecting an audio file Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the audio file. The USB Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display. 3. Playing the selected audio file Press the PLAY/STOP button.

  • Page 58: 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 59 2. Selecting a MIDI file Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the MIDI file. The USB Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display. 3. Playing the selected MIDI file Press the PLAY/STOP button.

  • Page 60: Usb Recorder Edit Menu

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) USB Recorder Edit menu The USB Recorder 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 61: Converting A Midi Song File To An Mp3/Wav Audio File

    Converting a MIDI song file to an MP3/WAV audio file This function allows MIDI files or CA58 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 62: Overdubbing A Mp3/Wav Audio File

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Overdubbing a MP3/WAV audio file This function allows the sound of the CA58 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing MP3 or WAV audio file. In addition, the CA58 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 –...

  • Page 63: Function Menus

    Function menus The Function menus contain a variety of options to adjust the CA58 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 Startup Setting function (page 77).

  • Page 64: 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...

  • Page 65: Key Transpose

    Key Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CA58 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 66: Song Transpose

    Basic Settings Song Transpose The Song Transpose setting allows the pitch of MIDI files or CA58 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 64): Press the ...

  • Page 67: Tone Control

    Tone Control The Tone Control setting allows the overall sound character of the CA58 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 68: 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 69: Speaker Volume

    Speaker Volume The Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the CA58 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 70: Line In Level

    Basic Settings Line In Level The Line In Level setting allows the volume level of the instrument’s Line In input jacks to be adjusted digitally. 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 71: Tuning

    Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CA58 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 64): Press the ...

  • Page 72: Damper Hold

    Basic Settings 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 73: Split

    Split The Split setting provides an alternative method to enabling the Split Mode function, and may prove useful in teaching environments or situations where the function should be enabled automatically every time the CA58 digital piano is turned on. When enabled, all Split Mode control operations are identical to those explained on page 20. ...

  • Page 74: 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 CA58 digital piano is turned on. When enabled, all Four Hands Mode control operations are identical to those explained on page 22.

  • Page 75: Bluetooth® Midi

    * For a list of potential issues and recommended solutions when using Bluetooth communications, please refer to page 131 of this owner’s manual. * For more detailed instructions regarding Bluetooth connectivity, please refer to the supplementary Bluetooth® Connectivity Guide PDF manual, available from the Kawai Japan website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/...

  • Page 76: Lcd Contrast

    Basic Settings 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 64): Press the ...

  • Page 77: Startup Setting

    Startup Setting The Startup Setting function allows preferred panel functions/settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the CA58 digital piano is turned on. * Startup Settings can also be saved to and loaded from USB memory devices. Please refer to pages 120/115 for more information. ...

  • Page 78: Factory Reset

    Basic Settings Factory Reset The Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the Startup Setting function, restoring the CA58 digital piano to its factory default settings. * This function will not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1.

  • Page 79: Auto Power Off

    Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off setting can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. This function may be enabled by default, depending on the market location. * This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on. ...

  • Page 80: Virtual Technician Settings

    Virtual Technician Settings The Virtual Technician settings of the CA58 digital piano allow the player to adjust advanced parameters such as hammer hardness, action regulation, cabinet size, and a variety of other acoustic characteristics, in order to suit their personal preferences. Virtual Technician settings are adjusted and stored independently for each sound, variation, allowing flexible control over the characteristics of each piano voice.
  • Page 81  Selecting and adjusting the desired setting After entering the Virtual Technician menu:  buttons: Adjust selected setting. Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting. ...

  • Page 82: Touch Curve

    The default ‘Normal’ setting is designed to accurately recreate the touch of a Kawai concert grand piano. However, if the keyboard feels too light, or fortissimo playing is achieved too easily, it may be desirable to select a heavier touch curve.

  • Page 83: User Touch Curve

    1. Selecting the Touch Curve setting After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 80): Press the  or  buttons to select the Touch Curve setting. 2. Changing the Touch Curve type Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different Touch Curve types.

  • Page 84: Voicing

    Virtual Technician Settings Voicing On an acoustic piano, the shape, density, and texture of the hammers all influence on the tonal character of the instrument’s sound. Technicians utilise a variety of tools such as needles, files, and brushes to manipulate these hammer felts, with the ultimate goal of achieving a balanced tonal character across the keyboard.

  • Page 85: User Voicing

    User Voicing The User Voicing function allows each of the 88 keys to be voiced individually. 1. Selecting the User Voicing type After selecting the Voicing setting: Press the  or  buttons to select the User Voicing type. * User Voicing is performed and stored independently for each sound variation.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 CA58 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Damper Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 88: 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 overtone series. The CA58 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the String Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be adjusted.

  • Page 89: Undamped String Resonance

    Undamped String Resonance The dampers of an acoustic piano span almost the full width of the keyboard. However, the topmost 18 keys (approximately 1.5 octaves) do not incorporate dampers, as the shorter strings for these treble notes decay quickly and therefore do not need to be dampened. Damped Strings Undamped Strings As a result, the strings of these ‘undamped’...

  • Page 90: Cabinet Resonance

    Virtual Technician Settings Cabinet Resonance While the fundamental sound of an acoustic piano is produced by vibrating strings, transmitting energy through a spruce soundboard, the cabinet of the instrument itself also contributes a variety of subtle tonal characteristics that enrich the playing and listening experience. The keybed, inner and outer rim, iron plate, and beams all play a role in disseminating sound energy, which in turn gives the piano a living, breathing quality.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 CA58 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Fall-back Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 93: 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 CA58 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the Hammer Delay setting allowing the delay length to be adjusted.

  • Page 94: Topboard Simulation

    Virtual Technician Settings Topboard Simulation 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 95: 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 CA58 digital piano simulates this characteristic, with the Decay Time setting allowing the length of decay while keys are pressed to be adjusted.

  • Page 96: 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 recreates 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 97: Stretch Tuning

    Stretch Tuning Stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method used by acoustic piano technicians in which the lower octaves are tuned slightly flatter and the upper octaves are tuned slightly sharper to match the natural harmonics of an acoustic piano. The Stretch Tuning setting allows the degree of stretch tuning to be adjusted when Equal temperament is selected, or for stretch tuning to be completely disabled.

  • Page 98: 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 type After selecting the Stretch Tuning setting (page 97): Press the  or  buttons to select the User Tuning type. * User Tuning is performed and stored independently for each sound variation.

  • Page 99: Temperament

    Temperament The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the CA58 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 Temperament function. * This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

  • Page 100: User Temperament

    Virtual Technician Settings User Temperament The User Temperament function allows custom temperaments to be created. 1. Selecting the User Temperament After selecting the Temperament setting (page 99): Press the  or  buttons to select the User temperament, then press the FUNCTION button (EDIT).

  • Page 101: 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. * This setting will only affect the ‘balance’...

  • Page 102: Key Volume

    Virtual Technician Settings Key Volume The Key Volume setting allows the volume of different regions of the keyboard to be subtly reduced. There are four different damping presets available, with an additional ‘User’ setting allowing players to perform subtle volume adjustments on each individual key.

  • Page 103: User Key Volume

    User Key Volume The User Key Volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88 keys to be adjusted individually. 1. Selecting the User Key Volume type After entering the Key Voicing setting: Press the  or  buttons to select the User Key Volume type. * User Key Volume is performed and stored independently for each sound variation.

  • Page 104: Half-Pedal Adjust

    Virtual Technician Settings 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 105: Soft Pedal Depth

    Soft Pedal Depth The Soft Pedal Depth setting adjusts the extent to which the soft (left) pedal of the CA58 digital piano softens the sound of played notes. While the default value is intended to replicate the effectiveness of a concert grand Una Corda pedal, it may be desirable for players to increase or decrease the value of this setting to suit their playing style.

  • Page 106: Phones Settings

    Phones Settings The Phones Settings menu contains settings to select the SHS (Spatial Headphone Sound) mode, the type of headphones to be used, and the output volume of the connected headphones.  Phones Settings Setting Description Default setting SHS Mode Select the desired SHS (Spatial Headphone Sound) mode.

  • Page 107: Shs Mode

    SHS Mode Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) is a special feature of the CA58 digital piano that enhances the depth and realism of the acoustic piano sound when listening through headphones or earphones. The SHS Mode setting allows the player to select from one of three different acoustic presets that adjust the spatial positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones or headphones for extended periods of time.

  • Page 108: Phones Type

    Phones Settings Phones Type The Phones Type setting optimises the sound of the CA58 digital piano when listening through different types of headphones or earphones. * This setting does not affect the speaker or Line Out sound.  Phones Type setting Phones Type Description Normal...

  • Page 109: Phones Volume

    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 110: Usb Midi (Usb To Host Connector)

    Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10) device is correctly selected in the application software. Windows 8 / 8.1 * If using an older Windows operating system than listed in this table, please download the USB MIDI driver Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit from the Kawai Global website: Windows 10 http://www.kawai-global.com/support/ Windows 10 64-bit USB MIDI is not supported.

  • Page 111: Usb Menu

    Load a Startup Settings file from a USB memory device into the instrument. Save Internal Song Save a recorder song stored in internal memory to a USB memory device as a Kawai song file. Save SMF Song Save a recorder song stored in internal memory to a USB memory device as an SMF (MIDI) file.

  • Page 112: Load Song

    USB Menu Load Song The Load Song function is used to load CA58 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’...

  • Page 113: Load Registration All

    Load Registration All The Load Registration All function is used to load a file containing all 16 CA58 registrations, 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 32. 1.

  • Page 114: Load Registration Single

    USB Menu Load Registration Single The Load Registration Single function is used to load a single CA58 registration file stored on a USB memory device into one of the instrument’s registration memories. * This function will overwrite the selected Registration memory. * For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 32.

  • Page 115: Load Startup Setting

    Load Startup Setting The Load Startup Setting function is used to load a CA58 startup setting file stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s startup memory. The loaded settings will be used as the default settings every time the CA58 digital piano is turned on.

  • Page 116: Save Internal Song

    USB memory device in Kawai’s native song format. * Songs saved in the native Kawai song format can be later reloaded into the instrument’s internal recorder memory. * For more information about the instrument’s ‘Internal Song Recorder’ feature, please refer to page 48.

  • Page 117: Save Smf Song

    Save SMF Song The Save SMF Song function is used to save CA58 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a USB memory device as a Standard MIDI File (SMF). * Songs saved in SMF format cannot be later reloaded into the instrument’s internal recorder memory. * For more information about the instrument’s ‘Internal Song Recorder’...

  • Page 118: Save Registration All

    USB Menu Save Registration All The Save Registration All function is used to save a file containing all CA58 registration memories stored in the instrument to a USB memory device. * For more information about the instrument’s ‘Registration’ feature, please refer to page 32. 1.

  • Page 119: Save Registration Single

    Save Registration Single The Save Registration Single function is used to save a single CA58 registration memory stored in the instrument to a USB memory device. * For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 32. 1.

  • Page 120: Save Startup Setting

    USB Menu Save Startup Setting The Save Startup Setting function is used to save the current CA58 Startup Settings to a USB memory device. * For more information about the instrument’s ‘Startup Setting’ feature, please refer to page 77. 1. Selecting the Save Startup Setting function After entering the USB Menu (page 111): Press the ...

  • Page 121: Rename File

    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 111): Press the  or  buttons to select the Rename File function. Press the FUNCTION button (ENTER).

  • Page 122: Delete File

    USB Menu 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 111): Press the ...

  • Page 123: Format Usb

    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 124: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CA58 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CA58 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand. ...
  • Page 125 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 126 Assembly Instructions 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 body and side panels are in alignment. Ensure that two or more people undertake the following step of the assembly process.
  • Page 127 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 CA58 digital piano and can board) through the aperture to the front of the main body, be used to hang headphones when not in use.

  • Page 128: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices The CA58 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 129: Jack Panel

    Jack Panel  LINE IN STEREO jack (1/8” phone jack)  LINE OUT jacks (1/4” phone jack) This jack is used to connect the 1/8” stereo outputs from smart These jacks are used to connect the stereo output of the CA58 phones, tablets, computers, or other electronic audio equipment digital piano’s sound to external speakers, amplifiers, mixers, to the CA58 digital piano’s amplifier and speakers.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the CA58 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 131 Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer. p. 110 using a USB cable (or a USB-MIDI adaptor), Check that ‘USB Audio Device’ or ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ is selected in the p. 110 however the software does not respond to key software’s input/output device settings.
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting  MP3/WAV/SMF files Issue Possible Cause and Solution Page no. No sound can be heard when playing an MP3 Check that the audio player volume is not set to 0. p. 57 or WAV audio file stored on a USB memory Check that the format of the audio file is supported and listed in the p.

  • Page 133: Demo Song List

    PIANO1 SK Concert Grand Scherzo No.2 Chopin EX Concert Grand La Campanella Liszt Jazz Clean Original Kawai Warm Grand Sonata No.30 Op.109 Beethoven Warm Grand 2 La Fille aux Cheveux de lin Debussy PIANO2 Upright Piano Nocturne No. 20 Op. posth.

  • Page 134: Sound And Program Change Number List

    Sound and Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Bank Program Number Program Number PIANO 1 SK ConcertGrand EX ConcertGrand Jazz Clean Warm Grand Warm Grand 2 PIANO 2 Upright Piano Standard Grand Pop Grand Boogie Piano Modern Piano...

  • Page 135: Drum Rhythm List

    Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Name Rhythm Name 8 Beat 16 Beat Dance 8 Beat 1 Dance 1 8 Beat 2 Dance 2 8 Beat 3 Dance 3 Pop 1 Disco Pop 2 Techno 1 Pop 3 Techno 2 Pop 4 16 Beat Swing Pop 5 16 Shuffle 1...

  • Page 136: Specifications

    Specifications Keyboard 88 wooden keys with Ivory and Ebony Touch key surfaces Grand Feel Compact with Let-Off, Triple Sensor, and Counterweights Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ XL (HI-XL), 88-key piano sampling Internal Sounds 42 voices Polyphony max. 256 notes Keyboard Modes Dual Mode, Split Mode, Four Hands Mode (Volume/Balance adjustable) Reverb Type:...
  • Page 140 CA58 Owner’s Manual 818901 KPSZ-0985 R101 OW1115E-S1712 Copyright © 2017 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Indonesia...

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