Andy's DELUXE KIT includes:

• Yamaha YDP181 Digital Piano
• Matching Bench - A quality bench supplied by Yamaha
• Yamaha RH2C Headphones - The Yamaha RH2C dynamic headphones deliver sonic brilliance in a lightweight design, and provide the perfect listening environment for use with portable keyboards or casual listening.
• Songwriter Software - From the creators of Finale, the world's leading music notation software, SongWriter is perfect for songwriters, teachers, band and choir directors, church musicians, students, and other musicians. SongWriter lets you enter notes with a digital piano or keyboard mouse and print great-looking sheet music.
• Yamaha UX16 Midi/USB interface - The UX16 USB-MIDI Interface is about the easiest way to connect your Yamaha digital piano to your computer. If your computer has a USB jack you simply connect the UX16 to your USB connector on your computer and plug the MIDI in and out cables into your keyboard.

**Due to the size and weight of this item it must ship via Truckline Freight. This type of shipping service is considered "Curbside" meaning the driver will off-load the item at the nearest curb. The consumer is responsible for transporting the item from the curbside into the home. Inside delivery is available for an additional fee.**

The Yamaha YDP181 Arius 88 key digital piano is suited to students and experienced players alike, and provides true piano sound and feel. The Graded Hammer keyboard of the YDP-181 makes it a true joy to play, both in practice and performance, and the 3-level AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling Voices deliver remarkably authentic sound.

The Yamaha Arius YDP181 uses the USB device port for storing songs recorded on the instrument. The damper pedal includes a half-damper effect, giving you nuanced expressive control over the sustained sound, and Dual Voice capability lets you play two different instrument sounds at the same time. An on-board 2-track song recorder allows you to capture your original musical ideas and performances while practicing or performing.

As the replacement for the Yamaha YDP223, the YDP181 has some big shoes to fill. But, based on its specifications, it should do an admiral job. Updated features include: dynamic stereo sampling, 128 note polyphony, 2-track, 3 song sequencer, damper resonance for richer sustained tones, and USB TO DEVICE port.

Graded Hammer (GH) Keyboard
Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, lower notes on a GH keyboard have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. GH features an extra key sensor capable of reproducing fast repetitive playing of a single note with perfect articulation. The matte finish of the black keys enhances the keyboard's luxurious appearance.

Variable Touch Sensitivity
Select the hard, medium or soft setting to match your playing style or finger strength. Turn off sensitivity for a fixed response setting, ideal when playing the organ.

Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling
The AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system which creates the realism of an acoustic instrument by using digital technology to record the instrument sound and applying high-quality digital filter technology to the recorded audio samples. The waveform of the sound created by playing the key of an acoustic piano differs depending on the playing strength from pianissimo to fortissimo. The AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling can produce such dynamic nuances by recording samples of various playing strengths. The greater the number of samples used, the higher the expression.

USB connectivity for storing and playing music
Insert an optional USB storage device into the USB port to save and transfer your performances.

128-note Polyphony
Conventional digital pianos quickly run out of notes during fast, dense legato passages: sustained notes are cut off as the instrument "steals" notes to make room for new notes. A maximum of up to 128-note can be played at once.

Damper Resonance
Damper Resonance samples provided the rich and broadening tones produced in pedaling. Using these comprehensive gradations, YDP-181 model can realistically reproduce the complex sounds of a grand piano.

Song Recorder
The built-in, 3-song performance memory allows you to record a song, and then step into the spotlight and solo over it. Best of all, you can change tempo or Voices even after you've recorded your performance. There's also a built-in metronome to help you stay in perfect time.

50 Preset Piano Songs
A selection of 50 different piano songs is provided for your listening pleasure. These recordings were chosen for their beauty as well as their functionality. Since many of the songs are classic piano pieces, anyone taking lessons can list.

Accessories included with the YDP181 are: manual, song book, and piano bench.

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	AWESOME!!! nothing more than AWESOME Reviewer: Joe Jr from Lake in the Hills, IL We purchased the unit and (aside from a shipping snafu - having to call to arrange delivery time for the piano) set it up.  This unit is SOOOO much worth the extra cost above the YDP141 and YDP161.  The buttons for the effects are nice and small - not big and gaudy.  The sound is amazing.   The feel of the keys, the feel of the case, truly a phenominal unit!!!. The reviewer purchased this product from Andy's Music. Was this review helpful to you?