Description
Introducing the Yamaha AvantGrand NU1XA Hybrid Upright Piano
The Yamaha AvantGrand NU1XA hybrid upright piano is designed to help pianists achieve the highest levels of performance by seamlessly combining authentic acoustic piano mechanics with advanced digital innovation. By integrating the real action of an acoustic upright piano within a refined digital instrument, the NU1XA delivers an exceptionally realistic playing feel alongside the flexibility and convenience of modern technology.
At the heart of the NU1XA is a highly sophisticated upright piano action mechanism. This complex system faithfully transmits the finest movements of the keys to the hammers, responding precisely to even the most subtle expressive input. Delicate techniques such as trills, repeated notes and nuanced phrasing are reproduced with outstanding accuracy, allowing the pianist’s musical intentions to be fully realised.
Digitally, the NU1XA is equipped with premium Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand piano sounds, enhanced by binaural sampling for an immersive and natural headphone experience. Grand Expression Modelling and Virtual Resonance Modelling (VRM) work together to recreate the depth, resonance and harmonic complexity of a grand piano, producing a richly detailed and highly expressive sound. Built-in Bluetooth functionality allows wireless audio streaming and easy connection to smart devices and compatible apps, including Yamaha’s Smart Pianist.
Yamaha Articulation Sensor System
The NU1XA features Yamaha’s newly developed Articulation Sensor System, designed to capture every nuance of a pianist’s performance. Using non-contact electromagnetic sensors and Yamaha’s proprietary algorithms, the system continuously and accurately detects subtle movements. Two independent sensors are assigned to each key: one monitoring hammer movement and the other tracking key motion. This dual-sensor approach precisely measures finger release and the moment sound stops, ensuring even the most delicate expressions are faithfully reproduced.
GrandTouch Pedals for Enhanced Expression
The GrandTouch pedal system is engineered to replicate the nuanced resistance and response of a grand piano. The damper pedal reacts differently depending on when it is pressed, engaged or released, allowing skilled players to shape tone and resonance with exceptional control. By adopting a fulcrum structure similar to that of a grand piano, the NU1XA’s pedals deliver a familiar, expressive feel that significantly expands the performer’s dynamic and tonal range.
Resonant Sound That Fills the Room
To recreate the immersive resonance of a grand piano, the NU1XA employs an advanced sound system specifically designed to project sound naturally throughout the space. Upward-facing woofers generate deep, enveloping resonance within the instrument, while tweeters with a newly developed horn structure project high frequencies to both the front and rear. These elements work together to produce a three-dimensional sound field, giving the player precise real-time control and an impressively realistic grand-piano-style presence in any room.
Combining true acoustic action, expressive digital sound and refined design, the Yamaha AvantGrand NU1XA hybrid upright piano delivers an inspiring, high-performance playing experience for discerning pianists.
