Kawai NOVUS NV6 Hybrid Piano

The NV6 features a real acoustic piano action and a genuine damper mechanism - the same components found in Kawai 'K' series upright pianos. It also includes an authentic wooden soundboard that resonates like an acoustic piano. While the sound is generated digitally using SK-EX Rendering technology, the touch, feel, and tonal delivery are fundamentally acoustic. This makes the NV6 a true hybrid: you're playing a real piano action that happens to produce sound digitally, rather than a digital piano trying to simulate acoustic feel. The result is an instrument that connects with you the way acoustic pianos do - through authentic touch, physical feedback, and resonant sound that you feel in your body, not just hear with your ears.

The NV6 is ideal for pianists who've experienced the profound connection of playing a fine acoustic piano and refuse to give that up, but need modern flexibility. Apartment dwellers who want to play at midnight without disturbing neighbors. Families who need silent practice options. Players in small spaces where a full upright won't fit. Anyone who wants acoustic authenticity without tuning and maintenance demands. It's also perfect for pianists transitioning from acoustic to digital who refuse to compromise on the emotional connection that comes from authentic touch, and advanced players or teachers who need a premium instrument that adapts to their lifestyle without asking them to sacrifice the playing experience they love.

The NV6 delivers the same touch and feel as a premium Kawai 'K' series upright because it uses the same Millennium III action and damper mechanism. The sound is generated using SK-EX Rendering technology and delivered through a wooden soundboard, creating authentic acoustic ambience and physical resonance. The key differences: the NV6 never needs tuning can be played silently with headphones at any hour, occupies just 46 cm depth (far smaller than a traditional upright), and offers modern connectivity. If you want the acoustic experience - the connection, the feel, the resonance - without the constraints that can silence your musical voice, the NV6 is the answer.

SK-EX Rendering combines multi-channel sampling (recording the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand in exquisite detail) with physical modelling (mathematically recreating the acoustic behaviour of strings, soundboard, and cabinet). This hybrid approach produces sound that's both rich in natural character and dynamically responsive - it reacts organically to your touch, pedalling, and emotional intent in ways that pure sampling cannot. The result is a living, breathing piano tone that feels as expressive and nuanced as an acoustic instrument. It's not just about accurate reproduction - it's about creating sound that responds to you, that becomes a partner in your musical expression.

Absolutely. Plug in headphones and only you will hear the piano - perfect for those late-night sessions when inspiration strikes, early morning practice before the house wakes, or anytime you need privacy with your music. Spatial Headphone Sound technology enhances depth and realism, reducing listening fatigue so you can play for hours. The NV6 also features Bluetooth MIDI and Audio v5 for wireless connectivity, an integrated USB audio interface, USB-C port, and the PianoRemote app for iOS/Android. You get all the modern conveniences that expand your musical possibilities, seamlessly integrated with authentic acoustic performance - so nothing ever stands between you and the music you need to play.