Piano Hybrid Kawai AURES 2

AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2, the latest additions to Kawai's growing line of flagship hybrid pianos. The AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 musical instruments combine the unparalleled craftsmanship and exceptional performance of Kawai's renowned upright and grand pianos with the advanced acoustic technology and inspiring features of digital pianos. Latest Concert Artist digital. This harmonious blend allows pianists to experience the joy of playing an acoustic piano, while also enjoying the modern convenience and many benefits of a digital instrument.

The Kawai ATX4 Piano product line is similar to the line Yamaha Silent Piano . Although it is an acoustic piano, it has the ability to mute the sound for headphone use. When using headphones, in addition to not affecting people around you, you can also play other digital sounds in addition to the natural sound of a regular acoustic piano.

Meanwhile, the Kawai Aures 2 Piano series is similar to the Yamaha TransAcoustic Piano . Although it is an acoustic piano, it has the ability to mute the sound for headphone use. In addition, Aures 2 also integrates a special conversion system on the soundboard of the guitar, which turns the soundboard of the guitar into a speaker so you can adjust the volume and play other digital sounds. the natural sound of a regular acoustic piano.

Soundboard speaker system (AURES AR2 devices only)

In addition to the digital and mute features of the AnyTime ATX4 piano, AURES AR2 instruments are equipped with the latest version of Kawai's advanced Soundboard Speaker System. This advanced technology uses four high-performance transducers strategically placed on the solid spruce soundboard of an upright or grand piano. These transducers transmit the digitally generated sound of the AURES AR2 instrument through a large wooden soundboard, creating a more natural, spacious sound than that produced by traditional speakers.

Pianists can then enjoy the flexibility and convenience offered by digital pianos, such as the ability to select a variety of instrument sounds, record and playback their own performances, or freely Adjust the volume level to avoid disturbing loved ones.

GP touch-off system (Grand Piano only)

The latest AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 grand piano instruments are the first to incorporate Kawai's all-new GP Touch Interrupt System. This technology features a significantly improved hammer stop rail system that precisely stops the hammer's movement just before striking the string, thus ensuring that the unmistakable touch of Kawai grand pianos remains intact. completely unchanged – even when the mute function is active.

This unique design allows pianists to play AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 grand pianos with the same effortless fluency as standard acoustic instruments, while also enjoying digital features such as practice in silence with headphones, choose a variety of sounds, or even perform ensembles with orchestral accompaniment.

Leading digital piano sound technology

The latest AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 instruments incorporate Kawai's latest digital piano sound technology from the highly regarded Concert Artist and Novus product lines. When playing through headphones or when AURES mode is activated, pianists can enjoy the beautiful sound of the top Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand piano, beautifully reproduced by the engine Advanced SK-EX Rendering audio.

In addition to a wide selection of authentic acoustic piano sounds, the AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 instruments also feature harpsichord, strings and a variety of other instrument sounds, such as electric piano, organ, guitar, etc., inspiring Pianists explore music deeper than creativity.

Bluetooth connection, PianoRemote control application

Designed to meet the connectivity needs of modern pianists, the AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 pianos feature standard USB and MIDI jacks for connecting to computers or other instruments as well as Audio technology. and integrated Bluetooth® MIDI enables wireless communication with supported smart devices. Once paired with a phone, tablet or laptop, AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 owners can enjoy a variety of exciting music-related applications that enhance their learning and entertainment experience. them or stream high-quality, low-latency aptX audio directly through the instrument's headphones or the AURES AR2 Soundboard Speaker System without any cables.

The digital features of the AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 pianos are controlled exclusively through the dedicated Kawai PianoRemote app, available for both iOS and Android devices. PianoRemote offers a wide range of functionality, including sound selection and customization through the Virtual Technician feature, performance recording and playback with a built-in metronome, and a built-in piano music library of hundreds of tracks. classical music to enjoy - all accessible from an attractive, intuitive app. user interface.

Developed with supervision from MPA

To ensure that the AnyTime ATX4 and AURES AR2 instruments match the premium quality and superb playability of standard upright and grand pianos, Kawai's R&D engineering team has worked closely with the company's in-house master pianists (MPA). These extremely knowledgeable and experienced technicians oversaw each stage of the ATX4/AR2's development to ensure that the instrument's acoustic keyboard action remained exceptionally responsive and balanced. , even when used to activate the digital piano sound engine and ensure that the tonal and performance characteristics of the AURES AR2 Soundboard Speaker System are as close as possible to the performance of an acoustic piano.