New action and improved sample engine for premium, portable play.
The Yamaha P85 Contemporary Digital Piano features 88 keys with improved graded hammer action and improved multistrike piano sample/recordings for rich sound and play in a lightweight and portable keyboard. The P85 has 64 note polyphony; built-in song recorder and metronome; onboard speaker system; and a headphone jack so you can practice silently. Sleek contemporary design fits in any room d‚cor.
The P85S gives you realistic, acoustic-like touch response with Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) stereo-sampled piano voices in a compact digital piano with the high quality you expect from Yamaha.
Exceptionally high-quality sound
The gorgeous piano sounds of the P-85 feature meticulous digital sampling of a full concert grand piano—that change in tone and volume depending on how you play—thanks to Yamaha's sophisticated AWM stereo sampling.
Realistic, acoustic-like touch response
Enjoy authentic, naturally expressive key touch—modeled after an actual acoustic piano, from the low notes to the high—with the Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard.
Ultra-compact, stylish design
The attractive, slim, lightweight design of the instrument—less than 25 lbs.—suits virtually any room decor, while the built-in speaker system fills your room with luscious sound.
Extensive voice selection and dual-voice function
The versatile P-85 also gives you a variety of other high-quality instrument voices, including electric pianos, organs, strings, and harpsichord—plus a Dual Voice feature for playing two voices at once.
Record your performance
You can capture your own playing with the song recording feature, then play it back for studying or accompaniment. There's even a built-in metronome for practicing and recording in perfect time.
Expressive half-pedal control
Features a half-pedal effect that gives you greater acoustic-like expressive control over the sound (with optional FC3 Foot Controller or LP-5 Pedal Unit).
Matching Stand (optional)
The optional stands provide stability and optimum sound projection for the instrument—as well as a stylish appearance.
Three-pedal unit (optional)
The optional LP-5 Pedal Unit gives you three pedals for the same kind of comprehensive sustain, sostenuto, and soft control found on grand pianos.
Yamaha P-85 Contemporary Digital Piano Features:
Improved multistrike piano sample/recordings
Improved graded hammer action
64-note polyphony
Built-in song recorder and metronome
Half-damper effect using optional FC3 Pedal or LP5 pedal unit
Built-in amplifiers and speakers
MIDI I/O
Headphone jack
Black finish
Contemporary slim design
Delivers the play and sound you want in a portable keyboard! Order yours today!
Yamaha P-85 Contemporary Digital Piano Specifications:
88 key Graded Hammer Standard keyboard (A1-C7)
64-note max polyphony
10 voices
AWM Stereo Sampling engine
Reverb and chorus effects
Metronome
1-track recording/playback
10 voice demos/50 piano preset songs
MIDI I/O
Headphone jack
Sustain pedal jack (FC5 pedal included)
6W x 2 stereo sound
52-3/16''W x 11-5/8''H x 5-15/16''D
25 lbs., 9 oz.
Owners Manual, Quick Operation Guide, AC Power Adapter, Pedal (FC5), Music Rest
Posted by p85 user from Ottawa, Canada on Jun 2, 2009
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Classical
Great, inexpensive keyboard with a nice feel. I wanted something I could just plug in and play without disturbing anyone and this has served me very well.
I had no problem getting this to fit properly on a "Z-style" keyboard stand. I recommend this style of stand as it seems to be the sturdiest available.
I agree with the user who recommended headphones for the best sound. The built-in speakers are ok, but just ok. For really practicing expressive playing I think you need better feedback than the speakers can deliver. Listening with headphones demonstrates that the sampling quality is very high, but the internal speakers let things down a bit. Maybe a small amp and speakers plugged in through the headphone jack would help?
All in all a great keyboard.
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Very Satisfying
Posted by LOS from So. Cal by way of New Jersey on Apr 6, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: little guitar, little drums, little keyboards
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Contemporary Abstract
Purchased for family and was not dissipointed. It was between this and the Casio. The deign money in the Yamaha went to the sound quality and the key action (best for the money). The casio is still a good toy and the Yamaha is a musical instrument. The cons are the bottom shape which make it unstable unless you use the Yamaha proprietary stand. Also, needs eq'ing through my Fender 100watt.
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Good feel, poor speakers
Posted by thisguykev from NJ on Jan 29, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Classical
I was in the market for a tactile digital piano to practice on that I could keep in my bedroom. I tried both this and a Casio Privia 120 and noted that the Casio actually sounded better. What I noticed was that the poor sound is due to the built in speakers. Despite this, I purchased the p-85 and plugged in my headphones. The response is fine with headphones (I have Sony MDR-700's) and even better through my studio monitors (Krk Rokit 8's). Though the Casio was $100 less and the built in speakers were better, I still went with Yamaha for quality.
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Great bang for the buck
Posted by Dr Fingers from North America on Nov 17, 2008
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Professional Working Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Eclectic
This is a very good digital piano. Please don't confuse this with an electronic keyboard. This has a wonderfully authentic piano feel. Only on close listening can a digitized piano sound be detected. Full marks all around, especially considering the price! Wow! It sounds very OK when plugged into a bigger sound system. Good punch with fully developed rich tones.
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OK lightweight piano with some serious downsides
Posted by Dave Story from Madison Wisconsin on Jul 2, 2008
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Acoustic rock and jazz
Pros:
I ran this piano through its paces at a Guitar Center today. It's lightweight at <26# and features weighted, touch-sensitive keys at an attractive price.
Cons:
The shape of the piano's underside, with cutouts to accommodate speakers beneath, prevents it from sitting flat. It freely rocks front-to-back on a standard keyboard stand (which, incidentally should be a double-scissor to prevent side-to-side rocking). It has no dedicated 1/4" amp outputs or onboard speaker switch, so the onboards can't be used as monitors. Sounds kind of cheap through its onboard speakers, and I wasn't given a chance to output it through a PA--my higher-end P120's output is definitely superior to the little NP30 I bought this year, so I'm skeptical. This keyboard is definitely a try-before-you-buy proposition--be sure to hear it amplified before you plunk down any money.
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