The Yamaha P-45 provides the perfect entry into the world of portable pianos from Yamaha, offering a full digital piano experience in a compact and budget-friendly package. In addition to an 88-key, hammer action keyboard, the P-45 digital piano also offers ten carefully sampled tones, integrated effects, and a broad range of practical functions. Weighing just 11.5kg, the Yamaha P-45 is not only an ideal entry-level instrument for domestic practice, but also a portable companion for all pianists looking for a compact instrument that can be used on the move for performances and rehearsals.
The P-45 is not overloaded with functions that are often superfluous in practice, but focuses instead on key features including an authentic piano sound, a good keyboard, and a number of practical extras such as an integrated metronome. The GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard featuring graduated weighting imitates the touch sensitivity of a real grand piano, resulting in keys that feel slightly heavier in the bass range than in the higher registers. The sounds are based on AWM stereo sampling and can be varied using four different reverb types to provide the optimum performance experience. With its Dual and Layer modes and a Duo mode, the P-45 also enables the user to mix two sounds together or to split the keyboard into two sections.
As the least expensive member of the proven Yamaha P-series, the P-45 is not only a highly suitable instrument for budget-conscious beginners looking for a substantially equipped digital piano at an attractive price, but also lends itself as a second mobile instrument for performances, rehearsals, and other musical activities outside of the home thanks to its compact design and low carrying weight. In both cases, the user will benefit from the remarkably simple operation enabled by the instrument’s features, which are focused entirely on the key functions of a digital piano and are the qualities that have been appreciated by beginners and advanced users of the P-series for many years.
For decades, Yamaha has been one of the world’s best-known manufacturers of musical instruments and audio technology. The Japanese company’s long history began at the end of the 19th century with the harmonium. The product range has constantly expanded since then, which has made Yamaha one of the few manufacturers today to offer almost the entire range of existing musical instruments: From upright and grand pianos to guitars, wind instruments, and bowed string instruments and from drums and percussion to electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Yamaha is also a major force in the field of audio engineering as a manufacturer of mixing consoles, amplifiers, PA systems, and more. Yamaha's guiding principle is to combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology.
The Yamaha P-45 can not only be connected to a computer via USB, but also to a smartphone or tablet using a suitable adapter (available separately), allowing the digital piano to be used in conjunction with a wide range of MIDI-compatible apps. Examples include the Piano Diary and My Music Recorder apps, which are available from Yamaha free of charge and enable users to document the progress made in practice sessions and record their own performance. For added benefit, the digital piano is also compatible with third-party apps, providing users with a variety of opportunities to practise, compose, and develop their musical skills and keep piano-playing an exciting experience!