Description

The Yamaha YDP-146R is an elegant 88-key ARIUS digital piano designed to bring an authentic and rewarding piano experience into the home. Combining Yamaha's GHS weighted keyboard with the sound of its flagship CFX concert grand piano, the YDP-146 is an excellent choice for developing players, families and adults returning to the piano.

The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard provides a naturally weighted response, with a heavier feel in the lower register and progressively lighter response towards the treble. Yamaha's CFX piano voice is complemented by VRM Lite, which recreates some of the sympathetic resonance and interaction found within an acoustic piano.

Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI provide useful wireless connectivity for music playback, learning and compatible apps, while the three-pedal unit, sliding key cover and traditional ARIUS cabinet give the YDP-146 the familiar appearance and functionality of a home piano.

Finished in Rosewood, the YDP-146R combines Yamaha's established piano heritage with useful modern features in a refined cabinet designed for everyday home playing.

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Highlights

• 88-key Yamaha GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) weighted keyboard
• Matte black keytops
• Yamaha CFX concert grand piano sound
• VRM Lite (Virtual Resonance Modelling)
• 192-note polyphony
• 10 instrument voices
• 10 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics and 303 Lesson Songs
• Bluetooth Audio for wireless music playback
• Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI connectivity
• USB Audio Interface
• 2-track MIDI recording
• Dual and Duo playing modes
• Intelligent Acoustic Control
• Stereophonic Optimizer for headphone playing
• 8W × 2 amplification
• Two 12cm speakers with diffusers
• Three pedals including half-pedal damper control
• Sliding key cover
• Refined ARIUS upright-style cabinet
• Rosewood finish

Who Is This Piano For?

The Yamaha YDP-146 is particularly well suited to beginners and developing pianists looking for a proper 88-key weighted home piano rather than a portable keyboard. Its GHS action gives students the weighted response needed to develop appropriate piano technique, while the CFX piano sound and VRM Lite make practice more engaging and expressive.

It is also a strong choice for adults returning to the piano who want an attractive permanent instrument for the home without needing to move into Yamaha's more expensive ARIUS or Clavinova models.

For families, the headphone connections, Bluetooth features and compatibility with Yamaha's Smart Pianist app make the YDP-146 particularly practical for regular lessons and home practice.

Authentic Yamaha Piano Touch

The YDP-146 uses Yamaha's 88-key GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard. The weighted action is designed to reproduce the progressively changing resistance of an acoustic piano keyboard, providing a heavier response in the bass and a lighter response towards the treble.

Four touch sensitivity settings – Hard, Medium, Soft and Fixed – allow the response to be adjusted to suit the player.

The latest GHS keyboard used in the YDP-146 features improved sensors designed to detect subtle nuances in the player's input, providing greater control and responsiveness when developing expressive piano technique.

Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Sound

At the heart of the YDP-146 is a piano voice meticulously sampled from Yamaha's flagship CFX concert grand piano.

The CFX is designed to provide a clear and balanced sound across the keyboard, from a rich lower register through to a detailed and expressive treble.

VRM Lite adds further realism by recreating elements of the sympathetic resonance that occur naturally when the strings and body of an acoustic piano interact.

Designed for Everyday Practice

Alongside its core piano sound, the YDP-146 includes 10 voices, 192-note polyphony and an extensive collection of built-in music comprising 50 Classics, 303 Lesson Songs and 10 Voice Demo Songs.

A two-track MIDI recorder lets players record and review their performances, while the built-in metronome and adjustable tempo provide useful tools for structured practice.

Duo mode can divide the keyboard into two sections with equivalent pitch ranges, making it particularly useful for teacher-and-student practice.

Bluetooth & Smart Pianist Connectivity

Bluetooth Audio allows music from a compatible smartphone or tablet to be played wirelessly through the YDP-146's speaker system.

Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI provides wireless MIDI communication with compatible devices and apps.

Yamaha's Smart Pianist app can also be used with the ARIUS to access voices and settings, display compatible scores and provide additional tools for learning and practice.

Comfortable Headphone Practice

Two standard stereo headphone connections allow quiet practice without disturbing others.

Yamaha's Stereophonic Optimizer is designed to make headphone playing feel more natural and spacious, while Intelligent Acoustic Control helps maintain a balanced sound when playing through the speakers at lower volumes.

Refined ARIUS Cabinet

The YDP-146 combines the appearance of a traditional home piano with relatively compact dimensions.

Its sliding key cover protects the keyboard when not in use, while the integrated music rest and three-pedal assembly give the instrument the familiar layout expected from an upright-style digital piano.

At 1,357mm wide and 422mm deep, it provides a substantial home-piano playing experience without requiring the space or maintenance of an acoustic upright.

Specifications

Keyboard

• Number of Keys: 88
• Keyboard: GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)
• Keytops: Matte black keytops
• Touch Response: Hard / Medium / Soft / Fixed
• Pedals: 3
• Pedal Functions: Damper with half-pedal function, Sostenuto, Soft

Piano Sound & Voices

• Piano Sound: Yamaha CFX
• Virtual Resonance Modelling: VRM Lite
• Maximum Polyphony: 192 notes
• Voices: 10
• Reverb: 4 types
• Intelligent Acoustic Control: Yes
• Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes
• Dual: Yes
• Duo: Yes

Songs & Recording

• Voice Demo Songs: 10
• Classics: 50
• Lesson Songs: 303
• MIDI Recording: 1 song
• Recording Tracks: 2
• Data Capacity: Approx. 100KB per song / approx. 11,000 notes
• Playback Format: SMF Format 0 and Format 1
• Recording Format: SMF Format 0

Practice & Controls

• Metronome: Yes
• Tempo Range: 5–280
• Transpose: -6 to +6
• Tuning: 414.8–466.8Hz, approx. 0.2Hz increments
• USB Audio Interface: 44.1kHz, 24-bit stereo

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth Audio: A2DP
• Compatible Audio Codec: SBC
• Bluetooth MIDI: Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI
• Bluetooth Version: 5.0
• Wireless Output: Bluetooth Class 2
• Maximum Communication Distance: Approx. 10m

Connectivity

• Headphones: 2 × standard stereo phone jack
• USB TO HOST: Type B
• DC IN: 12V

Amplification & Speakers

• Amplification: 8W × 2
• Speakers: 12cm × 2 with diffusers

Cabinet

• Finish: Rosewood
• Key Cover: Sliding
• Music Rest: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 1,357mm
• Height: 815mm
• Height with Music Rest Raised: 969mm
• Depth: 422mm
• Weight: 38kg

Power

• AC Adaptor: PA-150 or equivalent recommended by Yamaha
• Output: DC 12V, 1.5A
• Power Consumption: 9W
• Standby Power Consumption: 0.3W
• Auto Power Off: Yes

Included Accessories

• Owner's Manual
• “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” music book
• Online Member Product Registration
• PA-150 AC adaptor or equivalent recommended by Yamaha

Optional Accessories

• Yamaha HPH-150 Headphones
• Yamaha HPH-100 Headphones
• Yamaha HPH-50 Headphones

Visit Our Exeter Showroom

If you'd like to see and play the Yamaha YDP-146 for yourself, visit our Exeter showroom or give us a call on 01392 436258. We're always happy to help you choose the right digital piano for your home, playing level and budget.