Artesia A-61 vs Kawai CA79
| Artesia A-61 | Kawai CA79 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | Grand Feel III 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 |
| Polyphony | 32 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 66 |
| Sound engine | — | SK-EX Rendering (88-key multi-channel sampling) + Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) |
| Speakers | — | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 76 kg |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | Grand Feel Pedal System, Damper (with half-pedal support), Soft (with half-pedal support), Sostenuto |
| Touch Sensitivity | low, Normal, or High | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia A-61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (5.9 kg vs 76 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA79 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA79 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 66).
- Choose the Kawai CA79 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Kawai CA79. Rows with a highlighted background differ.