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Play with greater expression and control
The YDP S56 features Yamaha's newly developed GrandTouch-E keyboard, designed to deliver the realistic touch and responsiveness of a grand piano. Whether you're performing powerful passages, shaping delicate musical phrases, or working through demanding technical exercises, the keyboard provides a natural and comfortable playing experience that helps you stay connected to the music.
GrandTouch-E maintains stable responsiveness across a wide range of playing styles, accurately translating your touch into sound. Rapid note repetition feels controlled and consistent, while subtle dynamic changes are reproduced with precision. The result is a more expressive playing experience that supports both developing technique and confident musical performance.
Enjoy clear sound throughout the room
Drawing on Yamaha's extensive experience in piano design and audio engineering, the YDP S56 features a newly developed speaker system that produces clear, rich sound from a compact cabinet. Every note is reproduced with balance and detail, helping performances sound natural whether you're playing quietly or at full volume. A specially designed diffuser grille spreads sound more evenly throughout the room, allowing higher frequencies to travel naturally while maintaining balance across the full tonal range. This creates a comfortable listening experience for both the player and anyone nearby, helping the piano feel more engaging in everyday use.
Experience the sound of the Yamaha CFX
At the heart of the YDP S56 is the sound of Yamaha's flagship CFX concert grand piano. Known for its broad dynamic range and expressive character, the CFX provides a detailed and responsive piano voice that reacts naturally to changes in playing intensity. Gentle passages retain warmth and clarity, while more powerful performances deliver depth and presence. This responsive sound engine allows you to explore dynamics with confidence, making practice sessions, lessons, and casual performances feel more rewarding and musically satisfying.
Designed to fit your living space
The YDP S56 combines Yamaha's piano technology with a slim, contemporary cabinet designed for modern homes. Its reduced depth helps it sit comfortably in living rooms, bedrooms, and studies where space may be limited, while still providing the stability and feel expected from a home digital piano.
A folding key cover contributes to the piano's clean appearance when not in use, helping it blend naturally with surrounding furniture. Intelligent Acoustic Control automatically adjusts tonal balance as the volume changes, preserving clarity and musical detail during quieter practice sessions. Together, these features make the YDP S56 a practical choice for players who want authentic piano performance in a compact design.
Expanded control with Smart Pianist
The YDP S56 is compatible with Yamaha's Smart Pianist app, giving you an easy way to control key piano functions from your smartphone or tablet. Available free for iOS and Android devices, the app lets you select voices, adjust settings, record performances, and access features through a simple interface. Built-in Bluetooth audio also allows you to stream music from your smart device through the piano's speakers, making play-along practice even easier.
Smart Pianist includes helpful tools for developing your skills. The Guide feature pauses accompaniment until you play the correct note, helping you learn at your own pace. There's also a Medal Challenge mode that evaluates your performances and awards medals, giving you a clear way to track progress and stay motivated. Plus, compatible songs can display chord information and digital notation on your smart device. Find more information about the app here.
Three months of Flowkey Premium
Yamaha and the piano tutorial app flowkey are working in collaboration for a limited time offer - enjoy three months of premium learning when you purchase select Yamaha keyboards and digital pianos. Flowkey is an interactive learning aid, suited to beginners and advanced players alike thanks to its wide range of step-by-step courses and enormous library of learnable songs. With sheet music and accompanying video content for over 1,500 pieces, as well as interactive practice functions with instant feedback, flowkey is regarded as one of the best piano learning apps currently on the market.
All you need to do is register your instrument purchase with Yamaha, and they'll provide you with your flowkey Premium voucher code. Flowkey is available on both Apple and Android devices. Find out more about this promotion here.
Accessories
- Owner's Manual
- “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” Music Book
- Online Member Product Registration
- PA-300C AC Adaptor
- Power Cable
Specifications
General
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
- Series: Arius/YDP
- Colour: Black
- Product Code: YDP-S56B
Weight & Dimensions
- Width: 1,353 mm
- Height: 792 mm (976 mm with key cover open)
- Depth: 309 mm (317 mm with key cover open)
- Weight: 40 kg
Control interface
- Keyboard:
- No. of Keys: 88
- Action: GrandTouch-E
- Keytops: Synthetic Ebony & Ivory
- Touch Response: Hard/Medium/Soft/Fixed
- Pedals:
- No. of Pedals: 3
- Half Pedal: Yes (Damper)
- Functions: Damper, Sostenuto, Soft
- Panel Language: English
Cabinet
- Key Cover Style: Folding
- Music Rest: Yes
Voices
- Piano Tone Generation: Yamaha CFX
- Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite: Yes
- Key-off Samples: Yes
- Max. Polyphony: 192 Notes
- No. of Voices: 10
Effects
- Types:
- Reverb: 4 Types
- Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC): Yes
- Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes
- Functions:
Songs (MIDI)
- Presets: 10 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics, 303 Lesson Songs
- No. of Songs: 1
- No. of Tracks: 2
- Data Capacity: Approx. 150 KB/Song (Approx. 11,000 Notes)
Functions
- Metronome: Yes
- Tempo Range: 5 - 280 BPM
- Transpose: -6 to 0 to +6
- Tuning: 414.8 to 440.0 to 466.8 Hz (Approx. 0.2 Hz Increments)
- USB Audio Interface: 44.1 kHz, 24 bit, Stereo
Connectivity
- DC IN: 16 V
- Headphone Output: Standard Stereo Phone Jack (x2)
- USB TO HOST: Type B
Bluetooth
- Supported Profile: A2DP
- Compatible Codec: SBC
- Version: 5.0
- Wireless Output: Bluetooth Class 2
- Max. Communication Distance: Approx. 10 m
- Radio Frequency: 2,401 - 2,481 MHz
- Max. Output Power (EIRP): 4 dBm
- Type of Modulation: GFSK
Sound system
- Amplifiers: 20 W x 2
- Speakers: 12 cm with diffusers x2
Power supply
- AC Adaptor: PA-300C
- Output: 16 V, 2.4 A
- Power Consumption: 13 W (When Using PA-300C)
- Standby Power Consumption: 0.3 W
- Auto Power Off: Yes