Yamaha P-225 Digital Piano

Yamaha P-225 Digital Piano, Black, Action Position Back

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

With weighted GHC action and Virtual Resonance Modeling for a realistic sound, the Yamaha P-225 digital piano is perfect for gigging or at-home enjoyment.

Overview

A compact piano with the sound and features to satisfy the needs of all players, Yamaha's P-225 gives you the comfortable feel of an acoustic piano in a practical, lightweight design. The P-225 features the sounds of Yamaha's premier concert grand piano, the CFX, and this model uses Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) Lite technology to replicate the expressive moment-by-moment tonal changes that occur in a real grand piano. Whether you are an advanced piano player or a serious beginner looking to learn, the P-225 is the perfect choice.

Beginner and intermediate players will find the touch and tone perfect for their repertoire, and the portability of the P-225 means you can take it on those coffee-house gigs, or bring it to the cottage with ease. The Smart Pianist app gives you a modern user interface to access all of the features in the P-225 while the Rec N Share app allow you to record your practices and performances directly to your smart device. This makes sharing to your social media platforms quick and easy!

Features:

- Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keyboard action uses weighted keys to replicate the acoustic piano experience, with a compact design that saves space without sacrificing authenticity.
- The CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice delivers the commanding power and rich tonality of the flagship CFX concert grand piano.
- Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) recreates the resonance of the piano strings and body in real time as they would respond to the limitless factors… read more present when playing an acoustic piano.
- Sustain pedal jack lets you connect the included footswitch (WU089600) or one of the separately sold accessories: the FC4A pedal, FC5 footswitch, or the FC3A pedal. The optional FC3A features half-pedal function, allowing you to vary the sustain length depending on how far the pedal is pressed, for more nuanced performances.
- With the Smart Pianist app, you can take your piano playing to the next level. This app allows you to control all functions and access additional features that go beyond what the instrument can do alone.
- Included accessories: for sustain pedal functions

Specs

- Number of Keys: 88
- Key Action: GHC keyboard with matte black keytops
- Touch Sensitivity: Hard/Medium/Soft/Fixed
- Sound Source: Yamaha CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice
- Maximum Polyphony: 192 notes
- Number of Voices: 24
- Preset Programs: 21 Voice Demo Songs + 50 Classics (71 total preset songs)
- Effects Types: 4 types Reverb, Wall EQ, Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC), Stereophonic Optimizer, Sound Boost (2 types)
- Amplifier Output: 7W x 2 (14W total)
- Speakers: Oval (12 cm x 8 cm) + 5 cm tweeter x 2
- Connectors: Headphones: Standard stereo phone jack (x 2), AUX OUT: [L/L+R] [R], USB TO HOST: Yes, DC IN: 12V, Sustain Pedal: Yes, Pedal Unit: Yes
- Power Supply: PA-150B AC adaptor (Output: DC 12V, 1.5A)
- Power Consumption: 9W (When using PA-150B AC adaptor)
- MIDI Implementation: USB TO HOST (MIDI & Audio), MIDI Recording: 1 Song, 2 Tracks
- USB Functionality: USB to Host (MIDI & Audio), USB Audio Interface: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo
- Pedal Inputs: Sustain Pedal Input, Pedal Unit Input (LP-1 compatible)
- Storage Capacity: MIDI Recording Data Capacity: Approx. 100 KB/Song (approx. 11,000 notes)
- Recording Tracks: 2
- Metronome Tempo Range: 5 - 280
- Transpose Range: -6 - 0 - +6
- Tuning Range: 414.8 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Black

Shipping Weight: 36.38 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 56 x 14 x 9 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): P225B

White

Shipping Weight: 36.38 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 56 x 14 x 9 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): P225WH

Black, with Stand and Bench

Shipping Weight: 73 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 57 x 16 x 15 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): P225BLB

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-771-9886
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support

Yamaha P-225 Reference Manual

Yamaha P-225 Quick Operation Guide

Yamaha P-225 Owner's Manual

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted November 3, 2023 by Mike Weber in Boston, MA

"Dont waste your money on this one. Sad to say"

Overall:

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I thought this would be a favorable upgrade from my p125. Some nice features but the speakers are not robust and facing out instead of up. The new action is awkward but playable. The player does not have the connection as the P125 does in my opinion. The body feels flimsy. Smaller is not always better. Nothing feels right after a week of playing it. I was forcing myself to like it so I could recommend it to my students, but I am honest with myself and disappointed. P125 is still a better beginner-to-pro piano minus the CFX. I'm sure Yamaha knows this P225 was a big mistake and will upgrade soon. They are a great company, but this is planned obsolescence at its best. To be clear, just because I am unhappy with this board does not mean it's zZounds fault. They have always been fair with me for many years on price and satisfaction. This is a Yamaha issue only and hope to see their R&D step it up as they have in the past with great products.