Kawai NV12 Hybrid Digital Grand Piano

The NV12 represents the pinnacle of hybrid piano design, combining a complete Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action (the same action found in Kawai's GX series concert grands) with a real grand piano damper mechanism featuring graded weights on each damper lever. But what truly sets the NV12 apart is the revolutionary PentaDrive soundboard system. Five transducers energising a massive 135 × 60 cm wooden soundboard that vibrates and resonates like an acoustic grand, creating three-dimensional sound with authentic projection and warmth. Add SK-EX Rendering with both Concert and Competition Grand voices, a stunning cabinet with opening topboard, and modern connectivity, and you have an instrument that doesn't compromise on any aspect of the grand piano experience.

The NV12 is crafted for discerning pianists who appreciate the finest instruments and refuse to compromise on quality. Concert pianists and advanced players who need authentic grand piano touch at home. Serious musicians in apartments or homes where acoustic grand ownership isn't practical. Those who desire the freedom to practice Chopin at midnight or Beethoven at dawn without constraint. Collectors and connoisseurs who understand that true luxury is about experiencing perfection in every detail. The NV12 is for those who've played the world's finest concert grands and want that same level of artistry and refinement available whenever inspiration strikes.

Unlike conventional digital pianos that project sound from fixed speaker locations, the NV12's PentaDrive system uses five precision transducers to energise a large wooden soundboard (135 × 60 cm, reinforced with four ribs). This causes the entire soundboard to vibrate and resonate, just like an acoustic grand piano, creating warm, organic tones that radiate throughout the instrument and fill the room naturally. The result is three-dimensional sound with authentic projection, depth, and character. You feel the bass resonate beneath you and sense the treble shimmer in the air around you. It's an immersive experience that's exclusive to the NV12 and fundamentally different from speaker-based systems.

The NV12 delivers the same touch, feel, and mechanical interaction as a premium Kawai GX series grand because it uses the same Millennium III action and includes a real damper mechanism with graded weights. The sound is generated using SK-EX Rendering technology and delivered through the revolutionary PentaDrive soundboard, creating authentic acoustic resonance and projection. The key differences: the NV12 never needs tuning, can be played silently at any hour with headphones, fits in spaces where a full grand wouldn't be practical, and offers modern connectivity. If you want the complete grand piano experience - the touch, the resonance, the elegance - without the constraints of acoustic ownership, the NV12 is the answer.

The NV12 seamlessly integrates modern technology without compromising its acoustic soul. A discreet touchscreen embedded in the left cheekblock provides intuitive control and can fade out automatically to preserve classic elegance. USB-C connectivity with built-in audio interface enables seamless digital audio transfer. Bluetooth MIDI and Audio v5 for wireless connectivity. Spatial Headphone Sound for immersive silent practice. The PianoRemote app for iOS and Android allows wireless control from across the room. Headphone and audio jacks for private practice or amplification. Every convenience is there when you need it, invisible when you don't - because true refinement never interrupts the artistic experience.