Digital Piano Yamaha Arius YDP-163 White Ash

Yamaha Arius YDP-163

Digital Arius piano with an included AC adaptor.

The best digital piano is one that can grow with a musician as they progress. When a pianist's skill level rises, they require a keyboard action built for more serious playing. The Arius YDP-163 features Graded Hammer 3 keyboard action with three sensors and synthetic ivory keytops, giving the performer a tactile surface with a response reminiscent of some of the finest pianos throughout history. The Pure CF Engine on the YDP-163 more expressively delivers the Yamaha CFIIIS concert grand piano tone for the more experienced player with a more powerful 20 W stereo amplifier. With 192-note polyphony, many of the most complex piano compositions can be played without any dropped notes, and the sustained notes ring through faithfully. The YDP-163 has all of the conveniences of an electric piano without sacrificing the performance of an acoustic piano.

Piano sound quality only possible from Yamaha

The Pure CF Sound Engine is the result of many years of piano-making history and expertise, combined with state-of-the-art sampling technology. Yamaha is the industry leader in digital piano technology, and this is evident when listening to Yamaha digital pianos that utilize the Pure CF Sound Engine. The sound of the renowned Yamaha CFIIIS 9' concert grand piano is faithfully reproduced, allowing for incredible dynamics and expressiveness, making Pure CF-equipped digital pianos worthy of the Yamaha name.

Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) keyboard

Utilizing the same hammering system and spring-less mechanism as a grand piano, GH3 keyboard action reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano from the heavy feel in the lower register to the lighter touch in the upper octaves. It also features the three-sensor configuration, which accurately senses and interprets the behavior of the keyboard for a response and feel very similar to that of a grand piano.

Synthetic Ivory Keytops—a pleasure to play even after hours of performance

Reproduces the gentle, tactile surface of the ivory keyboards once used in only the finest pianos. It features highly-absorbent material that prevents fingers from slipping even after hours of performing, while retaining the ideal texture and feel.

Pedaling provides an added level of realism

Half-damper pedal control creates more detailed nuance and subtlety when playing, similar to pedaling on a grand piano. This feature allows for continuously increasing lengths of sustained notes, from slight to full, as the sustain pedal is depressed. Stereo Sustain samples provide mellow reverberations when the player depresses the damper pedal. Similarly, Damper Resonance provides broad and deep resonance when the pedal is used. Subtle changes occur when the player begins to press the pedal while striking a key.

Access your favorite features quickly and easily

The "Digital Piano Controller" app has an attractive interface optimized for iOS touch screens, and adds a whole new level of functionality to the YDP-163. You can turn your iOS device into an intuitive instrument controller, allowing you to access features and settings even more quickly than using the panel of your instrument. Adjust settings, choose Voices, and even record performances. Once you try it, you'll never want to play without it!

Connect and interact with your instrument

A standard USB cable can be used to connect the instrument to a computer or mobile device, opening up a world of creativity, entertainment, and education. iOS devices can be connected to the instrument using the Yamaha UD-BT01, or the Lightning-USB Camera Adaptor. The instrument can be used to interact as a controller and/or sound source with a variety of music creation applications.

Characteristics

Keyboard

• Number of Keys: 88
• Type: GH3 keyboard with synthetic ivory key tops
• Touch Response: Hard/Medium/Soft/Fixed

Pedal

• Number of Pedals: 3
• Half Pedal: Yes
• Functions: Damper, Sostenuto, Soft

Voices

• Tone Generation: Pure CF Sound Engine
• Damper Resonance: Yes
• Polyphony: Number of Polyphony (Max.): 192
• Preset: Number of Voices: 10

Effects

• Reverb: 4 types
• Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC): Yes

Songs

• Preset Number of Preset Songs: 10 Demo Songs, 50 Piano Preset Songs

Functions

• Dual/Layers: Yes
• Duo: Yes
• Metronome: Yes
• Tempo Range: 5 – 280
• Transpose: -6 – 0 – +6
• Tuning: 414,8 – 440 – 466,8 Hz

Connectivity

• Headphones: Standard stereo phone jack (x2)
• USB TO HOST: Yes

Amplifiers and Speakers

• Amplifiers: 20 W x2
• Speakers: Oval (4,72"x2,36") x2

Power Supply

• Power Supply: PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
• Power Consumption: 12 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)
• Auto Power Off: Yes

Accessories

• Bench: Yes (Optional depending on locale)
• Song Book: 50 Greats for the Piano
• Others: Owner's Manual, Quick Operation Guide

Size/Weight

• Width: 53 7/16" (1357 mm)
• Height: 33 27/64" (849 mm)
• Depth: 16 5/8" (422 mm)
• Weight: 42 kg