Embracing innovative technologies
Kawai’s NV5S is the latest in the evolution of the NOVUS series of pianos. It features the acclaimed Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action with real damper mechanism, Bluetooth MIDI / audio connectivity, and incredible piano sounds, including the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano sounds.
With a large LCD touchscreen and an ultra-compact cabinet design, the NV5S piano's unique hybrid technology delivers a true acoustic playing experience.
Highlights
Superb Millennium III Hybrid upright piano keyboard action
SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine with multi-channel sampling
High-performance speaker system with Kawai’s proprietary TwinDrive soundboard
Flexible Virtual Technician function with 21 adjustable parameters
Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio with aptX support
Millennium III Hybrid Upright Piano Keyboard Action
The Novus NV5S incorporates Kawai’s industry-leading acoustic upright piano keyboard action technology, renowned for its extended spruce key sticks, and innovative ABS Carbon components that are stronger, lighter, faster, and more dimensionally stable than conventional wooden parts.
The specially adapted Millennium III Hybrid keyboard action utilized by the NV5S replaces traditional felt hammers with new ABS equivalents that are individually graded in weight from bass to treble. High-precision optical sensors take the place of metal strings, precisely reading the subtle movements of each hammer as the corresponding keys are played.
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand Piano Sound
In order to faithfully reproduce the stunning sound of a Shigeru digitally, Kawai has developed SK-EX Rendering – a meticulously robust piano sound engine that blends multi-channel, 88-key sampling with the latest resonance modelling technology.
Multichannel sampling captures the sound from different points of the Shigeru Kawai concert grand piano, allowing a broader range of tonal characteristics to be reproduced, and providing a more lively, authentic response to changes in dynamics.
This naturally expressive sound is further enriched by newly developed resonance algorithms, which physically model the complex tonal interactions produced by the strings, pedals, and various other parts of an acoustic piano, giving players the impression that they’re sitting at a living, breathing instrument.
Large selection of Acoustic PIano Sounds and Instrument Voices
In addition to the latest SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine, the Novus NV5S hybrid digital piano also incorporates Kawai’s highly regarded Harmonic Imaging XL technology, showcasing a variety of alternative acoustic piano sounds and a strong selection of additional instrument voices.
The Kawai EX full concert grand piano has frequently been selected by professional pianists in such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubinstein international piano competitions, while the Shigeru Kawai SK-5 chamber grand and Kawai K-600 upright allow performers to enjoy the contrasting tonal characteristics of different piano sizes and voicing configurations.
Full-color Touchscreen Display
The Novus NV5S features a full-color 5" touchscreen display. Discreetly embedded within the left cheek block, this high resolution touchscreen allows sounds and settings to be selected from an attractive user interface with the swipe of a finger.
The display can also be set to turn off automatically while playing, thus preserving the NV5S’s acoustic piano-like appearance, and minimizing any visual distraction to the pianist.
Upright Piano Damper Mechanism
In addition to featuring a full acoustic upright piano keyboard action, the Novus NV5S incorporates a real upright piano damper mechanism.
While there are no strings inside the NV5S to require physical damping, this unique feature replicates the true weighting of an upright piano damper pedal, while also mechanically easing the keyboard action’s touch weight as the pedal is pressed.
