Yamaha N1 Avantgrand Digital Grand Hybrid Piano

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Specialised Grand Piano Action

The AvantGrand N1 offers the player a specially-developed action that features the same configuration as that of a grand piano. The hammers strike the "virtual strings" from underneath, allowing minute adjustments to the weight distribution of the hammers, and to the movement of the hammers themselves, for a smoother feel when playing.

In addition to a hammer sensor, the AvantGrand employs a non-contact key sensor that has no effect on the movement of the keys, affording excellent recognition of the player's pressure on the keyboard, timing, and the other delicate nuances that affect musical expression. This combination provides an impressive sensitivity for the entire range from pianissimo through to fortissimo, and the ability to translate even the swiftest trills of the pianist with transparency.

Spatial Acoustic Sampling, Spatial Acoustic Speaker System

With the introduction of AvantGrand, Yamaha took a revolutionary approach to sampling, recording and playback of the notes of an actual acoustic piano. Treating the soundboard not simply as a point source of sound but as a plane, we took samples at four positions, adding optimum centre and rear locations to the traditional left and right. As a sound source, we carefully selected the best single instrument from our CFIIIS full concert grand pianos for sampling.

The end result of these efforts is that AvantGrand instruments recreate the original sound of a superb grand piano almost to perfection. Meanwhile, the AvantGrand speaker system has been designed to ensure that this sound is heard at its very best. A three-way system featuring woofer, mid-range and tweeter speakers reproduce the rich natural resonance of the soundboard accurately.

Furthermore, each of the low, mid, and high-frequency ranges have been given their own amplifier to prevent interference between ranges. This innovative configuration allows the instrument's outstanding sound system to reproduce the nuances of each individual note. For even greater sonic accuracy, speaker layouts have been optimised to the shape of the instrument.

Features/Specifications:

Colour/Finish:

• Cabinet Colour: Polished Ebony
• Finish: Polished

Size/Weight:

• Dimensions:
• Width: 1,465mm (57-11/16")
• Height: 995mm (39-3/16")With music rest : 1,170mm (46-1/16")
• Depth: 618mm (24-5/16")

Control Interface:

• Keyboard:
• Number of Keys: 88
• Type: Acrlic resin (white keytops)
• Keyboard Action: Specialised Grand Piano Action
• Pedal:
• Number of Pedals: 3
• Half Pedal: Yes

Cabinet:

• Key Cover: Soft-Close Fallboard
• Music Rest: Yes

Voices:

• Tone Generation:
• Tone Generating Technology: Spatial Acoustic Sampling
• Polyphony:
• Number of Polyphony (Max.): 256
• Preset:
  • Number of Voices: 5

Effects: Reverb

Songs:

• Preset:
• Number of Preset Songs: 10
• Recording:
• Number of Songs: 1
• Number of Tracks: 1
• Data Capacity: 300KB (approx. 30,000 notes)
• Recording Function: Yes

Functions:

• Overall Controls :
• Metronome: Yes
• Tempo Range: 5 - 500
• Transpose: Yes
• Tuning: Yes
• Scale Type: 7 types

Storage and Connectivity:

• Connectivity:
• Headphones: x 2
• MIDI: In/Out
• AUX IN: L/L+R, R
• AUX OUT: L/L+R, R
• USB TO DEVICE: Yes
• Amplifiers and Speakers:
• Spatial Acoustic Speaker System: Yes
• Amplifiers: 25W x 1 + 30W x 5
• Speakers: 8cm x 3 + 13cm x 2 + 16cm x 1

Power Supply: AC Inlet

Delivery Options: When you add this product to your shopping basket, you will be provided with several delivery options. As digital pianos can be quite heavy and delivered in large boxes, please select the most appropriate delivery service for you. Courier Delivery: This option is free for this product, and is a 'to your door' service. You may need to help the delivery driver as this product comes packaged in large boxes! There are several options to select, including AM and Saturday services. This option may not be suitable if you are unable to help the driver if required, or if you need the piano delivering upstairs but you don't have anyone else available to help. 2 Man Delivery Service: If you select this option, two delivery personnel will deliver the piano boxes to any room you wish, including flats with stairs or more awkward places! You will not need to help them. Please note that this service will take a few days longer than the standard courier service, and you will be called to arrange a convenient delivery date after you have placed the order. Delivery & Installation: This is our premium service, and includes full delivery, installation and setup in any room you wish. The installers will also take away the packaging if you wish. Please note that this service will take a few days longer than the standard courier service, and you will be called to arrange a convenient delivery date after you have placed the order.