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88-key Digital Piano with GHC Weighted Keys, 192-note Polyphony, 24 Voices, Virtual Resonance Modeling, Intelligent Acoustic Control, 2 x 7-watt Speakers, Headphone Outputs, and Pedal Input
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A Sleek, Uncompromising Addition to Yamaha’s P Series

When it comes to sleek digital pianos with the feel of a grand, Sweetwater pianists are quick to recommend Yamaha. A new addition to the company's P Series of digital pianos, the P-225 offers users a sleek, lightweight playing experience. Features like Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keys, Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM), and Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) ensure realistic sound and playability that echoes the nuances of a real acoustic grand. Plus, the P-225 digital piano boasts the voice of Yamaha’s premier concert grand piano, the CFX, for inspiring sound and detailed expression. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for a compact 88-key digital piano or a beginner clamoring for a digital piano that’ll last for years to come, the P-225 is waiting for you here at Sweetwater.

GHC keys developed specifically for the P-225

Play a few quick runs on the Yamaha P-225 Digital Piano, and you’ll find it has a delightful, nuanced feel. Yamaha has a long and storied history of developing acoustic and digital pianos that inspire players, and the P-225 is more of the same. This GHC (Graded Hammer Compact) keyboard replicates the praised keyboard of previous P Series pianos, but with a more compact design. These keys are up to the task of classic repertoires, contemporary pop songs, and everything in between, thanks to their consistent accuracy, graded weight, and realistic sound production.

Sound that recalls the nuances of an acoustic grand

The true-to-life sound of the Yamaha P-225 also owes its capabilities to its VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) Lite technology and its 2-way speaker system. The VRM technology replicates the expressive moment-by-moment changes that occur in a true acoustic grand. The 2-way speaker system helps to reproduce the nuances of a grand piano, such as the reflection of sound from soundboard and lid. Also, its tone escapement delivers clear sound that’s easily heard. The collection of speakers and tweeters combine to offer prominent low-end, rich high-end, and crystal clear mid-range. Meanwhile, courtesy of the IAC (Intelligent Acoustic Control), you can plug in with headphones for silent practice and the P-225 will automatically adjust the sound quality to your volume level. You can also slightly raise treble and bass volume so you won’t lose a single detail.

Elegant, minimalist design

The Yamaha P-225 digital piano will look stunning in any environment. Yamaha engineered the P-225 for sleek sophistication, and its button-style interface is easy and quick for anyone to navigate. Keep it as a home piano, or take it out on the road with an optional gig bag. Yamaha also makes an optional L-200 stand and LP-1 3-pedal unit to add the finishing touches to this compact, elegant piano.

Get more out of your digital piano with the Smart Pianist app

Like many of Yamaha’s digital pianos, the P-225 can open up an exciting world of expanded digital features when you connect it to the Smart Pianist app. Using your digital piano and the Smart Pianist app on a smart device, you can access educational tools like piano lesson pieces. You can practice exercises, download PDF scores, or play right along with your favorite songs with generated chord progressions. The Smart Pianist app also allows you to change piano voices, adjust reverb, and fine-tune many other piano settings.

Yamaha P-225 88-key Digital Piano Features:

  • Compact, lightweight 88-key digital piano with detailed and rich sound quality
  • Shorter, thinner body than the P Series pianos that came before
  • Button-style interface is easy for anyone to use
  • Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keys bring the beloved acoustic feel from past P Series instruments but with a more compact quality
  • Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) Lite Technology replicates the expressive sound of a true acoustic grand
  • Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) adjusts sound levels while playing with headphones for quality sound at any volume
  • 2-way speaker system delivers detailed sound that’s clear and nuanced
  • Packed with the voice of Yamaha’s premier concert grand piano, the CFX
  • Connect your smart device to use with the Smart Piano app and unlock even more settings and educational tools
  • Max polyphony of 192 is excellent for classical pieces and more
  • 24 voices to choose from for endless fun and educational engagement
  • 21 voice demo songs and 50 classics
  • Record a song directly to the digital piano
  • 20 onboard rhythms to accompany your playing
  • Optional L-200 stand and LP-1 3-pedal unit

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Digital Concert Piano, Black
  • Sound Engine: CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice
  • Number of Keys: 88
  • Type of Keys: Graded Hammer Compact
  • Touch Sensitivity: Hard, Medium, Soft, Fixed
  • Polyphony: 192-note
  • Presets: 24 voices, 74 songs
  • Effects: 4 x Reverb
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4 (L/mono, R)
  • Headphones: 2 x 1/4"
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • MIDI I/O: USB
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain), 6-pin Mini DIN (3-pedal unit)
  • Pedal Included: Sustain Footswitch
  • Built-in Speakers: 2 x 4.72"
  • Amplifier: 2 x 7W
  • Display: LCD
  • Software: Yamaha Smart Pianist App
  • Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 5.1"
  • Width: 52.2"
  • Depth: 10.7"
  • Weight: 25.37 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number: P225B

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Rated 5/5

Basic but solid

Really nice CFX sample with realistic action. I've noticed some complaints about the smaller size, but I love the size: low weight, and easy to fit in tighter spaces either against a wall or on a desk with a DAW. Backwards facing speakers don't seem to effect sound negatively for me even against a wall (when pulled back a couple of inches). Of course my sample library will win on sounds, but if I need to deep dive, I just use my DAW (if recording), or MainStage for live. For me this is just a very compact lightweight basic keyboard for gigs, or quick studio midi that has a really great piano sound and some other very usable keyboard basics.
Rated 3.5/5

Not Amazing but not Disappointing.

My main rig weighs almost 80lbs and takes two guys to put it on a stand/back in the 70lb case. Safe to say I needed something light and smaller for 15 minute setup/teardown festival gigs as well as solo gigs where I wouldn't have help. First and foremost, They action is better than I expected from a $ piano, I find it very similar to the P525; Along with the small but mighty onboard speakers the vibration response enhances the feel greatly. One big thing for me is the weight, you can't beat 25lbs when you're by yourself doing quick setup/teardowns. Lastly for the things i like are the patches: the organ, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and clavichord patches are all very clean. The CFX sounds really good in a system it just has two small problems: the output volume is not near as hot as my CP-300 or a CP4 i've used in the past and what really nags me is that the CFX is EQ'd somewhat poorly, i have to pull most of the lower frequencies and push the highs to clear it up but once I do, it's more than worth $.
Music background: Piano Player of 9 years, vocalist of 13.
Rated 1/5

What happened here?

I was highly anticipating the P225 with CFX piano to replace my P125 for small gigs. What a big disappointment. I wish I did not sell it, but had a lot of miles on it. Why did they move the speakers, change the body, and change the action? I understand some of the nice upgrades with VRM, CFX, IAC, and the idea of a slimmer body, but overall it's just not worth it to trade off most everything that is perfect with the P125. It kills me to write a bad review about a Yamaha product as I think they are probably the best digital piano manufacturer in the running. They really nailed it with some great new offerings at a higher price, but Yamaha missed the mark on this particular one in my opinion. It will be returned with a heavy heart as I was really hoping to like it and I even tried forcing myself to like it. It's a no-go for me only on this particular Yamaha board. I'm still a huge Yamaha fan and plan to demo their next tier-up to see if it makes sense for me.

Although this is not a favorable review, you still need to try it to be fair to yourself. You might find a connection with the P225 that I could not find - I really tried. After all, the only opinion that matters will be your own.
Music background: 30 years piano. Small solo events past several years
Rated 1/5

Not what it's cracked up to be.

I bought a P225 for my church because a P125 was unavailable. It is supposed to be an upgrade to the P125, of which I own one and like very much, but boy was I disappointed in this keyboard! Yamaha "miniaturized" the action and eliminated the upward-facing speakers of the P125 in order to make a "sleeker" cabinet. As a result, the action feels stiff and unresponsive and the sound is muffled to the player. The cabinet buzzes when the volume is turned up and just feels cheap compared to my P125. Other players may respond differently to this piano, but I strongly suggest that any interested player try it out before purchasing. Honestly, I think Yamaha blew it in response to criticism that the P125 looked "dated." Looks aside (I think the P125 looks just fine), I'm more interested in playability than in "sleekness." The only improvement I can see is that the P225 has bluetooth, whereas the P125 does not. For me, that is a non-issue. In fairness to Sweetwater, a very good company that I have dealt with for many years, they readily agreed to exchange the P225 for a P125 when one became available.
Music background: I started piano at six years of age and have played in many bands and venues. I now do mostly solo and small-group work in my church.
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