Introducing Yamaha Arius YDP series digital pianos

With affordability and realistic piano performance at their core, the Arius YDP series is a concise range of four models, designed with the beginner and advancing musician in mind. Based on the technology of the industry defining Yamaha Clavinova digital piano series, Yamaha Arius YDP digital pianos deliver authentic acoustic piano performance at an attractive price point, each model featuring a full length keyboard with fully weighted, hammer action keys, three pedals as found on a Yamaha grand piano, and the crystal clear sound of the flagship Yamaha CFX concert grand piano. The specification is well thought out, with each model offering a host of helpful features including record and playback, a metronome, USB connectivity and a range of instrument voices.

Yamaha Arius YDP145 digital piano

The entry level YDP145 is a very popular choice with beginners or more advanced pianists with on a tight budget. Its GHS Graded Hammer Standard keyboard is the same as provided in the portable P series models, while the sound of Yamaha's CFX concert grand is enhanced with Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite for an authentic acoustic piano resonance. In a compact piano style cabinet with a sliding key cover, and available in a selection of attractive wood veneer effect finishes, the YDP145 is an attractive furniture style digital piano and an ideal companion for beginning ones musical journey. 

Key features

• 88 note GHS graded hammer action keyboard
• 10 instrument voices including Yamaha CFX concert grand piano
• Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite 
• 192 note polyphony
• 2 track, 1 song record facility
• Metronome
• Transpose & adjustable tuning control
• USB Audio interface
• Compatible with Smart Pianist app via cable
• 2 x 8W amplifiers with 2 x 12cm speakers
• Available in black walnut, rosewood or white
• Compare with Roland RP107, Kawai KDP120, Casio AP-270

Yamaha Arius YDP-S35 compact digital piano

In a compact, slimline cabinet with soft closing lid, the YDP-S35 is an elegant, contemporary style instrument with the same feature set as the popular YDP145.

Key features

• Modern, contemporary style slimline cabinet with soft-close
• Available in black walnut, white ash or white
• Compare with Roland F107, Casio PX-770

Yamaha Arius YDP165 digital piano

The top of the range Arius model and sitting one model below the Clavinova CLP725, the Yamaha Arius YDP165 benefits from enhanced features such as the ebony and ivory feel, Yamaha's GH3 key action with a third sensor and a larger amplification system for a richer and more grand-like tone. Specially designed vents on the back of the cabinet aid sound projection, creating a spatial, three dimensional sound, just like that of an acoustic piano. 

Key features

• 88 note GH3 graded hammer action keyboard with ivory & ebony feel
• 2 x 20W amplification system
• Sound vents on the back of the cabinet for enhanced sound projection
• Available in black walnut, rosewood, white ash or white finishes
• Compare with Roland RP701, Casio Celviano AP470, Kawai CN201

Yamaha Arius YDP-S55 compact digital piano

Similarly to the YDP145 and YDPS35, the YDPS55 is the compact cabinet version of the traditionally styled Arius YDP165 digital piano. In an elegant, slim cabinet with a soft closing lid and fold-down music desk, the YDPS55 is a great choice for those with limited space but in need of a capable digital piano. 

Key features

• Modern, contemporary style slimline cabinet with soft-close
• Available in black walnut or white
• Compare with Roland F701, Casio PX-870