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To add extra depth and ambiance to the sound, you can use 4 different reverb types.

In total there are 10 sounds in the YDP-143:.

The white keys on the YDP-143 are made of smooth plastic, the black ones have a matte black finish on them, which enhances playing control and prevents mistakes. The GSH doesn’t offer synthetic ivory keytops found on some more expensive models like the YDP-163. There are 4 preset settings available: Soft, Medium (default), Hard, Off. The touch sensitivity of the keys can be adjusted according to your playing preferences.ĭepending on how much force you want to apply in order to produce the loudest sound you can choose a softer or harder touch. The keys are weighted with a heavier touch in the lower end and a lighter touch in the upper end, just like an acoustic piano. That said, the GHS is still a solid, reliable action, which feels good enough for most beginner and intermediate players.Īnother advantage of the GHS keyboard is that it’s pretty quiet, and doesn’t make loud clicking noises when you play it. I’ve said a lot about the GHS in previous reviews, so I’ll be short here.Īs I said in the YDP-103 review, to my taste, there are more realistic keyboard actions on the market today, including ones from Kawai and Roland.

It’s the same Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard that we saw on the YDP-103 as well as on the P-45 and P-115 (portable models).

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The Yamaha YDP-143 comes with a full set of 88 fully weighted keys, which feel similar to real piano keys. We’ll talk about that in more detail in the ‘Connectivity’ section of the review. There is also an option to connect your iPhone or iPad to the piano and use the Yamaha controller app with an intuitive interface to navigate the YDP-143. To make things easier, the piano will produce a confirmation sound whenever you change a setting (can be disabled).

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So initially you’ll have to look them up in the manual until you memorize the combinations you use most often. Moreover, most functions and settings are accessed by using “ button + button” or “ button + key” combinations, which are not necessarily intuitive. The YDP-143 doesn’t have a display, so it’s not always easy to figure out what setting is being used. There are 7 buttons on the left side of the keyboard and a Volume knob + a Power button on the right. There is also a White matte finish, but, unfortunately, it’s not available in the US. It’s worth noting that Dark Rosewood is so dark that it seems almost black when you look at it from a distance. The piano is covered with a grain wood finish and available in two colors: Dark Rosewood (YDP-143R) and Black Walnut (YDP-143B).īoth colors look nice and elegant, so you can’t really go wrong with either. The piano is made of particleboard, but it’s of very good quality and doesn’t feel cheap at all.

The sustain pedal also supports half-pedal function. The YDP-143 comes with 3 piano pedals that operate just like sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedals on an acoustic piano.

You basically need to assemble the base, and then screw it to the keyboard itself using a Phillips-head screwdriver. With that said, the assembly is not too complicated, and the instructions are very clear. Keep in mind that the piano weighs around 83 lbs and the box you get is over 100 lbs, so bear in mind that you may need another person to help you with unpacking and assembling. In the box, you’ll find the keyboard itself, 3-pedal bar, bench, and all the parts that you’ll need to assemble into the base. The piano arrives unassembled in a big well-packaged box. Although the YDP-143 is a mid-range model, I was very pleased with the quality of this piano.Īdd to this a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty, and you get a pretty good value here. Their built quality is always great, and the instruments usually last for years. There have been very few issues with their digital pianos, and it’s a fact. Yamaha is known for its excellent quality control.