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SILENT Piano™ are authentic acoustic pianos enhanced with Yamaha’s leading-edge silencing technology. When the keys are pressed in SILENT Mode, the hammers are stopped just before they hit the strings, preventing the piano itself from making any sound.

Special sensors electo-magentic installed beneath the keys interpret the way the keys are pressed and pass the data to a digital tone generator that produces sampled sounds that can be heard through headphones.

SILENT Piano™ makes it possible for players to enjoy the full acoustic piano experience, or to put on headphones and play in SILENT Mode for a truly self immersive experience.

Yamaha Silent Piano Technology & Key Features

yamaha sh3 can be played as an acoustic piano

Every Silent Piano & Trans Acoustic is first and foremost an acoustic piano. The Hybrid systems does not alter the touch or feel of the Piano.

yamaha silent piano being played through headphones

Play the Silent or TransAcoustic Piano with Headphones for a private performance. You can even connect them to a speaker or PA System!

The Yamaha SC3, TC3, SH3 and TA3 connect wirelessly to your iPad via Bluetooth Midi! Connect your piano to your computer, phone tablet and more!

Voice NumberVoice NameDescriptionTouch SensitivityStereo SamplingKey Off Sampling
Regular Acoustic Piano When System Not Activated
TA3/SH3TC3/SC3Acoustic Piano Sounds
PF1PF1CFX GrandThe CFX concert grand piano from Yamaha offers a remarkable sound quality, boasting a wide dynamic range that allows for unparalleled expressive control. This makes it a suitable choice for musicians of all genres and styles.***
CFX Grand Binaural (Head Phones)Experience the incredible sound of Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano, captured through their advanced Binaural Sampling technique. Specifically designed for headphone use, this method allows you to feel completely immersed in the music, as if the sound is truly coming from the piano itself.***
PF2PF2BösendorferThe illustrious sound of the Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand piano, crafted in Vienna, is renowned for its exceptional quality. The warm and expansive tones evoke the grandeur of the instrument, making it the perfect choice for conveying tender emotions in musical compositions.***
Bösendorfer Binaural (Head Phones)Experience the legendary sound of the Vienna-made Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand piano with the revolutionary Binaural Sampling technique, specially designed for headphone use. Immerse yourself in the rich tone of this iconic instrument, as if you were sitting right in front of it.***
PF3Pop GrandA vibrant and lively grand piano tone, perfect for contemporary genres. – Comparable to a Yamaha C7x 7’6 Semi Concert Grand***
PF4Ballad GrandA grand piano tone with a beautifully soft and warm tone, perfect for playing ballads and classical pieces. – Comparable to a Yamaha S7x Semi Concert Grand***
PF5PF3Yamaha SU7 UprightExperience the rich sound of the Yamaha SU7 upright piano through high-quality sampling. Revel in its distinct tonal quality and effortless playability for a more relaxed and intimate performance.**
TA3/SH3TC3/SC3Forte Pianos – Early Piano Sounds from the 18th & 19th Century
FP 1Scarlatti PianoThe exquisite sound of a piano crafted by a renowned musical instrument maker from Florence during the early 18th century. This maker gained fame for inventing the piano. It is a widely accepted belief that Scarlatti favored the piano crafted by this particular maker. The resulting sound is characterized by its vibrant and dazzling qualities.***
FP 2Mozart PianoThe sound of a piano crafted by a renowned instrument maker in Vienna during the late 18th century. Esteemed composers such as Mozart and Beethoven were known to favor and praise the pianos created by this manufacturer. The distinct tone of these pianos is characterized by its clarity and delicate quality, making it a joy to listen and play.**
FP 3Beethoven PianoThe sound of a piano crafted by a renowned manufacturer in London during the early 19th century. This manufacturer’s pianos served as the inspiration for masterpieces composed by the likes of Haydn and Beethoven. With a deep and resonant bass, shimmering high notes, and a powerful fortissimo, this piano truly stood out among its peers of the time.***
FP 4Chopin PianoThe exquisite sound of a 19th century Parisian piano, crafted by a skilled manufacturer, evoked deep admiration from the renowned composer, Chopin. Its keys, ever-responsive to his delicate touch, produced a musical tone akin to that of a beautiful singing voice – at times rich and alluring, and at other times, melancholic and sorrowful.**
TA3/SH3TC3/SC3Electric Pianos from the 1960’s – 1990’s
EP1EP1Stage E.PianoThe electric piano produces a distinct sound with its hammer-struck metallic “tines.” When played gently, it emits a soft and soothing tone, while a forceful touch produces a more intense and aggressive sound.  Warm, Creamy, Saucy Sound**
EP2EP2DX E.PianoAn FM synthesizer with a contemporary electronic piano sound. The tone adapts to your playing touch, making it perfect for popular music.”*
EP3EP3Vintage EPThe electric piano produces a distinct sound, created by the striking of metal reeds with hammers. This instrument is commonly utilized in both rock and popular music genres.**
TA3/SH3TC3/SC3Harpsichord & Acoustic Keyboards
HS1HS1Harpsichord 8′The harpsichord is a commonly used instrument in baroque music, known for its distinct sound. Unlike other instruments, variations in playing touch do not affect its volume, but rather create a unique sound when the key is released.**
HS2Harpsichord 8′ + 4′An enhanced harpsichord with an additional upper octave produces a richer and more vibrant sound.**
HS3VibraphoneThe Vibraphone has a beautiful and expansive tone, providing a spacious and crystal-clear sound. By pressing the left pedal, the Vibrato can be easily switched on or off.**
HS4HS2CelestaThe celesta, a unique percussion instrument producing sound through hammers striking metallic bars, is most famously recognized for its enchanting role in Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugar-plum Fairies” from the beloved “Nutcracker Suite.”**
TA3/SH3TC3/SC3Organ
OR1OR1Organ PrincipalThe Voice combines the pipes of a principal (brass instrument) organ, consisting of 8′, 4′, and 2′ pipes. It is perfectly suited for Baroque church music.*
OR2Organ TuttiThis Voice boasts a complete set of couplers from a pipe organ, renowned for its distinctive sound famously featured in Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue”.*
OR3OR2Jazz OrganThe electric tone wheel organ is a commonly used instrument in jazz and rock genres. Its distinct sound is often heard in these musical styles. By pressing the left pedal, the Rotary Speaker effect can be switched between a slow and fast speed.
TA3/SH3TC3/SC3Pad – Keyboard Layering sounds with the Acoustic Piano
Pd1PD1StringsMultiple Stings Instruments with a slow attack**
Pd2ChoirA big, spacious choir Voice. Perfect for creating rich harmonies – not well suited for fast pieces**
PD3PD2Synth PadWarm and mellow Synth Sound commonly used in 1980-1990s music*
TA3/SH3TC3/SC3Layer – Digital Piano + Pad Sound
LY1Piano + StringsCombination of piano and strings ensemble Voices, giving you a richly textured sound as if you were playing the piano with a string orchestral accompaniment***
LY2Piano + PadCombination of piano and Synth Pad Voices. – I love the 80’s***
LY3Piano + DX E.PianoCombination of piano and DX E. Piano Voices. – Think Phil Collins***
Yamaha TA3, SH3 and SC3 Spec SheetTA3SH3SC3
Silencing SystemUpright MechanismHammer Shank Stopper Operated by Middle Pedal (YUS5 TA3, SH3 Silencing Lever)
Grand MechanismMotor Driven – (GB1kSC3 – Silencing Lever)
Action (Only for Grands)Quick Escape Double Jack
Soundboard Speaker SystemMechanismTrans Acoustic Technology
TransducerExclusively for TA3
Control InterfaceKeyboardTouch ResponseSoft, Soft/Medium, Medium, Medium/Hard, Hard, Fixed
Upright Pedals – AcousticSoft, Silencing, Sustain YUS5 – Soft, Sostenuto, Sustain
Baby Grand& Grand Pedals – AcousticUna Corda, Sostenuto, Sustain GB1k – Una Corda, Bass Sustain, Sustain
DisplayType7 Segment LED
PanelLanguage  English
Sensor SystemKey SensorsSystemArticulation Sensor System
Key SensorsNon-Contact Continuous Detection Electromagnetic Inductive Type
Hammer Sensors (Baby & Grand Pianos Only)Non – Contact 2 Point Optical Fiber Type
Pedal SensorsLeft (Soft) PedalOn / Off Detection Sensor
Sostenuto PedalON / Off Detection Sensor
Sustain PedalContinuous Detection Sensor
VoicesTone GenerationPiano SoundYamaha CFX, Bosendorfer Imperial – New Samples for 2023 –
Binaural SamplingFor CFX and Bosendorfer W/ Headphones only
Piano EffectsVRM Virtual Resonance ModelingYES
Grand Expression ModelingYES
Key- Off SamplesYES
Smooth RelaseYES
Polyphony (MAX)256
PresetNumber of Voices25 (Piano 5 + FortePiano 4 + Others 16)12 (Piano 3 + Others 9)
Voices for MIDI Song Playback480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits
EffectsTypesReverb6 Types & Off
Brilliance5 Types
IAC Intelligent Audio ControlYes
Stereo OptimizerYes for All Instruments except CFX and Bosendorfer
Songs (MIDI)Preset# of Preset Songs25 Voice Demo Songs 50 Classics12 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
Recording InternalNumber of Songs10
Data Capacityapprox. 500 KB / SONG
FormatPlaybackSMF (Format 0, Format 1)
RecordingSMF (Format 0 )
Songs Audio .WAV FileRecording Time (Max.)80 Minutes / Song
FormatPlaybackWAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo
RecordingWAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo
Hybrid ClassTA3SH3SC3
FunctionsRhythmsNumber of Rhythms20
Overall ControlsMetronomeYes
Tempo Range5 – 500
Transpose– 12 – 0 – + 12
Tuning414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz ( adj in .2Hz Increments)
USB Audio Interface44.1 kHz, 24 bit, Stereo
BluetoothAudioSupported ProfileA2DP
Compatible ProfileSBC
MIDIComply with Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification
BlueTooth Version4.2
Wireless OutputBluetooth Class 2
Max. Communication DistanceUp to 10 meters
Radio Frequency  (Operational Frequency)2402 – 2480 MHz
Max. Output Power EIRP4dBm
Type of ModulationFHSS
Storage & ConnectivityStorageInternal MemoryApprox 1.3 MB
External DrivesUSB Flash Drive – BELOW 50 GB BEST
ConnectivityDC IN24 V16 V
HeadphonesStereo Mini Jack x 2 – Wired Headphones Only
MIDIIN, OUTUSB to Host  / Bluetooth Midi
AUX INStereo Mini JackUSB to HOST / Bluetooth Audio
AUX OUTStereo or Mono 1/4 instrument Cable
USB TO DEVICEYES
USB to HOSTYES
AUTO POWER OFFYES
Head Phones & Head Phones Hanger IncludedYES
Bench with Storage IncludedYES
50 Greatest Hits Song Book IncludedYESNO
Owners Manual IncludedYES
Power Chord Model – Included w/ pianoPA-500 – DC 24 Volts, 2.5APA-300C DC 16V, 2.4A
Separately Sold AccessoriesUSB WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER – (UD-WL01)

Yamaha SH3, TA3 and SC3 Interfaces

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