Yamaha P-525 Digital Piano

With smooth playability plus Binaural Sampling and Grand Expression Modeling for world-class sounds, the P-525 is ready to rock any stage or studio.

Overview

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll love Yamaha's P-525!

The flagship model in Yamaha's P-Series, the P-525 offers authentic grand-piano feel and exquisite sound. Thanks to its range of features and smooth playability, the P-525 is perfectly suited for all levels of players, from beginners to pros.

The P525 features GrandTouch-S with wooden keys, synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, and escapement, and the CFX and Boesendorfer grand piano voices. The Smart Pianist app for iOS and Android devices makes selecting Voices and changing settings more intuitive. Rec n Share helps to take your musical journey to all of your social media platforms. Registration Memory adds live performance functionality to an already feature packed instrument.

GrandTouch-S keyboard action faithfully replicates the detailed tonal variations produced in an acoustic grand depending on the player's touch and expression. The exceptionally durable solid wood keys transfer vibrations from the instrument creating an important connection to the player.

Binaural Sampling technology delivers a three-dimensional sound in your headphones, creating the sensation of sitting in front of a world class concert grand piano, playing without headphones on. Grand Expression Modeling technology closely replicates the mechanics of hammers, strings, and internal components, giving you ultimate control over your playing. Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) recreates the resonance of the piano strings and body in real… read more time as they would respond to the limitless factors present when playing an acoustic piano.

the Sounds of Two World-Class Concert Grand Pianos
The P-525 harnesses the Voices of two landmark grand pianos: the Yamaha CFX and Boesendorfer Imperial. The CFX delivers brilliant trebles complemented by a powerful bass, ensuring clarity in every performance. The Imperial envelops listeners with its distinct, warm Viennese tone. With these two iconic piano Voices at your fingertips - all within its compact design - you'll captivate just about any audience.

Minimalist Design. Timeless Elegance.
All the sophistication of a grand piano has been crafted into the sleek design of the P-525 portable digital piano. Drawing inspiration from our long line of iconic acoustic pianos, the P-525 features wooden accents above the keyboard, polished side panels and a touch of red felt along the key bed.

Equipped for Your Performances
Not only is the P-525 ready to deliver authentic Voices of classic keyed instruments - vintage organs, electric pianos, and more - it's also primed for modern times. With Registration Memory, you can effortlessly save and recall your tailored settings, making it a breeze to set up and play live. Plus, Sound Boost and the adjustable EQ ensure your P-525 stands out - even when jamming with a full band.

Features:

- Equipped with 542 different Voices, including 44 Voices created specifically for the P-525, as well as 18 drum/SFX Kits and 480 XG Voices
- Headphone Connectivity - Practice with headphones, whenever you want, as much as you want
- The P-525 comes equipped with a Sound Boost function that switches to a punchy and powerful sound for such situations
- Built-in Bluetooth audio, which lets you pair your Bluetooth-enabled smart device, Bluetooth MIDI allows you to use the Smart Pianist app over a wireless connection
- Recording function allows you to listen to your playing or play along with your own performances
- Ships with FC3A pedal, owner's manual and PA-300C power adapter

Specs

- Piano Color: Black
- Width: 1,336 mm [52-5/8"]
- Height: 145 mm [5-11/16"] (with music rest: 328 mm [12-15/16"])
- Depth: 376 mm [14-13/16"] (with music rest: 403 mm [15-7/8"])
- Weight: 22.0 kg [48 lb, 8 oz]
- Dimensions of Packing Box W x H x D: 1,457 mm x 311 mm x 531 mm [57-3/8" x 12-1/4" x 20-7/8"]
- Number of Keys: 88
- Keyboard Type: GrandTouch-S(TM) Keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement
- Touch Sensitivity: Hard2/Hard1/Medium/Soft1/Soft2/Fixed
- Number of Pedals: 3 (when using the pedal unit, LP-1/FC35)
- Assignable Pedal Functions: Sustain (Switch), Sustain (Continuous), Sostenuto, Soft, Pitch Bend Up, Pitch Bend Down, Rotary Speed, Vibe Rotor, Song Play/Pause
- Display Type: Full Dots LCD
- Display Size: 198 x 100 dots
- Display Language: English, Japanese
- Panel Language: English
- Piano Sound: Yamaha CFX, Boesendorfer Imperial
- Binaural Sampling: Yes ("CFX Grand" Voice only)
- Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): Yes
- Grand Expression Modeling: Yes
- Polyphony (max.): 256
- Number of Preset Voices: 44 Voices + 18 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices
- Compatibility: XG (GM), GS (for Song playback), GM2 (for Song playback)
- Effects Types:
- Reverb: 7 types
- Chorus: 3 types
- Master EQ: 3 Preset + 1 User
- Insertion Effect: 12 types
- Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC): Yes
- Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes
- Sound Boost: 3 types
- Dual/Layers: Yes
- Split: Yes
- Duo: Yes
- Number of Preset Songs: 21 Voice Demo Songs + 50 Classics
- MIDI Recording Number of Songs: 250
- Number of MIDI Tracks: 16
- MIDI Data Capacity: Approx. 500 KB/Song (approx. 22,000 notes)
- Audio Recording (USB memory) Time (max.): 80 minutes/Song
- Compatible Data Format Playback: SMF (Format 0, Format 1), WAV (44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo)
- Compatible Data Format Recording: SMF (Format 0), WAV (44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo)
- Piano Room: Yes
- Rhythm Number of Rhythms: 40
- Number of Registration Memory Buttons: 6 (x 4 banks)
- Overall Controls:
- Metronome: Yes
- Tempo Range: 5 - 500
- Transpose: -12 - 0 - +12
- Tuning: 414.8 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
- Scale Type: 7 types
- USB Audio Interface: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo
- Bluetooth: Audio/MIDI (varies by area)
- Storage Internal Memory: Total maximum size approx. 1.4 MB
- External Drives: USB flash drive
- Headphones: Standard stereo phone jack (x 2)
- MIDI: IN, OUT
- AUX IN: Stereo mini jack
- AUX OUT: Standard phone jack (L/L+R, R)
- USB TO DEVICE: Type A
- USB TO HOST: Type C
- DC IN: 16 V
- Sustain Pedal: Yes (assignable)
- Pedal Unit: Yes
- Amplifiers: (20 W + 6 W) x 2
- Speakers: (Oval (12 cm x 6 cm) + 2.5 cm (dome)) x 2
- AC Adaptor: PA-300C (Output: DC 16 V, 2.4 A)
- Power Consumption: 18 W (when using PA-300C AC adaptor)
- Included Accessories: Owner's Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music rest, Foot pedal (FC3A), Power cord*/AC adaptor* (PA-300C) *Varies by area

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black: Shipping Weight: 69.45 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 57 x 21 x 12 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): P525B
White: Shipping Weight: 69.45 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 57 x 21 x 12 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): P525WH