Most of the Yamaha hybrid piano designs are a 100% functional acoustic piano with the integration of digital piano technology… The AvantGrand series is this ethos in reverse. A flawless sounding digital piano, coupled with a real acoustic upright piano action, the Yamaha NU1Xa is the hybrid piano for those seeking all of the convenience and capabilities of a digital piano, with absolutely no sacrifice in quality of piano touch.

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 utilizes 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.

This connection is further emphasised by the brilliantly responsive and autherntically functioning three pedal system. Although most of the NU1Xa is modelled on the appearance and utility of an upright piano, the three pedals in fact function like those on a grand piano.