Yamaha Arius YDP146 Digital Piano

Yamaha YDP-146 Arius Digital Piano

The YDP-146 is the ideal first digital piano for beginners and returning players who want authentic Yamaha quality at home without stepping up to a premium price point. It offers weighted GHS keyboard action, CFX concert grand sampling and a full suite of practice tools in a compact, home-friendly cabinet. If you want the same core experience with a slimmer profile and folding key cover, the YDP-S36 is worth comparing; if you want upgraded key action with synthetic ebony and ivory key tops and more powerful amplification, the YDP-166 is the natural next step.

Touch and Feel

The YDP-146 uses Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard action across all 88 keys, with heavier resistance in the lower register and a lighter touch towards the treble - closely replicating the feel of an acoustic piano. Improved sensors respond to the subtlest nuances in your playing, so you can begin building expressive control from the very first session.

Sound

Sound is sampled directly from Yamaha's flagship CFX concert grand piano, delivering a clear, balanced tone across every register. Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite (VRM Lite) adds natural harmonic depth, while Intelligent Acoustic Control and the Stereophonic Optimiser ensure the piano sounds its best through headphones or speakers at any volume. The built-in 12cm diffuser speakers produce a full, focused sound whether you are practising quietly or playing for others.

Features for Learning and Practice

With 192-note polyphony, 10 voices and 303 Lesson Songs, the YDP-146 gives you everything you need to progress steadily. Two-track MIDI recording lets you capture and review your playing, and Dual and Duo modes make it easy to play alongside a teacher or practise hands separately. Bluetooth connectivity allows wireless audio streaming and compatibility with the Smart Pianist app, which adds score display, guided practice and Medal Challenges to your daily sessions.

Design

The YDP-146 has a sliding key cover and a compact upright cabinet that sits comfortably in a living room or apartment.

Key Features

• GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black key tops
• CFX concert grand piano sampling
• 192-note polyphony
• VRM Lite (Virtual Resonance Modelling)
• 10 voices, 303 Lesson Songs and 50 Classic preset songs
• 2-track MIDI recording
• Dual and Duo modes
• Intelligent Acoustic Control and Stereophonic Optimiser
  
• Smart Pianist app compatible
• Two headphone outputs
  
• Sliding key cover

Specifications

• Keys: 88, GHS keyboard with matte black key tops
• Polyphony: 192 notes
• Voices: 10
• Amplifiers: 8 W x 2
• Speakers: 12 cm x 2 with diffuser
• Bluetooth: 5.0, Audio and MIDI
• Pedals: 3 (Damper with half-pedal function, Sostenuto, Soft)
• Dimensions (key cover closed): (W) 1,357mm x (H) 815mm x (D) 422mm 
• Weight: 38kg
• Connectivity: USB to HOST (Type B), headphones x 2, DC IN 12 V
• Included accessories: Owner's Manual, 50 Classical Music Masterpieces music book, Online Member Product Registration, AC adaptor