Novus Archives - Kawai Australia https://kawai.com.au/products/hybrid-pianos/nv-hybrid-pianos/ Wed, 07 May 2025 13:15:39 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://kawai.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-KAP_favicon21-1-1-32x32.jpg Novus Archives - Kawai Australia https://kawai.com.au/products/hybrid-pianos/nv-hybrid-pianos/ 32 32 NV6 https://kawai.com.au/product/nv6/ Tue, 06 May 2025 22:20:22 +0000 https://kawai.com.au/?post_type=product&p=6516 A hybrid instrument that delivers the true acoustic piano experience

Featuring Kawai’s high performance Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action with real damper mechanism, SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine, and the unique soundboard speaker system, the Novus NV6 delivers true acoustic piano authenticity within a stunning, ultra-slim digital instrument.

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Millennium III Hybrid Action

Based on the ‘K’ series’ proven action design, Millennium III Hybrid retains the composite parts and extended key sticks of its acoustic cousin, while replacing the traditional felt hammers with individually-weighted ABS equivalents.

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 over the action.

Millennium III Hybrid delivers all of the benefits of a premium Kawai upright piano action within a digital instrument.  This feat of engineering allows pianists to enjoy the unmatched feeling of playing an acoustic piano, regardless of the time of day, or the size of their home.

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ABS Hybrid Hammers

The Novus NV6’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 NV6’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.

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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 an acoustic piano, the NV6 retains the damper mechanism behind the keyboard action, replicating the extra load of traditional wood and felt parts, as the keys and pedal are pressed.

This innovation allows pianists to not only hear how the damper pedal affects the Novus’ generated sound, but also feel the various mechanical interactions through their hands and feet.

Kawai NV6 damper mechanism

The premier piano of Japan

The spirit of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano is at the heart of the Novus NV6. 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.

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Naturally expressive sound

In order to reproduce the stunning tonal qualities of the Shigeru Kawai concert grand piano digitally, the Novus NV6 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.

Advanced speaker system

This high-fidelity sound is delivered through the NV6’s powerful speaker system, which combines Kawai’s exclusive soundboard technology with six premium quality speaker drivers. The result is a remarkably authentic playing experience that immerses the performer, and faithfully reproduces the tonal ambience of an acoustic piano.

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The look of an acoustic piano

The Novus NV6’s stunning ebony polish cabinet is crafted in the same piano production facility as Kawai’s ‘K’ series upright instruments, ensuring exceptional build quality and an immaculate mirror-like finish.

Its exterior appearance is undoubtedly inspired by classic piano design, thanks in part to the handsome fallboard and wide music rest, providing a sense of stability and reassurance when sitting at the instrument.

However, this traditional character is refined and refreshed by the NV6’s gently curved edge lines, elegantly tapered legs – free of the customary, weighty toe-blocks – and various other details that lift and modernise the instrument’s presence.

5-inch touchscreen

The features are primarily controlled through the NV6’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.

Kawai NV6 touchscreen

5-inch touchscreen

The features are primarily controlled through the NV6’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.

Kawai NV6 touchscreen

Connectivity

Unlike an acoustic piano, the Novus NV6 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 NV6 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.

 

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Combining Kawai’s finest Millennium III Hybrid grand piano keyboard action and real damper mechanism, with the latest SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine and premium amplification and speaker technologies, the Novus NV10S delivers one of the most realistic grand piano playing experiences ever accomplished by a digital instrument.

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Novus NV10S

Novus NV10S hybrid piano redefines a classic, fusing acoustic and electronic components into a new kind of instrument. Enjoy a real grand piano keyboard and damper mechanics with some of our most powerful, pristine audio processing – and much more. No strings attached.

Why NV10S?

Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action
The mighty Millennium III action means the speed of carbon fibre, with the voice of warm woods and fine wools. Now available in hybrid.
Real grand piano damper mechanics
In an exclusive innovation, NV10S inherits real mechanical dampers from our GX Series grand pianos, providing the shifts in key weight that you would expect from a fine acoustic.
More than 80 premium sounds
Featuring the sounds of the mighty SK-EX Concert Grand, EX Concert Grand, Shigeru Kawai SK-5 and more than 80 other instruments, NV10S has a tone for every tune.
Pianist Mode
In Pianist mode, NV10S is in full flight with our SK-EX Rendering engine, multi-channel sampling, and resonance modelling for every individual key. Switch to Sound mode to enjoy more than 80 other sounds from our stunningly versatile HI-XL engine.
Not just a pretty face
but such a pretty face. NV10S might be the most beautiful piano in Australia, bringing unmistakable contemporary style to the classic piano form. Where would it look best in your home?
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