Yamaha YDP163B Arius Series Console Digital Piano with Bench, Black Walnut
The best digital piano is one that can grow with a musician as they progress. On the YDP-163, Graded Hammer Standard 3 (GH3) action combines with Pure CF sampling and a powerful 20W x 2 amplifier system to deliver authentic piano touch and tone. The optional iOS app, Digital Piano Controller, makes navigation and configuration easier than ever.
Product Features
- The Pure CF Sound Engine faithfully reproduces the tone of a meticulously sampled, acclaimed Yamaha 9′ CFIIIS concert grand piano, allowing for incredibly dynamic and expressive playing.
- Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) weighted action provides increasingly heavier touch from the high keys to the low keys, with grand piano-style response and an outstanding dynamic range.
- 50 classic piano songs are provided in the built-in song memory as well as in a music book, “50 Greats for the Piano.”
- The Controller App for iOS devices adds a rich graphical user interface, allowing for quick and easy navigation and configuration.
- The 2-track song recorder allows players to practice one hand at a time, or record their next hit single!
I LOVE this piano. I ordered this piano and was a bit concerned about such a large and heavy item being shipped without any problems. Not only did it show up on time, but it was like I picked it up from a local music store. It was packaged very well. I assembled it in about an hour and the instuctions were very clear. As for the piano itself, I am very happy with the sound and the weighted keys feel just like an “analog” piano. The cabinet and wood finish look awesome. The headphone jacks are also great…
Initial impression is very positive. Just received this piano last night and set it up. From the moment I opened the box I was very impressed. First of it is packaged in a very thoughtful and efficient manner. The package is very dense much like how you find expensive china or crystal packaged. Not much wasted space and minimal Styrofoam. Each piece is wrapped and positioned in a manner that prevents scratching both in transit and when taking it out of the box. The box feels like one solid piece when it arrives. If i could give…
Practical and exactly what I was looking for For the price, it is excellent. It’s not just a console or keyboard. It is sturdy, was relatively easily put together. The “piano sound” is satisfactory, plus all the other voicings are very interesting. The stored musical pieces range from easy to Grade 6, and the book mirrors these. I think it is a fine addition for a home where you do not want to have a full piano. One thought: the bench is nice but if they could have hinged it, you could store the instructions and the book in…