Yamaha YDP105 Review

We have rated the YDP-105 a 7.5. While this may sound a tad low, let us tell you our thoughts on this solid console piano. The YDP105 suits its target audience quite well. That being said, we took off some points because of the smaller soundbank, lack of a recorder, and lack of updates since the YDP103 model. Don’t get us wrong, this is a great piano! However, we think you can get a bit more bang for your buck with YDP-145 or S35 models, for just one to two hundred dollars more.

Overview

The Yamaha YDP105 was first released in 2022, alongside the YDP=165, YDPS35, and YDP-145. The YDP105 is an entry-level digital console piano.

YDP105 Features 

10 Voices with a Grand Piano Voice

The grand piano voice is the star of the show in this sound bank. Other sounds include electric piano, strings, organ, and vibraphone.

Built-in Songs

The Yamaha YDP105 has 10 total built-in songs to play along to, which can help beginners get started if they don’t have a private teacher yet!

Other Features:

• Connectivity with the Smart Pianist app
• AMW Sampling
• Matte keys for a better grip
• Supports half-dampering
• Duo mode
• Volume limiter

Specifications

(Specs sourced from Sweetwater.com)

• Weight: 82 lbs
• Dimensions:
• Height: 32.08″
• Width:53.42″
• Depth:16.61″
• Piano type: Digital console

Who is it suitable for?

The Yamaha YDP105 is an entry-level piano, so it is best suited for beginners to early intermediates. That being said, many intermediate players in the instruments’ reviews on Amazon said that they loved the action and that it worked for them very well.

YDP105 In Action

This video by Kraft music will help you get a better feel for the sounds on this model.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• It’s very beginner-friendly
• It has app compatibility
• The sampling/ tones are stunning
• It has a few FX built-in

Cons

• The polyphony is fairly low for the price tag
• There is not a built-in recorder
• There are not very many sounds or songs 

This piano is fairly minimalist, but what it does have is very high-quality. 

Amazon Reviews:

This instrument was rated 4.7/ 5 stars on Amazon.com. The customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive (mostly 5 stars) with just one or two reviews being critical of the sounds or action. 

Comparable Models

• Yamaha YDP-145
• Yamaha YDP-S35

The YDP-145 is another great digital console piano. It has a slightly higher price tag than the YDP105, but, on the other hand, has a lot more polyphony and song presets. 

The YDP-S35 is another great option and is about $100 less than the YDP-145. The YDP-S35 also has more polyphony, and factory presets. A big pro to upgrading to the 145 or S35 models is that there is recording and playback onboard. 

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Yamaha YDP105: Conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed this Yamaha YDP105 review! In conclusion, the YDP105 is a high-quality starter piano for those who are serious about learning the piano. 

Music quote of the week:

“Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” -Beethoven

7.5Expert Score

We have rated the YDP-105 a 7.5. While this may sound a tad low, let us tell you our thoughts on this solid console piano. The YDP105 suits its target audience quite well. That being said, we took off some points because of the smaller soundbank, lack of a recorder, and lack of updates since the YDP103 model. Don’t get us wrong, this is a great piano! However, we think you can get a bit more bang for your buck with YDP-145 or S35 models, for just one to two hundred dollars more.

PROS

• It’s very beginner-friendly
• It has app compatibility
• The sampling/ tones are stunning
• It has a few FX built-in

CONS

• The polyphony is fairly low for the price tag
• There is not a built-in recorder
• There are not very many sounds or songs