HIGHLIGHTS:
• Superb Millennium III Hybrid upright piano keyboard action
• Unique real upright piano damper mechanism
• SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine with multi-channel sampling
• Premium audio processing and amplification technologies
• High-performance speaker system with Kawai’s proprietary TwinDrive soundboard
• Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI and Audio with aptX support
• Support for Kawai’s latest PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer iOS/Android apps
• Modern 5″ LCD touchscreen embedded within the left cheek block
• Flexible Virtual Technician function with 21 adjustable parameters
• MP3/WAV playback, record, and overdub to USB
• Ultra-slim ebony polish cabinet with Soft Fall fallboard system
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.
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.
SHIGERU KAWAI SK-EX CONCERT GRAND PIANO SOUND
The magnificent tone of Kawai’s flagship
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano is at the heart of the Novus NV5S hybrid digital piano.
Widely regarded as the “premier pianos of Japan”, Shigeru Kawai instruments grace the stages of
concert halls and musical institutions throughout the world, and are prized for their tonal
clarity and exceptional dynamic range.
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.
Supplementing these realistic acoustic piano voices, the Novus NV5S hybrid digital piano also
features an excellent selection of additional instrument sounds, ranging from electric pianos
and drawbar and church organs, to strings, human choirs, and even atmospheric synth-style pads,
inviting musicians to add greater variety to their performances. Furthermore, the Dual playing
mode also allows two different sounds, such as grand piano and strings, to be layered together,
while the Split and 4-Hands playing modes divide the keyboard into two independent sections.
VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN ADJUSTMENTS
The Novus NV5S hybrid digital piano’s Virtual Technician
feature allows various characteristics of the selected acoustic piano, electric piano, or
harpsichord sound to be shaped from the instrument's touchscreen display, with settings to
adjust voicing and regulation, string, damper, and cabinet resonances, and subtle hammer,
damper, and key release noises. It is even possible to adjust the precise tuning and volume of
individual notes, before storing one’s favorite instrument configuration to memory.
INTEGRATED BLUETOOTH MIDI AND AUDIO CONNECTIVITY
In addition to standard MIDI jacks for
connecting to other instruments, the Novus NV5S hybrid digital piano also boasts integrated
Bluetooth MIDI and Audio technology that allows the instrument to communicate with supported
smart devices wirelessly. Once connected to a phone, tablet, or laptop, NV5S owners can enjoy a
wide variety of exciting music-related apps that enhance their learning and playing experience,
or stream audio from songs and videos through the instrument’s speakers without any additional
cables.
USB TO DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY
The Novus NV5S hybrid digital piano is equipped with USB
connectors that not only allow the instrument to be connected to a computer for MIDI use, but
also to load and save data to USB memory devices directly. This “USB to Device” feature
standard MIDI files (SMF) downloaded from the internet to be conveniently played back without
additional hardware.
USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio files, allowing musicians to
learn the chords or melody for a new piece, or to simply play along with their favorite songs.
It is even possible to save performances as MP3 or WAV files for emailing to friends and
family, listening to on the move, or for further editing using an audio workstation.
PREMIUM AUDIO HARDWARE
Developed in collaboration with Onkyo, one of Japan’s leading
premium audio equipment manufacturers, the Novus NV5S hybrid digital piano is one of the first
Kawai musical instruments to utilize specialized components designed for high-end audio
reproduction.
With cutting-edge technologies such as 1-bit processing, dual DAC signal conversion, and
Onkyo’s DIRDC filtering, the NV5S’s optimized power amplifiers reproduce the Shigeru Kawai
grand piano sound with stunning clarity, richness, and power, while the high-performance
Discrete SpectraModule™ headphone amplifier ensures the finest quality listening experience,
even when playing in privacy.
FULL-COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
The Novus NV5S features a full-colour 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.
Width: 149cm
Height: 110cm
Depth: 46cm
Weight: 113kg
Action: Millennium III Hybrid
Solid wooden keys: Yes
88-key stereo sampling: Yes
Optical sensors: Yes
Number of sounds: 88
Virtual Technician parameters: 19
Digital interface: 5" colour LCD touchscreen
Connectivity: Bluetooth audio, Bluetooth MIDI, USB to device, USB
to host, MIDI (In/Out), 1/8" stereo line in, 1/4" line out x 2, 1/4" headphone,
1/8" headphone
Output power: 130W
Speakers: 8cm x 4 (top speakers), 2cm x 2 (dome tweeters),
TwinDrive Soundboard Speaker System
Made in: Indonesia
Colours available: Ebony Polish
Warranty: 12 years on acoustic components, 5 years on electronic
components