Yamaha Arius YDP-144 Digital Piano - Classic and elegant home piano for beginners or hobbyists, in black

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Even when it comes to digital pianos, Yamaha is well known for delivering great sound and build quality, being one of the most sought-out brands for digital pianos at all skill levels. Total maximum size approx. 900 KB (User song : One song approx. 100 KB Loading song data from a computer : Up to 10 songs) Those 2 models have the same two smaller speakers within the piano cabinet but the power amplifiers go up to two 20 watt amps for a total of 40 watts which is slightly more than 2 times the power of the YDP-144, and that's a good thing.

Taking all these assessments into consideration, I recommend you g for the Yamaha YDP-144, unless portability is a deciding factor for you. Size-wise, the dimensions are 53.4” x 16.6” x 33.4” (W x D x H). The YDP-164 is designed for home use. If you were looking for a digital piano for stage use, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. On the left side, there is a single line of 7 buttons consisting of the most used functions and settings. It is a good selection that I found quite convenient to use.Overall, I’m satisfied with the YDP-164. It’s a solid digital piano that everyone can appreciate. The only true downside is that alternatives exist and most of them provide better experiences overall. That’s a bummer, because the YDP-164 is a superb digital piano, with good sounds and excellent keyboard. It boils down to personal preference, but to me, there’s a certain magic that comes with a well-sampled piano. If you would move the piano around, then I would recommend the Kawai ES110, Casio PX S1000 and Casio PX-160. It is a triple sensored key action while the GHS on the Yamaha is dual sensored. The control, timing and expressiveness of the RHCII create a natural playing experience.

The Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) technology is another modifiable effect, and you can modify the intensity of the effect to suit your preferences. For example, you can change the current selected sound with a few presses. You can set the metronome tempo with a numerical keypad input instead of dialing it in with key presses. I was hoping for a more advanced key action on the YDP-144. After all it has been 3 years since Yamaha launched its predecessor the YDP-143.With the update to the YDP-line of instruments, Yamaha implemented their CFX sound sampling, which was previously a hallmark of the CLP-series digital pianos. Technically, the body of the YDP-164 is made from particleboard, but the finish and density make it feel solid. First of all, many of today’s digital pianos use stereo samples, which sometimes require two or even more notes for each key played. Why bring that up right now? Well, the key word here is control, and the YDP-144 isn’t really the best in this department.

If you’re familiar with the YDP-163, you’ll feel right at home with the YDP-164. The design hasn’t changed much in terms of the externals, and that’s a pro in my books. I would like to ask you, regardless the connection, Bluetooth, etc cause I don t mind them, would you suggest Casio px 870 or 164r just from the feel, sound, touch pint of you? Having a dedicated volume knob, as opposed to a volume slider, is executes volume swells quite well. The club algorithm is another highlight, being a room algorithm that captures the intricate ‘closeness’ that comes from a large concert grand in a small enclosed environment.The Yamaha YDP-144 has an identical design to the YDP-143. It is a console style digital piano with a clean and sleek style. Among the other options, I personally prefer the feeling of Korg’s RH3 (featured on the D1, C1 Air), Kawai’s RHCII (featured on the KDP110), and Roland’s PHA-4 Standard (featured on the RP-102, F-140R) keyboard actions. Thankfully, the YDP-144 retains the YDP-143’s relatively slim design, so it fits nicely into smaller rooms. This is many times better than the experience you’d get from the cumbersome controls I’ve previously discussed.

A more interesting feature though, for those who can use the Smart Pianist app is the Chord Chart. This feature analyzes any song that you would like to play along on the piano and displays chord symbols on the screen. A great way to make practicing piano even more fun. Yamaha YDP-144 vs Yamaha YDP-164 For example, Casio’s PX-870 includes some guiding indicators above the keys, which is a simple solution that manages to sidestep the problem of cumbersome controls. When pushed to higher volumes, I didn’t notice any distortion, which makes the YDP-164 a valid choice for use in larger venues as well. The sounds are great out of the box (and its simplicity is definitely a plus if you just want to sit down and play without much hassle).The cabinet seems to resonate with the speakers, making for a rich tone even with the slightly reduced size.