A pianist’s perspective - through touch, tone, and the space we live in.
The Kawai NV12 suits pianists who want grand-scale power, depth, and resonance - ideal for serious pianists with advanced repertoire.
The Kawai NV6 offers a more compact, upright piano look while still delivering nuanced hybrid touch and tone for high level players. The Kawai NV Series exists for pianists who want real expression without fighting
real-world limitations.
Hybrid gives us:
✔ Real hammer mechanism with true acoustic resistance
✔- Grand-piano depth without maintenance or tuning
✔ Late-night practice with full dynamic sensitivity
✔ Not much upkeep and maintenance needed
Not a compromise. A solution for the life musicians actually live.
NV12 - When You Want the Depth and Authority of a Grand
The NV12 feels like a piano that asks more of you - in a way that makes you better. The bass carries weight. The middle register glows with warmth and sustain. You can lean into the action and feel resistance - the kind that supports shaping, voicing, building tension and release.
Best suited for:
✔ Pianists pursuing advanced repertoire
✔ Dedicated music rooms and those who live in condos
✔ Versatile with different musical interpretation & dynamic exploration
✔ Players who prioritise colour, projection & power
The NV12 doesn’t just sit in a room - it occupies it, fills it, changes it.
NV6 - When Space is Modest, but Standards Aren’t
The NV6 feels designed for real Malaysian living.
Condos, shared walls, practice at unexpected hours - yet still the need for refinement, control and musical honesty. The action responds very much like an acoustic instrument, but the form factor fits where a grand simply couldn’t.
NV6 gives you:
✔ Performance-graded hybrid action
✔ Full expression through speakers or headphones
✔ Compact footprint for urban homes
| How to Choose: NV12 or NV6?
Choose NV12 if you want:
– Grand-class depth and projection
– A piano that fills a room, not just sits in it
– Expressive headroom for professional or advanced repertoire
Choose NV6 if you need:
– Hybrid versatility in a more compact home
– Silent practice with uncompromised touch
– A serious instrument for everyday musicianship
Both serve real pianists. The difference is the space your music needs to breathe.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
1. Do NV pianos need tuning?
No - the hybrid system removes tuning requirements entirely.
2. Can I practice silently?
Yes. Headphones retain dynamic nuance, tone colour and control.
3. How similar is the touch to an acoustic grand?
The NV series uses true hammer-based action, designed for authentic resistance
and responsiveness.
4. Which model fits Malaysian homes best?
NV6 suits compact spaces; NV12 thrives where sound and resonance have room.
One Thought to Leave With You
We choose a piano not just by sound - but by how it responds to the way we think, feel and play. If the NV12 is where music blooms outward, the NV6 is where music lives close to the heart.
Choose the one that makes you want to sit down and play. That is the hybrid piano that belongs in your home.
The NV12 was featured in the practice areas at the Kuntsvoll Artium Event (KAE) Competition, providing participants with a reliable instrument to warm up and get performance-ready.
KAWAI Malaysia
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