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Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio connectivity
In addition to standard MIDI jacks for connecting to other instruments, the CA98/CA78 digital piano also boasts integrated
Bluetooth
MIDI and Audio technology that allows the instrument to communicate with supported smart devices wirelessly.
Once connected to a phone, tablet, or laptop, CA98/CA78 digital piano 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 through the
instrument’s speakers without any additional cables.
* Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.
USB to Device functionality, with MP3/WAV file recording and playback
The CA98 & CA78 digital pianos are equipped with USB connectors that not only allow these instruments to be connected
to a computer for MIDI use, but also to load and save data to USB memory devices directly. This ‘
USB to Device
’ feature allows
recorded songs stored in internal memory to be saved to USB for posterity, or standard MIDI files (SMF) downloaded from
the internet to be conveniently played back without additional hardware.
USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio files, allowing musicians to learn the chords or melody
for a new piece, or to simply play along with their favorite songs. It is even possible to save performances as MP3 or WAV files
for emailing to friends and family, listening to on the move, or for further editing using an audio workstation.
Premium audio hardware, powered by Onkyo
Developed in collaboration with Onkyo, one of Japan’s leading premium audio equipment manufacturers, the CA98/CA78
digital pianos are the first musical instruments to utilise specialist components designed for high-end audio reproduction.
With cutting-edge technologies such as 1-bit processing, dual DAC signal conversion, and Onkyo’s DIRDC filtering, the
CA98/CA78’s optimised power amplifiers reproduce the Shigeru Kawai grand piano sound with stunning clarity, richness,
and power, while the high-performance Discrete SpectraModule™ headphone amplifier ensures the finest quality listening
experience, even when playing in privacy.
Full-colour touchscreen display for intuitive, button-less operation
The CA98 and CA78 digital pianos are the first instruments of their kind to feature a full-colour 5” touchscreen display.
Discreetly embedded within the left cheekblock, this high resolution touchscreen allows sounds and settings to be selected
from an attractive user interface with the swipe of a finger. The display can also be set to tur
n off automatically while playing,
thus preserving the instruments’ acoustic piano-like appearance, and minimising any visual distraction to the pianist.
