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Yamaha P-525B Portable Stage Piano — Flagship Grand Feel in a Compact Body

The Yamaha P-525B leads the world-renowned P Series of compact digital pianos, offering authentic grand-piano feel and exquisite sound in a portable 22 kg chassis. Built around the 88-key GrandTouch-S wooden keyboard — the same action found in Yamaha's top-flight Clavinova digital pianos — this model brings the touch of a concert grand into a stage-friendly format. Players seeking flagship Clavinova-grade touch and tone without the size of a full console piano will find the P-525B ideal.

What Sets the P-525B Apart in the Portable Stage Piano Category

Yamaha brings unique technology to the table: Grand Expression Modeling digitally simulates the mechanical interplay of hammers, strings, and dampers, letting the instrument respond to subtle differences in touch speed and intensity. Meanwhile, Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) recreates the sympathetic string and soundboard resonances of a real grand in real time. Binaural Sampling — microphones placed at the player's ears during CFX recording — gives a three-dimensional headphone experience, and the Stereophonic Optimizer extends this effect to non-CFX Voices. As a result, the P-525B delivers acoustic authenticity that stands out in the portable segment.

Keyboard and Action — Grand Piano Feel, Portable Footprint

The action is the main reason many players step up to the P-525B. Specially seasoned solid wood keys resist warping and transfer vibration directly to the player, while the synthetic ebony and ivory key tops and escapement mechanism replicate the texture and response of an acoustic grand. Graded weighting across the 88 keys mirrors the heavier bass and lighter treble feel of a real piano.

• Keys: 88 — full concert range for repertoire, accompaniment, and live performance
• Action: GrandTouch-S wooden keys with synthetic ebony/ivory tops and escapement — flagship Clavinova-grade touch in a portable body
• The 256-note polyphony provides headroom for layered Voices, dense sustain passages, and multi-track recording without note drop-out.

Sound Engine — Two Concert Grands and 542 Voices

The core of the sound library consists of the Yamaha CFX, prized for its sparkling treble and powerful bass, and the Bösendorfer Imperial, known for its warm Viennese tone. Beyond these grands, the P-525B offers 44 dedicated instrument Voices — including 12 acoustic piano variations, nine electric pianos, and six organs — plus 18 drum/SFX kits and 480 XG-compatible Voices for a total of 542 selectable sounds.

• Flagship Piano Voices: Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial — two landmark concert grands in one instrument
• Voice Library: 44 dedicated Voices plus 18 drum/SFX kits and 480 XG Voices (542 total)
• Forty drum patterns with automatic bass are useful for rehearsals, gigs, and daily practice.

Connectivity, Speakers, and Live-Performance Features

Built-in two-way speakers — an oval (12 cm × 6 cm) driver paired with a 2.5 cm dome tweeter per side, powered by a (20 W + 6 W) × 2 amplifier — are angled toward the player and tuned with flared bass reflex ports, sound-absorbing tubes, and a dedicated FIR filter for phase accuracy. Bluetooth audio streams music through the speakers, while Bluetooth MIDI pairs with the Smart Pianist app on iOS and Android. USB-to-host and standard 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT provide flexibility in studio and stage setups. Registration Memory stores tailored Voice, rhythm, and EQ setups for instant recall between songs.

• Speakers: Two-way system — oval (12 cm × 6 cm) + 2.5 cm dome tweeter per side
• Amplifier Output: (20 W + 6 W) × 2
• Bluetooth: Audio and MIDI — wireless streaming plus app-based control via Smart Pianist
• Recorder: 16-track MIDI, up to 250 songs / 80 minutes per song
• For connectivity, enjoy USB-to-host, MIDI IN/OUT, 3.5 mm AUX IN, 6.35 mm headphone jacks (×2), 1/4" line outputs, and pedal inputs.
• Live Tools: Registration Memory, Sound Boost, adjustable EQ, Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)

Who Is the P-525B For?

Intermediate to advanced pianists seeking flagship grand-piano touch and tone in a portable, stage-ready instrument will find this model ideal. Gigging keyboardists benefit from Registration Memory, Sound Boost, MIDI I/O, and the 22 kg chassis, which detaches easily from the optional L-515 wooden stand for transport between home, rehearsal room, and small venues. At home, players who want a Clavinova-grade experience without dedicating a room to a console piano get the GrandTouch-S action and CFX/Bösendorfer sound library in a size that fits on a desk or tabletop.

Yamaha P Series — From the P-515 to the Flagship P-525

The P Series has set the standard for portable digital pianos that don't compromise on touch or tone. The P-525B replaces the popular P-515 as the flagship, upgrading the keyboard from NWX to the GrandTouch-S action from Yamaha's premium Clavinova line, and adding Grand Expression Modeling, VRM, and the FIR-filtered speaker system. Yamaha's long heritage in acoustic piano craftsmanship is evident in the wooden accents above the keyboard, polished side panels, and red felt along the keybed, bringing this legacy into a portable stage format.