Yamaha Arius YDP140 Dark Alder (YDP140)

Description of the Yamaha YDP-140 (Arius YDP140)

The replacement for the YDP131 - the Yamaha YDP140 has authentic sound, natural touch - both in practice and performance.
Perfect for beginning students and experienced players alike, the Yamaha Arius YDP-140 provides true piano sound and feel. The GHS keyboard with matt black keytops and 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling voices deliver remarkably authentic sound and natural expressiveness, making it a true joy to play, both in practice and in performance. Moreover, the damper pedal includes a half-damper effect, giving you nuanced expressive control over the sustained sound. Dual voice capability lets you play two different instrument sounds at the same time, while a 1-track song recorder allows you to capture your original musical ideas and performances.

Features of the Yamaha YDP-140 (Arius YDP140)

• Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard with matt black key tops
• 3-level Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling
• Half-Pedal Control
• 64-note polyphony (max.)
• Built-in library of 50 piano songs

Extended Description of the Yamaha YDP-140 (Arius YDP140)

Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keyboard with Matt Black Keytops

Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The matt finish of the black keys enhances the keyboard's luxurious appearance.

Variable Touch Sensitivity

The Yamaha YDP 140 allows you to select a hard, medium or soft setting to match your playing style or finger strength. Turn off sensitivity for a fixed response setting, ideal when playing the organ.

Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling

The AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system which creates sound close to that of an acoustic instrument by using digital technology to record the instrument sound and applying high-quality digital filter technology to the recorded audio samples. The waveform of the sound created by playing the key of an acoustic piano differs depending on the playing strength from pianissimo to fortissimo. The AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling can produce such dynamic nuances by recording samples of various playing strengths. The greater the number of samples used, the higher the expressive quality and potential becomes.

Half-Pedal Control

The Yamaha YDP140 allows the sustain length to vary depending on how far the pedal is pressed. The farther you press the pedal, the more the sound sustains.

64-note Polyphony (max.)

Conventional digital pianos quickly run out of notes during fast, dense legato passages: sustained notes are cut off as the instrument "steals" notes to make room for new notes. A maximum of up to 64-note can be played at once.

Song Recorder

The Yamaha YDP-140 has a built-in, 1-track performance memory - allowing you to record a backing track, and then step into the spotlight and solo over it. Best of all, you can change tempo or voices even after you've recorded your performance. There's also a built-in metronome to help you stay in perfect time.

50 Preset Piano Songs

A selection of 50 different piano songs is provided for your listening pleasure. These recordings were chosen for their beauty as well as their functionality. Since many of the songs are classic piano pieces, anyone taking lessons can listen to them for reference.

Specifications of the Yamaha YDP-140 (Arius YDP140)