Yamaha YDP-146 B

The Yamaha Arius YDP-146 B is a digital piano with 88 weighted keys, the sound of Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano, and a complete unit with three pedals. As the successor to the YDP-145, this model is designed for pianists who want to learn to play at home, further develop their technique, or return to the piano after a long hiatus. The black cabinet has the look and playing position of a traditional piano, while features such as Bluetooth, recording, headphone jacks, and the Smart Pianist app offer additional options for practicing and playing music.

GHS keyboard with 88 weighted keys
The YDP-146 features Yamaha’s Graded Hammer Standard keyboard, or GHS for short. The keys offer more resistance in the lower register and gradually become lighter toward the higher register. This means the keyboard mimics the weight distribution found on an acoustic piano. The 88 keys allow you to develop your piano technique on a full-size keyboard. The black keys have a matte finish, and the touch sensitivity is adjustable to Hard, Medium, Soft, or Fixed. This allows you to tailor the instrument’s response to your playing style.

Yamaha CFX Concert Grand
At the heart of the YDP-146 is the CFX Grand Piano Voice. This piano sound is based on Yamaha’s CFX concert grand and emphasizes a wide dynamic range, clear high registers, and a solid low end. As a result, the sound responds well to variations in touch strength. In addition to the CFX piano sound, the YDP-146 features a total of 10 Voices. These include electric piano, organ, vibraphone, and strings. Using the Dual function, two Voices can be combined.

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VRM Lite for Piano Resonance
Virtual Resonance Modeling Lite, or VRM Lite, simulates some of the resonances that occur in an acoustic grand piano between the strings and other parts of the instrument. As a result, a played note consists not only of the direct sample but also mimics the resonance behavior of an acoustic piano. This is particularly noticeable in chords, when using the pedal, and in passages where multiple notes overlap. Together with the CFX sound, VRM Lite allows the YDP-146 to reproduce greater depth in the piano sound.

192-voice polyphony
With a maximum polyphony of 192 voices, the YDP-146 has sufficient capacity for passages with many notes and sustained pedal use. Even when combining Voices, there remains enough headroom to allow notes to sound natural. The piano also features four types of reverb, allowing you to add a spacious reverberation to the sound.

Three pedals with half-pedal function
The fixed pedal unit consists of a damper pedal, a sostenuto pedal, and a soft pedal. This provides the same basic layout as an acoustic grand piano. The damper pedal supports half-pedal operation. As a result, sustain can not only be turned on or off, but can also be modulated by the pedal’s position. This is important for developing piano technique in which pedal use is an integral part of phrasing.

2 x 8-watt speaker system
The built-in audio system consists of two 8-watt amplifiers and two 12-cm speakers. For this generation of Arius pianos, Yamaha uses diffuser grilles to distribute the sound more evenly from the cabinet into the room. This ensures that not only is the direct piano sound clearly audible to the player, but the sound is also better distributed throughout the room. As a result, the YDP-146 can be used for daily piano playing and practice without a separate amplifier or speakers.

Intelligent Acoustic Control
Intelligent Acoustic Control adjusts the sound balance when the volume is turned down. At low listening volumes, certain frequencies can normally become less clearly audible. IAC corrects the balance so that the piano sound remains recognizable even when playing more softly. This is practical when you want to play at home without having to turn the volume up.

Practicing with Headphones
The YDP-146 features two 6.35 mm stereo headphone jacks. This allows you to practice without disturbing others in the room. Two pairs of headphones can be connected at the same time, for example, during a piano lesson. When using headphones, Yamaha’s Stereophonic Optimizer is available. This technology reduces the direct sound coming from the center of the headphones and simulates a more spacious soundstage around the piano.

Bluetooth Audio and MIDI
The Yamaha YDP-146 supports Bluetooth Audio and BluetoothMIDI. Music from a smartphone or tablet can be streamed via Bluetooth to the piano’s speaker system. For example, you can play along with a song, practice track, or accompaniment without connecting an audio cable. Bluetooth MIDI enables wireless communication with compatible music apps. This allows the YDP-146 to be used with Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app.

Smart Pianist App
With Yamaha Smart Pianist, you can access the YDP-146’s controls and various practice features from a smartphone or tablet. Settings and voices can be selected from the app without having to use key combinations on the instrument each time. Smart Pianist also displays sheet music for the 353 built-in songs. Additionally, features are available for practicing and saving recordings to the paired device. You can also view your own PDF sheet music through the app.

353 Built-in Songs
The YDP-146 includes 353 preset songs for practicing and listening. These consist of 10 voice demos, 50 classical pieces, and 303 lesson songs. The exercises are based, among other things, on well-known piano methods by Beyer, Burgmüller, Czerny, and Hanon. This allows the built-in library to be used for technique, finger training, and learning repertoire.

Two-track recording function
The built-in MIDI recorder can record one of your own songson two tracks. This allows you, for example, to record a left-hand part first and then add a second part. The recording capacity is approximately 150 KB per song, which corresponds to about 11,000 notes. For playback, the YDP-146 supports Standard MIDI Files in Format 0 and Format 1. Recordings are saved in SMF Format 0.

Duo Mode for Piano Lessons
In addition to Dual Mode, the YDP-146 features a Duo function. This divides the keyboard into two areas with the same range. This allows a teacher and student to play the same notes side by side. Combined with the two headphone jacks, this feature is ideal for piano lessons and practicing together.

USB Audio and MIDI
The YDP-146 can be connected to a computer or compatible smart device via the USB TO HOST Type-B port. The built-in USB audio interface supports stereo audio with a resolution of 24-bit and a sample rate of 44.1 kHz. This allows audio and MIDI to be exchanged between the piano and compatible software without always requiring a separate audio interface.

Metronome, Transposition, and Tuning For daily practice, a built-in metronome is included with a tempo range of 5 to 280 BPM. Transposition can be set from -6 to +6 semitones. The overall tuning can also be adjusted from 414.8 to 466.8 Hz, with 440 Hz as the default setting.

Classic Piano Cabinet The Yamaha Arius YDP-146 features a fixed base, integrated pedal unit, music stand, and sliding keyboard cover. This allows the instrument to be set up as a single unit at home, eliminating the need for a separate keyboard stand or pedal unit. The black B model has a neutral finish that complements the traditional design of an upright piano. The rounded parts of the cabinet give this generation of Arius a slightly softer design than its predecessor. The YDP-146 is 135.7 cm wide, 81.5 cm high, and 42.2 cm deep. With the music stand raised, the height is 96.9 cm. The total weight is 38 kg.

Included Accessories
The Yamaha YDP-146 comes with a PA-150 AC adapter, user documentation, and the music book “50 Classical Music Masterpieces.” The music stand, base, and three-pedal unit are included as part of the piano cabinet.

Yamaha YDP-146 B features:

• digital piano from the Yamaha Arius series
• color: black
• 88 keys
• GHS Graded Hammer Standard keyboard
• weighted keys with graduated weight distribution
• matte finish on the black keys
• Touch sensitivity: Hard, Medium, Soft, and Fixed
• piano sound based on the Yamaha CFX concert grand piano
• VRM Lite Virtual Resonance Modeling
• 10 built-in voices
• Maximum polyphony: 192 voices
• 4 reverb types
• Intelligent Acoustic Control
• Stereophonic Optimizer
• Dual function
• Duo function
• 353 preset songs
• 10 voice demos
• 50 classic songs
• 303 lesson songs
• MIDI recorder for 1 song
• 2 recording tracks
• Recording capacity: approx. 150 KB / 11,000 notes
• Plays SMF Format 0 and Format 1
• SMF Format 0 recording
• Built-in metronome
• Tempo range: 5–280 BPM
• Transposition: -6 to +6 semitones
• Tuning: 414.8–466.8 Hz
• Bluetooth Audio
• Bluetooth MIDI
• Compatible with Yamaha Smart Pianist
• USB audio interface: 44.1 kHz / 24-bit stereo
• USB TO HOST: Type-B
• 2 x 6.35 mm stereo headphone jacks
• 3 pedals: damper, sostenuto, and soft
• Half-pedal function on the damper pedal
• Built-in amplification: 2 x 8 watts
• Speakers: 2 x 12 cm with diffuser
• sliding keyboard cover
• built-in music stand
• Power supply: 12 V DC
• AC adapter: Yamaha PA-150
• Power consumption: 9 watts
• automatic shut-off function
• Width: 135.7 cm
• Height: 81.5 cm
• Height with music stand raised: 96.9 cm
• Depth: 42.2 cm
• Weight: 38 kg

Included: PA-150 AC power supply, user documentation, and “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” music book