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Yamaha Avantgrand NU1X (Hybrid Piano)

$7,39999 $8,49900
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The Yamaha NU1X is the apex of hybrid piano design, fusing the feel of an acoustic piano with advanced technology. Experience a grand piano touch with its real wood keyboard and specialized upright piano action.

Advanced features like the Articulation Sensor System enhance expressive playing. Enjoy the deep, immersive sound of Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial grand pianos, captured through dual-dynamic sound sampling.

Complete with Virtual Resonance Modeling, elegant design, and convenient Bluetooth® and Smart Pianist app connectivity, the NU1X is crafted to provide an unparalleled playing experience for pianists who demand excellence.

Key Features
  • Is this a real piano action or weighted keys? Actual acoustic upright piano action with real hammers and keys, the same mechanism found in Yamaha acoustic pianos.
  • Which grand pianos are sampled? Yamaha CFX (used at Carnegie Hall) and Bosendorfer Imperial (heard at Vienna Musikverein), recorded note-by-note.
  • Will it capture subtle dynamic variations? Non-contact optical sensors track velocity, depth, and release timing with microscopic precision for true dynamic control.
  • Does it sound natural through headphones? Binaural sampling creates three-dimensional sound that feels like sitting at a grand piano, not wearing speakers on your head.
  • Do I need to tune it regularly? Never. Stays perfectly in tune through all seasons and weather changes, saving $2,000+ in tuning costs over ten years.
  • Can I record my practice sessions? Wireless connectivity plus USB audio/MIDI lets you record directly to your phone or computer without expensive interfaces.
  • Will notes drop out in complex pieces? 256-note polyphony handles the most demanding repertoire with full sustain pedal usage.
  • Does it create natural string resonance? Virtual Resonance Modeling simulates how all 230 strings vibrate in sympathy, just like an acoustic grand piano.
  • Will it sound good at low practice volumes? Intelligent Acoustic Control automatically adjusts tone balance so the piano sounds natural at any volume level.
  • Can I use it with music learning apps? Smart Pianist app compatibility gives you access to sound selection, recording, and interactive learning features from your device.

Detailed Specs
Color/Finish
Cabinet
  • Color: Polished Ebony/Polished Brilliant White
  • Finish: Polished
Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 59-1/8"
  • Height: 40-5/16"
  • Depth: 18-1/4"
Weight
  • Weight: 240 lb, 11 oz
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Number of Keys: 88
  • Touch Sensitivity: Hard/Medium/Soft/Fixed
  • Key Surfaces - White: Acrylic resin
  • Key Surfaces - Black: Phenolic resin
  • Keyboard Action: Specialized Upright Piano Action for NU1X
Pedal
  • Number of Pedals: 3
  • Type: GP Responsive Damper Pedal
  • Half Pedal: Yes
  • Functions: Damper (with half-pedal effect), Sostenuto, Soft
Sensor/Driver
  • Key Sensors: Non-contact optical fiber
Cabinet
Key Cover
  • Music Rest: Yes
  • Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes
Voices
  • Piano Sound: Spatial Acoustic Sampling (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial)
  • Binaural Sampling: Yes (Yamaha CFX Grand Voice only)
  • Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): Yes
  • Key-off Samples: Yes
  • Smooth Release: Yes
  • Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.): 256
  • Number of Voices: 15
Effects
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC): Yes
  • Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes
Songs (MIDI)
  • Number of Preset Songs: 50 Classics, 15 voice demo songs
  • Recording Number of Songs: 10
  • Recording Number of Tracks: 1
  • Data Capacity: approx. 550 KB/Song
  • Playback: SMF (Format 0, 1)
  • Recording: SMF (Format 0)
  • Recording Function: Yes
Audio Recorder/Player
  • Recording Time (max.): 80 minutes/Song
  • Recording: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
  • Playback: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
Functions
  • Metronome: Yes
  • Tempo Range: 5 - 500
  • Transpose: -6 - 0 - +6
  • Tuning: 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
  • Scale Type: 7 types
Storage and Connectivity
  • Internal Memory: approx. 1.5 MB
  • Headphones: Standard stereo phone jack (x 2)
  • MIDI: In/Out
  • USB TO DEVICE: Yes
  • USB TO HOST: Yes
  • AUX IN: Stereo Mini
  • AUX OUT: [L/L+R] [R] (Standard stereo phone jack)
  • External Drives: USB Flash Drive
Sound System
  • Amplifiers: (45 W + 45 W) x 2
  • Speakers: (16 cm + 1.9 cm) x 2
Amplifiers and Speakers
Power Supply
  • Power Supply: AC Inlet
  • Auto Power Off: Yes
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth: Yes (Audio) (varies by area)
Accessories
  • Included: Owner's Manual, Power cord, Felt key cover, Bench*, Online Member Product Registration, Felt strip set, "50 Classical Music Masterpieces" Music Book *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your dealer.
  • Separately Sold: Headphones (HPH-50/HPH-100/HPH-150), USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01),Wireless MIDI Adaptor (UD-BT01/MD-BT01) *May not be available depending on your area.

Included Accessories
  • Bench: Included with your piano to ensure comfortable playing.
  • 50 Classical Music Masterpieces: A collection of essential classical tunes to inspire your musical journey.
  • Felt Key Cover: Protects your piano keys from dust and damage.
  • Owner's Manual: Detailed instructions to get the most out of your Yamaha piano.
  • Power Adapter: PA-500
  • 5-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano comes with a rock-solid guarantee against material and craftsmanship defects, valid for five full years after your purchase date.
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Real Piano Action, Zero Maintenance Headaches

See How the NU1X Gives You Real Grand Piano Touch in an Upright Size

A person's hands playing a grand piano with the interior mechanism exposed, showcasing the hammers and strings.

Real Upright Piano Action Builds Proper Technique

Play on Actual Piano Keys, Not Plastic Imitations

These are not weighted keys designed to feel like a piano—this is an actual acoustic upright piano action with real hammers, real keys, and real resistance. The same mechanism concert pianists use to build strength and precision. Your fingers learn proper technique from day one because they are working against authentic piano mechanics. When you move to a performance on an acoustic grand, your hands already know exactly what to do.

Close-up view of a piano's internal mechanism with hammers, strings, and dampers, showcasing the intricacy of piano construction and engineering.

Non-Contact Sensors Track Your Exact Playing Style

Every Touch Captured with Microscopic Precision

Most digital pianos use contact switches that miss subtle variations in your touch. The NU1X uses non-contact optical sensors that measure velocity, depth, and release timing with incredible accuracy. Play a gentle pianissimo or a thundering fortissimo—every nuance registers exactly as you intend. This is how you develop true dynamic control, the kind that makes the difference between playing notes and making music.

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Recording Technology That Captures the Whole Piano, Not Just Notes

Concert Grand Sound From Every Angle

Traditional digital pianos sample one note at a time from a single microphone position. Spatial Acoustic Sampling records each note from multiple positions around the soundboard, capturing how sound radiates through space. The result? You hear the fullness and depth of a 9-foot concert grand, with all its harmonic complexity and three-dimensional presence. The same sound that fills Carnegie Hall now fills your living room.

Close-up of a pianist's foot pressing a piano pedal, showcasing the intricate details and mechanics of the pedal system.

Physics-Based Modeling Creates Natural Piano Behavior

Strings Resonate and Pedals Respond Like a Real Grand

On a real acoustic piano, pressing the sustain pedal lets all 230 strings vibrate in sympathy. Play a chord and you hear not just those notes but the complex web of resonances they create. Virtual Resonance Modeling recreates this physical phenomenon in real-time. The Tactile Response System adds the mechanical feedback you feel through the pedals and keys. It is the difference between triggering samples and actually playing an instrument.

Man wearing headphones tuning a grand piano, focusing on the interior strings and hammers.

Headphone Sound That Actually Feels Like Playing a Piano

Practice at Midnight Without Waking Anyone

Most digital pianos sound artificial and fatiguing through headphones. The NU1X uses binaural recording technology—the same technique used in high-end audio production—to create a three-dimensional soundscape. The Yamaha CFX and Bosendorfer Imperial grand pianos were recorded with special microphones that capture how your ears actually hear sound in space. Put on headphones and it sounds like you are sitting at a concert grand in a recital hall, not wearing speakers strapped to your head.

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Perfect Pitch Year-Round, No Matter the Weather

Never Pay for Tuning Again

Acoustic uprights need tuning twice a year at $100-200 per visit. They go out of tune when humidity changes, when the heat kicks on, or simply from regular playing. The NU1X stays perfectly in tune forever—through winter dryness, summer humidity, and everything in between. That is $2,000+ saved over ten years, not to mention the hassle of scheduling piano technicians. You get concert-hall tuning quality every single day, with zero maintenance.

Person holding a smartphone with an app displaying a grand piano, in front of a digital piano keyboard.

Record, Share, and Stream Without Cables

Your Phone Becomes Your Music Studio

Connect wirelessly to record your practice sessions, stream music through the piano speakers, or integrate with music learning apps. USB audio and MIDI connectivity let you plug directly into your computer for professional recording and composition work. No expensive audio interfaces or complicated cable setups required. Just connect and create.

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Yamaha Avantgrand NU1X (Hybrid Piano)

From $7,39999 $8,49900

The Yamaha NU1X is the apex of hybrid piano design, fusing the feel of an acoustic piano with advanced technology. Experience a grand piano touch with its real wood keyboard and specialized upright piano action.

Advanced features like the Articulation Sensor System enhance expressive playing. Enjoy the deep, immersive sound of Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial grand pianos, captured through dual-dynamic sound sampling.

Complete with Virtual Resonance Modeling, elegant design, and convenient Bluetooth® and Smart Pianist app connectivity, the NU1X is crafted to provide an unparalleled playing experience for pianists who demand excellence.

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