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th0rgal
Published on 10/13/06 at 04:50
I just rent one has to practice all the time (especially at night).
For specs, refer to manufacturers specifications:
https://www.kawai.de/ca5_en.htm (English)
My opinion on the functions rather standard, the recording function is useful. It may be accompanied. Possibility to mix different sounds, divide the keyboard into two parts (low tones and not lower) with two different sounds, etc.. In short, nice.
UTILIZATION
Keyboard: All right. Bcp care has been taken in the design of the keyboard: button wood, etc.. Possibility to change the resistance of the keys (conf user presets and curve resistance, your choice).
General Conf: simplicity itself. Buttons explicit connections easy. I just wish that the USB is behind, and not before as the Yamaha CLP 240.
MIDI: not trying
Manuel: super clear (to me).
SOUNDS
- Sounds: in my opinion, is the only point a little weak. Despite the presence of different sounds, I find that the midtones (~ middle of the keyboard) of the great pianos are a bit artificial. The low and high are OK.
The effect: not really play with them, I just buy it.
The expression is very good! But I am not a trained pianist, who has just self-taught on the job with various pianos, often of poor quality. I have an old grand piano at home, a Ritmueller a century ago, and there is no comparison, the difference is obvious as this good old Ritmueller needs a real REFURBISHMENT ... by comparison, the feel of the CA5 is very nice. on the other hand, my old one acoustic sound to which I am used to it. So very biased on this one it.
OVERALL OPINION
Operating time: 1 day
+ + +: General feel and ease of use, with a special mention for the keyboard
---: Midtones of grand pianos and USB at the back of the beast
I tried qq digital pianos: CLP230, CLP240, Kawai ES4, CN2 and CN4. What motivates me to CA5 is the keyboard with keys made of wood. For that price (~ the same as CLP240), I think it's worth it. On the other hand, the CLP240 had appeared as a better reproduction of the sound of the grand piano.
Repeat this choice? I do not know. Not enough experience ...
For specs, refer to manufacturers specifications:
https://www.kawai.de/ca5_en.htm (English)
My opinion on the functions rather standard, the recording function is useful. It may be accompanied. Possibility to mix different sounds, divide the keyboard into two parts (low tones and not lower) with two different sounds, etc.. In short, nice.
UTILIZATION
Keyboard: All right. Bcp care has been taken in the design of the keyboard: button wood, etc.. Possibility to change the resistance of the keys (conf user presets and curve resistance, your choice).
General Conf: simplicity itself. Buttons explicit connections easy. I just wish that the USB is behind, and not before as the Yamaha CLP 240.
MIDI: not trying
Manuel: super clear (to me).
SOUNDS
- Sounds: in my opinion, is the only point a little weak. Despite the presence of different sounds, I find that the midtones (~ middle of the keyboard) of the great pianos are a bit artificial. The low and high are OK.
The effect: not really play with them, I just buy it.
The expression is very good! But I am not a trained pianist, who has just self-taught on the job with various pianos, often of poor quality. I have an old grand piano at home, a Ritmueller a century ago, and there is no comparison, the difference is obvious as this good old Ritmueller needs a real REFURBISHMENT ... by comparison, the feel of the CA5 is very nice. on the other hand, my old one acoustic sound to which I am used to it. So very biased on this one it.
OVERALL OPINION
Operating time: 1 day
+ + +: General feel and ease of use, with a special mention for the keyboard
---: Midtones of grand pianos and USB at the back of the beast
I tried qq digital pianos: CLP230, CLP240, Kawai ES4, CN2 and CN4. What motivates me to CA5 is the keyboard with keys made of wood. For that price (~ the same as CLP240), I think it's worth it. On the other hand, the CLP240 had appeared as a better reproduction of the sound of the grand piano.
Repeat this choice? I do not know. Not enough experience ...