NV12
$23,995
A hybrid instrument that delivers the true grand piano experience
Combining Kawai’s Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action and real damper mechanism with the all new PentaDrive soundboard system and a grand piano-inspired cabinet with opening topboard, the Novus NV12 delivers one of the most authentic grand piano experiences ever realised in a digital instrument.
The Novus NV12 combines the expressive touch and nuanced response of a grand piano with the versatility of a hybrid instrument, delivering rich, natural sound through the innovative PentaDrive soundboard system.
Its grand piano-inspired cabinet features a three-position topboard and fully polished design, housing a complete grand piano keyboard action with real damper mechanism, seamlessly integrated with modern digital enhancements. For discerning pianists, the NV12 represents the pinnacle of hybrid piano design – where traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology meet in perfect harmony.
A Quest for Perfection
Koichi Kawai designed and built the first complete acoustic piano action in Japan in the early 1900s. In the decades that have followed, Kawai engineers continue to pursue the company founder’s quest for perfection, pioneering the use of state-of-the-art materials and designs that advance the piano art form.
Millennium III Hybrid Action
The Millennium III grand piano action found in today’s Kawai GX series instruments exemplifies Koichi’s philosophy.
This highly-coveted action incorporates components produced using ABS Carbon, an extremely sturdy and rigid composite material that allows these action parts to be stronger, lighter, and faster than their conventional wooden counterparts.
In addition, Kawai GX series grand pianos also utilise extended-length key sticks, providing greater control and a more even response from the front to the back of the playing surface.
As a hybrid piano, there are no metal strings inside the Novus for these hammers to physically strike when the keys are played, therefore their precise movements are instead captured using high-resolution optical sensors mounted above the action.
Millennium III Hybrid delivers all of the benefits of a premium Kawai grand piano action within a digital instrument. This feat of modern engineering allows pianists of every level to enjoy the unmatched feeling of playing an acoustic grand piano, regardless of the time of day, or the size of their home.
ABS Hybrid Hammers
The Novus NV12’s precision-engineered ABS hammers have been designed for structural stability and optimum keyboard touch-response.
Each individual hammer is grade-weighted to mirror the heavier bass and lighter treble hammers of an acoustic piano, ensuring that the NV12’s key touch-weight feels the same as a well-regulated acoustic instrument.
Optical Hammer Sensors
The precise movements of each hammer are measured using high-resolution optical sensors, providing greater accuracy than conventional key-based sensor systems.
This more advanced approach closely reproduces the mechanical flow of an acoustic piano, and allows rapid pianissimo passages with mordents or trills to be performed with greater fluency.
Unprecedented realism
There are no metal strings inside the Novus to require physical damping, as the instrument’s sound is produced digitally.
However, in order to reproduce every aspect of playing a grand piano, the NV12 retains the damper mechanism behind the keyboard action, with graded weights attached to each damper lever replicating the load of traditional wood and felt parts, as the keys and pedal are pressed.
The premier piano of Japan
The spirit of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano is at the heart of the Novus NV12. Widely regarded as ‘the premier piano of Japan,’ the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX graces the stages of concert halls and musical institutions around the globe, receiving universal acclaim for its magnificent tonal clarity and exceptional dynamic range.
Naturally expressive sound
In order to reproduce the stunning tonal qualities of the Shigeru Kawai concert grand piano digitally, the Novus NV12 incorporates Kawai’s latest SK-EX Rendering technology, and includes the new SK-EX Competition Grand piano sound, which was specifically recorded from the player’s perspective, and characterised by its bright, clear sound and distinctive attack. This new sound complements the warm tonal elegance of the existing SK-EX Concert Grand, with both piano types reproduced using Kawai’s advanced multi-channel SK-EX Rendering sound engine.
This advanced piano sound engine combines the well-established process of sampling with the modern approach of physical modelling, to produce a piano sound that is both rich in natural acoustic character, and dynamically responsive to the player’s musical desires.
PentaDrive soundboard system
The look of a grand piano
The NV12 adopts a true grand piano-style topboard, which can be set to one of three positions: fully closed, partially raised with the short prop, or fully open with the long prop.
This feature not only enhances the instrument’s visual and tonal authenticity, but also heightens the sense of performing at a traditional grand piano, reinforcing the NV12’s identity as a premium instrument.
The NV12’s grand piano-inspired music shelf is both elegant and practical, offering adjustable forward and backward positioning to suit different playing needs, or the option to remove it entirely.
Its broad surface comfortably accommodates large scores, while the accompanying music rest can also be angled to one of six positions, ensuring optimal visibility for pianists of every stature.
5-inch touchscreen
The features are primarily controlled through the NV12’s anti-glare touchscreen LCD, which is discretely embedded within the instrument’s left cheekblock. This high resolution touchscreen allows sounds and settings to be adjusted from an attractive user interface simply by tapping or swiping the display with a finger.
For piano purists, the screen can be set to fade out automatically while playing, thus preserving the Novus’ classic appearance, and minimising any visual distraction to the performer.
Connectivity
Unlike an acoustic piano, the Novus NV12 provides a variety of options for connecting to other devices. The newly integrated USB-C port and built-in USB audio interface enables seamless, high-quality digital audio transfer to and from computers and smart devices via a single cable.
The NV12 even supports Bluetooth® MIDI and audio functionality, providing an effortless way to connect and enjoy smart devices wirelessly.
Headphone and audio jacks allow the instrument to be played in silence, or for the sound to be amplified for halls and other large settings.
NV12
Product Specifications
| Keyboard | Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action
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| Pedal |
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| Piano Sound | SK-EX Rendering
Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
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| Piano Resonance | SK-EX Rendering: Resonance Modelling
Harmonic Imaging XL: Acoustic Rendering
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| Piano Adjustment | Virtual Piano Artisan (20 parameters)
Virtual Piano Artisan presets (10 presets) |
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| No of sounds | SK-EX Rendering: 10 rendering characters Harmonic Imaging XL: 96 voices |
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| Reverb | SK-EX Rendering: Ambience (10 types) Harmonic Imaging XL: Reverb (6 types) |
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| Brilliance | ✔ | |
| Other Effects | 24 types | |
| Speakers | PentaDrive Soundboard Speaker System | |
| Output Power | 130 W | |
| Headphone Enhancements | Premium headphone amplifier Spatial Headphone Sound Headphone Type |
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| Display | 5" LCD touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels) Anti-glare display |
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| Key Cover | Grand piano fallboard with Soft Fall system | |
| Music Rest | Grand piano type (6 angle adjustability) Grand piano music shelf (position adjustable) |
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| Size and Weight | Width | 151.5 cm |
| Depth | 87 cm | |
| Height | 102.5 cm [music rest flat] 172.5 cm [topboard fully open] |
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| Weight | 173 kg | |
| Available Finishes | Ebony Polish | |
| Basic Functions | Dual Split Four Hands Transpose Tuning Low Volume Balance Favourite |
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| Internal Songs | Sound Demo | 39 songs |
| Piano Music | 42 Songs | |
| Concert Magic | 176 songs | |
| Lesson Songs | Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139) Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101) J.S. Bach: Inventionen Sonatinen Album 1 Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series) Chopin Etudes (Opus 10) Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1 |
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| Internal Recorder | Total Memory | approximately 90,000 notes |
| No of Songs | 10 songs | |
| Parts | 2 parts | |
| Metronome | Time Signatures | 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 |
| Drum Rhythms | 100 patterns | |
| Bluetooth | MIDI + Audio | |
| USB Audio Recorder | Record/Playback | MP3 WAV SMF (playback only) |
| Other Functions | Overdubbing Line In recording Bluetooth Audio recording |
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| App Functions | PianoRemote (iOS/Android) PiaBookPlayer (iOS/Android) |
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| Connector Jacks | Headphone | 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" Stereo jacks |
| MIDI | - | |
| Line Out | 1/4" L/MONO, R [unbalanced] | |
| Line In | 1/8" Stereo (with volume adjust knob) [unbalanced] | |
| USB to Host | ✔ (USB-C) USB audio interface (44.1 kHz, 24 bit) Power Delivery (15 W) |
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| USB to Device | ✔ (USB-A) | |
| Others | USB for Update (USB-A) | |
| Power Consumption | 80 W | |
| Power Adaptor | Power cable | |
| Bench | Fixed-height with lid storage | |
| Headphones | Headphone hook | |
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