Yamaha ARIUS YDP-135R Digital Piano Information, Specifications and Resources

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Yamaha ARIUS YDP-135R

Overview

The Yamaha ARIUS YDP-135R is a digital piano released in 2011. It is aimed at those primarily wanting a quality piano sound and keyboard feel.

The ARIUS YDP-135R has 88 fully weighted full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 64 notes of polyphony, which is considered low for a modern digital piano. It has six on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, and a sustain/damper pedal.

It uses Yamaha's AWM sound generation. Advanced Wave Memory is a classic high-quality sample playback and layering engine.

It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has a built-in amplifier and speakers. It runs from AC power.

It's a part of the YDP family of instruments.

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Specifications

Form

Number of Keys: 88
Key Weight: Piano
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: 6
Polyphony: 64
Sound Generation: AWM
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:

Extra Features

Recorder/Sequencer:
Tutorials:

Communication

MIDI:
USB:
Tablet Connectivity:

Power

AC Power:
Batteries:

Audio

Speakers:
Audio Out:
Audio In:

Pedals

Sustain Pedal:
Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:

Release Info

Year: 2011
RRP: $1199

Description

Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard with matte black keytops

The YDP-135R has an excellent entry-level piano action with graded keys that have a heavier touch in the low end and a lighter touch in the high end.

Variable Touch Sensitivity

Customize the response of the the keyboard to your playing style.

Advanced Wave Memory(AWM) Stereo Sampling

High-quality, spacious, stereo grand piano sound.

Three Piano-Style Foot Switches

The built-in soft, sostenuto and damper pedals complete the piano playing experience.

1-Track Sequencer

The built-in, 1-track performance memory allows you to record a single performance and play it back instantly, ideal for either review or to play along with. There's also a built-in metronome to help you stay in perfect time.

50 Preset Piano Songs

50 classic piano songs are provided in the song player and as a music book, "50 Greats for the Piano." These songs can be used for background music or as learning reference.

Simple, elegant design

A simple and elegant design fits into a wide range of decor and living spaces.

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