Yamaha YDP-166 WH Digital Piano

Natural resonance and powerful sound for expressive playing

The Yamaha YDP-166 is the high-performance, classic console model in the new ARIUS series, designed for pianists seeking an authentic playing experience, an expressive grand piano sound and a design suitable for the home. At the heart of the instrument is the GrandTouch-E keyboard, featuring synthetic ebony and ivory key surfaces and an escapement mechanism. This allows the instrument to respond sensitively to subtle nuances in touch, delivering a playing experience closely modelled on that of an acoustic upright or grand piano.

In terms of sound, the YDP-166 utilises the carefully sampled sound of the Yamaha CFX concert grand piano. This grand piano sound offers a clear, balanced character from the deep bass right up to the brilliant treble. Thanks to VRM Lite, resonances are reproduced more naturally, making the playing experience feel more lively and organic. The 192-note polyphony ensures that even dense chords, pedal passages and classical repertoire are reproduced reliably.

For everyday use, the Yamaha YDP-166 offers numerous digital features that make practising and playing music more convenient. These include 10 tone colours, four reverb types, Dual function, Duo mode, a metronome, transpose and tuning functions, and a built-in 2-track recorder. In addition, 50 classical preset songs and 303 lesson songs are available. The instrument can be connected wirelessly to compatible smart devices via Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI. The Yamaha Smart Pianist app enables convenient operation, access to settings and additional practice functions.

The sound experience remains impressive even when playing with headphones: the Stereophonic Optimizer ensures a natural sense of spatial depth, whilst Intelligent Acoustic Control keeps the sound balanced even at low volumes. With 2 x 20-watt amplifier power and two 12-cm speakers with diffusers, the YDP-166 delivers a powerful, focused sound for the living room. Three pedals including a half-pedal function, a sturdy sliding keyboard cover and the elegant ARIUS cabinet design make the Yamaha YDP-166 a high-quality digital piano for beginners, those returning to the instrument and advanced players.