# Sound Museum — Explore musical instruments

> Kawai digital piano sound exploration and mode selection app. (iPhone/iPad app by Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-museum/id1162511804 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448581784)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-museum/id1162511804/reviews.md

## What is Sound Museum?

Learn about the various instrument sounds included with your Kawai digital piano, listen to inspirational song demos, select Dual and Split playing modes, and store favourite sounds - all from a beautiful touch interface.

Sound Museum is musical instrument learning app developed especially for Kawai digital pianos, providing an opportunity for players of all levels to explore the various instrument voices available in their piano. Using the attractive touch interface, players can easily select sounds, read about each instrument's tonal characteristics and suitable musical genre, and listen to professionally recorded demonstration pieces.

It's also possible to use Sound Museum to select sound combinations for Dual and Split playing modes, adjusting the volume balance and split point as desired. Popular sounds or sound combinations can even be stored to one of eight Favourite memories for convenient recall at a later date.

Sound Museum is compatible with a broad range of Kawai digital pianos, and fully supports the Quicco Sound mi.1 Bluetooth MIDI interface for cable-free wireless connectivity.

Feature Summary
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- Learn about the musical instrument sounds available in Kawai digital pianos.
- Listen to built-in demonstration songs and new musical performances.
- Select Dual and Split playing modes and adjust relevant settings.
- Store popular sounds to Favourite memories for convenient recall.
- Connect wirelessly using the Quicco Sound mi.1 Bluetooth MIDI interface.

Compatible models:
Kawai CN39/CN29/CN37/CN27/CN17/CN35/CN25/CN14/KDP110/KDP90/KDP70, CS11/CS8, ES8/ES100/ES110, CA58/CA48/CA28/CA97/CA67/CA17/CA33

\* The 'Lightning to USB Camera Adapter', 'Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter', or 'Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit' accessory is required in order to connect an iOS device to the Kawai digital piano using a USB cable. It is also possible to connect the iOS device wirelessly using the Quicco Sound 'mi.1' Bluetooth MIDI interface.

\* When connecting via Bluetooth MIDI using an iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus, the CN37, CN27, ES110, and QuiccoSound mi.1 may need to be updated to the latest BLE MIDI firmware in order to function correctly.

## Key features

- Explore Kawai digital piano instrument sounds
- Listen to demonstration songs
- Select Dual and Split playing modes
- Store favorite sounds
- Wireless MIDI connectivity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-museum/id1162511804/reviews.md

### 3/5 — My 2 centd

*2021-11-15*

This App needs an update.  Too many pages to change to get to what u want to do. Please update

### 5/5 — New Model support?

*2021-08-30, version 1.0.14*

It seems like old model of Kawai, would you update for all model include the new one that support with this app?
Thanks

### 2/5 — Ios 14

*2020-12-07, version 1.0.14*

Ios 14 keluar masuk, tolong benerin segera

### 3/5 — Faltan funciones

*2019-10-01, version 1.0.13*

Echo en falta poder acceder a todo el menú de funciones como metrónomo, lessons, grabar...
Solo puedes configurar el sonido en el modo normal, splut y dual. Si se pudiera configurar el resto le daria las 5 estrellas

### 3/5 — Para cuando CA78/98?

*2019-07-21, version 1.0.12*

Acabo de comprar un CA98 y me ha sorprendido que no aparezca en la lista de pianos de esta APP. 
Ya que es la oficial para cambiar instrumentos en el piano. 
Gracias.

### 2/5 — Works but doesn't do enough

*2019-01-19*

Works seamlessly with kawai es110 but doesn't do much.. You can select sounds and split keyboard but it would be most useful to be able to do things that are very complicated to do otherwise, like selecting one of the many drum patterns, adjusting tempo etc.

### 3/5 — Compatible CA78, when?

*2018-12-06, version 1.0.11*

When will be compatible whith CA78?

### 2/5 — App that is not quite needed

*2018-07-15*

This app falls in a strange category. The user interface is clean, nice and simple to use. But sadly, it the only point where it excels. The problem is that It's really basic and not needed. There isn't much you can do with the app. Can't get into the other features of the various supported pianos like controlling rhythm, transpose, recording, menu options,  etc... The app is definitely not like its competitors where it's actually a great plus to use as an essential graphic interface.

### 1/5 — A "lite" version...where's the full app?

*2018-03-09*

I've got a CN37. The button interface is a little clunky with  multiple repeat button presses being required to access different voices. You need to use the Owner's manual in order to know where the sound you want is in the list. I think there are about 350 voices on the  instrument; changing between them is arduous and interrupts the flow.
Enter the Sound Museum app: good Bluetooth connection and a list of sounds arranged by type. Problem solved?
Well, unfortunately not. The sounds that can be accessed on the app are ONLY the ones which are easily accessible from the button control panel already. Just a few presses and you are there. I can't see anyone setting up a wired or Bluetooth connection from their ipad when they can get quicker results just using the control panel. 
The value of the app would be to get access to the other 300 or so sounds which are really hard to get to by using the buttons. Having gone this far it would be great if the programmer could do the extra hour of coding needed to make all the sounds available, no blurb and example sound is necessary for these . Then it'd be a 5 star app. as opposed to one that people try once and then delete.

### 5/5 — Favirietenvorwahl ist sehr praktisch

*2018-01-21*

Schnelle Favoritenvorwahl für Split und Duo Modus ist sehr gut. 
Einfacher und übersichtlicher Aufbau.
Vorwahl aller Instrumente wäre SEHR wünschenswert!
Dann ebenso die Erweiterung der Favoriten

## Frequently asked questions about Sound Museum

### What is Sound Museum?

Sound Museum is a free application developed for Kawai digital pianos. It allows users to explore the various instrument sounds available on their piano, listen to demo songs, and utilize special playing modes like Dual and Split.

### Is Sound Museum compatible with all Kawai digital pianos?

Sound Museum is compatible with a broad range of Kawai digital pianos, including models like the CN series, KDP series, CS series, ES series, and CA series. A full list of compatible models is provided in the app's description.

### How can I connect Sound Museum to my Kawai digital piano?

You can connect Sound Museum to your Kawai digital piano via USB cable using a compatible adapter, or wirelessly using the Quicco Sound mi.1 Bluetooth MIDI interface. Ensure your devices are updated for optimal performance.

### Can I save my favorite sounds in Sound Museum?

Yes, Sound Museum allows you to store popular sounds or sound combinations to one of eight Favourite memories. This makes it convenient to recall your preferred settings at a later time.

### Does Sound Museum have ads?

No, Sound Museum is ad-free. As a free application, it does not contain any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the age rating for Sound Museum?

Sound Museum has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, offering a safe and educational experience for young musicians.

### How often is Sound Museum updated?

The latest version of Sound Museum is 1.0.16, which was last updated on January 11, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and potential for future enhancements.

### What are the Dual and Split playing modes in Sound Museum?

Dual mode allows you to layer two different instrument sounds together, while Split mode divides the keyboard into two sections, each playing a different sound. Sound Museum lets you select these modes and adjust volume balance and split points.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.16 — 2026-01-11

Minor fixes

### 1.0.15 — 2022-02-03

Added support for CA33

### 1.0.14 — 2020-07-14

Added Japanese support for KDP70

### 1.0.13 — 2019-09-30

Added support for iOS 13

### 1.0.12 — 2019-06-24

Added support for CN39/CN29

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