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The NOVUS NV6 is a premium Hybrid Digital Piano that combines the authentic touch and mechanical response of an acoustic upright piano with advanced digital sound technology.

Its genuine upright piano action, elegant upright-style cabinet, and modern digital features make it an ideal choice for pianists seeking an authentic acoustic piano playing experience with greater flexibility for everyday living.

The NV6 is called a Hybrid Digital Piano because it combines genuine acoustic upright piano components with advanced digital sound technology.

Its Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action and real mechanical upright piano damper system provide the authentic touch and physical response of an acoustic upright piano, while Kawai's advanced SK-EX Rendering sound engine reproduces premium concert grand piano sounds with all the flexibility of digital technology.

The NV6 is ideal for:

• Ambitious home pianists
• Families and modern households
• Piano teachers and students
• Musicians with limited space
• Players seeking an authentic acoustic upright piano touch with the flexibility of digital technology

The NOVUS NV6 combines the authentic touch and mechanical response of an acoustic upright piano with the flexibility of a premium Hybrid Digital Piano.

Its Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action, speaker system, genuine upright piano damper mechanism, advanced SK-EX Rendering sound technology, and elegant, space-efficient cabinet create an exceptionally authentic yet practical Hybrid Digital Piano for contemporary homes and studios.

The NV6 incorporates a genuine acoustic upright piano action rather than a conventional digital piano keyboard action.

This creates a more authentic mechanical connection between the keys, hammers, dampers, and pedals while retaining the practical advantages of digital technology, including:

• Silent practice with headphones
• Adjustable volume
• No regular tuning
• Recording functions
• Bluetooth connectivity
• USB audio integration
• A choice of high-quality instrument sounds

The NV6 is ideal for pianists who want the touch and mechanical response of an acoustic upright piano together with the flexibility of digital technology.

Compared with a traditional acoustic upright piano, the NV6 offers:

• Silent headphone practice
• Adjustable volume
• No regular tuning
• A choice of piano and instrument sounds
• Recording functions
• Bluetooth MIDI and Audio
• USB audio connectivity

An acoustic upright piano remains the appropriate choice for pianists who specifically prefer sound generated naturally by acoustic strings and a traditional soundboard.

Both instruments combine authentic acoustic piano mechanics with advanced digital sound technology. However, they feature fundamentally different piano actions, cabinet designs, and sound delivery systems.

Choose the NV6 if you:

• Prefer an authentic upright piano action
• Want an elegant, ultra-slim upright-style cabinet
• Have limited space available
• Need an instrument suited to apartments and modern living environments
• Value the authentic upright piano touch and flexibility of a Hybrid Digital Piano

Choose the NV12 if you:

• Prefer an authentic grand piano action
• Desire the touch and mechanical response of a grand piano
• Value maximum acoustic immersion and resonance
• Want the flagship NOVUS performance experience
• Appreciate the visual presence of a grand piano-inspired cabinet

In short:

The NV6 combines authentic upright piano touch with advanced digital flexibility in an elegant, space-efficient design, while the NV12 delivers the flagship NOVUS experience with a genuine grand piano action and grand piano-inspired cabinet.

Yes. The NV6 incorporates Kawai’s Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action, which is based on the mechanical design of a premium acoustic upright piano.

Its wooden keys, graded hammers, contactless optical sensors, and genuine upright piano damper mechanism provide the natural weighting, resistance, and responsiveness expected from an acoustic piano.

Yes. Unlike conventional digital pianos that recreate the feel of an acoustic mechanism, the NV6 incorporates a genuine Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action.

When a key is played, it physically moves an individually weighted piano hammer. Contactless optical sensors detect the movement of the hammers precisely, allowing the mechanical action to perform naturally without the need for acoustic strings.

Absolutely. Because the NV6 incorporates a genuine upright piano action and authentic pedal response, techniques developed on the instrument can transfer naturally to acoustic upright and grand pianos.

The realistic key movement, weighting, repetition, and pedal resistance support the development of touch, control, articulation, dynamics, and pedalling technique.

Yes. Unlike many digital instruments that recreate pedal behaviour electronically, the NOVUS NV6 incorporates a genuine upright piano damper mechanism.

The damper pedal is mechanically connected to the action, creating natural resistance and influencing the weighting of the keyboard in the same way as an acoustic upright piano. This enables expressive techniques such as half-pedalling and subtle tonal shading.

At the heart of the NV6 are the sounds of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand and SK-EX Competition Grand pianos.

These internationally acclaimed instruments are reproduced using Kawai’s advanced SK-EX Rendering sound engine, capturing their distinctive tonal character, dynamic range, and expressive detail.

The NV6 combines advanced digital sound processing with a premium multi-channel speaker system and soundboard speaker technology.

This carefully designed sound system produces a rich, detailed, and expressive sound that resonates naturally through the instrument and fills the surrounding space with clarity and depth.

Yes. The NV6’s premium amplification and speaker system delivers rich, room-filling sound with impressive clarity and depth.

It is equally suited to focused practice sessions, piano lessons, family music-making, and performances within the home or studio.

The NV6 includes:

• Bluetooth MIDI
• Bluetooth Audio
• USB-C audio interface
• USB to Host
• USB to Device
• Audio input and output connections
• MIDI connections
• Headphone outputs

These connectivity options allow the NV6 to integrate with compatible smart devices, music apps, learning platforms, computers, and recording environments.

Absolutely. The NV6 can be played through headphones, allowing private practice without disturbing other people.

The genuine mechanical upright piano action remains fully active, preserving the instrument’s authentic touch and physical response even when practising silently.

Yes. Bluetooth Audio allows music to be streamed wirelessly from a compatible smartphone, tablet, or other device through the NV6’s premium speaker system.

This is useful for listening to music, practising alongside recordings, or enjoying high-quality audio through the instrument when it is not being played.

Yes. Bluetooth Audio allows you to stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or other compatible device while playing along in real time.

This makes practising with recordings, accompanying backing tracks, and enjoying your favourite music through the NV6's premium speaker system both easy and enjoyable.

Yes. The Kawai PianoRemote app allows compatible sounds, settings, and functions to be controlled wirelessly from a supported smartphone or tablet.

This provides an intuitive alternative to accessing sounds, settings, and functions directly through the instrument’s integrated touchscreen.

Yes. The NV6 features a large integrated 5-inch LCD touchscreen that provides intuitive access to sounds, settings, recording functions, and connectivity options.

Discreetly embedded within the cabinet, the display complements the instrument's elegant design while providing convenient control over its advanced features.

Yes. The NV6 includes recording functions that allow pianists to capture and review their performances.

Its USB-C audio connectivity also supports integration with compatible computers, mobile devices, and recording software, making the instrument suitable for practice analysis, online lessons, and music production.

No. Because the NV6 generates its sound digitally and does not contain acoustic strings, it does not require regular tuning.

However, it still contains a sophisticated mechanical piano action, so occasional professional servicing or regulation may be beneficial depending on the intensity of use.

Choose the NOVUS NV6 if you are looking for:

• An authentic acoustic upright piano action
• A genuine upright piano damper mechanism
• An elegant and space-efficient upright-style cabinet
• Premium SK-EX concert grand piano sounds
• Silent headphone practice
• No regular tuning
• Modern recording and connectivity options
• A premium Hybrid Digital Piano designed for contemporary living

The NV6 was specifically designed to combine the authentic playing characteristics of an acoustic upright piano with the flexibility of modern digital technology.

Its elegant, ultra-slim upright-style cabinet requires considerably less space than a grand piano and integrates naturally into contemporary homes, apartments, studios, and teaching environments.

Absolutely. The NV6 offers the authentic touch and mechanical response of an acoustic upright piano in a slim and space-efficient cabinet.

Its compact footprint, adjustable volume, and headphone functionality make it particularly suitable for apartments, family homes, studios, and multifunctional living spaces.

Yes. The NV6 combines authentic piano mechanics with an elegant and understated cabinet design.

Its slim proportions allow it to integrate beautifully into contemporary interiors while still creating the visual presence of a premium musical instrument.

Yes. The NV6 is particularly well suited to families and households in which several people share the same living environment.

Adjustable volume, silent headphone practice, recording functions, and wireless connectivity provide greater flexibility, while the genuine upright piano action supports serious musical development.