Yamaha CP40 / Yamaha CP40 Review / Yamaha CP40 Price / Yamaha Cp40 Compare Sound & Function -Digital Piano Best Review..
Yamaha CP40 is designed by Yamaha for specific purpose, stage piano. It’s light weight, focused function, and simplicity. Unlike other workstations and synthesizers, Yamaha CP40 has intuitive and convenient button layout and LCD indicator. Yamaha CP40 contains sound of vintage electric piano to Yamaha’s current best grand piano CFX, CFIIIS, and S6. Yamaha CP40 Has 88-key Graded Hammer Action, and with the combination of grand piano sampling, players will be able to feel real grand piano.
Brief introduction video of Yamaha CP40
Yamaha CP40 Sound Demo
(based on Yamaha CP4)
Layer (Dual layer) | Yamaha CP40 has layer function, with this technique, you can play two different sounds simultaneously on one key. You will be able to play ‘piano and string’ sound or ‘piano and organ’ sound simultaneously on one key. You will be able to make the performance more beautiful and will give you more enjoyment.
Split | Yamaha CP40 has split function that you can play two different instrument sounds on each hand within a keyboard. For example, left hand can play vibratone, right hand can play piano; it gives effect of one person playing two different instrument sound.
Voices|
Yamaha CP40 has YamahaMOTIF synthesizer based voice library, it has 297 voices.
Acoustic Piano sound|
Yamaha CFIIIS grand
–CFX grand piano sound- Yamaha CP40 has CFX piano sound which is powerful, projects to the end of any concert hall, even over symphony orchestra. Yet, it is delicate and expressive.
–CFIIIS grand piano sound – Yamaha CP40 has CFIIIS piano sound which is hand-crafted grand piano. It is resonant, has darker quality in mid range, and fits well with small ensemble.
–S6 grand piano sound – Yamaha CP40 has S6 piano sound which has copper-wound strings that make its sound very warm, harmonious,mellow, and resonant. It goes well with quiet vocals and ballads.
Vintage Electric Piano|
Yamaha CP40 contains vintage electric piano sounds of CP80, DX7, RD I, RD II….
Yamaha CP80
Yamaha DX7
Virtual Circuit Model (VCM)|
Yamaha CP40 has VCM function, here is an example video of VCM effect from Yamaha.
Color| Available in black
Warranty| Yamaha CP40 provides 3 year part and labor warranty.
Portability|
Yamaha CP40 only weighs 36lb (16.3kg), very easy to carry compared to other digital pianos; has light and professional design.
128 * Performances 65 to 128 are identical copies of Performances 1 to 64.
Parts
2
Connectivity
Connectors
Line Out
UNBALANCED [L/MONO] and [R] OUTPUT jacks (standard mono-phone)
Headphones
[PHONES] jack (stereo-phone)
Foot Switch
[SUSTAIN] and [ASSIGNABLE] FOOT SWITCH jacks
Foot Controller
1 jacks
MIDI
[IN] and [OUT] MIDI terminals
USB
[TO HOST] and [TO DEVICE] USB terminals
Size/Weight
Dimensions
Width
1,332mm (52.4″)
Height
163mm (6.4″)
Depth
352mm (13.8″)
Weight
Weight
16.3kg (36 lbs.)
Other
Controllers
Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Part slider × 2, [MASTER VOLUME] dial, Data Dial, MASTER EQUALIZER slider × 3
Display
40 characters × 2 lines, Character LCD with back-light
Power Consumption
8W
Additional package contents
AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), FC3 foot pedal, Owner’s Manual, Online Manual CD-ROM (containing Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List)
Yamaha CP4 / Yamaha CP4 Review / Yamaha CP4 Price / Yamaha CP4 Compare Sound & Function -Digital Piano Best Review..
Yamaha CP4
Yamaha CP4 is designed by Yamaha for specific purpose, stage piano. It’s light weight, focused function, and simplicity. Unlike other workstations and synthesizers, Yamaha CP4 has intuitive and convenient button layout and LCD indicator. Yamaha CP4 contains sound of vintage electric piano to Yamaha’s current best grand piano CFX, CFIIIS, and S6. Yamaha CP4 Has 88-key Graded Hammer Action, and with the combination of grand piano sampling, players will be able to feel real grand piano.
Yamaha CP4 introduction video by Yamaha
Basic Yamaha CP4 explanation video from Yamaha
Yamaha CP4 Sound Demo
Color| Available in black
Warranty|
Yamaha CP4 provides 3 year part and labor warranty.
Wooden Key(naturals)|
Yamaha CP4 has synthetic ivory keytops which can absorb moisture, enabling for better touch. Yamaha CP4 has GH3 sensor, grade hammer action, Yamaha put such keys with best sensor in stage piano for the first time. With GH3 sensor, when players want to play fast, repetitive notes, they do not have to strike keys all the way to produce sound like upright piano. The new GH3 sensor with ivory keytop makes CP4 action like grand piano’s.
Voices|
Yamaha CP4 has YamahaMOTIF synthesizer based voice library, it has 433 voices.
Acoustic Piano sound|
Yamaha CFIIIS grand
–CFX grand piano sound- Yamaha CP4 has CFX piano sound which is powerful, projects to the end of any concert hall, even over symphony orchestra. Yet, it is delicate and expressive.
–CFIIIS grand piano sound – Yamaha CP4 has CFIIIS piano sound which is hand-crafted grand piano. It is resonant, has darker quality in mid range, and fits well with small ensemble.
–S6 grand piano sound – Yamaha CP4 has S6 piano sound which has copper-wound strings that make its sound very warm, harmonious,mellow, and resonant. It goes well with quiet vocals and ballads.
Vintage Electric Piano|
Yamaha CP4 contains vintage electric piano sounds of CP80, DX7, RD I, RD II….
Yamaha CP80
Yamaha DX7
Virtual Circuit Model (VCM)|
Yamaha CP4 has VCM function, here is an example video of VCM effect from Yamaha.
Portability|
Yamaha CP4 only weighs 38.5lb (17.5kg), very easy to carry compared to other digital pianos; has light and professional design.
The Yamaha PSR-S770 is one of the bestselling Yamaha arranger workstations.
There are different Yamaha PSR versions, which are PSR-S770, PSR-S670, PSR-A2000 and PSR-S970.
This upgrade comes with huge benefits that will make you mind blown. Hear me out.
I would highly recommend Yamaha PSR-S770 as the best performing arranger workstation digital piano of Yamaha.
The Yamaha PSR-S770 is crowned as
This ultimate cutting edge technology contains Vocoder functions, Vocal Cancel, and Mic/Guitar input that let’s users experience “instant Karaoke.”
This feature is usually not conveniently featured on any other arranger workstation platforms except the Yamaha PSR-S770.
Yamaha PSR-S770 has most amount of tones, voices, and styles than any other PSR Serieses.
In addition, this state-of-art keyboard comes with flexible features of audio editing tools that let’s users tweak audio sounds to create a unique voices and styles.
This unique feature puts the Yamaha PSR-S770 on the top of ultimate throne of arranger workstations.
Considering some of the unique features of Yamaha PSR-S770 (MIC/Line Input, Audio Styles, Audio Manipulations, Bring-Party-to-Life) The Yamaha PSR-S770, the arrange workstation of cutting-edge technology, is a digital piano to be aware of. Let me explain now in details about the Yamaha PSR-S770.
Sound
The sound of Yamaha PSR-S770 is known to be pristine and clear.
With speaker power of 15Wx2, get ready for grandeur surround sound!
Along with the 128 Polyphony, you will feel sufficiency in Yamaha PSR-S770’s sound.
The Yamaha uses the samples from the Authentic Yamaha Grand Pianos. Yamaha Acoustic Grand Pianos are known to be worlds best.
Added with thousands of voices and sounds installed on Yamaha PSR-S770, this instrument is a walking, breathing, metalic database of sounds.
You will have total of 830 Voices + 36 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices + GM2 + GS (for song playback) PLUS you will get featured voices of 67 Super Articulation Voices, 23 Mega Voices, 27 Sweet! Voices, 64 Cool! Voices, 71 Live! Voices, 20 Organ Flutes!
You’ve never had this much database packed into one machine before…
Action
The Yamaha PSR-S770 61keys that are designed to emulate a real authentic piano.
The keys will surprise you in the performance comfort.
The amazing Yamaha PSR-S770 has the most amazing touch-response controller that allows you to control the responsiveness of the digital piano.
coupled with the color LCD screen and the Multi Pads. This state-of-art arranger workstation will be your dream come true.
Functions
Yamaha PSR-S770 has many functions which can include…
Two Live Controllers | Two assignable foot pedal input to control styles, effects and other various functions
Multi Pad Controllers | To add a unique, one-of-a-kind flair, trigger additional external audio through the Multi-Pad controls. The Audio-Link Multi Pads lets your own audio files from the pads,
Super Articulation (SA) | Super Articulation function adds extra sound details and nuances that reproduces the characteristics of an authentic acoustic instruments.
Mega Voice Style Technology| This unique function can cancel vocals on any MP3 or Wav files. You can then sing-a-long to the instrumentals you just created.
Vocal Cancel| this amazing function can cancel out the vocals on any sound files. This will allow you to create an instrumentals out of any songs. You can then edit, compose, sample and even sing-along to the instrumental.
Score, Lyrics and Text Display|
On the large LCD Screen, you will be able to see lyrics, music notations, texts, and lyrics to help your performance and vocals.
MP3 Playback| If you would like to play, compose, edit, arrange and sample your own authentic MP3 and Wav files. This is the way to go.
Real Effects | real effects include the Real Distortion and Real Reverb effects from the renowned Tyros 5, delivering authentic, natural sound unparalleled in its class. Effortlessly add and edit effects parameters via an attractive, intuitive interface that gives you the feeling of controlling conventional effects and amplifiers in real time.
Transpose Function | You can easily harmonize with different instruments.
Virtual Circuitry Modeling Effects | Also known as the VCM effects. This technology simulates the effects of phaser, wah, compressors and phasers at circuit level.
Expansion Manager | Yamaha Expansion Manager version 2.3 will be compatible with PSR-S series (Plan to be release on August 2015). Yamaha Expansion Manager will expand thing you can do with your instrument by using computer.
Data Management
Have you ever wanted to install more than one Expansion Pack to your instrument at the same time? Now you can install contents from various packs to the PSR-S simultaneously using Yamaha Expansion Manager.
With Yamaha Expansion Manager, you can manage Voice, Style, Registration, and other contents, select your favorites and create a Personal Pack, efficiently using the instrument’s on-board memory.
Arrange the Voice and Expansion packs for your instrument
Firstly, import your favorite Pack Project files (.ppf file)
Select Voice, Style and related data
Combine data from various packs and create an original Pack Installation file (.ppi file)
Using the Pack Installation file you made, Install it to your instrument via USB flash drive.
*You need to save the Instrument Info file of your PSR-S and import the file to Yamaha Expansion Manager in advance
Not only Data Management, but more!
In addition, you can create your own original voices and drum kits from your recorded sample data.
Import your own recorded sample data (.wav, .aif, .aiff) or SoundFont (.sf2).
Build your own voices by adjusting various detailed parameters of the sound.
Create your unique Voice and Drum kit!
*You cannot combine onboard + external voice elements, nor edit the onboard Voice.
**Release date, specification and appearance are subject to change without notice.
***Technical data may vary from country to country.
Voice and Style Expansion (VSE) | Yamaha’s new Voice and Style Expansion pack takes your Yamaha PSR-S770 into a full selection list of voice and style varieties of your choice. This will include 360 styles, which comes with all-new DJ Styles, and 427 Session Styles.
World Music Expansion Packs
Thanks to Yamaha’s new Voice & Style Expansion Packs for the PSR, players can take advantage of a wide selection of regional, ethnic and traditional Voices and Styles. Load them to your PSR and instantly play authentic sounds, rhythm and backing in the musical style of your choice!
Expansion Packs for PSR-S970/770
World Music Expansion Pack – Indonesian 2Limited Time offer
The Indonesia Pack 2 features performances from Indonesia’s top musicians, utilizing sound sources created through cooperation between Yamaha and local sound engineers to produce authentic sounds finished with the same quality as instrument presets.
This new instrument pack does more than just provide realistic reproductions of traditional Indonesian instruments; it also offers users the opportunity to better experience the breadth of variety present in Indonesian music. The voice section features the exquisite sound of renowned bamboo instruments and the Style section is sure to enrich your creative endeavors with Indonesian music, and allow you to create highly original material.
World Music Expansion Pack – Europe (“Best Of” Collection)
Essentials from the 4 Packs Celtic, Latin, Balkan & Oriental: Celtic Folkband incl. Whistles, Accordion and others; Spanish Flamenco Perc incl. Cajon; Ital. Ballroom Sounds incl. AltoSax; Balkan Tambura Ensemble, Greek Buzuki; Turkish traditional instruments incl. full Percussion Set
Mexican Pack 2 includes a variety of special Styles that compliment the original Mexican Pack and brings the most diverse range of real mexican music to your instrument. You will enjoy playing traditional rhythms like Mariachi, Norteno or Corrido, in addition to Latin rhythms as Mambo, Son Cubano, Merengue and Bachata. The compilation also offers the best or Northern and Southern Mexico, like Zapateado, Quebradita, Cumbia Sureste and Charanga.
World Music Expansion Pack – Brazilian Music StylesLimited Time offer
The Styles cover all the major genres in Brazilian music, from Samba, Pagode, Samba Enredo to Sertanejo, Axé, Forró, Xote, Vanera. You can play music from anywhere in Brazil—from the southern tip right up to the northeast!
Please refer to “Related Products” below.
* You can connect your instrument using Yamaha’s i-MX1 interface. In case of iPhone5, iPod touch(5th generation), iPad(4th generation) and iPad mini, you can use i-MX1 with Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter. For instruments that have an USB to Host terminal, you will need an iPad(3rd/4th generation), iPad2 or iPad mini(& Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter) with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.***requires optional IMX1 MIDI to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector or IUX1 USB to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector
You can use Piano Diary with any MIDI- or USB-equipped piano, digital piano or keyboard. For instruments that have USB, you will need an iPad or iPad 2 with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.
***requires optional IMX1 MIDI to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector or IUX1 USB to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector
Please refer to “Related Products” below.
* You can connect your instrument using Yamaha’s i-MX1 interface or Wi-Fi (CVP-605/609 only). In case of iPhone 5, iPod touch(5th generation), iPad(4th generation) and iPad mini, you can use i-MX1 with Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter. For instruments that have an USB to Host terminal, you will need an iPad(3rd/4th generation), iPad2 or iPad mini(& Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter) with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.***requires optional IMX1 MIDI to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector or IUX1 USB to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector
Compatible Instruments with Connection: Please refer to “Related Products” in the Overview. *For connecting your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to a compatible Yamaha digital instrument, please refer to “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” in the Support.
Compatible Devices
iPhone 4s or later, iPod touch 5th Generation or later, all iPads excluding the 1st generation
Comaptible OS
iOS 8.1 or later
Language
English and Japanese
Easy chord chart display of your favorite songs
Play the chords of the audio songs stored on your iOS device by simply reading the chord sequence extracted by Chord Tracker and shown on the iOS device display. You can enjoy playing the melody part with right hand and the chord with left or playing the chord with right hand and the bass with left hand. Furthermore, by using a melody suppressor function that reduces the volume of melody part, you can enjoy playing the melody part only.
[Note]
1. The chords displayed by this application will match the mood of the original song very closely, but may not be an exact match for the original chords used.
2. Songs protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) can not be used in this application.
Customize a song tempo/key and edit chords
The tempo and key can be changed if desired for your practice or performance. You can even edit the chords to make your own arrangement of the song by choosing from two recommended chords or selecting the chord root and chord type. Use the peview button to audition your new chord arrangements!
Scale tuner
Variety of preset scales
You can choose your preferable scale from equal, pure (major and minor), plus 8 typical Arabic scales.
Flexible scale editing
You can tune the individual key and save settings to 5 memory locations.
Note
*You need the MIDI interface when you connect your instruments.
– Connection with MIDI terminal: YAMAHA i-MX1
– Connection with USB TO HOST terminal: Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit and USB cable (AB type)
* USB TO HOST connection is only compatible with iPad.
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Other functions include recording, metronome, USB function and it has an Aux & Mic connection, OUT IN plug that can connect to another speaker, and Audio Recording function that allows you to record songs. Yamaha PSR-S770 also has USB function that connects to computers, iPhones, iPads, iPods and enjoy composition and computer music.
Options
The options for Yamaha PSR-S770 comes with adapter, pedal, and power outlet. X-Stand and x-bench can be ordered separately.
Yamaha Tyros 5 / Yamaha Tyros 5 Price / Yamaha Tyros 5 Comparison & Function —Digital Piano Best Review..
Yamaha officially announced the release of Yamaha Tyros 5, an upgrade from the Yamaha Tyros 4. Since then, Yamaha Tyros 5 has been a popular bestseller among many different Arranger keyboards.
An upgrade from Yamaha Tyros 4, Yamaha Tyros 5 has put in even huge additional benefits to the digital piano.
Tyros 5 comes in two different versions: the Yamaha Tyros 5 76 key and the Yamaha Tyros 5 61 Key.
Yamaha Tyros 5 76 keys come in longer length with 76 key. Yamaha Tyros 5 61 Key come in shorter length with 61 Keys. Apart from the number of Keys, these items are identical in features and benefits.
One of the many improvements is the sound bank!
Yamaha Tyros 5 features even bigger sound bank: over 300 new voices added on top of the previous edition which can be upright piano, new brass, electric piano, synth and guitar. Besides the sound, there are tons of NEW FEATURES and BENEFITS to this piano that can give you evenBETTER play-ability and stability.
Added with the The Yamaha Tyros 5 is very popular among professionals. The Yamaha Tyros 5 has been praised by producers, pianists, and many different professional musicians for the musical supplement and perfection. This state-of-art technology comes also with a very convenient buttons and paint-by-numbers instruction guide.
Add in your favorite tech-gadgets such as computer, laptop, turntables, softwares, controllers, smartphones (i.e. iPhone), and smartpads (i.e. iPads), This digital piano can be a benefit for hobbyists who would love to play, produce, compose, perform a music at a high-quality professional level.
Your musical CREATION and INNOVATION can be dramatically improved with this profound digital piano system. This is the TRUE BEAUTY of the Yamaha Tyros 5!
Check out just what you can do with Yamaha Tyros 5
(1) Yamaha Tyros 5 is available in two versions: Tyros 5 61 and Tyros 5 76 – we’ve always longed for something more than 61! And now it is here! So for those who craved
You can compose, arrange and perform on this versatile workstation.
Take a look at this video:
(2) Closer look – what’s new now?
(3) Price
Currently, Yamaha Tyros 61-key is priced at $5249.99 and Yamaha Tyros 76-key is priced at $5499.99 – only 200 difference –
so you might want to consider to upgrade to 76key. If portability is an issue, stick to 61 keys and it will still give you the same functions.
(4) Voices & Effects
It features 1279 Voices + 480 XG Voices + 37 Drum/SFX Kits and also you can play with Featured Voices Ensemble 55 S.Art2! 44 / S.Art! 288 MegaVoice 54 / Live! 138 Cool! 81 / Sweet! 37 / Organ World 40!
When we google Yamaha Tyros 5, there are hundreds of raves from forums, blogs, and social media from all over the world. I could even find a blog post about http://www.dawsons.co.uk/blog/yamaha-tyros-5 On this blog, he predicted that tyros 5 will be improved like this: (1) Super Articulation Sound Technology Extended (2) Vocal Sounds Expanded (3) Arranger Functionality Improved (4) Keyboard Sizes 61-keys, 76-keys, 88-keys (5) Available in Black.
Sound
Here is a sample of an audio sound you can do with Yamaha Tyros 5. There is truly a about million possibilities with the Yamaha Tyros 5
Yamaha Tyros 5 Sound power output is depended on the speaker it is connected to. This is an Arranger keyboard, thus Yamaha Tyros is made to be connected to an outside speaker.
What we can talk about is the Sound-chip. This is what differentiates the sound system of Yamaha from it’s rivals.
Yamaha Tyros 5 has a vast amount of sound samples and voices including the S.Art2. the S.Art2 Voices are high-quality sounds that re-create the feeling of an actual instrument when performing.
On top of these sound samples, you can obtain lot more variety premium sound and voice packs. You can achieve true diversity through this sound system.
Touch & Action
The true beauty of the touch action of Yamaha Tyros 5 is that this arranger keyboard is very flexible in controlling the touch action.
You can adjust the Touch-Response Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2.
This will allow you to make different action that you can perform for your composing.
Although many things about Tyros 5 are still under veil, there are some known facts about this amazing keyboard. First, we can tell Yamaha tyros 5 will be available in two types! We are finally going to have Tyros in 76!
Functions
Authentic Ensemble Performances| Ensemble Voice is an amazing function that utilizes parameters which “humanize” the performance to reproduce the subtle variations in timing heard in a real ensemble. This provides an authentic sound that sounds as if a group of actual performers were playing, and allows you to enjoy playing like an instrumental quartet with ease.
Welcome to Organ World| The Yamaha Tyros5 features Vintage, Home, Euro, Concert, and Theatre organ Voices, all superbly reproduced with stunning samples that allow the Tyros5 to shine in any situation that an organist might encounter. With features such as a comprehensive set of realistic organ-style controls, adjustable effects, and intuitive operation that allows you to alter the sound in real time while you play, Organ World is sure to meet the demands of the most demanding performer.
Add Rhythm to your performances with Audio Styles| Adding forty new percussion-based Styles to the Tyros5’s impressive backing and accompaniment capabilities, Audio Styles add natural feel, ambience, and warmth to drum and percussion parts, offering greater expressive potential. Audio Styles also benefit from Yamaha’s Time Stretch Technology, which allows the audio to follow your tempo changes without changing pitch, so everything stays in perfect sync.
Enhanced DSPs for authentic effects that give you “that” sound| Not only does the Tyros5 have new and high-quality effect types, including Real Distortion and Real Reverb, it provides beautifully designed panel displays, with highly intuitive controls – just like actual effect devices. These also include VCM effects that use the same technology as the professional-level processing on Yamaha’s high-end mixers.
Real Reverb| Real Reverb is an improved version of the Reverb technology found in previous versions of the Tyros. New algorithms take a greater number of factors into account, producing smoother, more natural reverbs.
Real Distortion| Real Distortion effects are based on digital models of classic guitar amplifiers from the 1960’s and 1970’s. There are also digital models of legendary analog guitar effect pedals. The result meticulously reproduces the frequencies and dynamics of real distortion guitar sounds.
VCM| While digital solutions are increasingly prevalent in music production studios and performance venues, but older analog gear is still used to get the warm sound that digital effects typically cannot provide. Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology provides accurate reproductions of the classic sound of such effects units. A versatile high performance audio engine that gives you total control over your sound.
The Tyros5 is capable of playing back and recording audio files, and also possesses a range of audio manipulation features you can use to create “karaoke” style “minus one” tracks in the key and tempo of your choice.
Audio Link Multi Pad| Audio Link Multi Pad function lets you link your own audio files (sound effects, vocal phrases, and so on), and trigger them from the Pads as you perform.
Vocal cancel| A powerful Vocal Cancel function effectively cancels or suppresses signals like vocals and solos that play a central role in an audio file, allowing you to make your own “minus one” track and sing “karaoke” style with just instrumental backing.
Time stretch and pitch shift| Not all singing voices have the same range. The Yamaha Tyros 5 can put your favorite song in the key of your choice with a powerful pitch shift feature that lets you change the key without changing the tempo. If you do want to change the tempo, you can use the time stretch feature to slow down or speed up the tempo without changing the pitch.
Record styles| In another first, the Tyros5 allows you to record Audio Styles to hard disk as audio files, which you can also use in performances.
Powerful functions that bring new elements to your on-stage performances
Cross fader| Cross fader lets you adjust the volume balance between MIDI Song playback and Audio file playback, allowing you to give DJ-like performances while playing. Moving the fader to the left increases the volume of MIDI Song playback, while moving it to the right increases the volume of Audio playback.
Panel Lock| Lock the panel to prevent any settings from being changed when you are away from the instrument—the perfect function for the live performer.
4 Sub Out| Tyros 5 features four Sub Out line-out connections that you can use to adapt your sound to any performance situation, whether it be sending a specific part to a powered monitor, or sending a different sound to the house PA.
Vocal Harmony2| With Vocal Harmony you can sing along with three of your own virtual background vocalists. Vocal Harmony2 takes that a step further with pitch recognition and stability controls. A convenient real-time Mic Level indicator is included in the main display, and a intuitive graphic user interface makes it easy to experiment with your own mic settings, effects and harmony types.
I will comb back with more pictures and information, but don’t forget to reserve yours today and get it before anyone else!
Options
The options for Tyros 5 can include speaker and stand that can be ordered separately.
Warranty
The Yamaha warranty is three years for parts and labor.
Specification
Control Interface
Keyboard Number of Keys 61
Type Organ (FSX), Initial Touch/Aftertouch
Touch Response Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2
Other Controllers Pitch Bend Yes
Modulation Yes
Sliders 9 (including 1 assignable), Cross Fader
Art. Switches 2
Display Type TFT VGA 7.5 inch LCD
Size 640 x 480 dots
Color Color
Language English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Panel Language English
Voices
Tone Generation Tone Generating Technology AWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) 128
Preset Number of Voices 1279 Voices 480 XG Voices 37 Drum/SFX Kits
Featured Voices Ensemble 55 S.Art2! 44 / S.Art! 288 MegaVoice 54 / Live! 138 Cool! 81 / Sweet! 37 / Organ World 40
Custom Optional Wave Capacity MAX 1,024MB (Optional)
Sampling Custom Voice
Voice Edit Yes
Sound Creator/Voice Set Yes
Compatibility XG Yes
GS Yes
GM Yes
GM2 Yes
Expandability Expansion Voice Yes *Wave Capacity: depends on the optional Flash Memory Expansion Module (FL1024M, FL512M)
Effects
Types Reverb 52 Presets 3 User
Chorus 106 Presets 3 User
DSP DSP1: 322 Presets 3 User, DSP2-9: 322 Presets 10 User
Master Compressor 5 Presets 5 User settings
Master EQ 5 Presets 2 User settings
Others Mic effects: Noise Gate x 1, Compressor x 1, 3Band EQ x 1
Vocal Harmony Number of Presets Vocal Harmony: 44, Synth Vocoder: 10
Number of User Settings 60 * The number is the total of Vocal Harmony and Synth Vocoder.
Vocal Effect 23
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Accompaniment Styles
Preset Number of Preset Styles 539
Featured Styles 40 Audio, 7 FreePlay, 441 Pro, 51 Session
Fingering Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard
Style Control INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3
Other Features Music Finder 2,500 Records
One Touch Setting (OTS) 4 for each Style
Expandability Expansion Style Yes
Expansion Audio Style Yes Audio Capacity: approx. 124MB
Songs
Preset Number of Preset Songs 5 Sample Songs
Recording Number of Songs Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity)
Number of Tracks 16
Data Capacity approx. 300 KB/Song
Recording Function Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording
Compatible Data Format Playback SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF
Recording SMF (Format 0)
Functions
Registration Number of Buttons 8
Control Registration Sequence, Freeze
Lesson/Guide Lesson/Guide Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo
Performance Assistant Technology (PAT) Yes
Demo/Help Demonstration Yes
Overall Controls Metronome Yes
Tempo Range 5 – 500, Tap Tempo
Transpose -12 – 0 – 12
Tuning 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz
Octave Button Yes
Scale Type 9 Presets
Miscellaneous Direct Access Yes
Text Display Function Yes
Wallpaper Customization Yes
Voices Harmony/Echo Yes
Panel Sustain Yes
Mono/Poly Yes
Voice Information Yes
Styles Style Creator Yes
Style Recommender Yes
OTS Information Yes
Songs Song Creator Yes
Score Display Function Yes
Lyrics Display Function Yes
Multi Pads Multi Pad Creator Yes
Storage and Connectivity
Storage Internal Memory approx. 6.7MB
Hard Disk Drive 500GB
External Drives USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE)
Connectivity Headphones Yes
FOOT PEDAL 1 (SUSTAIN), 2 (ARTICULATION 1), 3 (VOLUME), Function Assignable
Microphone Yes (Combo Jack)
MIDI MIDI A (IN/OUT), MIDI B (IN/OUT)
AUX IN L/L R, R
LINE OUT MAIN (L/L R, R), SUB OUT (1,2), SUB OUT (3,4 / AUX OUT)
RGB OUT Yes
USB TO DEVICE USB 2.0 x 2 (Front/Back)
USB TO HOST USB 2.0 x 1
Accessories
Included Accessories Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, AC Power Cord, Music Rest, two Music Rest Brackets, USB Wireless LAN Adaptor * May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Multi Pads
Preset Number of Multi Pad Banks 190 banks x 4 Pads
Audio Audio Link Yes
Yamaha P255 / Yamaha P255 Price / Yamaha P255Compare Sound & Function —Digital Piano Best Review..
Yamaha P255 merits
-Yamaha P255 is produced and sold as a successor of the signature portable model of Yamaha P Series, Yamaha P155.
-Yamaha P255 is very popular to pianists for its modern design and various available functions.
-Yamaha P255 has great touch and weighted keys of GH action.
-Yamaha P255 is one of the favorite digital pianos for customers who want similar touch as acoustic piano.
-Yamaha P255 is one of the bestsellers of Yamaha products.
-Yamaha P255 has absolutely amazing polyphony of 256 Polyphony and great sound output of 15 X 15= 30 Watts and has installed speaker.
-With this technology and function, Yamaha P255 has great use without the amp, for home-style and for narrow locations.
-Yamaha P255 can be used for concerts and recitals because it has IN & OUT PUT HOST that connects to amp. -Yamaha P255 can be used along with various apps provided by Yamaha.
-Yamaha P255 is a popular successor of acknowledged Yamaha P155.
-Yamaha P255 has an upgraded keyboard and function from Yamaha P155.
-Yamaha P255 is made for convenient portability with lighter (38lbs) and smaller size.
-Also Yamaha P255 has EQ function so you can uniquely control bass and pitch of the same voice at convenience.
-Yamaha P255 can be carried as a portable and has convenience and various functions.
Our outlook is that it will become even more popular.
-Yamaha P255 is made in Japan. Yamaha is much invested into Yamaha P255. Yamaha P255 is detailed and durable. Body finish is also prestigious, simple and modern.
Although Yamaha P255 is at $1299 which can sound high, but, if you are considering a digital piano for the purpose of portability, narrow location and similar touch as an acoustic, then Yamaha P255 is highly recommended.
Yamaha P255 Sound|
— Yamaha P255 is sampled from Yamaha grand piano 9’ CF Series which has soft, clear sound.
Yamaha P255 has an installed speaker of 30Watts which can be a great use for homes, school, and concerts.
Yamaha P255 has circular speaker that balances sound and plays the unique sound effects of Yamaha.
You can get comfortable with performance as you play the Yamaha P255 because Yamaha P255 has high polyphony of 256.
Yamaha P255 has 4 different piano sounds with the total sound of 24 different sounds.
Yamaha P255 also has 10 different rhythms to play with.
Yamaha P255 has P255 controller to connect to smartphones and pads such as iPhones and iPads; this can aid your performance at churches and concerts. Yamaha P255 has 3 EQ sliders systems to easily harmonize the balance of low and high pitches. Yamaha P255
Yamaha P255 3-EQ Slideralso has AUX HOST that connects to MP3 which allows you to play along with the songs from the MP3. Yamaha P255 is portable that can sufficiently express different melody. With great speaker technology, Yamaha P255 is great fit for beginner children at home. IN & OUTPUT HOST is also useful in public places such as churches and schools.
Yamaha P255 Touch|
— Yamaha P255 has 88 weighted grade hammers. Similar to a grand piano, this system makes low-pitched keys heavier and makes the weight of the keys lighter as pitch gets higher.
The GH action of Yamaha P255 is very popular among many pianists. Dynamic and heavy, the keyboard is made of ivory-touch that absorbs sweats off the fingers when played for longer duration.
Pianists who experienced both GHS and GH action are very satisfied with the GH action. GH action of Yamaha is neat and easily controllable.
Yamaha P255 widely acknowledged by many pianists. With portability and great action, Yamaha P255 is the best enjoyable piano ever.
This type of exceptional action is a necessity for playing different genre, especially for classical music.
Yamaha P255 is great for the purpose of education and pianists who desire detailed performance.
Yamaha P255 Function|
— Yamaha P-255 has many different functions.
Sound | Yamaha P-255 has 4 different piano sounds and 20 different sounds such as string, organ and etc. This totals to 24 different various sounds.
Layer | with this technique, you can play two different sounds simultaneously on one key. You will be able to play piano and string sound or piano and organ sound at the same time. You will be able to make the performance more beautiful and will give you more enjoyment.
LED Screen | You can control function conveniently with the LED Screen.
APPS | You can connect your Yamaha P255 with smartphone and smartpads through APPS
List of APPs
P-255 Controller
The free P-255 Controller App for iPhone or iPad can be downloaded from the App Store here. With it, you can control a wide range of the digital piano’s functions with an easy-to-use, touch-screen interface. This visual approach to configuring the P-255 makes it easy to try out functions that you may not have considered using before.
*An Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter/iPad Camera Connection Kit or dedicated Yamaha cable such as the i-MX1/i-UX1 is required for connection.
Works with: Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
Have you ever wished you could share your best performances with your family and your friends? Have you ever wished you could keep a record of your piano performance improvements? Piano Diary is a free iPhone/iPad application that enables you to easily record and store your performance in the cloud server and playback whenever and wherever you are. Learn more
Supported instruments: You can use Piano Diary with any MIDI- or USB-equipped piano, digital piano or keyboard. For instruments that have USB, you will need an iPad or iPad 2 with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.
We recognized a void in the way sheet music had evolved. The evolution of mobile devices had quickly outgrown organic uses of sheet music, and the advancements of this technology clearly offered more possibilities than any music publisher had delivered. It is out of this environment that the idea for NoteStar was born. Here we had the opportunity to take advantage of the iPad’s dynamic display, touch response, and audio integration, and offer a sheet music experience that moved beyond simple page display.
Visual Performer is a new type of application for graphically visualizing your musical performance from any MIDI device. A variety of built-in animations respond to the pitch and velocity from your instrument. It’s a great way to add cool imagery to your performances!
Out of the entire Yamaha home digital piano Arius Series, Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is the most characteristic model with the best price.
USB-TO-HOST function is upgraded from the previous model YDP141 as one of the best-selling Yamaha digital pianos.
The Yamaha Piano’s CFIII9’ grand sound has been sampled to sound in Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series .
The best quality of Yamaha digital pianos is the detailed accurate sound that provides comfort to the listeners.
Yamaha fans will praise the strength of Yamaha: rich and pure sound of Yamaha.
Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is particularly very well-mixed in low and high-pitched sounds.
People will especially acknowledge the high-pitched sound of Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series especially. (this video is Yamaha YDP142 in action. Playing the song ‘George Winston – Joy’ on the Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series)
Most piano sounds can be divided in low, mid and high-pitch.
The prominent mid-pitched sounds are very hard to distinguish.
Most will distinguish only the low and the high-pitched sounds. This requires technique.
Preferences will differ among different individuals but the standard of quality matters on the quality felt from low and high-pitched sounds. In this subject, I strongly encourage the Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series .
Once you year the clear vibrant sound of Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series , you will become a fan of Yamaha Digital Pianos.
Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series has 88 weighted hammer action.
Although, Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series uses 88-weighted hammer action system but the keys are lighter.
However, keys are possible to control responsiveness and some weights can still be felt.
Thus, Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is highly recommended for student children and novice leisure players.
Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is a home-style digital piano.
The colors are black and dark rosewood and the bench is included.
The Body finish is also detailed and tidy therefore you can sense neatness.
Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is priced at $1099.99 includes the bench.
If purchased from an authorized Yamaha dealer, Yamaha will provide 3 year part and labor warranty.
Sound — As stated above, Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is a digital piano that uses sound samples from the Yamaha 9’ Concert Grand Piano CFIII’.
Low-pitched sounds are thick and grandeur and high-pitched sounds are pure, lively and clear-cut.
As a whole, the mixing of the sound is very well harmonized therefore the sound can be clear and beautiful during performance.
There are 3 different piano sounds: concert, upright, bright.
Also includes 7 different sounds: Organ, string, electric piano, harpsichord, vibraphone and more.
128 Polyphony gives sufficient comfort in the performance and has sound power of 12 X 12=24.
Yamaha Arius YDP 142 is a home-style digital piano.
We recommend for homes and churches. If you love the ample, rich, vibrant sound of Yamaha, I would strongly endorse the Yamaha Arius YDP 142 – the digital piano for any users.
Touch — Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series uses the 88-weighted Grade hammer action system.
Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series uses the popular GHS action which is widely used in Yamaha digital pianos.
Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is made to match the acoustic piano: Keys of higher pitches are lighter and keys get heavier as pitches decrease.
Weight of the keys will feel lighter but responsiveness control is possible with the use of 3 sensor. Yamaha Arius YDP142 can be a sufficiently used as a digital piano for educational purposes.
Function— Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is designed to have concise hotkeys to make control convenient but Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series does not include screen which can be uncomfortable.
Most will have felt this during their first use.
Yamaha Arius YDP 142 has functions such as
Sound| 3 different piano sound plus 7 more sounds such as organ and string. With Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series , you can play different genre with different sounds.
Layer| With this technique, you can play two different sounds simultaneously on one key. You will be able to play ‘piano and string’ sound or ‘piano and organ’ sound simultaneously on one key. You will be able to make the performance more beautiful and will give you more enjoyment.
Duet Mode| You can divide the keyboard into two separate keyboards with the same chromatic scale. This is will become similar to playing two different pianos; it is fit for performance or a lesson between a student and a teacher.
Split| You can play two different instrument sound on each hand within a keyboard. For example, left hand can play vibratone, right hand can play piano; it gives effect of one person playing two different instrument.
It also has record function, metronome function, and USB-TO-HOST. With USB-TO-HOST, you can use apps on ipads, iphones and connect to computer to use even more variety of functions.
APP| You can connect your digital piano to a smarphone(i.e. iPhone) or a smartpad(i.e. iPad)
You can use Piano Diary with any MIDI- or USB-equipped piano, digital piano or keyboard. For instruments that have USB, you will need an iPad or iPad 2 with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.
**requires optional IUX1 USB to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector
Option — Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is a homestyle digital piano.
Bench is included and there aren’t many accessories necessary.
However, headphones are optional.
Warranty— If Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series is bought from a Yamaha authorized dealer, you will receive 3 year parts &labor warranty.
Color—- Yamaha YDP142 Arius Series has two colors: black and dark rosewood.
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