Yamaha P-225 88-Note GHC Digital Piano, Black

Yamaha P-225 88-Note GHC Digital Piano, Black

A compact piano with the sound and features to satisfy the needs of advanced players
Yamaha’s P Series digital pianos are loved by piano players around the world who want the comfortable feel of an acoustic piano in an instrument with a more manageable size and weight.

Compared to its predecessor, the P-225 features a much shorter and thinner body design with a compact style. This model looks beautiful from any angle, and blends in well with any room. To achieve a smaller product chassis, we developed the new GHC (Graded Hammer Compact) keyboard (88 keys), which is built to uncompromising standards and offers the same weighted acoustic piano-like playing feel as the GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keys used in previous models in the P Series.

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 with a desire to learn to play, the P-225 is the perfect choice.

Newly developed GHC (Graded Hammer Compact) keyboard offers a realistic playing feel
One of the main concerns of piano players when purchasing a digital piano is related to the feel of the keyboard when they play.

Some of the things that players are specifically concerned with include whether they can feel the weight of the keys in their fingers as with a weighted acoustic piano keyboard; whether the keyboard will respond accurately when they play quicker passages; whether there are any inconsistencies between how hard they play the keys and the sound that results; and whether the keyboard offers a sufficient soft-to-loud dynamic range.

The GHS keyboards used in the P Series thus far have received high praise from customers for the excellent balance and ease of playing that was mentioned above.

The newly developed and more compact GHC (Graded Hammer Compact) keyboard on the new P Series reproduces the playing comfort of its predecessors in every way.

Further, the keyboard unit is more compact than in previous models, while still offering an outstanding playing feel.

The sound of Yamaha’s premier concert grand piano, the CFX
The P-225 gives you the sound of Yamaha’s top-of-the-line CFX concert grand, with shimmering highs and powerful lows. This model is equipped with Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) Lite, a digital technology that realistically reproduces the complex resonance produced by the strings of a grand piano, changing each time according to how the keys are pressed. With the P-225, you can enjoy the sound of a concert grand that’s played and loved by renowned pianists, along with its infinitely realistic resonance. Of course, this instrument doesn’t require tuning.

Place the instrument wherever you like, or even take it with you
One trouble that plagues pianists is that the traditional piano is often too large to fit into a room. To add to this, piano players can’t take their instruments out with them. The P-225 provides a brilliant solution to these problems. The stylish design of this instrument blends well with any room, and is available in black or white color variations to match the mood. With the optional soft case, you can take this instrument with you to the studio, to live gigs or on a trip-whenever you need it.

Minimalistic design that recalls the feel of a grand piano
With a design that pays homage to the classic aesthetic of a grand piano, the P-225 blends well with the interior of any home, and is intended to offer the player the true feeling of playing a grand.

Key Features

• Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keyboard action, like GHS (Graded Hammer Standard), has weighted keys that are heavier in the low end and lighter in the high end (like an acoustic piano) but is shorter allowing for a smaller instrument design.
• The CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice recreates the power and tone of the flagship CFX concert grand piano from Yamaha.
• VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) Lite technology makes the sound more like that of a real acoustic piano by reproducing its sophisticated string resonance.
• Half-damper pedal control allows for continuously increasing amounts of sustain as the pedal is depressed.
• 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 on its own.
• Bluetooth audio allows you to connect your music player wirelessly to your Digital Piano so you can listen to and play along with your favorite songs.
• USB to HOST (MIDI & Audio) connectivity with MIDI and audio transfer means you only need one cable to connect to your music-making software.
• With the Rec'n'Share app, you can easily capture your playing in high-quality audiovisuals and instantly share on any social platform.
• Split mode lets you play a different Voice with each hand
• Dual Mode lets you combine two Voices together, like piano and strings, for an inspiring new playing experience.
• 192-note polyphony allows you to play complex passages on your keyboard without any dropped notes.

Technical Specifications

P-225
Size/Weight
Dimensions
Width
1,326 mm <52-3/16”>
Height
129 mm <5-1/16”> (with music rest: 327 mm <12-7/8”>)
Depth
272 mm <10-11/16”> (with music rest: 362 mm <14-1/4”>)
Weight
11.5 kg <25 lb, 6 oz>
Dimensions (with optional stand)
Width
1,326 mm <52-3/16”>
Height
744 mm <29-5/16”> (with music rest: 942 mm <37-1/16”>)
Depth
318 mm <12-1/2”> (with music rest: 362 mm <14-1/4”>)
Dimensions of Packing Box
W x H x D
1,424 mm x 362 mm x 233 mm <56-1/16” x 14-1/4” x 9-3/16”>
Control Interface
Keyboard
Number of Keys
88
Type
GHC keyboard with matte black keytops
Touch Sensitivity
Hard/Medium/Soft/Fixed
Panel
Language
English
Voices
Tone Generation
Piano Sound
Yamaha CFX
Key-off Samples
Yes
Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)
Yes (VRM Lite)
Polyphony
Number of Polyphony (Max.)
192
Preset
Number of Voices
24
Effects
Types
Reverb
4 types
Wall EQ
Yes
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)
Yes
Stereophonic Optimizer
Yes
Sound Boost
2 types
Functions
Dual/Layers
Yes
Split
Yes
Duo
Yes
Songs
Preset
Number of Preset Songs
21 Voice Demo Songs + 50 Classics
Recording
Number of Songs
1
Number of Tracks
2
Data Capacity
Approx. 100 KB/Song (approx. 11,000 notes)
Functions
Overall Controls
Metronome
Yes
Tempo Range
5 - 280
Transpose
-6 - 0 - + 6
Tuning
414.8 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
USB Audio Interface
44.1 kHz, 24-bit, stereo
Rhythm
Number of Rhythms
20
Bluetooth
Audio (Varies by country)
Storage and Connectivity
Connectivity
Headphones
Standard stereo phone jack (x 2)
AUX OUT

USB TO HOST
Yes
DC IN
12 V
Sustain Pedal
Yes
Pedal Unit
Yes
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers
7 W x 2
Speakers
(Oval (12 cm x 8 cm) + 5 cm) x 2
AC Adaptor
PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha (Output: DC 12 V, 1.5 A)
Power Consumption
9 W (When using PA-150B AC adaptor)
Included Accessories
Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music rest, Footswitch, AC adaptor* (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) *Varies by area
Separately Sold Accessories
Headphones (HPH-150, HPH-100, HPH-50), Keyboard stand (L-200), Pedal unit (LP-1), Foot pedal (FC3A), Footswitch (FC4A, FC5), Keyboard bag (SC-KB851), AC adaptor* (PA-150B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Wireless MIDI adaptor (UD-BT01) *Varies by area