Yamaha Silent Pianos - SH3, SC3 and TA3
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 SH3 Silent Pianos
Yamaha SH3 Silent Pianos
The Yamaha SH3 Silent Piano is only featured on Japanese made acoustic pianos. This Hybrid Piano starts with an acoustic piano with the silent system installed in the factory.
Play the SH3 as a regular piano, a digital piano or both at the same time.
Yamaha has been making Silent Acoustic Pianos for Decades!
Features of the Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano
- Comes in 17 different models: U & YUs Series Uprights, Gc, Cx and Sx Series of Baby Grand and Grand Pianos.
- 12 different digital instrument sounds to choose from.
- New Electro Magnetic Key Sensors.
- Bluetooth Midi and Audio
Yamaha TA3 TransAcoustic Pianos
Yamaha TA3 Trans Acoustic Piano
The Yamaha TA3 TransAcoustic offers all the features as the SH3 Silent System with an added Transducer System. Yamaha’s preoperatory Piano Transducers turns your piano sound board into a speaker!
This allows you to feel the music through the instrument while playing it digitally without headphones.
The TranAcoustic is the only piano with a Transducer speaker system being produced!
Features of the TransAcoustic TA3 Piano
- The Yamaha TA3 is available on certain Yamaha Acoustic Pianos and only installed in the factory.
- Use the Yamaha TA3 TransAcoutic Piano as a Bluetooth Speaker!
- Layer the Acoustic piano along with digital instruments through the Transducer!
- Now available on the World Famous Yamaha U3.
- Play the Piano through Headphones, as a regular Acoustic and through the Transducer.
Yamaha SC3 Silent Pianos
Yamaha SC3 Silent Pianos
The Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano is an acoustic piano but instead of having a regular mute pedal you get the added benefit of turning your acoustic piano into a digital piano!
Play the SC3 as a regular piano, a digital piano or both at the same time.
Yamaha has been making Silent Acoustic Pianos for Decades!
Features of the Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano
- Comes in 5 different models: B1, B2, B3, P22m and the Gb1k baby grand!
- 12 different digital instrument sounds to choose from.
- New Electro Magnetic Key Sensors.
- Bluetooth Midi and Audio.
Yamaha TC3 Trans Acoustic Pianos
Yamaha TC3 Trans Acoustic Piano
The TransAcoustic is new to the Yamaha B Series – You get all of the Features of the Yamaha SC3 with the added benefit of 2 excitor speakers so you can feel and hear the music!
Features of the Yamaha TC3 TransAcoustic Upright Piano
- Comes in 3 different models – B1 43 inches, B2 45 inches and B3 48 inches
- 256 Note polyphony
- 12 different built in Instruments sounds.
- Built in Midi Engine with 480 instruments and 12 drum sets
- Blue Tooth Midi and Audio
How to Enjoy the Yamaha Silent & TransAcoustic 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.
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!
Features of the Yamaha Silent and TransAcoustic Piano
Articulation sensor system
– New for the SH3, SC3, TC3and TA3 Pianos.
Grand Expression Modeling
Virtual resonance modeling
Voices of Yamaha and Bösendorfer grands.
Binaural sampling
Dual Jack Action
20 Built in Rthyms
Record and Play
Yamaha Silent Piano & TranAcoustic Piano Sounds
| Voice Number | Voice Name | Description | Touch Sensitivity | Stereo Sampling | Key Off Sampling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Acoustic Piano When System Not Activated | ||||||
| TA3/SH3 | TC3/SC3 | Acoustic Piano Sounds | ||||
| PF1 | PF1 | CFX Grand | The 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. | * | * | * | ||
| PF2 | PF2 | Bösendorfer | The 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. | * | * | * | ||
| PF3 | – | Pop Grand | A vibrant and lively grand piano tone, perfect for contemporary genres. – Comparable to a Yamaha C7x 7’6 Semi Concert Grand | * | * | * |
| PF4 | – | Ballad Grand | A 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 | * | * | * |
| PF5 | PF3 | Yamaha SU7 Upright | Experience 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/SH3 | TC3/SC3 | Forte Pianos – Early Piano Sounds from the 18th & 19th Century | ||||
| FP 1 | – | Scarlatti Piano | The 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 2 | – | Mozart Piano | The 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 3 | – | Beethoven Piano | The 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 4 | – | Chopin Piano | The 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/SH3 | TC3/SC3 | Electric Pianos from the 1960’s – 1990’s | ||||
| EP1 | EP1 | Stage E.Piano | The 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 | * | – | * |
| EP2 | EP2 | DX E.Piano | An FM synthesizer with a contemporary electronic piano sound. The tone adapts to your playing touch, making it perfect for popular music.” | * | – | – |
| EP3 | EP3 | Vintage EP | The 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/SH3 | TC3/SC3 | Harpsichord & Acoustic Keyboards | ||||
| HS1 | HS1 | Harpsichord 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. | – | * | * |
| HS2 | – | Harpsichord 8′ + 4′ | An enhanced harpsichord with an additional upper octave produces a richer and more vibrant sound. | – | * | * |
| HS3 | – | Vibraphone | The 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. | * | * | – |
| HS4 | HS2 | Celesta | The 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/SH3 | TC3/SC3 | Organ | ||||
| OR1 | OR1 | Organ Principal | The 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. | – | * | – |
| OR2 | – | Organ Tutti | This Voice boasts a complete set of couplers from a pipe organ, renowned for its distinctive sound famously featured in Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue”. | – | * | – |
| OR3 | OR2 | Jazz Organ | The 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/SH3 | TC3/SC3 | Pad – Keyboard Layering sounds with the Acoustic Piano | ||||
| Pd1 | PD1 | Strings | Multiple Stings Instruments with a slow attack | * | * | – |
| Pd2 | – | Choir | A big, spacious choir Voice. Perfect for creating rich harmonies – not well suited for fast pieces | * | * | – |
| PD3 | PD2 | Synth Pad | Warm and mellow Synth Sound commonly used in 1980-1990s music | * | – | – |
| TA3/SH3 | TC3/SC3 | Layer – Digital Piano + Pad Sound | ||||
| LY1 | – | Piano + Strings | Combination of piano and strings ensemble Voices, giving you a richly textured sound as if you were playing the piano with a string orchestral accompaniment | * | * | * |
| LY2 | – | Piano + Pad | Combination of piano and Synth Pad Voices. – I love the 80’s | * | * | * |
| LY3 | – | Piano + DX E.Piano | Combination of piano and DX E. Piano Voices. – Think Phil Collins | * | * | * |
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| Yamaha TA3, SH3 and SC3 Spec Sheet | TA3 | SH3 | SC3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silencing System | Upright Mechanism | Hammer Shank Stopper Operated by Middle Pedal (YUS5 TA3, SH3 Silencing Lever) | |||
| Grand Mechanism | Motor Driven – (GB1kSC3 – Silencing Lever) | ||||
| Action (Only for Grands) | Quick Escape Double Jack | ||||
| Soundboard Speaker System | Mechanism | Trans Acoustic Technology | – | – | |
| Transducer | Exclusively for TA3 | – | – | ||
| Control Interface | Keyboard | Touch Response | Soft, Soft/Medium, Medium, Medium/Hard, Hard, Fixed | ||
| Upright Pedals – Acoustic | Soft, Silencing, Sustain YUS5 – Soft, Sostenuto, Sustain | ||||
| Baby Grand& Grand Pedals – Acoustic | Una Corda, Sostenuto, Sustain GB1k – Una Corda, Bass Sustain, Sustain | ||||
| Display | Type | 7 Segment LED | |||
| Panel | Language | English | |||
| Sensor System | Key Sensors | System | Articulation Sensor System | ||
| Key Sensors | Non-Contact Continuous Detection Electromagnetic Inductive Type | ||||
| Hammer Sensors (Baby & Grand Pianos Only) | Non – Contact 2 Point Optical Fiber Type | – | |||
| Pedal Sensors | Left (Soft) Pedal | On / Off Detection Sensor | |||
| Sostenuto Pedal | ON / Off Detection Sensor | – | |||
| Sustain Pedal | Continuous Detection Sensor | ||||
| Voices | Tone Generation | Piano Sound | Yamaha CFX, Bosendorfer Imperial – New Samples for 2023 – | ||
| Binaural Sampling | For CFX and Bosendorfer W/ Headphones only | ||||
| Piano Effects | VRM Virtual Resonance Modeling | YES | |||
| Grand Expression Modeling | YES | ||||
| Key- Off Samples | YES | ||||
| Smooth Relase | YES | ||||
| Polyphony (MAX) | 256 | ||||
| Preset | Number of Voices | 25 (Piano 5 + FortePiano 4 + Others 16) | 12 (Piano 3 + Others 9) | ||
| Voices for MIDI Song Playback | 480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits | – | |||
| Effects | Types | Reverb | 6 Types & Off | ||
| Brilliance | 5 Types | ||||
| IAC Intelligent Audio Control | Yes | ||||
| Stereo Optimizer | Yes for All Instruments except CFX and Bosendorfer | ||||
| Songs (MIDI) | Preset | # of Preset Songs | 25 Voice Demo Songs 50 Classics | 12 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics | |
| Recording Internal | Number of Songs | 10 | |||
| Data Capacity | approx. 500 KB / SONG | ||||
| Format | Playback | SMF (Format 0, Format 1) | |||
| Recording | SMF (Format 0 ) | ||||
| Songs Audio .WAV File | Recording Time (Max.) | 80 Minutes / Song | |||
| Format | Playback | WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo | |||
| Recording | WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo | ||||
| Hybrid Class | TA3 | SH3 | SC3 | ||
| Functions | Rhythms | Number of Rhythms | 20 | ||
| Overall Controls | Metronome | Yes | |||
| Tempo Range | 5 – 500 | ||||
| Transpose | – 12 – 0 – + 12 | ||||
| Tuning | 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz ( adj in .2Hz Increments) | ||||
| USB Audio Interface | 44.1 kHz, 24 bit, Stereo | ||||
| Bluetooth | Audio | Supported Profile | A2DP | ||
| Compatible Profile | SBC | ||||
| MIDI | Comply with Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification | ||||
| BlueTooth Version | 4.2 | ||||
| Wireless Output | Bluetooth Class 2 | ||||
| Max. Communication Distance | Up to 10 meters | ||||
| Radio Frequency (Operational Frequency) | 2402 – 2480 MHz | ||||
| Max. Output Power EIRP | 4dBm | ||||
| Type of Modulation | FHSS | ||||
| Storage & Connectivity | Storage | Internal Memory | Approx 1.3 MB | ||
| External Drives | USB Flash Drive – BELOW 50 GB BEST | ||||
| Connectivity | DC IN | 24 V | 16 V | ||
| Headphones | Stereo Mini Jack x 2 – Wired Headphones Only | ||||
| MIDI | IN, OUT | USB to Host / Bluetooth Midi | |||
| AUX IN | Stereo Mini Jack | USB to HOST / Bluetooth Audio | |||
| AUX OUT | Stereo or Mono 1/4 instrument Cable | – | |||
| USB TO DEVICE | YES | ||||
| USB to HOST | YES | ||||
| AUTO POWER OFF | YES | ||||
| Head Phones & Head Phones Hanger Included | YES | ||||
| Bench with Storage Included | YES | ||||
| 50 Greatest Hits Song Book Included | YES | NO | |||
| Owners Manual Included | YES | ||||
| Power Chord Model – Included w/ piano | PA-500 – DC 24 Volts, 2.5A | PA-300C DC 16V, 2.4A | |||
| Separately Sold Accessories | USB WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER – (UD-WL01) | ||||
