Thanks for your reviews! You introduced me to Kawai piano's. Just ordered a CA49. Your reviews are always so good! Best source for piano-info on the net!
Bought one of these to indulge my love of piano and my determination to learn how to play now that I'm retired! Must say, I learned a great deal from your review and the use of the software to adjust the sound was a real eye-opener - love the way you use it to adjust the tone and 'feel' of the keyboard - I'll get working on it right away! Thanks again for a super tutorial! From Damien in Omagh, N. Ireland who spent many months in Canada in my youth with a touring pop group! :-)
I was about to buy a Yamaha CLP-635 when they told me I should consider Kawai CA-48 because of different - wood-based - claviature. When I compared in the music store I was directly convinced by sound and true-piano-like haptic of Kawai CA-48 and bought it. Now I have it at home and am more than pleased with it (maybe only sad that I didn’t spend some more to directly by the bigger brother CA-58). So if you are oscillating between these two pianos I strongly recommend considering the Kawai. The CLP-635 might have more electronic gadgets but that was not my focus. Two minor drawbacks: Why do you need an IPad to access the detailed options of sound adjustments and cannot use an Android-based device? Why, if Kawai is certified with the international environmental management standard ISO 14001 for long, does the piano need to come in loads of Styrofoam when more sustainable alternatives have become available? The comment some people make that due to the small keyboard with only 6 keys it is more difficult to program tunes, set metronome etc. is not really a handicap in my opinion. That makes the whole piano 10cm less wide than the CLP. The short instructions are summarized on one page and are quite intuitive.
Wonderful demo and explanations. I am doing a research from last 2 months and I have seen many brands but one thing is sure I’ll go for Kawai piano but I am still confused what to buy as I want a better sound and key action for my classical piano practice as well as triggering vst. I like MP11se but only disadvantage is there’s no speakers, After that I like the new CA79 but it will out of my budget this particular model is I feel suitable for me but I have a little doubt..I don’t know it will solve my requirements or not I am not so worried about on-board sounds but i need a super instruments to control vst’s..It will be great if you can advise me so that I can take the decision..My main question is dose this instrument can work good in turns of midi controller as compared to MP11se & VPC1? Thank you so much for your previous reply.
Hi Bhavesh, if this isn't going to move around very much - in other words basically stationary - and you're going to primarily use VST's for your sound source, I'd suggest the VPC1 as your most cost-effective solution. The ONLY reason to consider MP11 would obviously be to have the option of onboard sound and real-time controls of your VST's. But if you can be stationary and have your ideal setup, I'd get the VPC1, spend $500 on a great set of studio monitors, and call it a day. Only point of the MP11 would be if you were going to be in a performance / studio situation, or needed to use it at any point without your computer. But that doesn't sound like it's your situation. To answer your question, the CA79 would work very well as a controller...no concerns at all...but you're also paying a lot for cabinet, speakers, and onboard sound that you may not actually get use out of if you're using VST's most of the time. Hope those thoughts help, and good luck with the decision! -stu
I've recently purchased this piano, it's fantastic. The dynamics are not as good as the Yamaha P515 that I tried but the CA48 feels much nicer to play.
The RM3 actually has a longer key stick, but slightly shorter pivot (toward the keys) than the GFC. IMO having more of the wood on the non-key side like the RM3 allows for a quicker rebound and more responsive feel than the GF actions, but GFIII looks pretty good in that regard - they may have finally got the weighting right.
13:49 FINALLY, someone who admits that the String Sounds on Digital Pianos, (not just Kawai) SUCK big time. As he indicated, when you BURY the strings alongside the acoustic piano sound, a pleasant to the ear sound can be generated. Similar with the church organ sounds on digital keyboards. The best, ie most natural that I've yet heard is the Casio GP500 hybrid piano using the actual reverb of a Cathedral; as I understand it, Notre-Dame before it sadly burned down.
The CA48 has been updated and replaced with the CA49. With that said, the decision would come down to what you prioritize. If you prioritize features, customizability, and how cutting-edge the technological offering is, the HP704 would have the edge. If you are more concerned about the pure piano experience, I would give the edge to the CA49 slightly. Keep in mind that the PHA50 and GFC actions are both very high-level, excellent actions but quite different in terms of their touch/feel. Both actions have a huge fanbase. I would strongly encourage you to test both out at a showroom before making a final decision if that is possible.
7:51 does it support user temperaments like the CA-58? i.e. can I configure each note by +/-50 cents, or does it just offer the presets (Werckmeister etc)?
@@emiliocurbelo8891 thank you. Looks like the 79 and 99 don't support user temperaments either. I wonder if it's possible via the Virtual Technician App. I'm renting a 58 right now, but I'll try out the new 59 and 79 before deciding if I'm going to keep it. I'm hoping they'll release a new ES8, but not sure if they're working on it.
For me (not Stu) I would prefer other model with same pricerange, Kawai CN39 have more piano sounds, USB recorder, better speakers, better buttons(switches) and large OLED screen and newer than this one and cheaper than this one, so overall CN39.
Right now I can get this, here in Japan, for $1300.... vs. a CA79 for $2800. Hard choice actually. The CA48 for that price is pretty incredible, but the CA79 is even more incredible, but you can't say it's cheap.
The grand feel compact keys are actually shorter than the GF-I and GF-II. But still it is fair to say CA48 does have the best in class authenticity in terms of key action.
I've just bought a CA48, awesome value for the price. I think it's better than the CLP-635, you'll have to go to the more expensive CLP-645 to match it
@@uni8894 I am strggling whether to buy the CA48 (or put some more money for the CA58), or the CLP-675. The CLP-675 is one of high ends of yamaha, which I dont know if it means to be better than CA48, despite the fact it has one of Yamaha latest key action technology (Grandtouch - which i dont know if is better than Grandfeel). Problem is that 675 seems not to have long and wooden keys, which is a bad point. The Bosendorfer sound is quite appealing. Also the sounds in the 675 seems to be great, with great speakers disposed along the piano. 675 is a high end on good price, so its hard to decide one
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Thanks for your reviews! You introduced me to Kawai piano's. Just ordered a CA49.
Your reviews are always so good! Best source for piano-info on the net!
Glad I could help, you'll love it :) -stu
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It’s here... and I love it! 😍🎹👐
@@Juf_Kim I am planning to order it as well. Do you still love it? Its been about 2 months now right? Any new finding about the piano?
Bought one of these to indulge my love of piano and my determination to learn how to play now that I'm retired! Must say, I learned a great deal from your review and the use of the software to adjust the sound was a real eye-opener - love the way you use it to adjust the tone and 'feel' of the keyboard - I'll get working on it right away! Thanks again for a super tutorial! From Damien in Omagh, N. Ireland who spent many months in Canada in my youth with a touring pop group! :-)
Great review! I thought I wanted to get the kdp-110 then cn29 and ended up with CA49 because of your reviews. I just setup my new ca49! CT, USA
I was about to buy a Yamaha CLP-635 when they told me I should consider Kawai CA-48 because of different - wood-based - claviature. When I compared in the music store I was directly convinced by sound and true-piano-like haptic of Kawai CA-48 and bought it. Now I have it at home and am more than pleased with it (maybe only sad that I didn’t spend some more to directly by the bigger brother CA-58). So if you are oscillating between these two pianos I strongly recommend considering the Kawai.
The CLP-635 might have more electronic gadgets but that was not my focus.
Two minor drawbacks: Why do you need an IPad to access the detailed options of sound adjustments and cannot use an Android-based device?
Why, if Kawai is certified with the international environmental management standard ISO 14001 for long, does the piano need to come in loads of Styrofoam when more sustainable alternatives have become available?
The comment some people make that due to the small keyboard with only 6 keys it is more difficult to program tunes, set metronome etc. is not really a handicap in my opinion. That makes the whole piano 10cm less wide than the CLP. The short instructions are summarized on one page and are quite intuitive.
Just let me know how much difference in Grand-Feel compact and Grand feel2/3 and VPC1’s RM3 action?
Thank you 🙏
Wonderful demo and explanations. I am doing a research from last 2 months and I have seen many brands but one thing is sure I’ll go for Kawai piano but I am still confused what to buy as I want a better sound and key action for my classical piano practice as well as triggering vst. I like MP11se but only disadvantage is there’s no speakers, After that I like the new CA79 but it will out of my budget this particular model is I feel suitable for me but I have a little doubt..I don’t know it will solve my requirements or not I am not so worried about on-board sounds but i need a super instruments to control vst’s..It will be great if you can advise me so that I can take the decision..My main question is dose this instrument can work good in turns of midi controller as compared to MP11se & VPC1?
Thank you so much for your previous reply.
Hi Bhavesh, if this isn't going to move around very much - in other words basically stationary - and you're going to primarily use VST's for your sound source, I'd suggest the VPC1 as your most cost-effective solution. The ONLY reason to consider MP11 would obviously be to have the option of onboard sound and real-time controls of your VST's. But if you can be stationary and have your ideal setup, I'd get the VPC1, spend $500 on a great set of studio monitors, and call it a day. Only point of the MP11 would be if you were going to be in a performance / studio situation, or needed to use it at any point without your computer. But that doesn't sound like it's your situation.
To answer your question, the CA79 would work very well as a controller...no concerns at all...but you're also paying a lot for cabinet, speakers, and onboard sound that you may not actually get use out of if you're using VST's most of the time. Hope those thoughts help, and good luck with the decision! -stu
I've recently purchased this piano, it's fantastic. The dynamics are not as good as the Yamaha P515 that I tried but the CA48 feels much nicer to play.
So do you actually know whether it has the GF or GF Compact action?
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How is the weight toward the top of the keys? Does it get significantly heavier or does it have no issues with that?
are u going to do an „only playing“ video for the k300?
3:41 GFC action is a little shorter than GF, but longer than the previous RM3 (CA15/17) key action.
Thanks for that info Hsingking, I wasn't exactly sure what the measurement differences were, now I know!
The RM3 actually has a longer key stick, but slightly shorter pivot (toward the keys) than the GFC. IMO having more of the wood on the non-key side like the RM3 allows for a quicker rebound and more responsive feel than the GF actions, but GFIII looks pretty good in that regard - they may have finally got the weighting right.
13:49 FINALLY, someone who admits that the String Sounds on Digital Pianos, (not just Kawai) SUCK big time. As he indicated, when you BURY the strings alongside the acoustic piano sound, a pleasant to the ear sound can be generated. Similar with the church organ sounds on digital keyboards. The best, ie most natural that I've yet heard is the Casio GP500 hybrid piano using the actual reverb of a Cathedral; as I understand it, Notre-Dame before it sadly burned down.
CA48 vs Roland HP704??? Same price here but which is more bang for the buck?
The CA48 has been updated and replaced with the CA49. With that said, the decision would come down to what you prioritize. If you prioritize features, customizability, and how cutting-edge the technological offering is, the HP704 would have the edge. If you are more concerned about the pure piano experience, I would give the edge to the CA49 slightly. Keep in mind that the PHA50 and GFC actions are both very high-level, excellent actions but quite different in terms of their touch/feel. Both actions have a huge fanbase. I would strongly encourage you to test both out at a showroom before making a final decision if that is possible.
7:51 does it support user temperaments like the CA-58? i.e. can I configure each note by +/-50 cents, or does it just offer the presets (Werckmeister etc)?
It looks like the 48 does have the presets but not the user temperaments
www.kawai-global.com/product_comparison/detail.php?n=2731,2512&ct=36
@@emiliocurbelo8891 thank you. Looks like the 79 and 99 don't support user temperaments either. I wonder if it's possible via the Virtual Technician App. I'm renting a 58 right now, but I'll try out the new 59 and 79 before deciding if I'm going to keep it. I'm hoping they'll release a new ES8, but not sure if they're working on it.
Can one hear the sampling rate or the digital interference like on the Yamaha P range such as P115?
Comparing clp635 to kawai ca48, which one do you prefer in an acoustic and action matters? Thanks
For me (not Stu) I would prefer other model with same pricerange, Kawai CN39 have more piano sounds, USB recorder, better speakers, better buttons(switches) and large OLED screen and newer than this one and cheaper than this one, so overall CN39.
Right now I can get this, here in Japan, for $1300.... vs. a CA79 for $2800. Hard choice actually. The CA48 for that price is pretty incredible, but the CA79 is even more incredible, but you can't say it's cheap.
No Wurlitzer sound?
Are you sure , CA 58 has 300 sounds? Thank you
No, it hasn't. CN39 has (GM2 sounds).
The grand feel compact keys are actually shorter than the GF-I and GF-II. But still it is fair to say CA48 does have the best in class authenticity in terms of key action.
RM3 smallest action CGF slightly longer with bass counter weights. 2000 dollars price jump up to GF2/3.
What should I buy?
A Yamaha CSP-170 or a Kawai CA-48?
Which one is the better?
What did you buy?
This or an ES8?
They're not really comparable, the ES8 is a lot cheaper, portable and has plastic action.
Just depends if you want portability. If just staying home, this one IMHO.
This or the yamaha clp 635? I cant decide..
me too... struggling to buy one of these and can't test cause of corona ..
edit: bought the CA48. Best decision.
I've just bought a CA48, awesome value for the price. I think it's better than the CLP-635, you'll have to go to the more expensive CLP-645 to match it
@@uni8894 I am strggling whether to buy the CA48 (or put some more money for the CA58), or the CLP-675. The CLP-675 is one of high ends of yamaha, which I dont know if it means to be better than CA48, despite the fact it has one of Yamaha latest key action technology (Grandtouch - which i dont know if is better than Grandfeel). Problem is that 675 seems not to have long and wooden keys, which is a bad point. The Bosendorfer sound is quite appealing. Also the sounds in the 675 seems to be great, with great speakers disposed along the piano. 675 is a high end on good price, so its hard to decide one
Great video. Thank's.
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