​Kawai Novus NV5 Hybrid Piano

The Authentic Feel of an Acoustic Piano in a Modern Digital Instrument

The Kawai Novus NV5 is a premium hybrid piano that bridges the gap between traditional acoustic craftsmanship and advanced digital innovation. Designed to deliver the true touch and response of a world class upright piano, it combines Kawai’s Millennium III Hybrid action with cutting edge digital sound technology to create an exceptionally realistic playing experience.
With its real damper mechanism, wooden key action, and advanced SK EX Rendering sound engine, the NV5 captures the nuance, depth, and expressiveness of a concert grand piano. Paired with a powerful Onkyo developed TwinDrive soundboard speaker system, it produces an immersive acoustic style sound that responds naturally to every touch.

Key Features and Benefits
• Millennium III Hybrid Upright Action
Features 88 wooden keys, graded ABS hammers, and contact free optical sensors for a highly accurate and natural acoustic piano feel.

• Real Upright Damper Mechanism
Recreates the physical movement of an acoustic piano’s dampers, providing authentic resistance and response under the fingers.

• SK EX Rendering Piano Sound Engine
Delivers ultra detailed multi-channel sampling of the Shigeru Kawai SK EX concert grand piano for rich, expressive tone.

• Harmonic Imaging XL Sound System
Provides additional piano voices with smooth tonal transitions and realistic acoustic behavior across the full keyboard.

• 256 Note Polyphony
Ensures complex passages and layered performances remain clear, detailed, and uninterrupted.

• Advanced Resonance Modeling
Simulates damper, string, undamped string, and cabinet resonances for a deeply realistic acoustic piano experience.

• TwinDrive Soundboard Speaker System by Onkyo
Combines internal speakers and soundboard excitation technology to recreate the resonance of an acoustic piano body.

• Discrete SpectraModule Headphone Amplifier
Delivers high quality immersive headphone sound with spatial enhancement for silent practice.

• 5 Inch Touchscreen Display
Provides intuitive control over sounds, settings, and features with a modern, user-friendly interface.

• Virtual Technician Customization System
Offers deep control over touch, tone, tuning, resonance, and mechanical characteristics for a fully personalized playing experience.

• Bluetooth Audio and MIDI Connectivity
Enables wireless streaming, app integration, and seamless connection to modern learning tools and devices.

• USB Audio Recording and Playback
Supports high quality recording in MP3, WAV, and SMF formats for practice, composition, and performance capture.

• Elegant Upright Style Cabinet
Features a refined acoustic piano inspired design with a Soft Fall fallboard system and fixed music rest.

Specifications
Width 149 cm (58 3/4")
Depth 46 cm (18 1/4")
Height 110 cm (43 1/4")
Weight 113 kg (249 lbs)
Keyboard 88 key Millennium III Hybrid wooden action with optical sensors
Pedals Damper with half pedal support, Soft, Sostenuto
Sound Engine SK EX Rendering and Harmonic Imaging XL
Polyphony 256 notes
Speakers TwinDrive Soundboard System with multi driver configuration
Output Power 135 W total
Display 5-inch LCD touchscreen
Bluetooth Audio and MIDI
USB Connectivity USB to Host and USB to Device
Headphone Jacks 1 x 1/4 inch and 1 x 1/8 inch

The Kawai Novus NV5 sets a new benchmark for hybrid piano performance, combining authentic acoustic touch with powerful digital sound technology. It is designed for pianists who demand the realism of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility and innovation of a modern digital piano.