- Built-in AWM stereo sampled instrument Voices faithfully reproduce their complete range from the soft, dark lows to the glistening, bright highs.
- The damper pedal includes an authentic half-damper effect, giving you nuanced expressive control over the sustained sound far more realistic than a simple on/off footswitch.
- Built-in song recorder and metronome make the instruments ideal for piano lessons, practicing, or even as a scratch-pad for you next masterpiece.
- 50 specially selected piano songs of standard piano repertoire are built into each Arius, either for your listening enjoyment, or as a rehearsal tool
- Dimensions [W x D x H] - 1357mm x 420mm x 819mm [53-7/16 x 16-9/16 x 32-14] / 94 pounds 13 ounces
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The Arius series digital pianos feature Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) with Dynamic Stereo Sampling for the ultimate in instrument realism. Taken at different 3 levels of soft, medium and loud each key is comprised of multiple stereo recordings of an actual grand piano. This provides subtle differences in volume and timbre depending on how you play the keys, and gives you full expressive control over the sound. Enjoy exceptionally natural, grand piano-like touch, with realistic weight gradations-heavy in the lower end, and light in the upper. The premium Graded Hammer Effect (GHE) action of the YDP-160 provides even greater expressive control than GHS. In addition to its quieter mechanism, GHE features an extra key sensor capable of reproducing fast repetitive playing of a single note with perfect articulation. So Graded Hammer Effect keyboards suit skill levels from Chopsticks to Chopin Etudes and everything in between.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good quality,
By Serban (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yamaha YDP160 Arius YDP-160 Digital Piano (Electronics)
A year ago, I was looking for an inexpensive digital piano. After sampling several options at places like Guitar Center and the like, I reduced my choices to three: the YDP-160 and Casio's PX800 and AP200. Despite costing a lot more, I went with the Yamaha.
After almost daily (OK, nightly) use, I can say in full confidence that I'm happy with the choice I made. Unlike the Casios, the Yamaha piano is sturdy. Unlike the Casios, the key action is very realistic and the sound generation excellent, with nice and well rounded warmth and color. Yes, it's not a real, mechanical piano, but when you play it it feels very natural. The only downside I can think of is the output power, which, at 2x20W(?), is not enough to fill a large room. It's more than OK for the kid's practice and I'm using the headphones when playing so this is not an issue. If you're no ready to spend the money on a Clavinova (or even an upright) but want a good-sounding, quality digital piano, look no further.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleased,
By Mitch Cumstein (NorCal) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yamaha YDP160 Arius YDP-160 Digital Piano (Electronics)
We were looking for a piano to teach our kids how to play the right way on an instrument that would fit into our small house and small budget. We opted not to go with a typical synthesizer keyboard to avoid bad habits early due to the different action / sound of a typical keyboard/synth vs. a true piano.
That said, we're very pleased with the YDP-160: - The action of the keys feels top-notch, just like the real thing - Sound quality is excellent - Finish and quality of materials is very high - Includes a nice, padded piano bench (fine for one butt, maybe tight for duets) - Has three pedals like a real piano (something a synth usually lacks) - Very few distracting buttons/modes to distract a student A concert pianist I'm not, but we're very pleased with this option vs. a spinet or small upright.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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I've had this piano for about two months, and I absolutely love it! It's obviously not the same as a real piano, but it comes darn close! It has great sound, and I love being able to adjust the volume or wear headphones so I don't disturb the neighbors. If you don't have the space for a real piano but want a great sound and enjoyable playing experience, you won't be disappointed. The pedals act just like they do on a real piano, and the weighted keys and touch sensitivity make this keyboard a joy to play. I suggest that you check out some of the videos you can find online to see how it plays and sounds. Highly recommended!
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