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The Yamaha Arius YDP-145 brings together true piano sound and feel for an outstanding playing experience. Yamaha incorporated their high-tech sampling system into the Arius YDP-145, so you get the rich sound of Yamaha’s flagship 9-foot CFX concert grand. Damper Resonance digitally re-creates the depth of tone of a real acoustic piano while pedaling, while high-quality reverbs replicate the sound of playing in a variety of rich environments. The Arius YDP-145’s classic looks will fit perfectly into your home, church, or school ? and students and teachers will appreciate the onboard song recorder. Not to mention, with 353 built-in songs, you'll open the door to a world of classic piano techniques and comprehensive practice exercises that'll sharpen your skills in no time. Sweetwater’s advice is this: If you’re looking for an excellent, affordable digital piano, you can’t go wrong with the Yamaha Arius YDP-145.





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The Yamaha Arius YDP-145’s spacious stereo grand piano sound is the result of Yamaha’s century-plus expertise in making acoustic pianos ? in concert with their industry leadership in digital sampling technology. It’s uncanny the way the YDP-145 naturally responds to your touch ? radiating full, lustrous grand piano sound into the room. Perfect for aspiring pianists, the Arius YDP-145 provides realistic acoustic piano sound and touch. The Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted keyboard helps develop finger strength and proper technique for easy transition to acoustic piano.





Yamaha Arius YDP-145 88-key Digital Piano Features:


CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice re-creates the power and tone of flagship CFX concert grand piano


GHS weighted action is heavier in the low keys and lighter in the high keys, just like an acoustic piano


Special matte black key tops absorb moisture and remain tactile after extended use without becoming slippery


Half-damper pedal control for continuously increasing amounts of sustain as the pedal is depressed


The Smart Pianist app gives full control over the piano’s major functions and analyzes your favorite songs from your music library using Chord Tracker technology


Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite (VRM) reproduces string resonance for the feel and sound of a real acoustic


353 built-in songs with 50 classic piano songs and 303 comprehensive practice exercises


Stereophonic Optimizer makes headphone playing feel more real


Duo Mode lets you split the keyboard in half, with two middle Cs, for an inspiring new playing experience


Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) automatically adjusts the EQ of the built-in stereo speaker system to the setting of your choice, ensuring the richest tone at any volume level


Included accessories: BC108BK bench, 50 Greats for the Piano music book, owner’s manual, PA150 power supply