Stunning Yamaha Piano Sound, Touch, and Looks
The Yamaha Arius YDP-S55 brings together true piano sound and feel, for an outstanding playing experience. Yamaha incorporated their high-tech sampling system into the YDP-S55, 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 YDP-S55'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: If you're looking for an excellent, affordable digital piano, you can't go wrong with the Yamaha Arius YDP-S55.
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A grand experience from a compact home piano
The Arius YDP-S55 is a great choice for hobbyists, students, and parents. Its 88-note weighted GH3 action features synthetic ebony and ivory key surfaces for authentic acoustic piano feel. Combine this keyboard action with the sound of the flagship Yamaha CFX concert grand and you have an inspiring and highly expressive piano playing experience, no matter what your level as a pianist. And to improve those playing skills, connecting an iOS device running the Smart Pianist app lets you select Voices, record performances, and configure settings with even greater ease. What's more, Yamaha's Smart Pianist app can analyze songs stored in your music library and produce a chord chart, letting you learn as you play along with your favorite tunes.
Yamaha quality throughout
The Yamaha Arius YDP-S55'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-S55 naturally responds to your touch — radiating full, lustrous grand piano sound into the room. Perfect for aspiring pianists, the Arius YDP-S55 provides realistic acoustic piano sound and touch. The Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) weighted keyboard helps develop finger strength and proper technique for easy transition to acoustic piano. The Arius YDP-S55 is not only your trusted musical partner, but is also an elegant addition to your home decor.
Yamaha Arius YDP-S55 Features:
- CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice re-creates the power and tone of flagship CFX concert grand piano
- 192-note polyphony allows you to play complex passages on your keyboard without any dropped notes
- Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) with synthetic ebony and ivory key tops add a tactile surface to the keys, which absorbs finger moisture and prevents slipping
- Half-damper pedal control allows for continuously increasing amounts of sustain as the pedal is depressed
- The Smart Pianist app not only gives you full control over your piano's major functions, but also analyzes your favorite songs right out of your music library using chord tracker technology
- Damper Resonance DSP re-creates the sound of the inside of a grand piano when the dampers are off the strings
- 353 built-in songs with 50 classic piano songs and 303 comprehensive practice exercises
- Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite (VRM Lite) gives you harmonic resonance like an acoustic grand
- Record songs and play them back
- Dual Mode lets you combine 2 Voices together, like piano and strings, for an inspiring new playing experience
- Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) automatically adjusts the EQ of the built-in stereo speaker system to the player's setting, ensuring the richest tone at any volume level
- Stereophonic Optimizer physically adjusts the acoustic flow by using a special design and position within the instrument to control resonance and enrich the overall sound
- Included accessories: 50 Greats for the Piano music book, owner’s manual, PA300C power supply
- Bench sold separately
