Yamaha AvantGrand NU1XA Hybrid Piano - Polished White
The Yamaha AvantGrand NU1XA combines the real upright piano action of an acoustic instrument with Yamaha’s advanced digital piano technology. Its authentic upright piano action uses real hammers for a responsive, natural feel. Proprietary Articulation Sensors precisely detect key and hammer movement to capture subtle dynamics and expression. The NU1XA also features a multi-speaker sound system with Grand Acoustic Imaging for rich, room-filling sound, along with Bluetooth MIDI and audio connectivity for use with music apps, wireless playback, and more.
- A true acoustic upright piano action that offers an authentic and responsive playing experience.
- New and proprietary Articulation Sensors for the keys and hammers that capture every nuance of every note played.
- Binaural sampling technology for an immersive and dynamic sound through headphones. Spatial Acoustic Sampling with VRM (virtual resonance modeling) and Grand Expression designed to reproduce the tone, presence and intricacies of an acoustic grand piano.
- A chambered sound system with Grand Acoustic Imaging that provides a rich an expressive auditory experience that can be heard and felt.
- Bluetooth MIDI and audio connectivity.
Learn more about Yamaha AvantGrand NU1XA
NU1XA dimensions and weight
Color Profile - Polished White
Features Overview
Natural Touch With Acoustic Piano Action
Remarkably Detailed Expressiveness With The Yamaha Articulation Sensor System
Grandtouch Pedals For Even Broader Performance Range
Resonance That Fills The Performance Space Like A Grand Piano
Frequently Asked Questions:
What makes the Yamaha AvantGrand NU1XA different from a regular digital piano?
The NU1XA uses a real acoustic upright piano action with actual hammers and wooden keys, not a simulated weighted keyboard. Combined with dual Articulation Sensors on every key, it captures subtle nuances like trills and repeated notes that typical digital pianos miss entirely.
Who is the Yamaha AvantGrand NU1XA best suited for?
It is designed for serious pianists who want the feel and expressiveness of an acoustic instrument but need a quieter or more space-efficient solution. It suits dedicated home practice, teaching studios, and players who have outgrown standard digital pianos but cannot accommodate a grand.
Does the NU1XA feel like playing a real acoustic piano?
Yes. The action is a genuine upright piano mechanism, not a digitally weighted approximation, so the keys respond with the same physical feedback you'd expect from an acoustic instrument. The GrandTouch Pedals also replicate the variable resistance of a grand piano damper pedal for a more complete acoustic feel.
How does the NU1XA sound in a room without headphones?
The chambered speaker system uses upward-facing woofers and horn-loaded tweeters positioned at the front and back of the cabinet to project sound in multiple directions, similar to how an acoustic piano fills a room. The result is a three-dimensional, room-filling tone rather than the localized sound typical of standard digital piano speakers.
Is the NU1XA a good choice for headphone practice?
Yes. It includes binaural sampling technology that creates an immersive, spatially realistic sound through headphones, along with Virtual Resonance Modeling and Grand Expression to replicate the sympathetic resonances of an acoustic grand. Two standard headphone jacks are built in, making it easy for a student and teacher to listen simultaneously.
What Bluetooth features does the NU1XA have?
The NU1XA supports both Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth audio, so you can connect wirelessly to music apps for lessons, notation, or recording, and also stream audio from a phone or tablet through the piano's speaker system without any cables.
What connectivity options are available beyond Bluetooth?
The NU1XA includes USB for MIDI and audio transfer, a stereo mini AUX input for connecting external devices, standard AUX outputs for connecting to an external sound system, and two full-size headphone jacks. A USB flash drive port also supports audio and MIDI recording.
Can the NU1XA record performances?
Yes. The built-in song recorder captures both audio and MIDI to a USB flash drive. It supports one track and stores up to 250 songs, which is useful for practice review or sharing performances.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | YAM-NU1XAWH |
| Vendor | Yamaha |
| Bluetooth | Audio Receiving and App Connectivity |
| Built In Speakers | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Included From Manufacturer | Piano Bench |
| Keys Weighted | Hammer Weighted |
| Key Cover | Yes |
| Number of Keys | 88 |
| MPN | NU1XAC WH |
| Piano Cabinet Style | Upright |
| Accompaniments | No |
| Duet Mode | No |
| Finish | Polished White |
| Half-Damper Support | Yes |
| Audio Inputs | AUX IN: Stereo Mini |
| Audio Outputs |
Headphone: Standard stereo phone jack (x 2) AUX OUT: [L/L+R] [R] (Standard stereo phone jack) |
| Key Action | Specialized Upright Piano Action for NU1X |
| Layer Feature | No |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Pedals | GP Responsive Damper Pedals (3) |
| Song Recorder | Audio & MIDI |
| Number of Songs | 250 |
| Number of Sounds | 28 |
| Speaker Power | (45 W + 45 W) x 2 |
| Speaker Size | (6 5/16" + 1") x 2 |
| Split Feature | No |
| Storage Type | USB Flash Drive |
| Number of Tracks | 1 |
| Transpose Feature | Yes |
| Voices of Polyphony | 256 |
| Weight | 238 lbs 2 oz |
| Width | 59 1/8" |
| Depth | 18 3/16" |
| Height | 40 5/16" |
Yamaha AvantGrand pianos are covered by a five (5) year limited warranty. Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free performance. Yamaha Corporation of America ('Yamaha') is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every Yamaha product. Yamaha sells its products through a network of reputable, authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you, the Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to products that have been (1) directly purchased from Yamaha's authorized dealers in the fifty states of the USA (the 'Warranted Area') and (2) used exclusively in the Warranted Area. This warranty covers AvantGrand Digital Pianos against defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years. In-home service is also available with these products. More details can be found on the Yamaha Corporation of America web site.
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