Yamaha Arius YDP-166 Digital Piano
The Yamaha Arius YDP-166 88-Key Digital Piano delivers an expressive upright-style playing experience for home practice, lessons, and performance. It pairs 88 weighted GrandTouch-E keys with Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice, VRM Lite resonance, built-in speakers, and Bluetooth connectivity for a realistic acoustic-inspired piano experience.
Designed for intermediate players, returning musicians, students, and families, the YDP-166 provides a refined step-up from entry-level digital pianos. It is ideal for buyers looking for a Yamaha Arius digital piano, an 88-key weighted home piano, or a console digital piano with bench and pedals included.
The YDP-166 features synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, 192-note polyphony, 10 instrument voices, USB audio/MIDI, and Yamaha Smart Pianist app support. A traditional 3-pedal unit with Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals supports proper technique, while dual headphone jacks make quiet practice easy at home.
Key Features
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88 Weighted Keys: Full-size keyboard supports proper piano technique for lessons, daily practice, and performance.
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GrandTouch-E Keyboard: Newly developed weighted action provides stable response and expressive control across the keyboard.
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Synthetic Ebony and Ivory Keytops: Textured key surfaces provide a comfortable playing feel during longer practice sessions.
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Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Voice: Recreates the sound of Yamaha's flagship concert grand piano for rich home performance.
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VRM Lite Technology: Adds damper and string resonance for a more natural acoustic-style response.
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192-Note Polyphony: Supports sustained passages, layered performance, and pedal-heavy playing without easily dropping notes.
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Bluetooth Audio and MIDI: Connects wirelessly with compatible smart devices for music playback and app-based control.
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3-Pedal Unit: Includes Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals for traditional piano expression and technique development.
Available Colorways
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Black: YDP166B
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Rosewood: YDP166R
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White: YDP166WH
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White Birch: YDP166WB
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Yamaha
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Series: Arius
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Model: YDP-166
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Product Type: Console-style digital piano
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Available Colorways: Black, Rosewood, White, White Birch
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Colorway SKUs: Black: YDP166B; Rosewood: YDP166R; White: YDP166WH; White Birch: YDP166WB
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Number of Keys: 88 full-size keys
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Key Action: GrandTouch-E graded hammer keyboard
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Keytops: Synthetic ebony and ivory
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Touch Sensitivity: 3 levels plus fixed
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Aftertouch: No aftertouch support
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Primary Piano Voice: Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice
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Resonance Technology: VRM Lite
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Number of Instrument Voices: 10
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Polyphony: 192 notes
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Built-In Songs: 50 demo songs and 303 factory songs
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Built-In Effects: Reverb
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Performance Functions: Duet mode, layer, transpose, and tuning adjustment
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Practice Features: Auto power off, lesson songs, lessons/coaching modes, and metronome
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Built-In Speakers: Yes
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Speaker System: Dual 7.9" speakers with diffuser grille
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Amplifiers: 8W x 2
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Bluetooth: Audio and MIDI
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USB I/O: USB-B for audio, host connection, and MIDI
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Pedals: Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft
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Pedal Support: Proprietary multi-pedal unit included
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Audio Outputs: Dual headphone jacks
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Compatible App: Yamaha Smart Pianist
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Power Adapter: PA-300C, 16 VDC
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Power Consumption: 13W
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Dimensions with Music Rest: 53.4" W x 33.4" H x 16.6" D
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Weight: 92.6 lb
What's Included
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Yamaha Arius YDP-166 Digital Piano: 88-key console-style digital piano.
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Bench: Piano bench for seated practice and performance.
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3-Pedal Unit: Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedal controls.
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50 Classical Music Masterpieces Book: Included songbook for practice and repertoire.
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PA-300C AC Power Adapter: Power adapter for the digital piano.