Yamaha Arius YDP-163B digital piano, black
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0025-8823 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
Who wouldn't want a gem of a piano like this in their living room? Digital pianos aren't workhorses like synthesizers—they're designed to be elegant. This Yamaha Arius YDP-163B in black is just that. It's not just attractive to look at though, as it houses a pretty impressive library of sounds including the high-end Yamaha CF3S grand piano. You can even add the acoustics of a concert hall, if you want. A sound as full and rich as this is hard to achieve with an acoustic upright piano, which is yet another feather in this digital piano's cap.
Properties of the Yamaha Arius YDP-163B
Whether it's Chopin or the Chicago blues, this piano offers a sound that works in any genre. With a 192-voice polyphony, you can even experiment with some complex piano arrangements without worrying about dropped notes. The Arius has a built-in recorder so you can review your sessions again later or capture that bit of inspired improv. With the right cable, or even a Bluetooth adapter, you can use the Arius in combination with your iPod Touch, iPad or iPhone using the free app. By means of a USB cable, you can connect this digital piano to your laptop and use your DAW to record and edit your playing directly.
Digital pianos: are they really that great?
Yes! And the further technology advances, the bigger and more resounding that "yes" becomes. Of course, decades ago, matters were different—lower quality, less expression. Luckily though, these days a digital piano is an excellent alternative to a real piano. The advantages are numerous: a digital piano is less expensive, easier to transport (especially up the stairs), and a headphone jack is available so you can practice in peace. Above all, a digital piano with the sound of a grand concert piano fits easily into any decor. A real piano, of course, is and will remain irreplaceable, but a digital model definitely wins in practicality and affordability.
Specifications
Product features
| Number accompaniment styles | none |
|---|---|
| Number of keys | 88 |
| Weight | not specified |
| Includes pedals | yes, 3 |
| Built-in amplifier | 2x 20 W |
| Housing colour | black |
| Lyrics/score | no |
| Piano model | upright piano |
| Polyphony (max) | 192 |
| Sequencer / recorder | yes, built-in recorder/sequencer |
| Type of display | none |
| Keyboard type | hammer action |
| Vocal harmony | no |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 66,0 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 145,0 x 59,0 x 49,0 cm |
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Wrote the following about Yamaha Arius YDP-163B digital piano, black
Wrote the following about Yamaha Arius YDP-163B digital piano, black
Qua uiterlijk is dit ook een heel mooie piano, hij is mooi afgewerkt en staat ook heel mooi in de kamer, zonder dat hij heel veel ruimte inneemt.
Het bijgeleverde boek bevat een leuke verscheidenheid aan klassieke stukken, die ook nog eens zijn ingeprogrammeerd in de piano zodat je ze mee kunt spelen. En dan is er ook nog ruimte om je eigen samples in de piano te laden, zodat je die ook kunt oefenen, wat ideaal is.
Ik ben heel tevreden met dit product. Voor de prijs die ik ervoor betaald heb denk ik dat de piano heel erg veel opties heeft en er zijn geen onnodige toevoegingen of gimmicks. Hij doet gewoonweg wat hij moet doen. Ik zou hem dus zeker aanraden!
Wrote the following about Yamaha Arius YDP-163B digital piano, black
De synthetisch ivoren toetsen spelen erg prettig. Ik ben alleen erg teleurgesteld in de samples. Ze klinken niet overtuigend. Gelukkig heb ik goede samples op mijn computer staan dus via midi kan ik die over mijn studio speakers afspelen. Voor deze prijs verwacht je meer van het interne geluid, maar misschien ben ik als geluidstechnicus te kritisch...?
Musikmesse 2016: Yamaha Arius Digital Pianos
Thursday 7 April 2016 By Julie AlexanderYamaha has released some exciting news! They're adding two new models to their Arius series—both will be available in a variety of colours, and both feature exquisite grand piano sampling!
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