YAMAHA NU1XA Avant Grand Hybrid Piano Sound System User Manual

NU1XA Avant Grand Hybrid Piano Sound System

UPRIGHT STYLE, GRAND SPIRIT

Helping you attain the stage of performance you’re aspiring to. Letting you play music anytime you want.
Responding to those musical desires by weaving the real action of an acoustic piano with state-of-the-art technology, for a grand piano-inspired experience.
And welcoming you to that special musical world in which you yearn to dwell.

COLOUR VARIATION:

• Specialized Upright Piano Action for NU1XA with Acrylic resin (White Key Surfaces)
• Articulation Sensor System with the key and hammer sensors
• CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano samples
• CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial Binaural sampling
• 28 Voices
• Grand Expression Modeling
• Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)
• GrandTouchTM Pedals with GP Response Damper
• Preset Songs: 28 Voice Demo, 50 Classic, 303 Lesson
• Amplifiers: (40 W + 45 W) × 2; Speakers: (16 cm + 2.5 cm (dome) with Bidirectional Horn) × 2
• Sophisticated design that embodies the profound elegance of a grand piano
• Built-in Bluetooth® for wireless connection to Smart Devices and apps

EXPRESSIVENESS THAT PERFECTLY TRANSLATES YOUR MUSICAL INTENTIONS

NATURAL TOUCH WITH ACOUSTIC PIANO ACTION

The NU1XA utilises a complex and elaborate upright piano action mechanism that transmits the delicate movements of the keys to the hammer. It responds accurately to the subtlest nuances and expressive intentions of the player, including delicate performance techniques such as trills and continuously repeated notes. In addition, the keyboard is made of wood, just as with an acoustic piano, providing a solid, natural response. REMARKABLY DETAILED EXPRESSIVENESS WITH THE YAMAHA ARTICULATION SENSOR SYSTEM
The NU1XA features our newly developed Articulation Sensor System, which accurately and continuously captures the pianist’s subtlest performance nuances, through non-contact electromagnetic sensors and Yamaha’s proprietary algorithm. This system utilises two separate sensors on each key: one for the hammer — the most crucial part of the acoustic piano sound mechanism — and the other for the key itself, to precisely measure the movement of finger release and articulate exactly the special nuances when the sound stops. Together, they fully capture the most delicate expressions of the player.GRANDTOUCHTM PEDALS FOR AN EVEN BROADER PERFORMANCE RANGE.
The damper pedal on a grand piano responds with slightly different resistance to the player’s foot, depending on when the pedal is pressed, when it begins to have an effect, and when it is held down. Skilled players generally pedal while feeling these subtle differences in resistance, and add their own delicate variations to the tone and sound. Moreover, when the pedal is released, there is a different change in resistance than when being pressed. The GrandTouchTM Pedals feature adopts a fulcrum structure similar to that of a grand piano, delivering the same expressive and familiar pedal-pressing feel, and further expanding the performance range. RESONANCE THAT FILLS A PERFORMANCE SPACE LIKE A GRAND PIANO.
The very moment the hammer strikes the strings, the sound is immediately heard by the performer, and at the same time, the entire instrument resonates, filling the room with a gorgeous sound.
In order to faithfully reproduce this unique sonic experience created with a grand piano, the NU1XA employs a new sound system. It features upwardfacing woofers that deeply resonate throughout the instrument and tweeters with a newly designed horn structure that resonate in the high frequencies with the front and back of the instrument. Together with these synergistic resonance effects, the tonal quality and sound projection give the player meticulous real-time control over the sound as they perform, resulting in an amazingly realistic grand piano-like sound that expands three-dimensionally throughout the performance space. UNIQUE TECHNOLOGIES THAT DELIVER RICH AND
DELICATE EXPRESSIVENESS
GRAND EXPRESSION MODELING TECHNOLOGY FOR EXPRESSING EVEN THE MINUTEST NUANCES IN TONE AND RESONANCE.
Acoustic pianos have an intricate assembly of internal mechanisms, including hammers, dampers, and strings, that elaborately interact with each other as they respond to the delicate variations in the player’s touch. Grand Expression Modeling technology accurately simulates this complex interplay between player and instrument, reproducing the same limitless tonal variation of a grand piano. In addition to using your finger strength for expression, from playing a key to releasing it, you can also craft changes in timbre according to the speed and depth with which the keys are pressed— providing the enjoyment of a full-fledged performance where all the fine nuances you envision as you play are perfectly reproduced.
VIRTUAL RESONANCE MODELING FOR SONICALLY REPRODUCING THE ENTIRE PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF A GRAND PIANO.
Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) technology faithfully reproduces the extraordinarily complex resonances in a grand piano that are created by the sympathetic vibration of the strings and soundboard. These sympathetic tones are added corresponding to the timing and intensity of your keystrokes and pedaling—expanding your palette of tonal colors for even greater expressive variety. THE YAMAHA CFX AND BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL. TWO WORLD-RENOWNED GRAND PIANOS IN JUST ONE INSTRUMENT.
In order to satisfy the various expressive needs of the most demanding performers, the NU1XA incorporates the sounds of two globally acclaimed grand pianos, the Yamaha CFX, and the Bösendorfer Imperial. The CFX is the pinnacle of Yamaha grand pianos possessing a wide range of dynamic tones from sparkling highs to profoundly deep bass, while the Bösendorfer’s flagship Imperial model is known for its delicate tonal color and its warm Vienna sound. Play with the instrument sound you like, depending on the music you’re playing. BINAURAL SAMPLING GIVES YOU EXTRAORDINARILY NATURAL SOUND, EVEN WHEN USING HEADPHONES. When playing the NU1XA with headphones and when you don’t want to bother anyone, such as at night time, you don’t have to sacrifice any of the luxuriously rich piano sounds. By using special microphones at the player’s position when recording the piano samples, Binaural Sampling technology effectively reproduces the sensation of hearing an acoustic piano in front of you as you play. The technology was used on both the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial Voices. The resulting sound is so natural and enveloping, you’ll forget you even have headphones on as you play.
AUTHENTIC FORTEPIANO VOICES FOR REALISTICALLY PLAYING AND EXPERIENCING PERIOD INSTRUMENTS.
The NU1XA features four additional piano voices that authentically reproduce the sound of the “fortepiano” from the 1700’s and 1800’s. These let you experience the characteristic sounds of the pianos of those eras in which famed composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin lived, and allow you to deepen your understanding of the composers’ intentions in the scores written during those times.

• The fortepianos shown in the picture are from the collections of the Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments.

ATTRACTIVE DESIGN AND INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE MOTIVATE YOU TO PLAY

SOPHISTICATED DESIGN THAT EMBODIES THE PROFOUND ELEGANCE OF A GRAND PIANO.
By incorporating graceful curves from the side arms to the legs, the NU1XA evokes timeless beauty while radiating the elegance of an acoustic piano. Moreover, the height has been reduced allowing you to bring it into virtually any room without feeling cramped or confined. The shiny, mirrored key stop rail beautifully reflects your hands and the keys in the same way as a grand piano, adding a sumptuous visual presence and enhancing your performing pleasure. ELEGANTLY STYLED CONTROL PANEL FOR EASY OPERATION AND ENHANCED PERFORMANCE.
The NU1XA has a beautiful yet unassuming touch-sensitive control panel that allows you to easily operate various basic instrument functions, including Voice selection, reverb adjustment, and metronome control. When not in operation, the display panel turns off and virtually disappears, making the overall appearance even more like an acoustic piano, further enhancing your piano-playing enjoyment. EVEN MORE MUSICAL FUN WITH SMART DEVICE APPS AND BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY.
Download the free Smart Pianist app to your smartphone or tablet, connect it to the NU1XA via Bluetooth®, and then enjoy the powerful functions and intuitive control you have over the various features and operations of the instrument— all while looking at your smart device’s screen. You can select the built-in Voices while seeing realistic illustrations of each instrument, as well as use the metronome and tuning controls with greater ease. The NU1XA is also compatible with Bluetooth® Audio. Wirelessly connect your smart device to the instrument and enjoy playing along with song data that streams from the device.

SPECIFICATION CHART

type
Pedal| Number of Pedals| 3: Damper (with Half-pedal function), Sostenuto, Soft
GrandTouchTM Pedals| Yes
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
Size| 128 × 64 dots
Language| English, Japanese
Panel| Type| Touch sensors
Language| English
Cabinet| Key Cover Style| Soft-Close Fallboard
Music Rest| Yes
Voices| Tone Generation| Piano Sound| Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling| Yes (“CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer” only)
Piano Effect| VRM| Yes
Grand Expression Modeling| Yes
Key-off Samples| Yes
Smooth Release| Yes
Polyphony (max.)| 256
Preset| Number of Voices| 28
Effects| Types| Reverb| 6 Types
Chorus| 3 Types
Brilliance| 7 Types + User
Effect| 12 Types
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)| Yes
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
Number of Tracks| 16
Data Capacity| Approx. 500 KB/Song
Format| Playback| SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
Recording| SMF (Format 0)
Songs (Audio)| Recording Time (max.)| 80 minutes/Song
Format| Playback| .wav (44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo)
Recording| .wav (44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo)
Functions| Overall Controls| Metronome| Yes
Tempo Range| 5 – 500
Transpose| −12 – 0 – +12
Tuning| 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
Scale Type| 7 types
USB audio interface| 44.1 kHz sample rate, 24-bit resolution, stereo
Miscellaneous| Piano Room| Yes
Bluetooth® (depends on the destination)| Audio| Supported profile| A2DP
---|---|---|---
Compatible codec| SBC
MIDI| Comply with Bluetooth® Low Energy MIDI Specification
Bluetooth® version| 4.2
Wireless output| Bluetooth® Class 2
Maximum communication distance| Approx. 10m
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
External Drives| USB flash drive
Connectivity| DC IN| 24 V
Headphones| Standard stereo phone jack (× 2)
MIDI| IN / OUT
AUX IN| Stereo mini
AUX OUT| L/L+R, R
USB TO DEVICE| Yes
USB TO HOST| Yes
Sound System| Amplifiers| (40 W + 45 W) × 2
Speakers| (16 cm + 2.5 cm (dome) with Bidirectional Horn) × 2
Power Supply| AC Adaptor| PA-500 (Output: DC 24 V, 2.5 A)
Power Consumption| 47 W
Auto Power Off| Yes
Size| 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)
Included Accessories| • Owner’s Manual
• “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” music book
• Online Member Product Registration
• AC adaptor PA-500
• Power cord
• Felt key cover
• Headphone hanger
• Headphone hanger screws
• Felt strip set
• Bench
*May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
Separately Sold Accessories
(May not be available depending on your area.)| • Headphones (HPH-50/HPH-100/HPH-150)
• AC adaptor (PA-500)
• USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01)

The contents of this manual apply to the latest specificatios as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
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The descriptions and photos in this brochure are for information only. YAMAHA reserves the right to change the products and technical data at any time without notice. As the technical data may vary from country to country, please obtain information from your Yamaha subsidiary. No liability is accepted for printing errors. Status: August 2023.

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