Kawai NV12 Hybrid Digital Piano
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.
Gallery Price: $17,549
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.

