Inspired Simplicity:
Real grand piano experience
in a simple, stylish package.
Feeling just like a grand piano to play, the N1X captivates with the
distinctive elegant curves of a majestic Yamaha grand piano.
The N1X uses a specialised sample set to provide an extremely
responsive and natural playing experience. Bright, smooth, and
dynamic.
Play along with your favourite music from mobile devices thanks to the
integrated Bluetooth receiver and use the Smart Pianist app to
control many functions with your iPhone or iPad using an optional cable
or wifi connectivity.
The N1X enhances any room with the unique, refined curves of an
acoustic grand piano despite being a much more compact musical
instrument.
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.
Two world-class grand pianos in one
When it comes to judging piano tone, much depends on personal taste. To help you achieve the
tonal palette you desire, Yamaha offers the choice of two world-class concert grand pianos in
one - each with its own unique character - to convey the emotion you want to express through a
piece of music. At the touch of a button on the new AvantGrand N1X, you can opt for authentic
sounds sampled either from a Yamaha CFX concert grand or from a Bösendorfer Imperial. As
Yamaha’s flagship grand piano, the majestic CFX boasts a wide palette of tonal colors, from
sparkling high notes to powerful bass tones. The legendary Bösendorfer, meanwhile, is renowned
for its warm and subtle Viennese tone. Either way, the life-like sounds of the AvantGrand N1X
allow you to
explore the outer reaches of your expressive imagination.
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.
A fully immersive headphone experience
Thanks to our advanced binaural sampling* technology, the sound you hear through your
headphones is remarkably lifelike. This technology uses piano samples recorded by
specialised microphones that capture locational information and other nuances discerned by
the human ear. The resulting sound is so natural, so enveloping, that you’ll soon forget you’re
even wearing headphones at all. (*CFX Grand Voice only)
The authentic feel of a grand piano pedal
The N1X features a damper pedal that recreates the subtle changes in resistance experienced
when using a grand piano pedal. What’s more, the damper pedal allows you to use the same
half-pedal techniques that you would with a grand piano, offering detailed control over sustain
and reverberation.
Intelligent UX and Integration
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.
