The Yamaha YDP184 Digital Piano

The Flagship Yamaha Arius Piano

Piano sound quality only possible from Yamaha

USB to HOST port makes it a powerful audio & MIDI interface

The Arius YDP-184 features the stunning sound of the flagship Yamaha CFX concert grand piano. The true grand piano sound, matched with a highly authentic and expressive keyboard, make the YDP-184 the flagship Arius digital piano. By using a similar spring-less hammer mechanism as is found in a grand piano, the GH3 keyboard action reproduces the touch of an acoustic instrument, from the heavier feel in the lower register to the lighter touch in the upper octaves. It also features a three-sensor configuration, which accurately senses and interprets the behavior of the keyboard to create a grand piano playing experience.

Yamaha’s flagship 9’ concert grand piano, the CFX, offers sparkling highs and a powerful resonant bass with a sound that projects to the furthest reaches of any concert hall. The CFX was played by the winner of the prestigious International Chopin Competition in 2010, and has since gained recognition as one of the greatest concert grands of modern times.

Superb playability and feel

Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) 88-key piano action with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, from the heavy feel in the lower register to a lighter touch in the upper octaves. It also features a three-sensor configuration, which accurately senses and interprets the behavior of the keyboard in order to provide a grand piano-style response and feel. This allows for quick note repetition and authentic expressive control. The piano keyboard with synthetic ivory key tops provide a tactile surface to the white keys, absorbing moisture from the fingers and preventing them from slipping.

Pedaling provides an added level of realism

Half-damper pedal control creates more detailed nuance and subtlety when playing, similar to pedaling on a grand piano. This feature allows for continuously increasing lengths of sustained notes, from slight to full, as the sustain pedal is depressed.

Stereo Sustain samples provide mellow reverberations when the player depresses the damper pedal. Similarly, Damper Resonance provides broad and deep resonance when the pedal is used. Similar to that of an acoustic piano, the result is more realistic sound.

Capture your performance

The MIDI recording function built into the instrument allows players to record performances. Recordings are made in Standard MIDI file (SMF) format. Compatible software is required for playback of the recorded data on a computer. Players can record up to 16 tracks for simultaneous playback. Both hands can be recorded separately and played back together. Additionally, you can create your build your own compositions by overdubbing different voices.

The Stereophonic Optimizer - a new kind of headphone experience

When using headphones, the Stereophonic Optimizer lets players enjoy the dispersed sound heard when sitting in front of an acoustic piano. With the Stereophonic Optimizer, Voices sampled from acoustic pianos appear to come from the body of the instrument. This provides a comfortable, natural experience that removes the drawbacks of performing with headphones.

Features of the YDP184 Digital Electric Piano from Yamaha

• 88 Keys
• GH3 (Graded Hammer 3) keyboard
• Synthetic ebony and ivory keytops
• Hard2, Hard1, Medium, Soft1, Soft2, and Fixed Touch Response
• 3 Pedals (assignable functionality)
• Full Dots LCD
• Sliding Key Cover
• Music Rest
• Bench
• 24 Voices
• Yamaha CFX Piano Sound
• Key-off Samples
• Smooth Release
• 256 Note Polyphony
• 6 types of Reverb
• 3 types of Chorus
• Intelligent Acoustic Control
• Stereophonic Optimizer
• Dual/Split/Duo
• 14 Voice Demo Songs
• 50 Classics
• Can record 250 songs with up to 16 Tracks each
• 20 Rhythms
• Metronome (Range 5 – 500 bpm)
• Transpose +/- 1 Octave
• Tuning range 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz
• 2 Standard stereo phone jack
• MIDI In/Out/Thru
• AUX IN Stereo Mini
• AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R]
• USB TO DEVICE
• USB TO HOST
• Built-in speakers and amplifier
• Auto Power Off
• "50 Classical Music Masterpieces” Music Book

Weight and Dimensions of the Yamaha YDP184

• Width 57-1/2"
• Height with music rest closed 36-1/2"
• Height with music rest raised 42-9/16"
• Depth 18-1/16"
• Weight 123 lbs