INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha P-525B is Yamaha’s flagship portable P-Series digital piano, designed for serious pianists who want the feel, sound and expressive capability of a premium home piano in a format that can still be moved, transported and integrated into a performance setup.

At its heart is Yamaha’s 88-key GrandTouch-S keyboard, featuring wooden white keys, synthetic ebony and ivory keytops and escapement. This premium action replaces the older NWX mechanism used in the P-515 and brings the P-525 closer to the playing experience found in Yamaha’s higher-level Clavinova instruments.

The sound engine is equally ambitious. The P-525 gives you the contrasting characters of two world-renowned concert grands: the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial. Yamaha combines these with Virtual Resonance Modeling, Grand Expression Modeling, CFX Binaural Sampling and 256-note polyphony to create a much more detailed and responsive piano experience than a conventional portable digital piano.

With 44 main Voices, 18 Drum/SFX Kits, 480 XG Voices, 40 Rhythms, 16-track MIDI recording, WAV audio recording, Bluetooth Audio/MIDI, 24-bit USB audio, dedicated MIDI IN/OUT, AUX connections, Registration Memory and a powerful two-way speaker system, the P-525 is equally at home as a premium home piano, studio instrument or compact stage piano.

For experienced players, serious students and musicians who want one portable digital piano capable of covering both demanding piano practice and broader performance duties, the Yamaha P-525 sits at the top of the P-Series range.

KEY FEATURES

• Yamaha flagship portable P-Series digital piano

• 88-key GrandTouch-S keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ebony and ivory keytops

• Escapement

• Six Touch Sensitivity settings

• Yamaha CFX concert grand piano

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand piano

• Grand Expression Modeling

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• CFX Binaural Sampling

• 256-note maximum polyphony

• 44 preset Voices

• 18 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

• 7 Reverb types

• 3 Chorus types

• 12 Insertion Effect types

• Master EQ

• Intelligent Acoustic Control

• Stereophonic Optimizer

• 3 Sound Boost settings

• Dual / Layer Mode

• Split Mode

• Duo Mode

• 40 built-in Rhythms

• 21 Voice Demo Songs

• 50 Classical preset Songs

• 16-track MIDI recording

• Up to 250 MIDI Songs

• Approx. 22,000 notes per MIDI Song

• WAV audio recording

• Up to 80 minutes audio recording per Song

• Piano Room

• Registration Memory

• Bluetooth Audio and MIDI where supported by destination

• 24-bit USB audio interface

• USB TO HOST via USB-C

• USB TO DEVICE

• Traditional MIDI IN/OUT

• AUX IN

• Dedicated L/L+R and R AUX outputs

• Two headphone sockets

• Sustain-pedal connection

• Optional LP-1 / FC35 three-pedal compatibility

• (20W + 6W) x2 amplification

• Two-way stereo speaker system

• Full-dot LCD display

• Approx. 22kg weight

• Available in black or white

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The P-525 is designed for players who want a portable digital piano without accepting a major compromise in keyboard feel.

Its GrandTouch-S wooden-key action gives the instrument a more substantial and refined response than Yamaha’s lighter GHC models, while still allowing the P-525 to remain transportable.

The sound engine is where the flagship positioning becomes even clearer.

You can move between the bright, powerful character of the Yamaha CFX and the warmer, more rounded Bösendorfer Imperial, then use Yamaha’s resonance and expression modelling to make those sounds respond more naturally to touch, articulation and pedal technique.

And when you want to go beyond piano, the P-525 provides substantially more depth than a simple practice instrument.

You have electric pianos, organs, XG Voices, Rhythms, deep recording, Registration Memory, Bluetooth, USB audio/MIDI and proper stage connectivity.

It can therefore move from serious piano practice to performance, songwriting and studio work without needing to become a completely different instrument.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

88-Key GrandTouch-S Wooden-Key Keyboard

The Yamaha P-525 features the GrandTouch-S keyboard, an action also used within Yamaha’s premium Clavinova family.

The white keys are made from wood and the keytops use synthetic ivory and ebony-style finishes.

This gives the action a more premium tactile feel while helping provide secure contact under the fingers.

The action is graded, so the response changes across the keyboard in a way that reflects the behaviour of an acoustic grand.

Lower notes feel heavier.

Higher notes feel progressively lighter.

That makes the P-525 particularly suitable for pianists who want a portable instrument that still encourages proper control and technique.

Escapement Mechanism

GrandTouch-S includes escapement.

On a grand piano, escapement forms part of the mechanical relationship between the key, hammer and string.

Yamaha recreates a subtle version of this sensation within the digital action.

For slower playing and controlled passages, this can make the keyboard feel more nuanced beneath the fingers.

Six Touch-Response Settings

Touch Sensitivity can be adjusted between:

• Hard 2

• Hard 1

• Medium

• Soft 1

• Soft 2

• Fixed

This gives you a much finer degree of control than a simple Soft / Medium / Hard system.

A player with a lighter technique can choose a more responsive setting.

A stronger player can select a firmer curve before reaching maximum output.

YAMAHA CFX CONCERT GRAND

The P-525 includes the sound of Yamaha’s flagship CFX concert grand piano.

The CFX is known for its:

• Powerful bass

• Clear middle register

• Sparkling treble

• Wide dynamic range

• Strong projection

It gives the P-525 a principal piano Voice capable of handling everything from delicate classical repertoire to contemporary solo piano.

BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL

The P-525 also includes the contrasting sound of the Bösendorfer Imperial.

Bösendorfer is part of the Yamaha piano family but retains its own distinctive Viennese tonal character.

Compared with the CFX, the Imperial offers a warmer, darker and more rounded personality.

Having both instruments available gives the pianist two genuinely different musical starting points rather than simply variations on one underlying grand sample.

GRAND EXPRESSION MODELING

One of the major advances in the P-525 is Grand Expression Modeling.

On an acoustic grand piano, tonal character is influenced not only by how hard the key is played but also by the speed, depth and manner of the pianist’s touch.

Grand Expression Modeling recreates these subtle performance-dependent tonal changes digitally.

That means two notes played at a similar volume can still develop different characteristics depending on how they were articulated.

For experienced pianists, this gives the P-525 a more responsive connection between technique and tone.

VIRTUAL RESONANCE MODELING

A real grand piano is a system of interacting resonances.

Strings influence one another.

The soundboard reacts.

The body and frame contribute.

Pedalling changes which strings are free to vibrate.

Yamaha’s Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM recreates these relationships dynamically.

Instead of treating every note as an isolated sample, the P-525 models the way resonances develop according to the notes and pedals being used.

This makes chords and sustained passages feel much more interconnected and organic.

CFX BINAURAL SAMPLING

The P-525 uses CFX Binaural Sampling for supported headphone piano performance.

Binaural recording is designed to recreate the spatial impression of sitting at a real piano.

With compatible headphones, the CFX Voice can therefore feel less like a conventional stereo recording positioned inside your head and more like a piano sounding naturally in front of you.

For players who practise privately for long periods, this can make headphone use far more immersive.

STEREOPHONIC OPTIMIZER

For supported non-binaural Voices, Yamaha provides the Stereophonic Optimizer.

This creates a more spacious headphone image and helps the sound feel as though it is coming from the body of the instrument rather than directly from the headphones.

256-NOTE POLYPHONY

The P-525 provides 256-note maximum polyphony.

That gives the piano substantial headroom for:

• Dense classical repertoire

• Long sustain-pedal passages

• Layered Voices

• Complex arrangements

• MIDI playback

• 16-track recording

For demanding piano playing, this helps prevent sustained notes being cut off prematurely.

44 MAIN VOICES

The P-525 includes 44 main preset Voices.

Alongside the flagship CFX and Bösendorfer grands, the Voice library includes enhanced:

• Electric pianos

• Organs

• Clavinets

• Strings

• Vibraphone

• Harpsichords

• Other useful keyboard sounds

Yamaha specifically improved the organ and electric-piano Voices compared with the previous P-515 generation.

The result is an instrument that feels much more convincing outside acoustic piano repertoire as well.

18 DRUM/SFX KITS + 480 XG VOICES

The P-525 also provides:

• 18 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

These additional resources give the instrument far greater flexibility for MIDI playback, sequencing and creative arrangements.

DUAL MODE

Dual lets you layer two Voices across the keyboard.

For example:

CFX Grand + Strings

This can create a larger, more cinematic sound for ballads, worship music and contemporary piano arrangements.

SPLIT MODE

Split lets you assign different Voices to the left and right sides of the keyboard.

For example:

Acoustic Bass + Electric Piano

This can be particularly useful for jazz, live performance and accompaniment.

DUO MODE

Duo divides the keyboard into equivalent pitch ranges.

This allows two players to perform in matching registers side by side.

It is particularly useful for:

• Piano teaching

• Teacher/student demonstrations

• Parent/child practice

• Two-player exercises

PIANO ROOM

The Piano Room provides a dedicated environment for players who want to concentrate purely on piano.

Rather than navigating the larger sound and performance system, Piano Room provides direct access to the key parameters that shape the piano experience.

This keeps the instrument approachable even though the overall specification is extensive.

40 BUILT-IN RHYTHMS

The P-525 includes 40 Rhythm patterns.

These provide drums and accompaniment-style rhythmic backing across a range of genres.

Rhythms can make practice more engaging than using a metronome alone and are particularly useful for developing:

• Timing

• Groove

• Improvisation

• Accompaniment

• Ensemble-style playing

16-TRACK MIDI RECORDING

The onboard MIDI recorder supports 16 tracks.

This allows detailed arrangements to be built directly inside the P-525.

You can record different parts independently using different Voices and construct much more sophisticated pieces than with a simple one- or two-track recorder.

Yamaha specifies support for up to 250 MIDI Songs, with approximately 500KB per Song, equating to roughly 22,000 notes depending on the material.

For composers and arrangers who prefer working directly from the keyboard, this is a powerful built-in tool.

WAV AUDIO RECORDING

The P-525 can also record finished performances as audio to compatible USB storage.

Yamaha specifies:

• WAV format

• 44.1kHz

• 16-bit

• Stereo

• Up to approximately 80 minutes per Song

Audio recording captures the actual finished sound rather than MIDI performance data.

That makes it useful for:

• Sharing performances

• Reviewing playing

• Recording finished arrangements

• Capturing ideas in a universally playable format

REGISTRATION MEMORY

The P-525 includes Registration Memory.

Yamaha provides:

• 6 registration buttons

• 4 banks

This lets you save and quickly recall combinations of sounds and settings.

For live performance, this can make changing from one setup to another considerably faster.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO & MIDI

The P-525 supports Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, with availability varying by region.

Bluetooth Audio can be used to stream compatible music from a smart device through the P-525’s speaker system.

This is useful for:

• Playing along with songs

• Backing tracks

• Reference recordings

• Practice material

Bluetooth MIDI can also support compatible wireless MIDI workflows where available.

24-BIT USB AUDIO

The P-525 includes a USB audio interface operating at 44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo.

This is a higher-resolution USB implementation than the older P-515.

It allows digital audio to move directly between the P-525 and compatible computer equipment without first converting through a separate external interface.

USB-C TO HOST

The P-525 uses USB TO HOST via USB-C.

This provides modern connectivity for:

• USB audio

• MIDI

• Compatible computer software

• Smart-device workflows

USB TO DEVICE

A USB TO DEVICE Type-A port lets you connect compatible USB flash storage.

This is used for:

• Audio recording

• Song playback

• Data storage

• Compatible file transfer

TRADITIONAL MIDI IN/OUT

The P-525 retains standard MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connections.

That is especially useful for musicians working with:

• Hardware sound modules

• Other keyboards

• Studio MIDI equipment

• More traditional stage rigs

AUX INPUT

The stereo AUX IN lets audio from an external source be routed through the piano.

This gives you a wired alternative to Bluetooth playback.

DEDICATED AUX OUTPUTS

The P-525 provides dedicated:

• L/L+R

• R

AUX outputs.

These allow proper connection to:

• PA systems

• Powered monitors

• Mixers

• Recording equipment

• Stage amplification

This is one of the reasons the P-525 can function convincingly as a stage piano as well as a home instrument.

TWO HEADPHONE SOCKETS

Two standard stereo headphone connections are provided.

This is useful for:

• Teacher and student

• Shared listening

• Quiet duet work

• Private practice

POWERFUL TWO-WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM

The built-in amplification is substantially more powerful than Yamaha’s lighter P-Series models.

The P-525 uses:

(20W + 6W) x2 amplification

That means each stereo side has separate amplification for its main driver and high-frequency driver.

The speaker configuration is:

(Oval 12cm x 6cm + 2.5cm dome) x2

This gives the P-525 a genuine two-way stereo system with much more authority than a conventional entry-level portable piano.

IMPROVED ORGAN & ELECTRIC-PIANO PERFORMANCE

Yamaha specifically highlights the P-525’s improved organ and electric-piano Voices.

These recreations focus not just on the basic sampled tone but on musical details associated with classic instruments, including:

• Organ attack

• Rotary-speaker character

• Electric-piano effects

• Reverb

• Distortion

• Vintage performance behaviour

For players working in pop, rock, jazz and soul, this makes the P-525 much more than a concert-piano simulator.

FULL-DOT LCD DISPLAY

The P-525 features a 198 x 100-dot LCD display.

The display gives clear feedback for:

• Voice selection

• Recording

• Songs

• Rhythms

• Registrations

• Settings

This makes the instrument’s deeper functions much easier to navigate.

INTELLIGENT ACOUSTIC CONTROL

Intelligent Acoustic Control – IAC helps maintain a balanced sound when playing at lower volume levels.

At quiet volumes, human hearing becomes less sensitive to bass and treble.

IAC compensates for this automatically so the P-525 retains a satisfying tonal balance even when you need to practise quietly.

SOUND BOOST

The P-525 offers three Sound Boost settings.

These can help the instrument project more clearly when playing with other musicians or backing material.

OPTIONAL L-515 STAND

For permanent home use, the P-525 can be paired with Yamaha’s dedicated L-515 stand.

This transforms the portable piano into a much more furniture-like home installation while preserving the ability to remove the keyboard when needed.

OPTIONAL LP-1 / FC35 THREE-PEDAL SYSTEM

The P-525 is compatible with optional three-pedal solutions including:

• Yamaha LP-1

• Yamaha FC35

These provide traditional piano pedal functions and support more advanced pedal technique.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha P-525 is particularly well suited to:

• Advanced home pianists

• Serious piano students

• Piano teachers

• Professional keyboard players

• Classical pianists needing a portable instrument

• Gigging musicians

• Studio musicians

• Songwriters

• Composers

• Players wanting wooden keys

• Musicians who value CFX and Bösendorfer piano sounds

• Players needing traditional MIDI connectivity

• Musicians needing dedicated line outputs

• Pianists wanting powerful built-in speakers

• Existing P-515 owners considering the newer flagship generation

Its greatest appeal is to someone who wants premium home-piano feel and sound without giving up portable P-Series flexibility.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

Classical piano – GrandTouch-S wooden keys, CFX/Bösendorfer Voices, Grand Expression Modeling, VRM and 256-note polyphony support demanding repertoire.

Piano lessons – Premium keyboard feel and Duo Mode make the P-525 highly suitable for serious tuition.

Jazz – Electric pianos, bass Voices, Split Mode and Rhythms give the instrument excellent flexibility.

Pop & contemporary piano – Layering, Rhythms and improved electric-piano sounds suit modern repertoire.

Organ performance – Enhanced organ Voices make the P-525 much more capable beyond acoustic piano.

Composition – 16-track MIDI recording supports sophisticated onboard arrangement.

Studio work – 24-bit USB audio, conventional MIDI and dedicated AUX outputs provide strong integration options.

Live performance – Registration Memory, line outputs, Sound Boost and broad Voice resources make the P-525 highly capable on stage.

Home piano – Add the L-515 stand and three-pedal unit for a more permanent installation.

HOW IT COMPARES

YAMAHA P-525 vs P-225

Both are current Yamaha P-Series digital pianos, but they target different levels of player.

P-225

• GHC weighted action

• Yamaha CFX grand sound

• VRM Lite

• 192-note polyphony

• 24 Voices

• 11.5kg

• 7W x2 amplification

P-525

• GrandTouch-S wooden-key action

• Yamaha CFX + Bösendorfer Imperial

• Grand Expression Modeling

• Full VRM

• 256-note polyphony

• 44 main Voices + 18 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices

• 16-track recording

• Registration Memory

• MIDI IN/OUT

• Much more powerful (20W + 6W) x2 amplification

Choose the P-225 when low weight and easy portability matter most.

Choose the P-525 when key feel, premium piano sound, amplification and deeper performance functions are more important.

YAMAHA P-525 vs P-515

The P-525 replaces the P-515 as Yamaha’s flagship portable P-Series piano.

The P-525 introduces several key developments:

• GrandTouch-S instead of NWX action

• Grand Expression Modeling

• 44 main Voices instead of 40

• Improved electric-piano and organ sounds

• More powerful (20W + 6W) x2 amplification

• 24-bit USB audio

• USB-C TO HOST

• Bluetooth Audio/MIDI where supported

Both instruments provide:

• CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial

• Full VRM

• 256-note polyphony

• 40 Rhythms

• 16-track recording

• XG Voices

• Registration Memory

The P-515 remains a highly capable predecessor, but the P-525 is the current flagship generation.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha P-525
Product Type	Flagship Portable Digital Piano
Series	Yamaha P-Series
Finish	Black
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard Action	GrandTouch-S
White Keys	Wooden
Key Surfaces	Synthetic Ebony / Ivory
Escapement	Yes
Touch Sensitivity	Hard2 / Hard1 / Medium / Soft1 / Soft2 / Fixed
Main Piano Sounds	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
CFX Binaural Sampling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256 notes
Main Voices	44
Drum/SFX Kits	18
XG Voices	480
Reverb	7 types
Chorus	3 types
Insertion Effects	12 types
Master EQ	3 Preset + 1 User
Sound Boost	3 types
Intelligent Acoustic Control	Yes
Stereophonic Optimizer	Yes
Dual	Yes
Split	Yes
Duo	Yes
Voice Demo Songs	21
Classical Preset Songs	50
MIDI Recorder	16 tracks
MIDI Songs	Up to 250
MIDI Capacity	Approx. 500KB / 22,000 notes per Song
Audio Recording	WAV, 44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo
Maximum Audio Recording	Approx. 80 minutes per Song
Rhythms	40
Registration Memory	6 buttons x 4 banks
Metronome	Yes
Tempo Range	5–500 BPM
Transpose	-12 to +12 semitones
USB Audio	44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo
Bluetooth	Audio / MIDI – varies by area
USB TO HOST	USB-C
USB TO DEVICE	Type-A
MIDI	IN / OUT
AUX IN	Stereo mini jack
AUX OUT	L/L+R / R
Headphones	Standard stereo phone jack x2
Sustain Pedal	Yes, assignable
Pedal Unit	Yes
Compatible Pedal Units	LP-1 / FC35
Display	198 x 100-dot LCD
Amplification	(20W + 6W) x2
Speakers	(Oval 12cm x 6cm + 2.5cm dome) x2
Width	1,336mm
Depth	376mm
Height	145mm
Weight	22.0kg
Power Supply	PA-300C
Power Consumption	18W

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Yamaha P-525 uses a Yamaha PA-300C AC adaptor, supplying DC 16V / 2.4A.

Yamaha’s current specification lists:

• Power cord

• PA-300C AC adaptor

but notes that inclusion varies by area.

Fair Deal Music should therefore confirm the exact UK carton contents against the actual stock before guaranteeing the power components in the published box contents.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Advanced pianists, serious students, teachers and performers wanting Yamaha’s flagship portable P-Series action and sound engine.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level weighted digital pianos, Yamaha P-125/P-225-class instruments, older P-Series models and portable keyboards where the player now wants a more substantial action and premium piano sound.

Most commonly paired with: Yamaha L-515 stand, LP-1 or FC35 three-pedal unit, high-quality headphones, a comfortable piano bench and a suitable heavy-duty case when transporting the instrument.

Our tip: The reason to step up to the P-525 is not simply the longer feature list. The combination of GrandTouch-S wooden keys, CFX and Bösendorfer grands, Grand Expression Modeling and full VRM changes the connection between the player and the sound. That is where the flagship experience really becomes apparent.

Showroom feedback: The P-525 feels noticeably more substantial than Yamaha’s lighter portable models. It is still transportable, but its 22kg weight, premium wooden action and powerful speakers make it feel much closer to a high-end home piano that happens to be portable rather than a lightweight stage keyboard.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

At this level, choosing a digital piano is about far more than comparing specification tables.

Keyboard action becomes especially important.

The GrandTouch-S action in the P-525 feels very different from Yamaha’s lighter GHC models, and our experienced keyboard team can help you compare those actions properly and decide which best suits your playing.

Our Birmingham showroom and knowledgeable staff can also advise on the complete setup, including the L-515 stand, LP-1 or FC35 pedals, headphones, seating and other useful accessories.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience with new and pre-owned keyboards, digital pianos and musical instruments, giving you knowledgeable support both before and after your purchase.

Already own a piano or keyboard you'd like to replace? Ask us about part exchange.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Already own a digital piano, stage piano or keyboard?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable musical instruments.

Simply provide:

• Make

• Exact model

• Condition

• Included accessories

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha P-525.

For higher-value instruments in particular, part exchange can provide a much easier route to upgrading than advertising and selling your current piano privately.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the Yamaha P-525 the current flagship P-Series model?

Yes.

Yamaha currently positions the P-525 as the top-of-the-line portable digital piano in the P-Series.

How many keys does the P-525 have?

It has 88 full-size keys.

Does the Yamaha P-525 have wooden keys?

Yes.

The white keys are wooden.

What keyboard action does it use?

The P-525 uses Yamaha’s GrandTouch-S keyboard with wooden white keys, synthetic ebony and ivory keytops and escapement.

Is GrandTouch-S better than the old NWX action?

The P-525 replaces the P-515’s NWX action with Yamaha’s newer GrandTouch-S keyboard.

Yamaha describes this as bringing the playing experience closer to that of a grand piano.

Which concert grand piano sounds are included?

The P-525 features:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

What is Grand Expression Modeling?

Grand Expression Modeling recreates tonal changes that result from subtle differences in how a pianist plays the keys, adding greater variation and responsiveness to the sound.

Does it have VRM?

Yes.

The P-525 features Yamaha’s full Virtual Resonance Modeling system.

How much polyphony does it have?

The P-525 provides 256-note maximum polyphony.

How many sounds does it have?

Yamaha specifies:

• 44 main Voices

• 18 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

Does the P-525 have Bluetooth?

Yamaha specifies Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, with availability varying according to destination.

Can I stream music through the piano?

Yes, where Bluetooth Audio is supported on the supplied regional model.

Compatible audio can be streamed through the P-525’s speaker system.

Does it support Bluetooth headphones?

Bluetooth Audio is intended for external audio playback into the piano.

For private monitoring of the P-525 itself, wired headphones are the appropriate solution.

Does it have built-in speakers?

Yes.

The speaker system uses:

• Two oval 12cm x 6cm main drivers

• Two 2.5cm dome drivers

• (20W + 6W) x2 amplification

How powerful is the P-525 compared with the P-225?

The P-525 uses (20W + 6W) x2 amplification.

The P-225 uses 7W x2.

The P-525 therefore has a substantially more powerful built-in speaker system.

Does the P-525 have a built-in recorder?

Yes.

Its MIDI recorder supports:

• 16 tracks

• Up to 250 Songs

• Approx. 22,000 notes per Song

Can it record actual audio?

Yes.

It can record WAV audio to compatible USB memory at 44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo, with up to approximately 80 minutes per Song.

How many Rhythms does it have?

The P-525 includes 40 Rhythms.

Does it have Registration Memory?

Yes.

There are 6 Registration buttons across 4 banks.

Can I connect the P-525 to a computer?

Yes.

It has USB TO HOST via USB-C.

Does USB carry audio and MIDI?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies 44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo USB audio plus MIDI.

Does it have traditional MIDI connections?

Yes.

Dedicated MIDI IN and OUT sockets are provided.

Does it have proper line outputs?

Yes.

Dedicated L/L+R and R AUX outputs are provided.

Does it have AUX IN?

Yes.

A stereo mini-jack AUX input is provided.

How many headphone connections are there?

Two standard stereo headphone sockets.

Does the P-525 support three pedals?

Yes.

It is compatible with optional Yamaha three-pedal solutions including the LP-1 and FC35.

Which stand fits the P-525?

Yamaha specifies the dedicated L-515 stand.

Does it come with a sustain pedal?

Yamaha’s current specification lists the FC3A foot pedal among the included accessories.

Does the included pedal support half-pedalling?

The Yamaha FC3A supports continuous / half-damper operation with compatible instruments.

How heavy is the Yamaha P-525?

Approximately 22kg.

How large is it?

The instrument measures approximately:

• 1,336mm wide

• 376mm deep

• 145mm high

Is the P-525 easy to transport?

It is transportable, but at 22kg it is substantially heavier than Yamaha’s P-225.

It is best suited to players who prioritise premium action and sound over minimum carrying weight.

Is the P-525 available in white?

Yes.

Yamaha offers:

• P-525B – Black

• P-525WH – White

This listing is for the black version.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Yamaha currently specifies:

• Yamaha P-525B 88-Key Digital Piano – Black

• Music Rest

• Yamaha FC3A Foot Pedal

• Owner’s Manual

• Online Member Product Registration documentation

• PA-300C AC adaptor / power cord – inclusion varies by area

Fair Deal Music should confirm the exact power components supplied with current UK stock before publishing them as guaranteed carton contents.

YAMAHA'S FLAGSHIP PORTABLE PIANO EXPERIENCE

The Yamaha P-525 takes the P-Series concept about as far as it can go without turning into a permanent cabinet piano.

Its GrandTouch-S wooden-key action gives serious pianists a refined, substantial playing surface.

The Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial grand Voices, Grand Expression Modeling, VRM and 256-note polyphony provide a sophisticated acoustic-piano engine.

And its 44 Voices, XG library, 40 Rhythms, 16-track recording, 24-bit USB audio, Bluetooth, Registration Memory, traditional MIDI and dedicated line outputs make it a highly capable studio and performance instrument as well.

Add the powerful (20W + 6W) x2 speaker system, and the P-525 can function as a serious standalone piano without immediately relying on external amplification.

For a progressing pianist, it provides considerable room to grow.

For an experienced musician, it provides a premium piano that can still move between home, studio and stage.

Order your Yamaha P-525 from Fair Deal Music, or speak to our keyboard team if you'd like help comparing it with the P-225, P-515 or Yamaha's Clavinova range.