Yamaha YDP-S35 WA Arius

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Yamaha YDP-S35 WA Arius

Yamaha

YDP-S35 WA Arius

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 536791
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YDP-S35 WA Arius
Price: $979.00

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The YDP-S35 is a great entry-level digital piano, particularly appealing to apartment dwellers or those wanting a clean, modern aesthetic. The GHS action is surprisingly responsive for this price bracket, and the CFX piano sound is a genuine highlight, making it perfect for beginners and casual players wanting a realistic piano experience without the bulk.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YDP-S35 WA Arius
  • Digital Piano
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Graded Hammer
  • GHS)
  • 10 Sounds (incl. high-end sound from the Yamaha CFX grand piano)
  • 192-Voice polyphonic
  • Effects (reverb: 4 types
  • Stereophonic Optimizer
  • Intelligent Acoustic Control)
  • Midi recording (2 tracks)
  • Functions: dual
  • duo mode
  • metronome
  • transpose (-6 - +6)
  • tuning (414.8 - 466.8 kHz)
  • Pedal unit: sustain (half pedal)
  • sostenuto
  • soft
  • USB to host connection
  • 2 Headphone outputs: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Speaker: 2x 8 W
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1353 x 309 x 792 mm (depth with open cover - 317 mm)
  • Weight: 37 kg
  • Colour: White Ash
  • Incl. power supply unit (PA-150) and music book "50 Classical Music Masterpieces"
PROS
  • • Slim cabinet design blends seamlessly into modern interiors.
  • • Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action provides realistic piano feel.
  • • CFX grand piano sound offers a surprisingly rich and detailed tone.
  • • Dual mode allows layering sounds for creative exploration.
CONS
  • • Polyphony, while adequate, might be limiting for complex arrangements.
  • • Speaker power is sufficient for practice, but lacks room-filling projection.
  • • The included music book is a nice touch, but a bit basic.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action Graded Hammer Standard (GHS)
Sounds 10 (including Yamaha CFX grand piano sample)
Polyphony 192-Voice
Speakers 2 x 8W
Weight 37 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The GHS is a simplified version, lacking the more nuanced escapement and heavier low-register weighting of the GH3. It's still very playable, but experienced pianists will notice the difference.
Yes, it has a USB to Host connection for MIDI data transmission, allowing for straightforward integration with music production software.
The cabinet is constructed from MDF and feels relatively sturdy for its size and price point, though it's not as robust as a higher-end, all-wood instrument.

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