We’ll make a Concert Artist out of you yet
So they are finally here… the long-awaited and much hyped CA93 & CA63 from Kawai. This is a relaunch of the Concert Artist range released two years ago, which featured the first ever solid Spruce soundboard on a digital piano, in the form of their highly popular CA91.
We’ve had a steady flow of pianists, from beginners to advanced players visiting the shop this week to try out the new models, along with many positive reactions and plenty of orders too! We will be uploading a demo video for each instrument over the next few weeks (once we’ve had a chance to get to grips with all the new features), but for now here’s a brief introduction to the range.
On paper it was impressive to say the least, the specification featuring a full wooden keyboard and brand new RM-3 action on both models, along with a 60-strong voice set, great connectivity for MIDI, USB, and audio, and of course the solid Spruce soundboard on the CA93.
In reality, the spec list means nothing compared to a few minutes playing either instrument. With a newly recorded piano sample and the amplification power to deliver its rich tone, the new Concert Artist digital pianos prove themselves to be miles ahead of both their Kawai predecessors and the competition. If fitting a digital piano with a soundboard was a bold move on the original CA91, then this new version entirely justifies it and makes the most of the feature.
The action on the new models has also been upgraded, with Kawai’s RM-3 action replacing the old range’s AWA Grand Pro. 88 wooden keys combined with a near-perfect grand piano action make expressive playing easier than it ever has been on a digital piano.
