Yamaha YDP-S55 B Arius
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Yamaha
YDP-S55 B Arius
Product Info
Article Number:
536787
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
YDP-S55 B Arius
Category:
Compact Digital Pianos
Price:
$1,199.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Arius YDP-S55 B is a solid entry-level digital piano, particularly appealing to beginners and apartment dwellers who want a realistic piano feel and sound without a huge footprint. The GH3 action is surprisingly good for the price, and the CFX sound is impressive, making it a great starting point for serious piano study.
Product Description
- Yamaha YDP-S55 B Arius
- Digital Piano
- 88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Graded Hammer
- GH3) and synthetic ebony and ivory top layers
- 10 Sounds (incl. high-end sound from the Yamaha CFX concert grand)
- 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: Sustain (half pedal)
- Sostenuto
- Soft
- USB to Host connection
- 2 x Headphone output (6.3 mm jack)
- Speaker: 2 x 20"
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1353 x 309 x 792 mm (depth with open cover 317 mm)
- Weight. 40 kg
- Colour: Black
- Incl. power supply unit (PA-300C) and music booklet "50 Classical Music Masterpieces
PROS
- • GH3 action provides realistic piano touch and response.
- • CFX sound engine delivers a remarkably authentic grand piano tone.
- • Slim design integrates well into smaller living spaces.
- • Dual mode allows layering sounds for creative exploration.
CONS
- • Limited sound selection compared to higher-end digital pianos.
- • Speakers, while decent, lack the power for larger rooms or performance.
- • Plastic casing, while sturdy, doesn't convey a premium feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Graded Hammer Action 3 (GH3) - weighted, with synthetic ebony & ivory keytops
Sounds
10 (including Yamaha CFX concert grand sample)
Polyphony
192-Voice
Speakers
2 x 20W
Weight
40 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GH3 has a more nuanced and responsive feel, with heavier low notes and lighter high notes, mimicking a real acoustic piano more accurately than the GHS.
While it excels in classical, the CFX’s rich tone can be adapted to jazz and pop with careful use of effects and layering.
Yes, the USB to Host connection allows for MIDI recording; latency will be minimal with a properly configured audio interface, typically under 10ms.
