D-grand piano Kawai Model: NV 10S black polished

Kawai NOVUS NV 10 digital grand piano

If you can't opt for an acoustic instrument for reasons of space or to keep the neighbors quiet and are looking for the best alternative, this digital grand piano will make you happy. An authentic playing feel is not only of the utmost importance for professionals, beginners should also work with an instrument that has a touch similar to that of an acoustic grand piano. The NV 10 guarantees such a playing feel, because inside the grand piano there is a real grand piano action which, apart from the hammers, is constructed in exactly the same way as the renowned Kawai acoustic grand piano action. The only difference is that the hammers are made of plastic and do not strike any strings. As with a grand piano, these are weighted in a graduated manner, so that the keys in the bass range are somewhat heavier, while the keys in the treble range run lightly and quickly. If you switch from a digital grand piano to an acoustic upright or grand piano, this is one of the reasons why you will feel practically no difference. High-precision sensors measure the movements of the hammers and trigger a digital sound that sounds as if you were playing an acoustic instrument. The fact that the keys feel as similar as possible to an acoustic instrument is nothing new for digital pianos of any kind. But Kawai goes one step further with the NV 10 and has built a real grand piano damper mechanism into this instrument. This not only provides an even more accurate reproduction of the feel of an acoustic grand piano, but also authentically reproduces the pedal feel. Of course, a digital piano does not need dampers, as there are no strings. However, if the dampers are lifted by the pedal, the touch of the keys becomes a little lighter, as the damper no longer needs to be lifted. This happens automatically on all acoustic instruments, as this function is included in the mechanism. The NV 10 is the first digital piano that can reproduce this aspect, because the pedal not only modulates something digitally, but also changes something mechanically. With your eyes closed, it is therefore almost impossible to tell the difference between an acoustic grand piano and this instrument. The dream of every professional who wants to practice late into the night can be fulfilled with this instrument.

Authence and versatility

For the best sound experience, play the sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano on the NV 10. This is the heart of this instrument and has been precisely tuned to the characteristics of the NV-10. When recording the sound, attention was paid not only to the best quality, but also to where the speakers would later be placed. This creates the best conditions to ensure that the instrument not only feels like a grand piano, but also sounds like one. Thanks to premium audio hardware from the leading Japanese premium audio manufacturer Onkyo, this sound can be guaranteed in both loudspeaker and headphone mode. Not only in loudspeaker mode but also with headphones, you get the feeling of sitting at a grand piano. This unique playing experience is one of a kind and has to be experienced first-hand to be believed. Of course, you can test this instrument in our stores and see for yourself.

The digital grand piano doesn't just have this one sound. Kawai offers a large selection of alternative acoustic piano sounds and additional sounds, leaving plenty of scope for your own creativity. These sounds can not only be played individually, but can also be combined as desired, so that you can play an electric piano sound and strings at the same time, for example. If you don't like the sounds enough or you miss a specific sound, you can play it via Midi. The NV 10 is also equipped with Bluetooth midi and audio so that you can also communicate wirelessly with Bluetooth-enabled devices. If you like the sounds but want to tune them differently or simply make them sound a little different, you can do this with the Virtual Technician. All piano, harpsichord or electric piano sounds can be adapted to your requirements. The color display with touch functionality ensures intuitive and understandable operation. It sits discreetly next to the keyboard and can be switched off if you wish. The distraction caused by the colors is thus reduced and of course the whole instrument then looks more uniform and puristic. The NV 10 is a unique instrument that not only serves as a replacement for an acoustic keyboard instrument, but can also impress with functions that are only found in digital pianos.