Yamaha Arius YDP-S31 88-Key Graded Hammer Piano

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Develop proper playing technique with this digital piano's graded hammer standard keys, built-in metronome and three expression pedals.

Another model in the Arius line of digital pianos, the sleek and slim Yamaha Arius YDP-S31 Digital Home Piano is perfect for all skill levels and excels as a practice piano. The high-quality sound simulates an acoustic piano, while Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keys help build proper finger technique.

When closed, the YDP-S31 takes up a small footprint and the soft-shut key cover creates a flat surface that resembles a desk, making it ideal for school piano labs. Don't be fooled by the compact design, because there's plenty of power under the hood. The model comes with 3 piano-style pedals, a 6W x 2 stereo sound system and Yamaha's legendary AWM piano samples.

Features

- Perfect for all skill levels
- 88 Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keys
- AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Stereo Sampling
- Built-in song recorder and metronome
- 3 piano-style pedals
- 6W x 2 stereo sound system
- 64 voice polyphony
- 50 built-in specially selected piano songs
- 50 Greats for the Piano Music Book

The YDP-S31 utilizes Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Stereo Sampling for the instrumental voices, faithfully reproducing all of the dynamic details and sonic nuances of the original. A built-in song recorder and metronome that makes the YDP-S31 ideal for piano lessons, practicing, or even as a scratch pad for your next masterpiece.

50 specially selected piano songs of standard piano repertoire are built into each, either for your listening enjoyment, or as a rehearsal tool while playing read more out of the included 50 Greats for the Piano book. The damper pedal includes an authentic Half Damper effect, giving you nuanced expressive control over the sustained sound, far more realistic than a simple on/off footswitch.

Drawing on over a hundred years of experience and craftsmanship in making world class acoustic pianos, the YDP-S31 provides exceptionally natural, grand piano-like touch, with realistic weight gradations, heavy in the lower end and light in the upper.

With its soft-shut key cover and uniquely slim profile, the depth of the YDP-S31's sound far exceeds its 11.8 inch deep frame.

Power Supply: AC Adaptor (Included)

Note: Some assembly required.
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Keyboard: 88 Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keys

Tone Generation:
- Sound Source: AVM Stereo Sampling
- Polyphony (Maximum): 64
- Voice Selection: 6

Effects:
- Reverb: 4 types
- Dual: Yes

Metronome: Yes

Song Recording: 1-track recording/playback

Demo Songs:
- Voice Demo: 6
- Preset Songs: 50 Piano Songs

Jacks and Connectors:
- MIDI: In/Out
- Headphones: 1/4 inch stereo phone jack x 2

Pedals:
- Number of Pedals: 3 (Damper with half pedal effect, Sostenuto, and Soft)
- Pedal Color: Silver

Sound System:
- Amplifier: 6 W x 2
- Speaker: (12 cm x 6 cm) x 2

Cabinet:
- Finish: Dark Alder
- Key Cover: Folding

Dimensions (W x D x H):
- 54 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 30 13/16 in. (1390 x 299 x 783 mm) (With key cover closed)
- 54 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 38 11/16 in. (1390x 299 x 982 mm) (With key cover open)
- With anti-fall brackets attached, the depth is 14 9/16 in. (370 mm)

Weight: 79 lbs., 6 ounces (36 kg)

Accessories:
- Owner's Manual
- 50 Greats for the Piano Music Book
- Quick Operation Guide
- Assembly Parts
- AC Power Adaptor

Power Supply: AC Adaptor (Included)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (11 ratings)
Submitted April 28, 2009 by a customer from gmail.com

"Yamaha YDP S31 is Awesome"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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If you want to pay a thousand or less for a keyboard/piano without a lot of effects, then this is what you get.
Sound
Sounds is good, but it's not a real steinway grand.
Features
Features is kind of like the older model clainovas. This model includes enough for the digital piano to act like a piano, but not really a whole lot more. Get a synth if you want more.
Ease of Use
AWESOMELY easy assembly! Other than that, use it like a regular piano.
Quality
Yamaha Quality, hello? Near Perfect but not Steinway.
Value
Best digital piano for under 1000 dollars.
The Wow Factor
Sexy! By far the most sexy in its class.
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