YAMAHA U1 TA3 Upright
Yamaha U1 TA3 TransAcoustic Upright Piano
A perennial favorite among discerning pianists, the Yamaha U1 offers outstanding musical performance, setting the standards by which many other upright pianos are measured. TransAcoustic™ functionality has been added to this U1. This is a TA3 type TransAcoustic™.
TransAcoustic™ technology
Newly developed TransAcoustic™ technology transmits digital sound directly to the piano soundboard, thus making the piano itself behave as a speaker. On a TransAcoustic™ piano, the sound that you hear is resonating directly from the soundboard. The tone generator sends an optimized audio signal to transducers that are connected by a coil to the soundboard. This sets the coils in motion, causing the soundboard to vibrate and generate sonic vibrations that travel through bridges attached to the soundboard, and are ultimately transmitted to the strings, making them resonate with sound.
Play piano at any volume
There are times when the full sound of an acoustic piano may not be appreciated by your family or neighbours. For these situations, simply activate the TransAcoustic™ mode and the hammers will no longer strike the strings. Non-contact sensors under each individual key detect your keystroke depth, velocity and timing and send this information to the tone generator. Just adjust the volume and hear the digital sound of your piano performance coming from the entire instrument. Naturally, there is no need for headphones or external amplification.
Two World-Renowned Piano Sounds
You can play TransAcoustic™ TA3 type with the voices of CFX, Yamaha’s finest concert grand piano, and Bösendorfer’s legendary Imperial. All 88 keys are sampled individually. As Yamaha’s flagship grand piano, the majestic CFX boasts a wide palette of tonal colours, from sparkling high notes to powerful bass tones. The legendary Bösendorfer, meanwhile, is renowned for its sonorous and rich Viennese sound.
A broad sonic palette
TransAcoustic™ TA3 type offers total 20 pre-installed sounds such as electric pianos, harpsichord, organs, strings, choir, and synth pad, allowing you to select the ideal voice to match your preferred musical genre.
Combine acoustic and digital sound
Thanks to their unique construction, TransAcoustic™ TA3 type allow you to layer the natural, resonant sound of the acoustic piano together with voices from the tone generator. Perhaps the most scintillating sounds are created by combining the acoustic and digital properties of the instrument—for example, gentle orchestral strings seemingly played from an acoustic piano—to achieve sonic textures with a natural quality not found on any other instrument.
When you order online with Renaissance, you will also recieve:
Matching adjustable piano stool
- Free delivery (using our specialist piano movers) within mainland UK*
10 year warranty across all of our piano range
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
Returns Policy
As an independent company we aim to ensure all of our customers are satisfied.
If the item has been received in a damaged condition or for any reason is not working as it should, we will first offer a repair.
Refund Policy
If the item cannot be repaired - we will offer a full refund to our customers for the purchase that has been made and arrange a return.
Please note we do not offer refunds if the instrument is in fully working order.
SHIPPING INFO
UK Delivery
Our UK based delivery service is provided by own very own logistics team so that you can relax and wait for your new instrument to arrive.
Once your purchase has been made we will be in contact to arrange a delivery slot time that best suits you.
Worldwide Shipping
Our shipping policy includes an option for a worldwide delivery, subject to any underlying trade embargo's.
We can offer a worldwide delivery service on all of our pianos and will be more than happy to accommodate your needs.
SPECS
Size/Weight
Dimensions
- Width 153 cm (60 1/4")
- Height 121 cm (47 3/4")
- Depth 62 cm (24 1/2")
- Weight 238 kg (524 lb)
Control Interface
- Keyboard Key Surfaces - White : Acrylic resin, Key Surfaces - Black : Phenolic resin
- Hammer Type U Series Special
- Pedal Type Damper/Muffler/Soft
Design/Architecture Detail
- Castor Type : Double Castor
Cabinet
Key Cover
- Lid/Failboard : Yes
- Soft-Close Failboard : Yes
Sensor System
- Key Sensors - Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive sensor
- Damper Pedal - Continuous detection sensor
- Soft/Shift Pedal - On/Off detection sensor
Silencing System
- Mechanism - Hammer shank stopper operated by centre pedal
Soundboard Drive System
- Mechanism - TransAcoustic Technology
Voices
Tone Generation
- Piano sound - Yamaha CFX Bösendorfer Imperial
- Forte Piano - Yes
- Binaural Sampling - Yes (Yamaha CFX Grand, Bosendorfer Imperial)
- VRM - Yes
- Grand Expression Modelling - Yes
- Key-off Samples - Yes
- Smooth Release - Yes
- Polyphony (max.) 256
- Preset - Number of Voices - 25
- Voice for Song Playback : 480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits
Effects
- Reverb - Yes
- Brilliance - Yes
- Stereophonic Optimizer - Yes (Piano Voices other than CFX Grand and Bosendorfer)
Songs (MIDI)
- Number of Preset Songs - 25 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
- Recording - Number of songs - 10
- Recording - Number of tracks - 2
- Recording - Data Capacity - Approx. 550 KB/Song
Format
- Playback - SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
- Recording - SMF (Format 0)
Recording/Playback (Audio)
- Recording Time (max.) : 80 Minutes/Song
Format
- Playback : WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
- Recording : WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo)
Functions
Overall Controls
- Rhythm Patterns : 20
- Metronome : Yes
- Tempo Range : 5 - 500
- Transpose : - 12 - 0 - +12
- Tuning : 414.8 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
- Control Interface - Display - 7-Seg
- Bluetooth : Yes (Audio/MIDI) (May not have this functionality depending on the country in which you purchased the product)
Storage and Connectivity
Storage
- Internal Memory : approx. 1.3 MB
- External Drives : USB flash Drive
Connectivity
- DC IN : 16 V
- Headphones : Stereo mini jack (x2)
- MIDI : IN/OUT
- AUX IN : Stereo mini jack
- AUX OUT: [L/L+R][R] (Standard phone jack)
- USB TO DEVICE : Yes
- USB TO HOST : Yes
Power Supply
- AC Adaptor : PA-500 (or and equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
- Power Consumption : 26 W
- Auto Power Off : Yes
Accessories
Included Accessories
- AC Adaptor*
- Power cord*
- Headphones
- Headphone hanger
- Attachment screws for headphone hanger
- "50 Classical Music Masterpieces" music book
- Owner's Manual
*May not be included depending on your area. check with your Yamaha Dealer.
Separately Sold Accessories
- USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD - WL01)