The YDP-103 has improved on the traditional AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) synthesis to deliver real piano sounds. AWM is a technology that utilizes digital recordings of acoustic instruments, allowing you to enjoy grand piano tone in a relatively small cabinet. With over a century of experience in building acoustic grand pianos, Yamaha brings that legacy to their digital instruments.
A Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) 88-key piano keyboard provides a heavier touch in the low end and lighter touch in the high end, and is similar to the hammers inside an acoustic piano. GHS is great for the aspiring pianist, because practicing with the GHS action builds proper finger technique for playing on an acoustic piano. Additionally, the matte finish of the black keys makes them less slippery when playing for extended periods of time.
The "Digital Piano Controller" app has an attractive interface optimized for iOS touch screens, and adds a whole new level of functionality to the YDP-103. You can turn your iOS device into an intuitive instrument controller, allowing you to access features and settings even more quickly than using the panel of your instrument. Adjust settings, choose Voices, and even record performances. Once you try it, you'll never want to play without it!
ARIUS
The little piano that could.
For over a century, Yamaha has crafted pianos fit for the world’s most prestigious concert halls. Now ARIUS recreates the touch of a Yamaha acoustic piano and our flagship CFX concert grand sound to fit your home and your life. All with the sleek design, intuitive features and advanced technology you’ve come to expect from a Yamaha.
FEATURES
Powerful Grand Piano Tone
Our state-of-the-art recording method recreates the iconic Yamaha CFX sound, no concert hall required.
Fashionable
Sound
Graceful curves and a stylish design helps ARIUS to feel at home in any home.
Authentic Acoutic Piano Touch
Weighted keys reproduce the responsive, controlled touch you’ve come to expect in a Yamaha acoustic piano.
Good Virtual Vibrations
Our innovative Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) recreates the resonance of the soundboard, rim and frame to emulate the natural feeling of an acoustic piano.
3 Pedals, Unlimited Expression
Soft (una corda), sostenuto and sustaining (damper) pedals provide the essential feeling and control reminiscent of anfound on all acoustic pianos.
Two Headphones Are Better Than One
Practice duets, work quietly with a piano teacher or have a friend listen in. Dual headphone jacks make playing your piano twice as fun.
Work With Your Smart Devices
Selecting Voices and choosing settings is easier than ever. Simply connect your smart device by USB and use the Smart Pianist or Digital Piano Controller apps to help you do it.
Make Your Voices Heard
Piano and Strings. Bass and guitar. French Horn and Cello. Dual Voice Mode lets you play two Voices at the same time for nearly infinite musical inspiration.
Be Your Own Accompanist
Arius makes it easy to record yourself, play along and share your performances. Record the right hand so you can practice the left.
Keys The Other Digital Pianos Can't Touch
Our proprietary synthetic ebony and ivory keytops have a natural, comfortable feel that players of all levels can’t wait to get their hands on.