Artesia A-61 vs Kawai CN201
| Artesia A-61 | Kawai CN201 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | Responsive Hammer III action |
| Polyphony | 32 | 192 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 19 |
| Sound engine | — | ・ Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, EX, K-60 recording - 192 note maximum polyphony |
| Speakers | — | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 43 kg |
| Released | — | 2020 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | — |
| 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 43 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CN201 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 192).
- Choose the Kawai CN201 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 19).
- Choose the Kawai CN201 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Kawai CN201. Rows with a highlighted background differ.