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Yamaha B1 (Transacoustic Piano)

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The Yamaha B1 TC3 TransAcoustic™ Piano – This is a true acoustic piano enhanced with TransAcoustic™ technology, offering a rich and full sound even at low volumes. It's ideal for practice sessions that won't disturb those around you.

With Bluetooth® connectivity, enjoy the sounds of Yamaha and Bösendorfer concert grands. Advanced features include binaural sampling for a natural listening experience, Grand Expression Modeling for nuanced articulation, and Virtual Resonance Modeling for vivid and complex harmonics.

Improve your performance with integrated rhythms and easy recording options. The Yamaha B1 TC3 not only supports your musical growth but also complements any space with its refined design.


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Key Features

  • Fully Integrated TransAcoustic Piano System: This core feature emphasizes the seamless combination of acoustic and digital technologies, allowing for a richer and more diverse sound experience. Through this integrative approach, the piano can enhance acoustic piano sounds with digital effects, providing the player with an immersive and versatile playing environment.
  • Non-contact Articulation Sensor + Optical Sensor System: The meticulous sensing technology ensures the highest fidelity in capturing the nuances of the player's touch, resulting in a highly responsive and expressive performance. This sensor combination offers the precision that pianists need to bring out the dynamics and subtleties in their music.
  • Highest-Quality Sampling - Binaural CFX and Imperial Concert Grand Voices for Headphones: Yamaha’s cutting-edge binaural sampling technology delivers an incredibly realistic and immersive headphone experience, which emulates the sensation of playing a grand concert piano. Such an intimate sound replication is especially beneficial for private practice sessions or late-night play without disturbing others.
  • 256-Note Polyphony: This feature provides an extensive range of notes that can be played simultaneously. With a 256-note polyphony, complex passages and dense chords can be performed without any dropped notes, making it an essential feature for advanced players performing intricate pieces of music.
  • Versatile Digital Voices and Rhythms: With 25 playable digital voices, 480 ensemble voices with 12 Drum Kits, and 20 rhythm patterns, the TransAcoustic Piano offers a wide array of sounds and backings. This feature enhances practicing and performance, allowing players to explore different genres and styles with ease.
  • Smart Pianist App Compatibility: Connectivity with Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app introduces a user-friendly interface for selecting and adjusting piano settings. It simplifies the way you interact with the piano, making it more accessible for players of all experience levels to adjust sounds, record performances and access sheet music.
  • Comprehensive Connectivity Options: With MIDI and audio connectivity via USB and Bluetooth, headphone connectivity with two 1/8" mini stereo jacks, and additional USB TO DEVICE and UD-WL01 (WiFi) data connections, the TransAcoustic Piano can easily integrate into any modern home entertainment system or recording setup. The array of ports ensures compatibility with a variety of devices for both performance and playback purposes.
  • Variety of Models Available: The range of models includes options for every type of pianist, from beginners to professionals, across various acoustic piano types, such as uprights and grands. Each model is designed to meet specific needs and preferences, ensuring that there is a TransAcoustic Piano suitable for every player and setting.

Detailed Specs

Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 149cm (58 3/4")
  • Height: 109cm (43")
  • Depth: 54cm (21 1/4")
Weight
  • Weight: 198 kg (437 lb)
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Key Surfaces - White: Acrylic resin
  • Key Surfaces - Black: Phenolic resin
  • Hammer: Type b Series Special
Pedal
  • Type: Damper/Silencing pedal/Soft
Design/Architecture Detail
  • Caster: Type -
Cabinet
  • Key Cover: Soft-Close Fallboard -
Sensor System
  • Key Sensors: Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive sensor
  • Damper Pedal: Continuous detection sensor
  • Soft/Shift Pedal: On/Off detection sensor
Silencing System
  • Mechanism: Hammer shank stopper operated by center pedal
Soundbord Drive System
  • Mechanism: TransAcoustic™ technology
Voices
  • Tone Generation
  • Piano Sound: Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
  • Binaural Sampling: Yes (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial)
  • Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): Yes
  • Grand Expression Modeling: Yes
  • Key-off Samples: Yes
  • Smooth Release: Yes
  • Polyphony (max.): 256
  • Number of Voices: 12
Effects
  • Types:
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Brilliance: Yes
  • Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes (piano Voices other than “CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer”)
Songs (MIDI)
  • Number of Preset Songs: 12 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
  • Number of Songs: 10
  • Number of Tracks: 2
  • Data Capacity(max.): approx. 500 KB
  • Format Playback: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
  • Recording: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
Recording/Playback (Audio)
  • Recording Time (max.): 80 minutes/Song
  • Format Playback: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
  • Recording: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
Functions
  • Rhythm Patterns: 20
  • Metronome: Yes
  • Tempo Range: 5 – 500
  • Transpose: -12 – 0 – +12
  • Tuning: 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
Control Interface
  • Display: 7-Seg
  • Bluetooth: Yes (Audio/MIDI) *May not have this functionality depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
Storage and Connectivity
  • Internal Memory: approx. 1.3 MB
  • External Drives: USB flash drive
  • Headphones: Stereo mini jack (x2)
  • AUX IN: Stereo mini jack
  • USB TO DEVICE: Yes
  • USB TO HOST: Yes
Power Supply
  • AC Adaptor: PA-500 (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
  • Power Consumption: 17 W (When using PA-500 AC adaptor)
  • Auto Power Off: Yes
Accessories
  • Included Accessories: AC adaptor*, power cord*, Headphones, headphone hanger, attachment screws for headphone hanger, Owner’s Manual. *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
  • Separately Sold Accessories: USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01), *May not be available depending on your area.

Included Accessories

  • Bench: Please check with the store for various model availability.
  • Headphones: HPH-150
  • Music Rest: Included with your piano.
  • Power Adapter: Specific model details available upon purchase.
  • LAN Adapter: UD-WL01 Wireless LAN Adaptor for easy connectivity.
  • Headphone Hanger: Keep your HPH-150 Headphones within reach.
  • Key Cover: Preserve and protect the keys of your piano.
  • Owner's Manual: A comprehensive guide to your piano's features and care.
  • 5-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano electronics are guaranteed against material and craftsmanship defects for five years from your purchase date.
  • 10-Year Warranty: We provide a decade-long guarantee for the piano, assuring you of its high quality and longevity.

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Yamaha

Yamaha B1 (Transacoustic Piano)

$11,59900

The Yamaha B1 TC3 TransAcoustic™ Piano – This is a true acoustic piano enhanced with TransAcoustic™ technology, offering a rich and full sound even at low volumes. It's ideal for practice sessions that won't disturb those around you.

With Bluetooth® connectivity, enjoy the sounds of Yamaha and Bösendorfer concert grands. Advanced features include binaural sampling for a natural listening experience, Grand Expression Modeling for nuanced articulation, and Virtual Resonance Modeling for vivid and complex harmonics.

Improve your performance with integrated rhythms and easy recording options. The Yamaha B1 TC3 not only supports your musical growth but also complements any space with its refined design.

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