Yamaha YUS5 TA2 TransAcoustic upright piano - Polished Ebony

• Flagship YUS upright piano model, designed with the advanced player or teacher in mind
• Concert grade hammers and hand wound strings, along with 'Ivorite' synthetic ivory key tops
• Soft close fall and tilting music desk to enhance sound projection from the front of the piano
• Incorporating the latest TransAcoustic TA2 technology, using the soundboard as a natural loudspeaker
• Enhanced treble response over the outgoing YUS5 TA model for a more resonant digital tone
• Also with headphone sockets for use as an SH2 silent piano

• Free UK mainland delivery

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Introducing the Yamaha YUS5 TA2 TransAcoustic Upright Piano

The YUS5 is the top of the range YUS Series model, and while built on the same 131cm tall frame as the YUS3 it is a completely different animal. Designed to appeal to those who require grand piano performance but cannot accommodate one, the YUS5 benefits from the same Ivorite synthetic ivory and wood composite key coverings as the CX Series grand pianos, while longer keys than the YUS3 deliver a more 'grand-like' touch and response.

Silent pianos have been around for many years, but wearing headphones to practice the piano quietly or privately is not always convenient. Sometimes there may be a teacher or a duet partner to consider, or a parent wishing to make sure that their child is doing their piano practice!

First and foremost an acoustic piano, a TransAcoustic piano is a versatile tool which combines the best features of a digital piano with the inimitable resonance and feel of an acoustic instrument.

Specially positioned transducers transform the piano's soundboard into a natural loudspeaker, meaning you can practice at a lower volume without wearing headphones.

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Quiet practice without headphones

Activate the TransAcoustic mode and a rail moves between the hammers and the strings to 'switch off' the acoustic piano. Highly sophisticated optical sensor technology captures the precise movement of each key and you can hear the beautiful sound of a Yamaha CFX concert grand transmitted through the soundboard, sympathetically vibrating the bridges and strings for the most authentic digital piano sound ever produced!

TA2 TransAcoustic system

Now in its second generation, TransAcoustic technology is better than ever before! Select from a pallet of 20 high quality instrument voices to suit your musical genre, or layer digital samples on top of the acoustic piano sound. TA2 also features a metronome, 10 song on-board record facility and a USB audio recorder, all of which can be controlled via the sleek and intuitive control panel. MIDI IN/OUT and USB to HOST enables the TA2 piano to be used as a controller, or for the player to control the sound engine via an external source. Connect to your Smart device via Bluetooth and play along with your favourite songs.

Binaural Sampling

The sound of the Yamaha CFX concert grand has been captured from the perspective of the pianist to create a truly spacial and immersive sound. The piano sounds like it is in front of you rather than in your ears, which also reduces fatigue and enables you to practice for longer!

Virtual Resonance Modelling technology

Virtual Resonance Modelling technology reproduces the resonance produced by the frame, rim and strings of an acoustic piano and brings the sound of the fabulous Yamaha CFX concert grand piano to life.

Download the Smart Pianist app

Smart Pianist connects your iOS or Android device to the piano, either via USB or via the optional UD-WL01 wireless LAN adaptor to remotely control the instrument's sounds, control the record facility and metronome and even display music notation on screen. The app will also scan your iTunes library and produce a basic score so you can learn to play your favourite songs!

Installation at the Yamaha factory

Unlike most silent systems, Yamaha's Silent and TransAcoustic systems are installed during the manufacturing process. Yamaha piano actions are designed to accomodate these systems, so you can be sure of the highest quality performance and reliability. Nothing has been compromised!

More useful information

TA2 owners' manualHow to care for your Yamaha Piano