Yamaha NU1XA AvantGrand Hybrid Piano

Why Choose The Yamaha NU1XA?

Genuine Upright Piano Action

Unlike conventional digital pianos, the NU1XA incorporates a real upright piano action mechanism that accurately reproduces the touch and response of an acoustic piano.

Authentic Piano Feel

The sophisticated action allows players to perform advanced techniques, repeated notes and delicate passages with confidence.

Yamaha CFX & Bösendorfer Voices

Experience two of the world’s most respected concert grand pianos, reproduced with exceptional realism.

Spatial Acoustic Sampling

Yamaha’s advanced sound technology creates the impression that sound is naturally emerging from an acoustic instrument.

Silent Practice Without Compromise

Practise at any hour while retaining the feel of a genuine piano action.

Maintenance-Free Ownership

Enjoy all the benefits of acoustic-style performance without tuning or ongoing regulation costs.

Who Is The NU1XA For?

✓ Acoustic piano owners

✓ Advanced students

✓ Piano teachers

✓ Conservatoire students

✓ Serious home pianists

✓ Players requiring silent practice

✓ Musicians seeking authentic touch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NU1XA a digital piano?

The NU1XA is best described as a hybrid piano, combining a real upright piano action with advanced digital sound generation.

Does the NU1XA require tuning?

No. Despite its authentic action, the sound is digitally generated, so tuning is never required.

Is the NU1XA suitable for advanced pianists?

Yes. Many advanced players choose the NU1XA because of its authentic touch and response.

What makes the NU1XA different from a Clavinova?

The key difference is the genuine upright piano action, which provides a more authentic playing experience than a traditional digital piano.

Size/Weight

Width: 1,501 mm (59-1/8″)

Height: 1,024 mm (40-5/16″)

Depth: 462 mm (18-3/16″)

Weight: 108 kg (238 lb, 2 oz)

 Control Interface

Keyboard Number of Keys: 88 (A?1 – C7)

Keyboard Type: Specialized Upright Piano Action for NU1XA

Keyboard Key Surfaces – White: Acrylic resin

Keyboard Touch Response: Hard2/Hard1/Medium/Soft1/Soft2/Fixed

Sensor System – System: Articulation sensor system

Sensor System – Key Sensors: Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive type

Sensor System – Hammer Sensors: Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive type

Pedal – Number of Pedals: 3: Damper (with Half-pedal function), Sostenuto, Soft

Pedal –  GrandTouch Pedals: Yes (with GP Response Damper)

Pedal –  Assignable Functions: Sustain (Switch), Sustain Continuously, Sostenuto, Soft, Pitch Bend Up, Pitch Bend Down, Rotary Speed, Vibe Rotor, Song Play/Pause

Display – Type: Full Dots LCD

Display –  Size: 128 × 64 dots

Display –  Language: English, Japanese

Panel – Type: Touch sensors

Panel –  Language: English

Cabinet

Key Cover Style Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes

Music Rest: Yes

Voices

Tone Generation – Piano Sound: Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial

Tone Generation – Binaural Sampling:  Yes (“CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer” only)

Piano Effects – VRM: Yes

Piano Effects –  Grand Expression Modeling: Yes

Piano Effects –  Key-off Samples: Yes

Piano Effects –  Smooth Release: Yes

Polyphony (max.): 256

Preset Number of Voices: 28

Effects

Types – Reverb: 6 types

Types – Chorus: 3 types

Types – Brilliance: 7 types + User

Types –  Effect: 12 types

Types –  Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC): Yes

Types –  Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes

Functions – Duo: Yes

Songs (MIDI)

Preset – Number of Preset Songs: “Voice Demo: 28, Classic: 50, Lesson: 303”

Recording – Number of Songs: 250

Recording –  Number of Tracks: 16

Recording –  Data Capacity: Approx. 500 KB/Song

Format – Playback: SMF (Format 0, Format 1)

Format – Recording: SMF (Format 0)

Songs (Audio)

Recording Time (max.): 80 minutes/Song

Format – Playback:  .wav (44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo)

Format –  Recording: .wav (44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo)

Functions

Overall Controls – Metronome: Yes

Overall Controls –  Tempo Range: 5 – 500

Overall Controls –  Transpose: ?12 – 0 – +12

Overall Controls –  Tuning: 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)

Overall Controls –  Scale Type:  7 types

Overall Controls –  USB audio interface: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 24-bit resolution, stereo

Miscellaneous – Piano Room: Yes

Bluetooth (May not have this functionality depending on the country in which you purchased the product.)

Audio – Supported profile: A2DP

Audio –  Compatible codec: SBC

MIDI: Comply with Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification

Bluetooth version: 4.2

Wireless output: Bluetooth Class 2

Maximum communication distance: Approx. 10 m

Radio Frequency: 2401 – 2481 MHz

Maximum output power (EIRP): 4 dBm

Type of modulation: GFSK

Storage and Connectivity

Storage – Internal Memory: Total maximum size approx. 1.4 MB

Storage –  External Drives:  USB flash drive

Connectivity – DC IN: 24V

Connectivity –  Headphones: Standard stereo phone jack (× 2)

Connectivity –  MIDI: IN / OUT

Connectivity –  AUX IN: Stereo Mini

Connectivity –  AUX OUT: [L/L+R] [R]

Connectivity –  USB TO DEVICE: Yes

Connectivity –  USB TO HOST: Yes

Power Supply

AC Adaptor: PA-500 (Output: DC 24 V, 2.5 A)

Power Consumption: 47 W

Auto Power Off: Yes