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Yamaha P-225B 88-key Digital Piano - Black

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: P-225 Digital Keyboard
  • Sound Engine: CFX, Key-off Samples, VRM Lite
  • Number of Keys: 88
  • Type of Keys: Graded Hammer Compact (GHC), Matte Black Keytops
  • Touch Sensitivity: 3 x Types, Fixed
  • Other Controllers: 1 x Master Volume Slider
  • Polyphony: 192-note Max.
  • Presets: 24 x Voices, 20 x Rhythms, 21 x Demo Songs, 50 x Classic Songs
  • Effects: 4 x Reverb, Stereophonic Optimizer, 2 x Sound Boost, Dual/Layer/Split/Duo
  • Audio Recording: 2-track, 1 Song, 11,000-note Capacity (approx.)
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TS (L/L+R, R)
  • Headphones: 2 x 1/4" TRS (front)
  • USB: 1 x Type B (rear, host/MIDI)
  • MIDI I/O: USB
  • Bluetooth: v5.0 (audio)
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain), 1 x 6-pin DIN (3-pedal unit)
  • Pedal Included: Yes, Footswitch Pedal
  • Features: Built-in Metronome, Includes: Music Rest Attachment
  • Built-in Speakers: 2 x 4.72" Speakers
  • Amplifier: 2 x 7W
  • Software: Yamaha Smart Pianist App
  • Bench/Stand Included: Sold Separately
  • Color: Black
  • Power Supply: PA-150 AC Adapter (included)
  • Height: 5.07"
  • Width: 52.2"
  • Depth: 10.7"
  • Weight: 25.35 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number: P225B

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Reviews

Great keyboard!
As a retired professional harpist, I wanted to add some music back into my life so I tried many keyboards. Many of them did not have the features that I wanted, and the ones that did have the feature I wanted, sounded chirpy, crisp, bright and and tinny, especially in the upper octaves. This keyboard has many different "voice" selections, sounded much better then all the others that I tried, and also had the headphone jacks in the lower front of the keyboard for easy access!
Music background: Professional harpist for over 50 years, specializing in background music for special occasions.
Feels and sounds great. Best of the crowd. Player friendly.
Hey you folks with P-125's--vintage is good. I have a '53 Fender P-bass. That said, I find the 225 to be one funky instrument. I'm a retired bass player, mostly soul, R&B,R&R, jingles, ad nauseam etc. I like rhythm, simplicity and attack. I can screw around, but want to learn to actually play piano now that I have the time. The 225's feel and dynamics are great, like you're playing a living instrument. It feels like actual resonance, it's got soul. It's panel is extremely accessible but switching between sounds could be cumbersome on stage. The suite of sounds is sufficiently cool for my use. Many are really nice. FYI, I also checked Kawai and Roland. The 225 feels more human. And thank you Sweetwater for your patience and ease of purchase.
FIVE STARS FOR YAMAHA P225
This keyboard sings! Don't listen to the "players" that dun this keyboard because they must all be tone deaf. I play a Roland RS-9 Synthesizer with Roland MA8 Monitors and cannot replicate the CFX Concert Grand Piano sound of the P225.
A Good Step Forward
I am a full-time professional musician, and a long-time user of the Yamaha P-105. I beat it to death for 11 straight years, and absolutely loved it. Because I had it for so long, I missed out on the incremental upgrades of the Yamaha P-115, P-125, and the P-125a. I was nervous about buying the P-225 because of the mixed reviews, but decided to take a chance.

I am glad that I did, because I LOVE it! The sound is a massive improvement over the P-105. Users who owned the more recent iterations may not notice such a large difference, but it was quite a leap for me. Various frequency ranges in different octaves of the keyboard sound vastly better and fuller, regardless of whether you are playing through the built in speakers or a sound system.

I must also say that it sounds fantastic through a sound system, and is very easy to eq. It sounds absolutely beautiful through my Bose towers.

I did notice a difference in the keys. These Yamaha keyboards are famous for the physical hammers built right into the keyboard for a realistic effect, and I could tell they had made some changes. At first, I thought the keys felt a bit stiff, but after a few minutes of playing decided that was probably because it was brand-new, and because my old keyboard was so worn out.

After several weeks of concert performances, I stand by that calculation. The keyboard is now broken in slightly, and while it still feels slightly stiff compared to the old one I believe it is because I was playing on a worn-out one for so long.

I play very fast, loud, and aggressive music, and the response from these keys has been perfect. Does it feel like Yamaha changed things a bit from their old keyboards? Yes, but on the whole I'd consider it to be an improvement. I feel that the mixed reviews from other users are misjudging what this keyboard has to offer after a short break-in period.

I know some users have complained that Yamaha moved the speakers from the top of the keyboard to the front, but that has not been an issue for me. I believe Yamaha did this to help the player be hear better in small gatherings. It hasn't been an issue for me when playing through the speakers, and I actually like it waaaaay better when plugged into a sound system. Turning the built-in volume down low and then jacking it up from my mixer board allows me to hear it almost entirely from my sound system, which is how I prefer it.

Overall, I'd rate this keyboard a 9.5 out of 10. Well-done, Yamaha!
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.