Yamaha AvantGrand N1X (polished ebony)

Real grand piano action and wooden keys To express yourself musically, you need to form a physical bond with your instrument. In the case of the N1X, it starts with the keys. Real wooden keys with a comfortable touch, thanks to Acrylic resin keytops. Then comes the all-important key action, which the AvantGrand series has inherited from Yamaha’s esteemed grand pianos. Beneath your fingers you sense the same precise weight and responsiveness, the same scope for expression. To capture every nuance of your performance, Yamaha employs a noncontact optical sensor system that does-n’t affect the feel or performance of the action in any way. Under each key is a continuous op-tical sensor that captures the speed and depth at which that key is depressed. An additional optical sensor affixed to each hammer shank measures the timing and strength of the hammer hitting the virtual 'strings'. This information is instantly translated into beautifully authentic sound reproduction. The more you play, the more you find yourself becoming one with the instrument. Virtual Resonance Modelling In a grand piano, sound resonates throughout the body of the instrument, producing a rich reverberation that envelops the listener in sound. This phenomena is reproduced perfectly in the N1X through Virtual Resonance Modelling (VRM), which calculates the various states of the strings for each of the 88 notes on the keyboard from one instant to the next. As a result, N1X organically reproduces the limitless number of factors inherent in playing an acoustic piano, such as which keys are pressed, the strength with which the keys are played and pedal timing. Behind its simple control panel, the N1X hosts an abundance of connectivity options for maximum functionality and integration with external devices. It can be connected directly to computers and mobile devices via USB, sound and recording systems via audio cables, act as a Bluetooth receiver, and integrate with iOS apps via WiFi. With the “Smart Pianist” app for iOS from version 2.0 piano playing is even smarter than ever before as you can control many functions with your iPhone or iPad.