Yamaha YDP-S36 Digital Home Piano In Black

The Yamaha YDP-S36 in black is a slim, stylish digital home piano that brings authentic grand piano feel and sound into even the cosiest of living spaces. With an 88 key Graded Hammer Standard keyboard, rich CFX concert grand piano tone and a powerful built in speaker system with diffuser grilles, it is ideal for beginners, returning players and families who want a real piano experience in a compact, modern design.

Part of Yamaha’s ARIUS series, the YDP-S36 blends over a century of acoustic piano expertise with smart digital features. Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite recreates the complex interactions of strings and soundboard, while Stereophonic Optimiser and Bluetooth connectivity make it just as inspiring to play with headphones as it is through the onboard speakers. Add in helpful practice tools and Smart Pianist app integration, and you have a home piano that encourages you to play more often and progress faster.

Authentic Grand Piano Feel

The YDP-S36 features Yamaha’s Graded Hammer Standard keyboard, with a heavier touch in the bass and a lighter feel in the treble, closely mirroring the response of an acoustic grand. The improved key sensors accurately capture fast passages, grace notes and trills, so your technique translates naturally as you develop. Matte black keytops help prevent slipping during longer practice sessions, giving you a confident, comfortable playing experience.

Expressive Pedalling

A full set of damper, soft and sostenuto pedals gives you the same expressive control you would expect from a traditional piano. The damper pedal supports half pedalling, allowing you to finely adjust how long notes ring out by varying pedal depth. This makes it easier to shape phrases, create smooth legato and explore more nuanced classical and contemporary repertoire.

Rich, Immersive Yamaha CFX Sound

At the heart of the YDP-S36 is the sound of Yamaha’s flagship CFX concert grand piano, captured in detail to deliver a vibrant, colourful tone with plenty of dynamic range. Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite recreates the natural resonance between strings and body, so chords bloom and sing just like on a real grand. The 8 watt stereo amplifier and 12 cm speakers, paired with new diffuser grilles, project a clear, balanced sound that fills the room and remains articulate even when you are listening from a distance.

Smart, Quiet and Connected

When you need to play quietly, the Stereophonic Optimiser processes the sound so that, through headphones, it feels like the piano is in front of you rather than inside your ears. Built in practice tools such as a metronome, preset songs, recording and automatic volume control help you make the most of your time at the keys. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream audio from compatible devices or play along with your favourite tracks, and the free Smart Pianist app offers intuitive control, score display and extra functions from your phone or tablet.

Slim, Modern Design for Any Room

With its compact footprint and clean, contemporary lines, the YDP-S36 is designed to blend seamlessly into modern homes. The gently rounded edges and considered details make it suitable for players of all ages, while the sleek black finish complements a wide range of interior styles. It is a piano that looks as refined as it sounds, encouraging you to keep it in pride of place and sit down to play more often.

• 88 Key GHS Weighted Keyboard with Matte Black Keytops - The Graded Hammer Standard action provides a heavier touch in the lower register and a lighter feel in the upper register, closely simulating an acoustic grand. Matte black keytops improve grip and comfort, helping beginners and advancing players alike to develop reliable technique.
• CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice - Sampling from Yamaha’s flagship CFX concert grand delivers a rich, expressive piano tone with plenty of detail and dynamic range. From delicate pianissimo to powerful fortissimo, the YDP-S36 responds musically to your touch, making practice and performance more inspiring.
• 8 W x 2 Amplifier with 12 cm Speakers and Diffuser Grilles - The built in stereo amp and speakers produce a clear, immersive sound that fills the room, while diffuser grilles help treble notes travel further and remain articulate. The result is a well balanced sound field that is enjoyable for both the player and listeners.
• VRM Lite, Stereophonic Optimiser and Bluetooth Connectivity - Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite recreates the complex resonance of a grand piano’s strings, Stereophonic Optimiser makes headphone practice more natural and immersive, and Bluetooth lets you connect compatible devices for streaming audio or using the Smart Pianist app for enhanced control and learning.

Keyboard

• Keys: 88
• Action: Graded Hammer Standard (GHS)
• Keytops: Matte black (black keys)

Sound

• Piano Voice: Yamaha CFX concert grand sampling
• Resonance: Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite (VRM Lite)
• Headphone Experience: Stereophonic Optimiser

Amplification and Speakers

• Amplifier Output: 8 W x 2
• Speakers: 12 cm x 2
• Speaker Design: Diffuser grilles for clearer treble projection

Pedals

• Pedals: Damper, Soft, Sostenuto
• Damper Function: Half pedalling supported

Digital Features

• Preset Content: Variety of preset songs
• Practice Tools: Metronome, recording functions
• Volume Management: Automatic volume control for comfortable headphone use
• Bluetooth: Connectivity with compatible devices
• App Support: Smart Pianist app compatible

Design

• Series: ARIUS
• Model: YDP-S36B
• Colour: Black
• Design: Slim, compact body with gently rounded corners