THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO! This KAWAI digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from KAWAI’s many years of experience building fi ne pianos. The CN41 keyboard provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and other instruments.
Page Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING The product should be connected to an AC outlet of the specified voltage. Do not insert or disconnect the power cord plug with wet hands. The chair must be used properly (it must be used only when playing the product).
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Page CAUTION Do not use the product in the following areas. ● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is exposed to direct sunlight ● Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater ● Extremely cold areas, such as outside ●...
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Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ●...
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Page 1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS This section explains the locations and functions of the panel buttons and sliders. FRONT PANEL CONCERT MAGIC Press the CONCERT MAGIC button to enjoy listening to or performing a collection of pre-programmed piano songs. Concert Magic will provide the correct melody and accompaniment notes, regardless of which keys are pressed.
VALUE These two buttons are used to change the value for various functions. EFFECTS Use the EFFECTS button to add chorus, delay, tremolo and rotary speaker effects to the sound. (Page 19) BALANCE Use the balance slider to adjust the volume balance between the two sounds in Dual or Split mode.
Page 2. PLAYING THE PIANO 1) BASIC OPERATIONS This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CN41 piano. SETTING UP THE PIANO The CN41 piano is equipped with stereo speakers and an amplifi er—no additional equipment is required to begin playing the instrument, provided AC power is available.
: KAWAI W. Bass & Ride : KAWAI OTHERS : Zwei Rapsodien Op.79 Nr.2 / J. Brahms : Piano Concerto a moll Op.16 / E. Grieg KAWAI regret that sheet music for KAWAI original demo songs is not available. Page...
Page SELECTING A PRESET SOUND Step1 Press the SOUND SELECT button below the name of the instrument to be played. When the button is pressed, the LED indicator will turn on, indicating that this sound has been selected. The name of the selected preset sound is also shown in the LCD display. Multiple sounds are assigned to each button;...
2) DUAL The DUAL function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound. Step1 Press and hold down a SOUND SELECT button to select the fi rst desired sound. Then press another SOUND SELECT button to select the second desired sound.
Page 3) SPLIT The SPLIT function divides the keyboard into two sections—upper and lower—allowing each part to be played with a different sound. Step1 Press the SPLIT button. The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn on. The LED indicator for the upper SOUND SELECT button will also be turned on, while the LED indicator for the lower SOUND SELECT button will start to fl...
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Step5 To change the lower sound while SPLIT mode is enabled, press and hold the SPLIT button, then press the desired SOUND SELECT button. The LED indicator for the selected SOUND SELECT button will start to fl ash. Press the same button repeatedly to select another sound variation assigned to that button. Step6 Use the BALANCE slider to adjust the volume balance between the upper and lower sections.
Page 4) ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE In ‘FOUR HANDS’ mode the CN41 piano keyboard is split into upper and lower sections, allowing two players to play the piano together. The sounds in the upper section are transposed two octaves down from the original pitch, while sounds from the lower section are transposed two octaves up from the original pitch, with both players playing in the same key range.
5) EFFECTS/REVERB When selecting some preset sounds, the LED indicator for the EFFECTS or REVERB buttons may turn on automatically. This is because certain preset sounds are prepared with an effect enabled as their default setting. Adding an effect to the sound enhances tonal quality and improves acoustic realism. This CN41 piano features two separate groups of effects.
Page ADDING OTHER EFFECTS CHORUS Chorus is an effect that simulates the rich character of a vocal choir or string ensemble, enriching the original voice by over-layering a slightly detuned version of the sound. FLANGER Flanger creates a shifting comb-fi lter, which adds motion and a ‘hollow’ tone to the sound. DELAY Delay is an effect that adds echoes to the sound.
6) SELECTING THE TOUCH SENSITIVITY The TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard touch of an acoustic piano. The sensitivity can be changed to one of fi ve different settings: Light, Light +, Heavy, Heavy + or Off.
Page 7) TRANSPOSING THE PIANO The transpose function allows the piano’s keys to be raised or lowered in half steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments with different tones, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key. The transpose feature allows the song to be played in the original key, but heard in another key.
The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said “Playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right keys at the right time” . Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, KAWAI have devised a method of playing the keyboard that is very simple, without even needing to strike the right keys.
Page The speed or tempo of the song can be adjusted by pressing and holding the TEMPO button and pressing the VALUE buttons. While listening, different Concert Magic songs can be selected by pressing the VALUE buttons. The small circles in the LCD display will be replaced by plus (‘+’) signs as the song is played back. These small symbols provide a visual playing guide, indicating when the next key should be pressed.
CONCERT MAGIC PART VOLUME BALANCE When used with Concert Magic, the BALANCE slider adjusts the volume balance of the melody part and the accompaniment. Step1 Move the balance slider to the right or left to adjust the volume balance. As the slider is moved to the right, the sound of the melody becomes louder and the accompaniment becomes softer.
Page SKILLFUL These songs range in diffi culty from moderately diffi cult to diffi cult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ shown below. The Note Navigator will be very helpful with the Skillful songs.
CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODES There are three ways to listen to the Concert Magic songs in the DEMO mode. ALL PLAY Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the PLAY/STOP button without selecting a song. The CN41 piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in order. RANDOM PLAY Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the LESSON button.
Page 9) METRONOME / RHYTHM Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The CN41 piano’s metronome tool helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady beat to play along with.
Step2 Press the VALUE buttons to select the desired time signature / rhythm. The currently selected time signature or rhythm will be shown in the LCD display. Step3 Press the BEAT button again to stop the metronome. Both the TEMPO button and the BEAT button can be used to turn the metronome on and off, depending on whether the tempo or time signature is being adjusted.
3. LESSON FUNCTION The CN41’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Czerny, Burgmüller and Beyer, or songs from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library and Alfred’s Premiere Piano Course lesson books (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only). It is possible to listen to each etude or song at various tempos, practicing the left and right hand parts separately, before eventually recording a practice session for self-evaluation.
Page 2) LISTENING TO AND PLAYING A SONG Step1 Press the PLAY/STOP button to play the selected song. There will be a one bar count-in before the song starts to play. Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop the song. Press the REW button to rewind the song and the FF button to fast forward the song. The bar number and beat number will be shown in the LCD display.
3) RECORDING A SONG PRACTICE Listening to recorded lesson song practice provides an excellent tool for self-evaluation. Step 1 Press the REC button. The LED indicator for the REC button will start to fl ash to indicate that the CN41 piano is ready to record. Recording information will be shown in the LCD display, as below.
Page 4. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN41 piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument. Because each song is stored digitally, it is possible to modify various aspects during playback, such as adjusting the tempo without changing the pitch, or selecting different sound types and effects settings.
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Step4 Start to play the piano. The recorder will automatically start recording with the fi rst note played. During this time, the LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will be turned on. Any changes made to the sound while recording will also be recorded. The recording can be started by pressing the PLAY/STOP button instead of pressing a key, allowing a blank bar to be inserted at the beginning of a song.
Page 2) PLAYING BACK A SONG The PLAY/STOP button is used to start and stop playback of the recorded song, and to also select which song and part is played. Step 1 Press the PLAY / STOP button. The currently selected song and parts will be shown in the LCD display, and the CN41 piano is ready to playback the song.
3) ERASING A SONG This function allows any songs that are no longer listened to, to be cleared. Step 1 Press the PLAY / STOP and REC buttons simultaneously. Button fl ashes Button fl ashes Press them at the same time. The LED indicators for the PLAY / STOP and REC buttons will start to fl...
Page 5. USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS The CN41 includes two USB (to device) ports, allowing USB memory or USB fl oppy disk drive devices to be connected to the piano. The fi rst connected device will appear as ‘USB_A’, the second connected device will appear as ‘USB_B’. The USB (to device) ports provide a convenient way to playback Standard MIDI File (SMF) songs.
MUTING A PART Each of the 16 parts can be muted separately. Step1 Press one of the VALUE buttons. The 16 parts will be shown in the LCD display. 123456789 ‚‚‚X---‚X‚------ Step2 Press the MENU buttons to move the cursor, then press the VALUE buttons to set whether the part will be muted or played.
Page Step4 Begin playing the keyboard or press the PLAY / STOP button to start recording. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop recording. Step5 Press the REC button again and select another recording part to continue recording other parts. When a part has been recorded, an asterisk (*) will appear beside the part number in the LCD display.
2) USB MENU There are six USB Menus. Press the MENU buttons to select a USB Menu, then press one of the VALUE buttons to enter the selected USB Menu. Press the STOP button to return to the previous menu. Do not attempt to disconnect USB devices while being accessed.
Page 3. DELETE This menu can be used to delete songs and empty directories stored on a USB device. Step1 Press the MENU and VALUE buttons to scroll through the list of fi les and directories, then press the REC button to select the song or directory to be deleted.
5. MAKE DIR This menu can be used to make new directories on a USB device. Step1 Press the MENU and VALUE buttons to scroll through the list of fi les and directories, then press the REC button to select the destination for the directory to be made. Dir Name _ u serdir Step2...
Page 6. MENU FUNCTIONS The Menu Functions allow various parameters for controlling the CN41 piano’s tuning, system and MIDI functions to be adjusted. 1) Brilliance 2) Lower Octave Shift 3) Lower Pedal On/Off 4) Layer Octave Shift 5) Layer Dynamics 6) Damper Hold 7) Tuning 8) Temperament...
2) LOWER OCTAVE SHIFT This function allows the lower part to be raised by one, two, or three octaves when using SPLIT mode. Step 1 Press the MENU buttons to select the Lower Octave Shift function. 2 LowerOctShift The Lower Octave Shift value will be shown on the second line of the LCD display. Step 2 Press the VALUE buttons to set the desired Lower Octave Shift value.
Page When set to ON, the sustain pedal is active for the lower sound when the pedal is depressed. When set to OFF, the sustain pedal will not be active for the lower sound when the pedal is depressed, however the sustain pedal will still be active for the upper sound.
5) LAYER DYNAMICS When using DUAL mode, sometimes simply adjusting the volume balance between the two layered sounds is not enough to create the desired sound character, especially if both sounds are very dynamic. Two equally dynamic sounds can be diffi cult to control and play comfortably. The Layer Dynamics Function allows the overall dynamic sensitivity of the layered sound to be limited, in order to create a perfect blend between both sounds in the layer.
Page 6) DAMPER HOLD ON / OFF This function determines whether sounds such as organ or strings should be held (ON) or gradually decay (OFF) when the damper pedal is depressed. Step 1 Press the MENU buttons to select the Damper Hold ON/OFF function. 6 Damper Hold ON or OFF will be shown on the second line of the LCD display.
7) TUNING This function allows the piano’s pitch to be fi nely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. Step 1 Press the MENU buttons to select the Tuning function. 7 Tuning = 440.0 The Tuning value will be shown on the second line of the LCD display. Step 2 Press the VALUE buttons to set the desired Tuning value.
Page 8) TEMPERAMENT The CN41 piano offers immediate access to a variety of musical temperaments popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It may prove interesting and educational to experiment with different temperaments, other than the modern ‘equal temperament’ standard this is dominant in music today. The following temperaments are available: Equal temperament (piano) (Equal P.
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Step 1 Press the MENU buttons to select the Temperament function. 8 Temperament = Equal(P.only) The Temperament type will be shown on the second line of the LCD display. Step 2 Press the VALUE buttons to set the desired Temperament type. Equal temperament 8 Temperament = Equal(P.only)
Page 9) KEY OF TEMPERAMENT Limitless modulation of the key became available only after the invention of equal temperament. When using a temperament other than equal temperament, care must be taken to choose the key signature to play in. For example, if the song to be played is written in D major, ‘D’...
MIDI OVERVIEW The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange performance data. The CN41 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each uses a special cable with a DIN connector.
Page 10) MIDI CHANNEL This function is used to determine on which MIDI channel the CN41 piano will exchange MIDI information with external MIDI devices and instruments or a personal computer. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel. Step 1 Press the MENU buttons to select the MIDI channel function.
11) LOCAL CONTROL ON / OFF This function determines whether the CN41 piano’s sound will be played from the piano’s keyboard (ON) or only from an external MIDI device (OFF). Even with local control set to OFF the CN41 piano’s keyboard will still transmit on the selected MIDI channel to an external MIDI device or personal computer.
Page 12) TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE ON / OFF This function determines whether the CN41 piano will transmit program change information when pressing the SOUND SELECT buttons. When set to ON and with Multi-Timbral mode set to OFF or ON1, pressing the SOUND SELECT buttons will send the program change numbers listed in the left half of the chart on page 66 to 72 via MIDI.
13) SENDING PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS This function allows the CN41 piano to send program change numbers within the range of 1 to 128. Step 1 Press the MENU buttons to select the Send Program Change Number function. 13 Send PGM # 1 (UP+DOWN) The Program Change Number will be shown on the second line of the LCD display.
Page 14) MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE This function allows the CN41 piano to receive data on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. In this mode, the CN41 piano can play different musical parts with different sounds for each part. This turns on the fl exible 16 part Multi-Timbral capability. Individual MIDI channels can be turned ON and OFF, and assigned to any preset sound.
15) CHANNEL MUTE This function determines which MIDI channels are activated to receive MIDI information when Multi-Timbral Mode is set to ON. Each of the 16 channels can be activated or deactivated individually. Step 1 Press the MENU buttons to select the Channel Mute function. The channel number and its Play/Mute status will be shown on the second line of the LCD display.
Page 16) MIDI CLOCK The MIDI Clock is the data code that MIDI instruments use as the reference for the tempo setting. When set to Internal, the CN41 piano uses its own built-in clock to control tempo settings. When set to External, the CN41 piano reads the clock data it receives via MIDI and uses this data to control the tempo.
Step 2 Press the REC button to execute the save operation. 17 User Memory Save Completed ‘Save Completed’ be shown on the second line of the LCD display. Step 3 Press any one of the SOUND SELECT buttons to exit the menu. 18) FACTORY RESET This function will reset the CN41 piano to the default factory settings and is displayed only when the User Memory function has been used.
Page 7. APPENDICES CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES Do not directly connect the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the CN41 together with a cable. Caution An audio loop (oscillation sound) will occur, resulting in damage to the unit. External MIDI devices MIDI JACKS These jacks are used to connect external MIDI devices with the CN41 piano.
A standard USB driver is already installed in your computer. You don’t need to install a new driver. [For Windows 2000/98SE users] You need to install the designated driver in your computer. Visit the KAWAI web site at http://www.kawai.co.jp/ english/Download1.html and download the program.
Page ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Caution Ensure that this instruction manual is read thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CN41 piano, and that two or more people work on assembly. It may be necessary to tilt the unit by 90 degrees while assembling the CN41 piano. During this time, ensure that hands are not caught in the piano, keyboard lid, or score stand, and that the piano is not dropped on an individual’s feet.
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6. Place the stand so that the backside of the stand assembly rests against a wall, and then slowly and carefully insert the piano. Ensure that more than two people work on the assembly. If attempting to insert the piano without resting the stand against a wall, support the back of the stand to prevent the stand from sliding backwards.
Page PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER MAPPING Category PIANO 1 PIANO2 ELECTRIC PIANO DRAWBAR CHURCH ORGAN HARPSI & MALLETS STRINGS CHOIR & PAD BASS OTHERS: PIANO OTHERS: ELECTRIC PIANO Off, On 1 Sound Bank Prog # Concert Grand Studio Grand Mellow Grand Jazz Grand Modern Piano Honky Tonk...
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Category Sound Classic E.P. 3 New Age E.P. OTHERS: Modern E.P. 3 ELECTRIC PIANO Legend E.P. Phase E.P. Harpsichord Oct. Wide Harpsichord Synth Clavi Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Wide Vibraphone OTHERS: Marimba HARPSI & MALLETS Wide Marimba Xylophone Hand Bells Tubular Bells Church Bells Carillon...
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Category Sound 60’s Strings String Ensemble 2 Synth Strings Synth Strings 3 OTHERS: STRINGS Synth Strings 2 Pizzicato Harp Celtic Harp Timpani Choir 3 Voice Oohs Humming Synth Vocal OTHERS: CHOIR & HIT Analog Voice Orchestra Hit Bass Hit Plus 6th Hit Euro Hit Trumpet...
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Page Category OTHERS: REED OTHERS: PIPE OTHERS: SYNTH LEAD OTHERS: SYNTH PAD Off, On 1 Sound Bank Prog # Oboe English Horn Basson Clarinet Flute & Strings Piccolo Jazz Flute Big Band Winds Orchestral Winds Flute Ballad Flute Recorder Pan Flute Blown Bottle Shakuhachi Whistle...
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Page Category OTHERS: SFX OTHERS: DRUMKIT Off, On 1 Sound Bank Prog # Telephone 2 Door Creak Door Slam Scratch Wind Chime Helicopter Car Engine Car Stopping Car Passing Car Crash Siren Train Jet Plane Starship Burst Noise Applause Laughing Screaming Punch Heartbeat...
DRUM SOUND MAPPING Standard Set Room Set High Q High Q Slap Slap Scratch Push Scratch Push Scratch Pull Scratch Pull Sticks Sticks Square Click Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Acoustic Bass Drum Acoustic Bass Drum Bass Drum 1 Bass Drum 1 Side Stick...
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Page Jazz Set High Q Slap Scratch Push Scratch Pull Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Jazz Kick 2 Jazz Kick 1 Side Stick Acoustic Snare Hand Clap Electric Snare Low Floor Tom Closed Hi-hat High Floor Tom Pedal Hi-hat Low Tom Open Hi-hat Low-Mid Tom...
SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard 88 Weighted Keyboard with Advanced Hammer Action IV Polyphony Maximum 96 Number of Sound 307 + 9 Drum Set Sound Categories Piano 1, Piano 2, Electric Piano, Drawbar, Church Organ, Harpsi&Mallets, Strings, Choir&Pad, Bass, Others Effects Reverb (Room1/2, Stage, Hall1/2, Plate), Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo, Delay (1/2/3), Rotary (1/2) Temperaments Equal (Piano Only), Mersenne pure (Major), Mersenne pure (minor), Pythagorea, Meantone, Werckmeister III, Kirnberger III, Equal (fl...
MIDI EXCLUSIVE DATA FORMAT 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte F0 ...Start code 40...KAWAI’s ID number 00 - 0F ...MIDI channel 10, 30...Function code (30 when setting MULTI TIMBRE ON/OFF) 04...Indicates that the instrument is Electronic Piano 08...Indicates that the piano is “CN41”...
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART KAWAI DIGITATL PIANO MODEL : CN41 Function Default Basic channel Changes Default Mode Messages Altered Note number True voice Note ON Velocity Note OFF Key’s After touch Channel’s Pitch bend 0, 32 6, 38 Control change 98, 99...
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