Yamaha Arius YDP-166 Digital Piano

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

• 88 Weighted Keys: Full-size keyboard supports proper piano technique for lessons, daily practice, and performance.
• GrandTouch-E Keyboard: Newly developed weighted action provides stable response and expressive control across the keyboard.
• Synthetic Ebony and Ivory Keytops: Textured key surfaces provide a comfortable playing feel during longer practice sessions.
• Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Voice: Recreates the sound of Yamaha's flagship concert grand piano for rich home performance.
• VRM Lite Technology: Adds damper and string resonance for a more natural acoustic-style response.
• 192-Note Polyphony: Supports sustained passages, layered performance, and pedal-heavy playing without easily dropping notes.
• Bluetooth Audio and MIDI: Connects wirelessly with compatible smart devices for music playback and app-based control.
• 3-Pedal Unit: Includes Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals for traditional piano expression and technique development.

Available Colorways

• Black: YDP166B
• Rosewood: YDP166R
• White: YDP166WH
• White Birch: YDP166WB

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Series: Arius
• Model: YDP-166
• Product Type: Console-style digital piano
• Available Colorways: Black, Rosewood, White, White Birch
• Colorway SKUs: Black: YDP166B; Rosewood: YDP166R; White: YDP166WH; White Birch: YDP166WB
• Number of Keys: 88 full-size keys
• Key Action: GrandTouch-E graded hammer keyboard
• Keytops: Synthetic ebony and ivory
• Touch Sensitivity: 3 levels plus fixed
• Aftertouch: No aftertouch support
• Primary Piano Voice: Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice
• Resonance Technology: VRM Lite
• Number of Instrument Voices: 10
• Polyphony: 192 notes
• Built-In Songs: 50 demo songs and 303 factory songs
• Built-In Effects: Reverb
• Performance Functions: Duet mode, layer, transpose, and tuning adjustment
• Practice Features: Auto power off, lesson songs, lessons/coaching modes, and metronome
• Built-In Speakers: Yes
• Speaker System: Dual 7.9" speakers with diffuser grille
• Amplifiers: 8W x 2
• Bluetooth: Audio and MIDI
• USB I/O: USB-B for audio, host connection, and MIDI
• Pedals: Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft
• Pedal Support: Proprietary multi-pedal unit included
• Audio Outputs: Dual headphone jacks
• Compatible App: Yamaha Smart Pianist
• Power Adapter: PA-300C, 16 VDC
• Power Consumption: 13W
• Dimensions with Music Rest: 53.4" W x 33.4" H x 16.6" D
• Weight: 92.6 lb

What's Included

• Yamaha Arius YDP-166 Digital Piano: 88-key console-style digital piano.
• Bench: Piano bench for seated practice and performance.
• 3-Pedal Unit: Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedal controls.
• 50 Classical Music Masterpieces Book: Included songbook for practice and repertoire.
• PA-300C AC Power Adapter: Power adapter for the digital piano.