Silent & TransAcoustic Pianos

Silent Piano

Silence Without Sacrifice 

Features

Each Yamaha SILENT Piano is conceived, designed and built from the ground up, fashioned by Yamaha master craftsmen in the same factory using the same time-honored, traditional methods as our acoustic pianos.

Three proprietary technologies work together to emulate the natural feeling and sound of an acoustic piano in your headphones. Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) recreates the resonance of the strings, soundboard and case. Our advanced binaural sampling method simulates the sound you hear when sitting at the piano. Smooth Release Technology models the subtle interactions of the piano strings with the damper.

Our advanced non-contact Articulation Sensor System continuously measures the movement, timing, depth and force of every key attack and release to faithfully capture and reproduce the subtle nuances of your performance.

The world-renowned Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert grands are two of many digital voices available in your headphones including electric pianos, harpsichords, organs, strings, choir and synth pad.

Choose voices, record your performances, display a score and more. The Yamaha Smart Pianist App works intuitively with your smartphone or tablet.

It’s easy to connect SILENT Piano with your audio and MIDI devices for recording, live sound or broadcast and it works seamlessly with computers, mixing boards and Bluetooth®-enabled devices.

SC3

Fully integrated SILENT Piano system
Non-contact Articulation Sensor + Optical Sensor System
Key sensor type: Continuous detection electromagnetic inductive
Damper pedal sensor type: Continuous detection optical sensor
Shift/soft sensor type: On/Off detection optical sensor
12 playable digital voices
Binaural CFX and Imperial Concert Grand voices for headphones
480 ensemble voices with 12 Drum Kits
20 rhythm patterns
256-note polyphony
Recording formats: Standard MIDI, Audio WAV
Supported file formats: Standard MIDI, WAV
Compatible storage media: USB Flash Memory (up to 64GB)
MIDI connectivity: USB TO HOST, Bluetooth
Audio connectivity: USB TO HOST, Stereo audio IN x1 (mini stereo), Bluetooth
Headphone connectivity: 1/8” mini stereo x 2
Data connectivity: USB TO DEVICE x 1, UD-WL01 (WiFi)
Smart Pianist app compatibility
Available models: b1, b2, b3, P22, GB1K

Specifications as of 01/2023. Specifications subject to change without notice.

SH3

Fully integrated SILENT Piano system
Non-contact Articulation Sensor + Optical Sensor System
Key sensor type: Continuous detection electromagnetic inductive
Hammer sensor type: Optical shutter
Damper pedal sensor type: Continuous detection optical sensor
Shift/soft sensor type: On/Off detection optical sensor
Sostenuto sensor type: On/Off detection optical sensor (for models with sostenuto)
Motorized muting system with Quick Escape mechanism (grands only)
25 playable digital voices
Binaural CFX and Imperial Concert Grand voices for headphones
480 ensemble voices with 12 Drum Kits
20 rhythm patterns
256-note polyphony
Recording formats: Standard MIDI, Audio WAV
Supported file formats: Standard MIDI, WAV
Compatible storage media: USB Flash Memory (up to 64GB)
MIDI connectivity: USB TO HOST, Bluetooth
Audio connectivity: USB TO HOST, Bluetooth, Stereo audio IN x1 (mini stereo), balanced 1/4 in stereo OUT
Headphone connectivity: 1/8” mini stereo x 2
Data connectivity: USB TO DEVICE x 1, UD-WL01 (WiFi)
Smart Pianist app compatibility
Available models: U1, U3, YUS1, YUS3, YUS5, GC1, GC2, C1X, C2X, C3X, C5X, C6X, C7X, S3X, S5X, S6X, S7X

Specifications as of 01/2023. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Transacoustic

Transcend Acoustic. 

Features

When a hammer strikes a string, all elements of the acoustic piano resonate together to amplify the unique sound of the instrument. TransAcoustic Technology uses these acoustic elements to bring digital sounds to life, allowing you to adjust the volume and experience the piano in a whole new way.

We created a state-of-the-art, ultra-light transducer that can turn digital sounds into vibrations and apply them directly to the soundboard. All without sacrificing the remarkable acoustic tone you’ve come to expect from a Yamaha piano.

Our advanced non-contact Articulation Sensor System continuously measures the movement, timing, depth and force of every key attack and release to faithfully capture and reproduce the subtle nuances of your performance.

Three proprietary technologies work together to emulate the natural feeling and sound of an acoustic piano in your headphones. Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) recreates the resonance of the strings, soundboard and case. Our advanced binaural sampling method simulates the sound you hear when sitting at the piano. Smooth Release Technology models the subtle interactions of the piano strings with the damper.

The world-renowned Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert grands are two of many digital voices available in your headphones including electric pianos, harpsichords, organs, strings, choir and synth pad.

It’s easy to connect TransAcoustic with your audio and MIDI devices for recording, live sound or broadcast and it works seamlessly with computers, mixing boards and Bluetooth®-enabled devices.

TC3

Fully integrated TransAcoustic Piano system
Non-contact Articulation Sensor + Optical Sensor System
Key sensor type: Continuous detection electromagnetic inductive type
Damper pedal sensor type: Continuous detection optical sensor
Shift/soft sensor type: On/Off detection optical sensor
12 playable digital voices
Binaural CFX and Imperial Concert Grand voices for headphones
480 ensemble voices with 12 Drum Kits
20 rhythm patterns
256-note polyphony
Recording formats: Standard MIDI, Audio WAV
Supported file formats: Standard MIDI, WAV
Compatible storage media: USB Flash Memory (up to 64GB)
MIDI connectivity: USB TO HOST, Bluetooth
Audio connectivity: USB TO HOST, Stereo audio IN x1 (mini stereo), Bluetooth
Headphone connectivity: 1/8” mini stereo x 2
Data connectivity: USB TO DEVICE x 1, UD-WL01 (WiFi)
Smart Pianist app compatibility
Available models: b1, b2, b3

Specifications as of 04/2023. Specifications subject to change without notice.

TA3

Fully integrated TransAcoustic Piano system
Non-contact Articulation Sensor + Optical Sensor System
Key sensor type: Continuous detection electromagnetic inductive type
Hammer sensor type: Optical shutter type
Damper pedal sensor type: Continuous detection optical sensor
Shift/soft sensor type: On/Off detection optical sensor
Sostenuto sensor type: On/Off detection optical sensor (for models with sostenuto)
Motorized muting system with Quick Escape mechanism (grands only)
25 playable digital voices
Binaural CFX and Imperial Concert Grand voices for headphones
480 ensemble voices with 12 Drum Kits
20 rhythm patterns
256-note polyphony
Recording formats: Standard MIDI, Audio WAV
Supported file formats: Standard MIDI, WAV
Compatible storage media: USB Flash Memory (up to 64GB)
MIDI connectivity: USB TO HOST, Bluetooth
Audio connectivity: USB TO HOST, Bluetooth, Stereo audio IN x1 (mini stereo), balanceed 1/4in stereo OUT
Headphone connectivity: 1/8” mini stereo x 2
Data connectivity: USB TO DEVICE x 1, UD-WL01 (WiFi)
Smart Pianist app compatibility
Available models: U1, U3, YUS1, YUS3, YUS5, GC1, C1X, C3X

Specifications as of 04/2023. Specifications subject to change without notice.