KAWAI CX202W - White

KAWAI CX202W - White
The KAWAI CX202 digital piano features gently curved side arms and sturdy legs for added stability. The piano is equipped with a sliding key cover to protect the keyboard from dust, and a wide music rest that can be folded away when not needed. At just over 40 centimetres deep, the CX202 is a compact instrument, making it well-suited for flats and other narrow spaces. The Responsive Hammer Compact II action and rich Shigeru Kawai SK–EX sounds give your playing an expressive and natural feel. You can connect to external devices via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth. The PiaBookPlayer app displays the sheet music for lessons and other pieces. The CX202’s Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology enhances the depth and realism of the instrument's sound when listening through headphones. The three-pedal unit, equipped with a Half Damper function, gives you smooth control over the length of the reverb, just like a classic acoustic piano.
Key features of the KAWAI CX202W digital piano, White
- Responsive Hammer Compact II 3-sensor key action
- Shigeru Kawai SK–EX grand piano sounds, full 88-key sampling
- Powerful 40W stereo amplifier and speaker system
- Convenient Bluetooth MIDI and Audio connectivity
- Support for PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps for iOS/Android
- Built-in Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer etudes and Alfred lesson songs
- Enhanced SHS headphone sound with headphone type settings
- Compact cabinet design
Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action
The CX202's Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHCII) action was developed to represent the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano. Based on the highly-regarded RH action design, its springless mechanism and sturdy construction deliver a consistent upward and downward motion, while improved damping material helps reduce keyboard noise, resulting in a smooth, natural, and highly authentic piano playing experience.
Acoustic piano key weighting
Just as acoustic pianos use heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers, the RHCII keyboard also employs different hammer weights, appropriately graded for each playing range. Such details provide greater stability during fortissimo passages while preserving delicate pianissimo control to satisfy the demands of even the most discerning pianists.
Triple-sensor key detection
The Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action utilises an accurate triple-sensor key detection system for enhanced playing realism. The added third sensor improves responsiveness when playing the same key repeatedly, and unlike conventional two-sensor keyboard actions found in many digital pianos, it enables the sound of a single note to be gradually ‘layered’ without the previous tone being lost. Kawai's action technology also monitors the speed at which each key is lifted, influencing the release character of piano sounds and providing a greater range of expression between staccato and legato playing.
The sound of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano
Earning a reputation as the premier pianos of Japan, Shigeru Kawai instruments are prized for their superb tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range. The CX202 reproduces the magnificent tone of the flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. This peerless instrument is hand-built by master craftsmen at the Shigeru Kawai Research & Development Laboratory in Ryuyo, Japan, and is widely regarded as one of the finest instruments in its class.
Harmonic Imaging technology
The CX202 digital piano brings the rich, resonant sound of the renowned Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand to an affordable price point. With Kawai's advanced Harmonic Imaging technology, the CX202 reproduces the tonal depth and warmth of the original acoustic piano, delivering smooth, expressive variations in volume and character from gentle pianissimo to thundering fortissimo.
Realistic reverberation
The CX202’s powerful digital effects engine further enhances the instrument’s core sounds, applying additional reverberation effects that simulate the acoustic environment of a recital room, live stage, or concert hall, bringing performances to life. The result is a rich, vibrant piano tone that delivers breathtaking realism and authenticity.
Impressive speaker system (with Low Volume Balance)
The CX202’s stereo speaker system delivers an impressive 40W of output, providing more than enough power to fill a medium-sized room with the beautiful sounds of a Shigeru Kawai grand piano. Furthermore, when playing through the speakers at a reduced volume setting (so as not to disturb family members), the CX202's Low Volume Balance feature intelligently adjusts keyboard touch and piano tone characteristics, allowing pianissimo passages to be played smoothly and more naturally.
The variety of a digital piano
The CX202 also offers a wide range of useful digital features to support learning and creativity, complementing its authentic keyboard touch and inspiring grand piano sound. Players can try out different instrument sounds, record and play back their performances, or enjoy the built-in lesson songs, all easily controlled from the discreet cheek-block control panel. In addition, Bluetooth MIDI/Audio and USB-MIDI connectivity make it easy to link up with computers, tablets, and a range of music apps for enhanced practice and enjoyment.
Integrated Bluetooth connectivity
In addition to a standard USB-MIDI port for connecting to computers, the CX202 also features integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio technologies that enable the instrument to communicate with supported smart devices wirelessly. Once paired with a phone, tablet, or laptop, CX202 owners can enjoy a wide variety of exciting music-related apps that enhance their learning and playing experience, or stream audio from songs and videos directly through the instrument’s impressive speaker system without the need to connect additional cables.
PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps
The CX202 is compatible with Kawai's latest PianoRemote control app for iOS and supported Android devices. The app connects to the piano wirelessly via the integrated Bluetooth feature, letting you easily change sounds, adjust settings, and enjoy the built-in music content from an attractive user interface. The CX202 is also compatible with Kawai’s PiaBookPlayer score viewer app, which enables you to view the sheet music for classical etudes and various other pieces on a smartphone or tablet via a wireless Bluetooth connection. The PiaBookPlayer app includes the notated scores for over 370 songs, and also supports hands-free page turning by using the piano’s configurable pedals.
Additional sounds and playing modes
In addition to the realistic acoustic piano sounds, the CX202 also offers a selection of other instrument sounds, including electric pianos, organs, harpsichord, vibraphone, and strings. The Dual and Split playing modes let you play two different voices together, such as an acoustic piano and a string ensemble or a bass guitar, for a more complex sound that inspires even greater musical creativity.
Built-in lesson function
With the CX202's convenient piano lesson function, aspiring pianists can learn classical piano pieces using a collection of etudes by Czerny, Burgmüller, and Beyer, or learn contemporary pieces from the popular Alfred's Basic Piano course books. The left and right-hand parts of each etude or song can be practised separately, with the built-in metronome and adjustable tempo controls helping to improve timing and rhythm.
Simple, attractive cabinet design
The simple yet attractive cabinet of the CX202 includes gently curved side arms and sturdy legs for greater stability. The piano features a sliding key cover to protect the keyboard from dust, and a wide music rest that can be folded away when not in use. At a depth of just over 40 centimetres, the CX202 is also a relatively compact instrument, making it well-suited for flats and other narrow spaces.
An outstanding headphone experience
The CX202's Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) technology enhances the depth and realism of the instrument's sound when listening through headphones. The player can choose from three different acoustic presets, which adjust the spatial positioning of the sound while helping to reduce listening fatigue during extended headphone use. In addition, the CX202 lets players select from different headphone types (open, semi-open, closed, in-ear, canal, etc.) for an optimised listening experience.
Grand Feel Pedal System
The Kawai Grand Feel Pedal System reinforces the CX202's position as one of the most realistic digital pianos in its price range. The feature replicates the functionality, position, and individual weighting of the damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. The PianoRemote app includes parameters for adjusting the half-pedal point and soft pedal depth, further enhancing the CX202's authentic acoustic piano sound.
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| Code: | KAW002t3 |
| Warranty: | 24 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
Praha Music Center spol. s r.o., Ocelářská 937/39, Praha 9 - Vysočany, 190 00, Česká Republika, +420 226 011 111, [email protected]
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