Kawai CS8 Digital Piano
The elegant CS8, a digital piano that performs as great as it looks. Now you can have it all... a beautiful, traditional looking instrument with advanced digital features.
* Height: 37 3/4" (96 cm)
* Width: 57" (145 cm)
* Depth: 18 3/4" (48 cm)
* Weight: 187 lbs (85 kg)
DESCRIPTION
The elegant CS8, a digital piano that performs as great as it looks. Now you can have it all... a beautiful, traditional looking instrument with advanced digital features.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
* Harmonic Imaging XL Sound Technology with 88-note Piano Sampling
* Grand Feel II (GFII) Wooden-Key Action
* 60 Exceptional Instrument Sounds
* Dual, Split and Four-Hands Modes
* 256-Note Polyphony
* USB Audio Capability
* Built-in Alfred Piano Lessons and Finger Exercises
* Grand Feel Pedal System
* Concert Magic and Hymn Player Functions
* Classic Leg and Toe-block Design
* Sliding Key Cover and Matching Bench
* Polished Ebony Finish
FEATURES
TONE
The CS8 features Kawai's exclusive Harmonic Imaging XL with 88-key piano sampling. This unique technology creates sounds with the highest level of detail and clarity possible
TOUCH
For Touch, the CS8 uses our latest Grand Feel II action with Let-off , Triple Sensor key detection and Counterweights. This action features real wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces along with a mechanical design patterned after our grand piano actions. Learn More » (https://kawaius.com/technology/wooden-key-actions/)
ELEGANT CABINETRY
The CS8 has a beautiful ebony polished cabinet with a traditional leg and toe block design. The finish is made with durable polyester, the same material used in our acoustic piano finishes
USB AUDIO & STORAGE
USB to Device and Host capabilities provide a world of opportunity, including recording and playing digital audio, storing songs, playing song files and connectivity to computers.
STUDIO-QUALITY SOUNDS
The CS8 has a broad selection of studio quality instrumental sounds including electric pianos, organs and orchestral instruments. Any two sounds can be played on the keyboard simultaneously and there is a Split mode where two different instrument sounds can be played on opposite sides of the keyboard. The Four Hands mode splits the keyboard into 2 identical 44-note pianos, allowing simultaneous practice with a teacher or duet partner.
CONCERT MAGIC
This exclusive feature lets anyone enjoy the thrill of playing the piano, even if you've never played before.
PIANO MUSIC
The CS8 features a selection of popular classical piano works from the Baroque and Romantic periods, nearly two hours of music in all.
LESSONS AND EXERCISES
The CS8 comes with the first year's lesson songs from Alfred Publishing's Basic Piano Course 1, Premier Course 1 and Adult Course 1 built in. We've also included the printed music and recordings for time-tested finger exercises such as scales, arpeggios and Hanon songs. Learn More » (https://kawaius.com/pianos/digital-pianos/alfred-lessons/)
RECORDER
The CS8 offers an easy to use 10-Song / 2-Track built-in Recorder ideal for self-evaluation or capturing a moment of inspiration.
VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN
A skilled piano technician can personalize an acoustic piano's sound and touch response. Kawai's exclusive Virtual Technician does the same for the CS8 digital piano.
GRAND FEEL PEDAL SYSTEM
The CS8 features three pedals - soft, sostenuto, and damper (with half-damper capability). The new Grand Feel Pedal System reproduces the individual weighting of each of the three pedals of the Kawai EX concert grand.
SLIDING KEY COVER
The CS8 has a built-in sliding key cover to protect the keyboard from dust and debris when the instrument is not in use.
JACKS AND CONNECTIONS
In addition to USB, the CS8 has other useful jacks including 2 headphone jacks, MIDI connections and audio input / output jacks for connecting to sound equipment and recording systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
Keyboard Grand Feel II Action
- 88 Wooden Keys
- Grade-Weighted Hammers
- Ivory Touch White Key Surfaces
- Ebony Touch Black Key Surfaces
- Let-Off Simulation
- Triple Sensor Key Detection
- 88-key Graded Counterweights
Pedal Grand Feel Pedal System
- Damper (with half-pedal support)
- Soft
- Sostenuto
Piano Sound Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
- 88-Key Stereo Sampling
- SK-EX, SK-5, EX Recording
- 256 Note Maximum Polyphony
Piano Resonance Acoustic Rendering
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Cabinet Resonance
Piano Adjustment Virtual Technician (19 parameters)
- Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)
- Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing)
- Damper Resonance
- Damper Noise
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Cabinet Resonance
- Key-Off Effect
- Fall-Back Noise
- Hammer Delay
- Topboard Simulation
- Decay Time
- Minimum Touch
- Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)
- Temperament (incl. User Temperament)
- Temperament Key
- Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)
- Half-Pedal Adjust
- Soft Pedal Depth
・Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)
No. of Sounds 60 Voices
Reverb 6 Types
Brilliance ✔
Other Effects 24 Types
Speakers 13 cm x 2
(8 x 12) cm x 2
5 cm x 2
Output Power 100 W (50 W x 2)
Headphone Enhancements Spatial Headphone Sound
Headphone Type
Headphone Amplifier
Display 128 x 64 pixel LCD with Backlight
Key Cover Sliding Type
Music Rest Collapsible Type (3 angle adjustability)
Dimensions Width 57" (145 cm)
Depth 18 3/4" (48 cm)
Height 37 3/4" (96 cm) (not including music rest)
Weight 187 lbs (85 kg)
Available Finishes Ebony Polish
Basic Functions Dual
Split
Four Hands
Transpose
Tuning
Registration
Startup Setting
Internal Songs Sound Demo 37 songs
Piano Music 29/42 songs *
Concert Magic 179 songs
Lesson Songs Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)
Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
J.S. Bach: Inventionen
Sonatinen Album 1
Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series)
Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A
Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1
Internal Recorder Total Memory Approximately 90,000 notes
No. of Songs 10 Songs
Parts 2 Parts
Metronome Time Signatures 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
Drum Rhythms 100 Patterns
Bluetooth * -
USB Audio Recorder Record/Playback MP3, WAV
Other Functions Overdubbing
Line In Recording
App Functions Virtual Technician app (iPad)
Connector Jacks Headphone 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo Jacks
MIDI MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
Line Out 1/4" L/MONO, R (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced]
Line In 1/8" Stereo (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced]
USB to Host ✔
USB to Device ✔
Others -
Power Consumption 45 W
Power Power Cable
Bench Matching Bench
Headphones Headphone Hook
Sheet Music Classical Piano Collection *
Classical Lesson Scores *
Finger Exercises
Others Warranty Card *
Owner's Manual
Internal Song Lists
RESOURCES
Brochure: Download (https://kawaius.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CS-Series-Brochure.pdf)
Owners Manual: Download (https://kawaius.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CS8-CS11-Owners-Manual.pdf)
WARRANTY
Kawai CP, CA, CS and CN Series products:
5 Years Parts and Labor - Click Here To Download Owner's Registration Card (https://kawaius.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Kawai-CP-CA-CS-and-CN-Series-Warranty.pdf)
Customers should retain their store receipt or purchase statement as proof of the date of purchase. Please contact Kawai's Technical Services Division (http://www.kawaius-tsd.com/pages/contact.html) if you have any questions or concerns, or to request a copy of your new warranty.
The elegant CS8, a digital piano that performs as great as it looks. Now you can have it all... a beautiful, traditional looking instrument with advanced digital features.
* Height: 37 3/4" (96 cm)
* Width: 57" (145 cm)
* Depth: 18 3/4" (48 cm)
* Weight: 187 lbs (85 kg)
DESCRIPTION
The elegant CS8, a digital piano that performs as great as it looks. Now you can have it all... a beautiful, traditional looking instrument with advanced digital features.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
* Harmonic Imaging XL Sound Technology with 88-note Piano Sampling
* Grand Feel II (GFII) Wooden-Key Action
* 60 Exceptional Instrument Sounds
* Dual, Split and Four-Hands Modes
* 256-Note Polyphony
* USB Audio Capability
* Built-in Alfred Piano Lessons and Finger Exercises
* Grand Feel Pedal System
* Concert Magic and Hymn Player Functions
* Classic Leg and Toe-block Design
* Sliding Key Cover and Matching Bench
* Polished Ebony Finish
FEATURES
TONE
The CS8 features Kawai's exclusive Harmonic Imaging XL with 88-key piano sampling. This unique technology creates sounds with the highest level of detail and clarity possible
TOUCH
For Touch, the CS8 uses our latest Grand Feel II action with Let-off , Triple Sensor key detection and Counterweights. This action features real wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces along with a mechanical design patterned after our grand piano actions. Learn More » (https://kawaius.com/technology/wooden-key-actions/)
ELEGANT CABINETRY
The CS8 has a beautiful ebony polished cabinet with a traditional leg and toe block design. The finish is made with durable polyester, the same material used in our acoustic piano finishes
USB AUDIO & STORAGE
USB to Device and Host capabilities provide a world of opportunity, including recording and playing digital audio, storing songs, playing song files and connectivity to computers.
STUDIO-QUALITY SOUNDS
The CS8 has a broad selection of studio quality instrumental sounds including electric pianos, organs and orchestral instruments. Any two sounds can be played on the keyboard simultaneously and there is a Split mode where two different instrument sounds can be played on opposite sides of the keyboard. The Four Hands mode splits the keyboard into 2 identical 44-note pianos, allowing simultaneous practice with a teacher or duet partner.
CONCERT MAGIC
This exclusive feature lets anyone enjoy the thrill of playing the piano, even if you've never played before.
PIANO MUSIC
The CS8 features a selection of popular classical piano works from the Baroque and Romantic periods, nearly two hours of music in all.
LESSONS AND EXERCISES
The CS8 comes with the first year's lesson songs from Alfred Publishing's Basic Piano Course 1, Premier Course 1 and Adult Course 1 built in. We've also included the printed music and recordings for time-tested finger exercises such as scales, arpeggios and Hanon songs. Learn More » (https://kawaius.com/pianos/digital-pianos/alfred-lessons/)
RECORDER
The CS8 offers an easy to use 10-Song / 2-Track built-in Recorder ideal for self-evaluation or capturing a moment of inspiration.
VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN
A skilled piano technician can personalize an acoustic piano's sound and touch response. Kawai's exclusive Virtual Technician does the same for the CS8 digital piano.
GRAND FEEL PEDAL SYSTEM
The CS8 features three pedals - soft, sostenuto, and damper (with half-damper capability). The new Grand Feel Pedal System reproduces the individual weighting of each of the three pedals of the Kawai EX concert grand.
SLIDING KEY COVER
The CS8 has a built-in sliding key cover to protect the keyboard from dust and debris when the instrument is not in use.
JACKS AND CONNECTIONS
In addition to USB, the CS8 has other useful jacks including 2 headphone jacks, MIDI connections and audio input / output jacks for connecting to sound equipment and recording systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
Keyboard Grand Feel II Action
- 88 Wooden Keys
- Grade-Weighted Hammers
- Ivory Touch White Key Surfaces
- Ebony Touch Black Key Surfaces
- Let-Off Simulation
- Triple Sensor Key Detection
- 88-key Graded Counterweights
Pedal Grand Feel Pedal System
- Damper (with half-pedal support)
- Soft
- Sostenuto
Piano Sound Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
- 88-Key Stereo Sampling
- SK-EX, SK-5, EX Recording
- 256 Note Maximum Polyphony
Piano Resonance Acoustic Rendering
- Damper Resonance
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Cabinet Resonance
Piano Adjustment Virtual Technician (19 parameters)
- Touch Curve (incl. User Touch Curve)
- Voicing (incl. 88-key User Voicing)
- Damper Resonance
- Damper Noise
- String Resonance
- Undamped String Resonance
- Cabinet Resonance
- Key-Off Effect
- Fall-Back Noise
- Hammer Delay
- Topboard Simulation
- Decay Time
- Minimum Touch
- Stretch Tuning (incl. 88-key User Tuning)
- Temperament (incl. User Temperament)
- Temperament Key
- Key Volume (incl. 88-key User Key Volume)
- Half-Pedal Adjust
- Soft Pedal Depth
・Virtual Technician Smart Mode (10 presets)
No. of Sounds 60 Voices
Reverb 6 Types
Brilliance ✔
Other Effects 24 Types
Speakers 13 cm x 2
(8 x 12) cm x 2
5 cm x 2
Output Power 100 W (50 W x 2)
Headphone Enhancements Spatial Headphone Sound
Headphone Type
Headphone Amplifier
Display 128 x 64 pixel LCD with Backlight
Key Cover Sliding Type
Music Rest Collapsible Type (3 angle adjustability)
Dimensions Width 57" (145 cm)
Depth 18 3/4" (48 cm)
Height 37 3/4" (96 cm) (not including music rest)
Weight 187 lbs (85 kg)
Available Finishes Ebony Polish
Basic Functions Dual
Split
Four Hands
Transpose
Tuning
Registration
Startup Setting
Internal Songs Sound Demo 37 songs
Piano Music 29/42 songs *
Concert Magic 179 songs
Lesson Songs Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)
Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
J.S. Bach: Inventionen
Sonatinen Album 1
Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series)
Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A
Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1
Internal Recorder Total Memory Approximately 90,000 notes
No. of Songs 10 Songs
Parts 2 Parts
Metronome Time Signatures 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
Drum Rhythms 100 Patterns
Bluetooth * -
USB Audio Recorder Record/Playback MP3, WAV
Other Functions Overdubbing
Line In Recording
App Functions Virtual Technician app (iPad)
Connector Jacks Headphone 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo Jacks
MIDI MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
Line Out 1/4" L/MONO, R (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced]
Line In 1/8" Stereo (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced]
USB to Host ✔
USB to Device ✔
Others -
Power Consumption 45 W
Power Power Cable
Bench Matching Bench
Headphones Headphone Hook
Sheet Music Classical Piano Collection *
Classical Lesson Scores *
Finger Exercises
Others Warranty Card *
Owner's Manual
Internal Song Lists
RESOURCES
Brochure: Download (https://kawaius.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CS-Series-Brochure.pdf)
Owners Manual: Download (https://kawaius.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CS8-CS11-Owners-Manual.pdf)
WARRANTY
Kawai CP, CA, CS and CN Series products:
5 Years Parts and Labor - Click Here To Download Owner's Registration Card (https://kawaius.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Kawai-CP-CA-CS-and-CN-Series-Warranty.pdf)
Customers should retain their store receipt or purchase statement as proof of the date of purchase. Please contact Kawai's Technical Services Division (http://www.kawaius-tsd.com/pages/contact.html) if you have any questions or concerns, or to request a copy of your new warranty.
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