Yamaha P-125 B - Stage Piano

Product Information

GH/GHE (Graded Hammer Effect): This is Yamaha's premium weighted action and is only found in its top of the line YDP-series and up. The components are higher quality and offer a smoother and quieter performance. These digital pianos offer USB functionality for maximum connectivity. As mentioned earlier, the audio interface is integrated into both the Yamaha P125 and P125B models. There is the Rhythm function that intellectually adds matching drum or bass part to your play. It’s fun to play around but I don’t find myself using it much often. There's nothing much I say about the design except that it's “striking” and “minimalist”– words I've repeated for every P series keyboard since my original P105 review. The P125 is a simple mid range digital piano from Yamaha. It does not have many features besides excellent sound quality.

Yamaha P125A in Black With Stand and Headphones

If you like your digital pianos to look like the real thing, you won't be disappointed. The red line running across the top of the keys is visually striking and helps create a visually separate zone for the keys It contains a 4 layer sampling of Yamaha’s famous 9 foot concert grand CFIIIS. Compare to the 3 layer sample from its predecessor, the P125 sounds a lot more detailed and rich. Hard – Ideal for pianists with a heavier playing style. Also works great for genres or songs that require a great deal of piano bashing (say, the last solo in November Rain) The two-way onboard speaker system is powerful enough for home use and also useful for small rehearsals and band practices. Yamaha P125 Specifications

At a first glance, the two models are very similar. They both have 88 keys and the same Graded Hammer Standard weighted key technology by Yamaha. So, judging by this aspect, there is no difference. That sounds great when you're using a stand, but if you're keeping the piano on a flat, solid surface, you'll get nasty reflections from the downwards facing speakers. There is also a Dual Mode where instead of separate zones, you can play two instruments at the same time. It's great for creating more complex arrangement – like playing strings alongside a piano. There are also further buttons that correspond to helpful features like the one that is responsible for turning the metronome on and off. This is helpful especially for beginners that are not sure their tempo is right or wrong. Further buttons that you can find on the dashboard are the Demo button and the Rhythm button. When pushed, the Rhythm button will activate, as the word says, a rhythm, like drums, to accompany you.

Yamaha P-125 - ePianos What’s the difference between the Yamaha P-125 - ePianos

However, the speakers are placed in such a manner that they project sound in both upward and downward direction. This creates a richer sound profile and better mimics the free-ranging sound projection of an acoustic piano – as this visual from Yamaha shows. The Yamaha P125 has downward pointing speakers for richer sound projection Another cool improvement is that the polyphony has been bumped up to 192 from 128 in the last iteration. You likely won't even notice it but it's good to know that you have additional room for extra notes – should you ever manage the keyboard that far. Connectivity Yamaha introduced the P125 as a replacement for the popular P115 in 2018. It was well received and many people liked this portable digital piano. In this Yamaha P125 review, I want to show you why I can’t honestly recommend it any more in 2019. DESIGN Sound Boost is an EQ + volume feature that boosts treble frequencies. The purpose is to make the high end stand out more when the piano is played with other instruments. The effect is marginal and likely won't be noticeable in 99% of situations. The Yamaha P125 is designed for beginners to explore the instrument and start their learning journey of piano. It is also a good choice as a secondary practicing instrument for any pianist.Smart Pianist allows you to control* the many functions included in your Yamaha digital piano with your smart device. Voices, rhythms, and other settings can be selected through the familiar touch screen of your phone or tablet, making it easy to control the functions of your piano. Depends on the size of your home or the venue of your gigs, you might want to use an external speaker/monitor system to enhance the sound quality of the P125.

Yamaha L-125 Piano Stand for the Yamaha P-125, Lightweight Yamaha L-125 Piano Stand for the Yamaha P-125, Lightweight

Yamaha smartly recognized this and built a Table EQ feature. This feature cuts out frequencies from the downwards facing speakers such that you get minimal reflections on flat surfaces. Table EQ feature cuts down dissonant frequencies and reflections when the piano is placed on a flat surface Mid-range keyboards, such as the P-series, look like halfway between a real upright acoustic piano and a digital instrument. The buttons are visible, but they are smaller and there is no screen.What a great review. This is exactly what I have been looking for because my grand daughter has been asking for this. She has a smaller one but it is time for her to upgrade.