KAWAI NV12

Kawai’s NV12 redefines the NOVUS hybrid piano line, merging the authentic Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action with a bold new cabinet and revolutionary PentaDrive soundboard system. With its grand piano inspired design, adjustable music shelf, SK-EX Competition Grand sound, and expanded connectivity— including Bluetooth MIDI/Audio v5 and USB-C—the NV12 delivers an unparalleled hybrid playing experience that’s immersive, expressive, and uncompromisingly elegant.

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Kawai NV12 Hybrid Digital Piano

Original price was: $23,399.00.Current price is: $17,549.00.

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Description

The NV12 is the flagship hybrid model in Kawai’s NOVUS Series, designed to deliver the most authentic grand piano experience possible through a fusion of acoustic precision and digital innovation.

At the heart of the NV12 lies the Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action with real wooden keys and a true damper mechanism—offering the responsive touch and control of a premium acoustic grand. It features the latest SK-EX Competition Grand sound, reproduced through the SK-EX Rendering engine for lifelike tonal depth, paired with the warm richness of the original SK-EX Concert Grand.

A breakthrough PentaDrive soundboard system replaces traditional speaker drivers with five transducers that channel sound through a large wooden soundboard, producing deep, resonant tone and immersive projection that mirrors an acoustic grand. The redesigned cabinet—with a deeper, curved profile and three-position top board—enhances both sound and aesthetics, while a grand-style adjustable music shelf completes the experience.

Other highlights include Bluetooth MIDI and Audio v5, USB-C with built-in audio interface, an upgraded anti-glare touchscreen, and expanded sound shaping through the updated Virtual Piano Artisan. The NV12 represents a bold new standard in hybrid piano performance, crafted for discerning players who demand acoustic realism with digital flexibility.

Highlights

Its Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action delivers true acoustic responsiveness, enhanced by the new
SK-EX Competition Grand piano sound and Kawai’s multi-channel SK-EX Rendering engine for exceptional
tonal clarity. The innovative PentaDrive soundboard system uses five transducers to activate a real wooden
soundboard—producing rich, immersive sound without traditional speakers.

Thoughtfully designed with a deeper grand-style cabinet, a three-position topboard, and an adjustable music shelf,
the NV12 offers an elevated playing and visual experience. With modern features like Bluetooth MIDI and Audio v5,
USB-C connectivity, and a matte anti-glare touchscreen, the NV12 is built for pianists who demand authenticity,
innovation, and elegance in equal measure.

Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action with real wooden keys and damper mechanism
SK-EX Competition Grand and Concert Grand sounds with SK-EX Rendering engine
Exclusive PentaDrive soundboard system with five-transducer configuration
Matte-finish LCD touchscreen with updated interface and customizable controls
Virtual Piano Artisan for advanced sound and touch adjustments
Built-in lesson songs, metronome, recorder, and ambient effects
Bluetooth MIDI and Audio v5, USB-C port, and built-in USB audio interface
Elegant grand-style cabinet with curved rear design and three-position topboard
Adjustable grand piano music shelf and polished Ebony cabinet finish

Features

TOUCH

The Feel of a Real Grand Piano

The NV12 features Kawai’s Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action, built with real wooden keys, ABS-Carbon components, and a genuine acoustic-style damper mechanism. Designed to replicate the natural motion and resistance of a grand piano, this action offers exceptional control, responsiveness, and durability for demanding players.

TONE

Revolutionary Soundboard System and Dual SK-EX Pianos

At the core of the NV12 is Kawai’s groundbreaking PentaDrive sound system, which uses five transducers to activate a large wooden soundboard—eliminating traditional speaker drivers. This creates a rich, resonant tone that fills the room with natural acoustic projection. The NV12 also features two distinctive SK-EX pianos: the bright and articulate SK-EX Competition Grand and the warm, elegant SK-EX Concert Grand, powered by the SK-EX Rendering engine for lifelike expression.

TECHNOLOGY

Modern Tools for Musicians and Creators

With Bluetooth MIDI and Audio v5, USB-C with built-in audio interface, and seamless app integration, the NV12 is equipped for modern performance, practice, and recording. A refined anti-glare 5” touchscreen provides intuitive control, while Virtual Piano Artisan offers deep customization over voicing, resonance, and touch.

DESIGN

Elegant Form with Enhanced Cabinet Features

The NV12’s bold, grand-style cabinet is deeper than previous models and features a curved rear design and a three-position topboard to enhance both acoustic projection and visual elegance. It’s the first NOVUS model to include an adjustable grand-style music shelf, offering flexible positioning or full removal for a concert-like experience.

DIMENSIONS

Full Presence with Hybrid Precision

The Kawai NV12 is housed in a striking cabinet measuring 151 cm (59 1⁄4′′) wide, 87 cm (34 1⁄4′′) deep, and 102.5 cm (40 1⁄3′′) high with the music rest flat, or up to 172.5 cm (68′′) with the topboard fully raised. Weighing 381.5 lbs. (173 kg), the NV12 offers the presence and the projection of a grand piano, paired with the quiet convenience and versatility of hybrid technology.

Specifications

Keyboard	Millennium III Hybrid	Upright piano action with 88-key graded ABS hammers and damper mechanism; Integrated Hammer Sensing System (IHSS), contact-less optical sensors
Sound Source	SK-EX Rendering	88-key multi-channel piano sampling, 88-key resonance modelling
Sound Source	Harmonic Imaging XL	88-key piano sampling
Internal Sounds	SK-EX Rendering	SK-EX Competition Grand (5 rendering characters), SK-EX Concert Grand (5 rendering characters)
Internal Sounds	Harmonic Imaging XL	96 sounds
Keyboard Modes	Modes	Dual, Split, 4Hands (Volume/Balance adjustable)
Polyphony	Max. Notes	max. 256 notes (depending on selected sound)
Effects	SK-EX Rendering Effects	Ambience (10 types)
Effects	Harmonic Imaging XL Effects	Reverb (6 types), Effects (24 types: Chorus ×3, Delay ×3, Tremolo ×3, Auto pan ×2, Phaser ×2, Rotary ×6, Combination ×5)
Virtual Piano Artisan	(Depending on sound)	Touch Curve, Voicing, String Resonances, Damper Noise, Undamped String Resonance, Cabinet Resonance, Key Off Effect, Fallback Noise, Hammer Noise, Hammer Delay, Topboard, Decay Time, Release Time, Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Temperament, Temperament Key, Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth
Internal Recorder	Recorder	10 song, 2 track recorder (approx. 90,000 note memory capacity)
USB Recorder	Playback	MP3, WAV, SMF, KSO (internal song file)
USB Recorder	Record	MP3, WAV, Overdub audio, Line In & Bluetooth Audio Recording
Metronome	Beats & Rhythms	1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 + 100 drum rhythms; 10–400 bpm (20–800 bpm for eighth note rhythms)
Internal Songs	Demo Songs	39 songs
	Music Library	205 or 218 songs (depending on market location)
	Lesson Songs	578 Songs from Alfred, Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer, Bach, and Chopin + 140 Finger Exercises
Transpose	Range	Key Transpose: -12~+12; Song Transpose: -12~+12
Other Settings & Functions	Speaker / Headphone	Tone Control, Low Volume Balance, Speaker Volume, Speaker Character, Wall EQ, Spatial Headphone Sound, Headphone Type, Headphone Volume
	Bluetooth Controls	Bluetooth On/Off, Bluetooth Audio Pairing, Bluetooth Audio Volume
	USB Memory Rec.	Recording Format, Recording Level, Formatting USB Memory
	MIDI Settings	Play MIDI Channel, Send Program Change, Local Control, Multi-timbral Mode
	User Data	Reset Sounds (Favorite/Recent/User), Reset Music (Favorite/Recent/Recorder), Factory Reset
	System Settings	LCD Brightness, Display Scale, Auto Display Off, Auto Power Off, Startup Screen, Startup Settings, Language, Information
Display	Screen	5" LCD touchscreen (480 × 800 pixels, matte anti-glare)
Bluetooth	Wireless	Bluetooth v5.0 (MIDI LE), Bluetooth Audio v5.1 (A2DP)
Jacks	Audio I/O	LINE IN (1/8" stereo, level control), LINE IN Level, LINE OUT (1/4" L/MONO, R), Headphones ×2 (1/4", 1/8")
Jacks	MIDI / USB I/O	USB to Host (USB-C), USB to Device (USB-A), USB for Update (USB-A), USB Audio Interface (44 kHz/16-bit)
Pedals	Grand Feel Pedal System	Damper (half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto
Speaker System	Type	Soundboard Speaker System (8 cm ×4 (top), 2 cm ×2 (dome tweeters))
Output Power	Amplifiers	130 W (50 W + 50 W + 30 W)
Power Consumption	Power Use	80 W
Cabinet	Key Cover	Acoustic piano type with Soft Fall system
Cabinet	Music Rest	Collapsible type (adjustable: 6 angles), Grand piano style
Dimensions	Size	1520 (W) × 465 (D) × 1105 (H) mm / 59 3/4" (W) × 18 1/3" (D) × 43 1/2" (H) (with music rest flat); 1520 (W) × 465 (D) × 1235 (H) mm / 59 3/4" (W) × 18 1/3" (D) × 48 1/2" (H) (with music rest raised)
Weight	Mass	173 kg (381.5 lbs.)