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Here's the English version of the CN33 specs that I posted above. Please read KAWAIJames's post above re additional features not yet included in these specs.
Action RH Action with let-off, 88 weighted keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces Sounds 36 Sound Source Progressive Harmonic Imagingâ„¢ System with 88 key sampling Polyphony max. 96 Notes Reverb 5: Room 1, Room 2, Stage, Hall 1, Hall 2 Effects Chorus, Tremolo, Delay 1, Delay 2, Delay 3, Rotary 1, Rotary 2 Lesson Function Alfred Lesson Books Dual-Mode Yes Split-Mode Yes, Splitpoint is freely assignable 4-Hand-Mode Yes Key Velocity Light 1, Light 2, Normal, Heavy 1, Heavy 2, off Recorder 3 Songs, 2 Tracks, max. 15.000 Notes Other Features Damper Effect, String Resonance, Transpose, MIDI-Multi-Mode, Tuning, historic Temperaments, Layer Octave Shift, Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal On/Off, Damper Hold, Panel Lock LED-Display Yes Metronome Beats: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8; Tempo: 10-300 BPM Demo Songs 30 Concert Magic Songs 88 Pedals 3: Damper (Half-Pedal), Sostenuto, Soft Finish Premium Rosewood, Premium Mahogany, Premium Cherry or Satin Black Key Lid Yes Jacks Headphones x 2, Line In, Line Out, MIDI In/Out, USB (to Host), USB (to Device) Speakers 16 cm x 2 Amplifier 20 Watt x 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) in cm 138 x 47 x 88 Weight in kg 54
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Off the top of my head, I believe those specs are accurate. The built-in Alfred lessons are only available in English speaking markets, with Europe and the rest of the world featuring Czerny, Beyer etc.
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Thanks Guys - I know what to do know! which is wait a bit and try the CN33. James have you tried it? If so, how would you say it feels? Oh and what is let-off simulation? Also could some kindhearted soul explain what exactly is the difference of USB to device and USB to host (for dummies please)? pist
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It would be much nicer if the new CN33 uses Ultra Progressive Harmonic Imaging.
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polygon, true, however UPHI is reserved for KAWAI's top-end DPs (currently CA93/CA63). The new CN models will use PHI.
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Thread bump...Anyone got a Kawai CN33, or tried one, and can comment on it? Thanks.
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UPHI is reserved for KAWAI's top-end DPs (currently CA93/CA63). The new CN models will use PHI. ... but you can't tell us what the difference
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UPHI utilises more expensive hardware.
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Finally got to touch some Kawai's in a dealer. The CA63 sounds nice, looks nice, feels nice but is over my budget, but I would say definitely competes with a HP307. Someone looking at this price level, sounds and range should consider it themselves personally. It also looks better than an HP307 IMHO. Other threads suggest the sound of the HP307 is superior but the 'playability' of the CA63 wins out, so you'd have to try it yourself.
The Kawai CN32 is within my budget and the keyboard is much quieter than a Roland HP30x keyboard, slightly lighter I would say but I found it fine. As stated elsewhere the Kawai keyboards are definitely quieter than the Rolands, less thump or clunk when it hits the key bed. The sounds to my ears was also OK but not as rich or expressive as on a HP30x especially the bass.
I'm coming down to the new CN33 upgrade on the CN32, although I've not yet tried as it's not in the dealers yet. Or a Roland HP302. I would have considered a HP305 but other threads speak about a hum which I've also heard. The choice to make is between better sounds on HP302 but poorer sound system (amp/speaker) also poor cabinet style and finish (uses plastic), and noisier keyboard, versus not quite as good sound generation on the Kawai CN32 but more amp/speaker power, much better cabinet design/finish and quieter keyboard. The Kawai retails slightly cheaper than the Roland too and seems to represent good value.
Then the CN33 tops it perhaps with a new keyboard action and finish. Since I've not played a CN33 I wonder if the sound generation system is the same as the CN32? The specs/brochure would suggest they are. In any case I will wait a bit longer until I can try a new CN33 when they're in the shops.
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Hello spanishbuddha, thank you for your positive post! The CA63 sounds nice, looks nice, feels nice but is over my budget, but I would say definitely competes with a HP307. In terms of price, I believe the CA63 is intended to compete with the HP305, while the CA93 competes with the HP307. However, it is true that these two Kawai models are a little more expensive than the competing Roland instruments. Then the CN33 tops it perhaps with a new keyboard action and finish. You are correct about the new keyboard action, however the CN32 and CN33 finishes are actually identical. The cabinet design has been refined slightly, however visually, it's very similar to the previous model - a case of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Since I've not played a CN33 I wonder if the sound generation system is the same as the CN32? Yes, both instruments utilise the same 'Progressive Harmonic Imaging' sound technology. The CN33 offers some useful feature additions over the previous generation ('USB to Device' etc.), however the biggest improvement is undoubtedly the new RH ('Responsive Hammer') keyboard action. I hope this helps. Cheers, James x
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