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Kawai CA901 digital piano wins Music Inc. magazine ‘Editor's Choice’ award
Kawai is proud to announce that the CA901 digital piano has received the prestigious "Editor's Choice" award from Music Inc. magazine, one of the music industry's leading trade publications, at the 2024 NAMM Show recently held in Anaheim, California.
The Music Inc. Magazine Editor's Choice award is widely renowned within the music products industry. Each year, the magazine's editors meticulously evaluate a multitude of musical instruments displayed at the NAMM Show, recognizing those that exhibit exceptional quality, innovation, and craftsmanship.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Editor's Choice award for the CA901,” says Cory Callies, Vice President of Corporate Strategy of Kawai America Corporation. “This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in all piano categories, be they digital, hybrid, or acoustic. We are immensely proud of the CA901 and the impact it has had on musicians worldwide.”
The CA901 digital piano utilizes the latest Grand Feel III keyboard action, featuring long, fully wooden keys, graded counterweights and let-off simulation to authentically recreate the touch of the finest grand pianos. This keyboard action is paired with Kawai’s finest SK-EX Rendering sound engine which reproduces the sound of the flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano using a combination of multi-channel sampling and resonance modelling, before being delivered using the unique TwinDrive soundboard and premium quality speaker drivers.
The CA901 is the result of Kawai's relentless pursuit of excellence in the realm of digital pianos. Well-known for its unparalleled sound quality, authentic touch, and innovative features, the CA901 has captured the hearts of musicians and critics alike. Its advanced technology, combined with Kawai's well-established craftsmanship, delivers an unparalleled playing experience that resonates with musicians of all levels.
With this latest achievement being the 61st major award granted to Kawai, it reinforces their position as a leader in the piano industry, inspiring musicians to reach new heights of creativity and expression.
History of received Music Inc. magazine awards:
2024: Music Inc. Editor’s Choice: NAMM (Concert Artist CA901 Digital Piano)
2023: Music Inc. Editor’s Choice: NAMM (GX-2 60th Anniversary Edition Grand Piano)
2021: Music Inc. Product Excellence Award (Concert Artist CA99 Digital Piano)
2021: Music Inc. Supplier Excellence Award (for Exceptional Products and People)
2020: Music Inc. Product Excellence Award (Novus NV5 Hybrid Digital Piano)
2018: Music Inc. Product Excellence Award (Novus NV10 Hybrid Digital Piano)
2017: Music Inc. Product Excellence Award (GX-2 Grand Piano)
2015: Music Inc. Product Excellence Award (CA97 Hybrid and CA67 Digital Piano)
2015: Music Inc. Supplier Excellence Award (for Exceptional Products and People)
2014: Music Inc. Supplier Excellence Award (for Exceptional Products and People)
2014: Music Inc. Product Excellence Award (CN Series Digital Pianos)
2014: Music Inc. Editor’s Choice: NAMM “Best in Show” (CS10 Hybrid Digital Piano)
2013: Music Inc. Supplier Excellence Award (for Exceptional Products and People)
2012: Music Inc. Supplier Excellence Award (for Exceptional Products and People)
2012: Music Inc. Product Excellence Award (CA95 Hybrid Digital Piano)
2010: Music Inc. Product Excellence Award (CA93 Hybrid Digital Piano)
About Music Inc. Magazine
Music Inc. magazine is North America’s leading business-to-business magazine for musical product retailers. Each issue of Music Inc. includes industry news, product information, and “ideas” columns from influential figures within the musical instrument industry.
About Kawai
For over nine decades, Kawai has earned a reputation for outstanding quality, workmanship and innovation in the crafting of world-class instruments. Kawai acoustic and digital pianos are a top choice of pianists, teachers, students, and professional musicians around the globe. The skillful blending of traditional piano craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology has made Kawai one of the most award-winning companies in the entire music products industry – having received over 50 major international awards for excellence.
For more information about the Music Inc. magazine Awards and the Concert Artist CA901 digital piano, please refer to the website and product page below:
https://www.musicincmag.com