The Novus Series by Kawai offers a new class of hybrid pianos combining real acoustic piano mechanisms with advanced digital sound technology. Each Novus instrument integrates Kawai’s Millennium III Hybrid action (using actual hammers) with sensor-based digital triggering and built-in sound engines. This allows pianists to enjoy the responsive touch and mechanical feel of an acoustic piano — with the flexibility of silent mode, digital features, and modern connectivity.
Kawai Novus NV6 – Authentic Hybrid Piano with Upright Grand Feel
The Kawai Novus NV6 is a high-end hybrid digital piano designed for pianists who want the touch and response of an acoustic piano combined with the flexibility of modern digital technology. Positioned between traditional digital pianos and acoustic instruments, the NV6 offers a refined and highly realistic playing experience.
Real upright piano action and damper mechanism
At the core of the Novus NV6 is Kawai’s Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action, based on the company’s acoustic upright piano designs. The keyboard uses real wooden keys, ABS hybrid hammers, and high-resolution optical sensors to measure hammer movement with great precision.
Unlike standard digital pianos, the NV6 also includes a real acoustic-style damper mechanism, allowing pianists to physically feel the interaction between keys, dampers, and pedal. This results in more accurate pedalling control, improved repetition, and a natural mechanical response closely resembling an acoustic upright piano.
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX sound engine
The sound of the Novus NV6 is powered by SK-EX Rendering technology, based on the renowned Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. By combining detailed sampling with physical modelling, the NV6 delivers rich harmonic content, smooth dynamic transitions, and expressive tonal control across the entire keyboard.
Premium audio processing and amplification ensure clarity at both low and high volumes, making the NV6 suitable for home practice, teaching, and recording.
Modern connectivity and digital features
The Novus NV6 integrates advanced digital functionality while keeping a clean, piano-focused design:
- Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio v5
- USB-C audio and MIDI interface
- Integrated headphone outputs with enhanced spatial sound
- Touchscreen control panel that can be dimmed or turned off
- Wireless control via the PianoRemote app
These features allow seamless integration with recording software, learning apps, and smart devices.
Elegant upright design
Housed in a slim upright cabinet with polished ebony finish, the Novus NV6 fits comfortably into modern living spaces while maintaining the visual presence of an acoustic piano. Soft Fall fallboard technology and refined pedal construction complete the instrument’s premium feel.
Who is the Kawai Novus NV6 for?
The Kawai Novus NV6 hybrid piano is ideal for:
- Advanced students and serious home pianists
- Teachers and conservatory preparation
- Pianists seeking acoustic touch with silent practice options
- Musicians who value realism, control, and modern flexibility
Experience the Kawai Novus NV6 in our Piano Department
The Kawai Novus NV6 bridges acoustic tradition and digital innovation, offering an authentic piano feel without strings. Visit our Piano Department to experience the Novus NV6 and discover how close a hybrid piano can come to the real thing.
Kawai Novus NV12 – The True Grand Piano Experience in a Hybrid Instrument
The Kawai Novus NV12 represents a new benchmark in hybrid piano design, combining the authentic touch and mechanics of a grand piano with the flexibility and convenience of modern digital technology. Designed for discerning pianists, the NV12 delivers an experience that is remarkably close to playing an acoustic concert grand — without compromise.
A real grand piano action at the core
At the heart of the Novus NV12 lies the Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action, derived directly from Kawai’s GX series acoustic grand pianos. This is a complete grand piano action, featuring extended-length key sticks, ABS Carbon composite parts, and individually weighted hybrid hammers.
Unlike traditional digital pianos, the NV12 also incorporates a real grand piano damper mechanism, allowing pianists to physically feel the interaction of the pedal and dampers through their hands and feet. This level of mechanical realism is unique in its class.
High-resolution optical hammer sensors precisely measure each hammer’s movement, enabling fast repetition, accurate pianissimo control, and natural response across the entire dynamic range.
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX sound, recreated with precision
The sound of the Novus NV12 is based on the legendary Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano, widely regarded as one of the premier pianos of Japan and chosen for international competitions and concert stages worldwide.
Using SK-EX Rendering technology, Kawai combines detailed sampling with physical modelling to reproduce the complex tonal character, resonance, and dynamic behaviour of the original instrument. The result is a piano sound that responds organically to the pianist’s touch, phrasing, and articulation.
PentaDrive soundboard system – sound without speakers
One of the NV12’s most distinctive innovations is the PentaDrive soundboard system. Instead of conventional speakers, five transducers energise a large wooden soundboard, allowing the entire surface to vibrate and project sound naturally.
This speakerless soundboard design produces a warm, immersive, three-dimensional sound field that closely mirrors the way an acoustic piano fills a room. The experience is both spatial and physical, reinforcing the sensation of playing a real grand piano.
Grand piano design for modern living
The Kawai Novus NV12 is housed in a grand piano-inspired cabinet with an elegant ebony polish finish. A three-position opening topboard enhances both visual presence and tonal projection, while the refined proportions ensure the instrument fits comfortably into contemporary living spaces.
Additional details such as the Soft Fall fallboard, adjustable music rest, and exposed pedal rods contribute to the NV12’s authentic grand piano character.
Modern connectivity without distraction
While deeply rooted in acoustic tradition, the Novus NV12 also offers the advantages expected from a premium digital piano:
- Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio connectivity
- USB-C audio interface with power delivery
- Integrated headphone outputs with Spatial Headphone Sound
- Touchscreen LCD discreetly embedded in the cheekblock
- Wireless control via the PianoRemote app
For purists, the display can fade out during playing, preserving the instrument’s classic appearance and allowing full focus on the music.
Who is the Kawai Novus NV12 for?
The Novus NV12 is ideal for:
- Advanced pianists and professionals
- Conservatory students and teachers
- Players seeking an acoustic grand piano feel at home
- Pianists who require silent practice and recording flexibility
- Musicians who value craftsmanship, realism, and long-term quality
The NV12 is perfect for pianists wanting the full grandeur of an acoustic piano, plus all modern digital flexibility. Experience the Kawai Novus NV12 in our Piano Department
The Kawai Novus NV12 hybrid piano is more than a digital instrument — it is a refined synthesis of tradition and innovation. By combining a true grand piano action, real damper mechanics, and groundbreaking soundboard technology, it delivers an experience that is both emotionally and physically convincing.
Reserve the Novus NV6 or NV12 now in our store — experience Kawai’s hybrid revolution.
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