Yamaha P-45 Digital Piano - Features & Demonstration

Yamahas digital pianos are some of the finest available.
The P-45 being the entry level model, sets the bar very high and comes with an impressive range of features, as well as sounding authentic and being portable.
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[@martinmila8170]

I LOVE IT ! I have this piano for years and never now for all these fonctions. It def make the piece i’m playin better

[@creepycraiyons3519]

I’ve had one for three years. I came in to my two year old seemingly ripping up the keys and I just discovered that there are preprogrammed songs for playback. I never knew this. My two year old daughter seems to know how to do it at will. I don’t know how. I can’t figure it out. That’s why I’m here. Really really rrrrrrrreally threw me for a loop when I heard a maestro playing my piano knowing it was my two year old daughter. I came around the corner and she was smiling rocking side to side hitting keys and for a split hair of the slightest of seconds I was very very confused. She looked the part. She acted the part. But alas. She’s gonna fake it til she makes it 😂 Definitely had to gather myself for a quick moment 😂

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Haha awesome! A little encouragement goes a long way 😉

[@dmvanvuuren6442]

There is a diagram in the book that came with your piano. Each note on the piano, together with Function, can actually do something different. Try function and the second C from the left, for example.

[@ham4392]

question do you know the name of the songs preset into the piano?( the songs that play when pressing function and any piano key on the lower part) specifically the 17th note? if u dont do you know where i could find it?

[@jerryx2000]

Can I use the Yamaha App to adjust the settings?

[@patricksproductions3477]

Hi, was wondering if you could connect this to a mixer or a external speaker. What cable would i need?

[@dbtech6272]

Nailed the song from that movie was so cool , dont remember the name but super nice

[@Paintbl99]

Inception I think

[@exoticme4760]

Hi , I just bought the p-45 but the sound is very less. Any advice ?

[@reinnner5964]

What type of cable to connect to personal monitor speaker?

[@magicwithalexx2162]

My Piano has a problem and I used to know how to fix it but now I forgot and can’t find anything that tells me how. When I press a key meaning to use piano (the quiet dynamic) and when I press a key meaning to use forte (the loader dynamic) they both sound the same, both piano and forte. They are meant to be different, piano quieter when I press more gently on the keys and forte being louder when I press harder on the keys, but it’s not working it’s giving me the same sound. I have had this problem before and fixed it by pressing a key but I don’t remember how to anymore and I need dynamics for I piece that I need to play

[@HyouMix]

Is there a reverb feature on this keyboard? Is there a feature where you can use sustain without using sustain pedal? I want to buy this keyboard but having a bit dilemma buying it.

[@HickiesMusicStore]

4 different types of reverb on board! While holding down [GRAND PIANO/FUNCTION], press one of the C5 - E5 keys to change between the lengths, starting from small to large decay lengths. The P45 comes with a sustain pedal, however there are pedals available with a polarity switch on them. If you slip this switch with the pedal connected to the opposite polarity, then whatever you play will be sustained until you press the pedal which will cut the notes. Hope this helps! - Sam

[@vekkdrums]

Hi! I'm interested in this one!! can i use it as a MIDI keyboard to compose music on my Mac? if so, what cable(s) do I need? Also, can I record my music in it? thanks!

[@HickiesMusicStore]

No built in recording feature, however the USB connection serves as a MIDI in and out. Mac might need an adaptor depending on the model you have. Hope this helps! - Sam

[@Shadows_inmyroom]

how do you record your own songs so you can play them after

[@redribbonredribbon2430]

I have a Yamaha p45 too, just yesterday though I noticed that the sound when playing sounds muffled, I played with the settings which I have to say I have never changed from factory settings.i keep it on grand piano always. I had guests over and the kids played with it so I'm assuming something got changed. I tried the factory reset as you suggested to someone in comments here but it's still the same. Any adviceas to what I can do to correct this? Thank you

[@HickiesMusicStore]

If a factory reset has not solved the issue, it sounds like there could be a problem with the piano itself, I would contact yamaha customer services directly, especially so if the pianos warranty is still valid! Hope this helps - Sam

[@redribbonredribbon2430]

@@HickiesMusicStore I already did and just in the nick of time, tomorrow is the last day for the warranty!!! I'm waiting for them to get back to me now. The place I purchased from asked for a video to illustrate which I have sent over but not sure if it will be audible to detect in video. I hope so

[@IDontEatDogs12]

Hi, I have the same keyboard, but I’m wondering how to adjust the touch.

[@aah-lvin]

In the manual page 22 you can see that A2, A2#, B2 and C3 can be used with the grand piano button to change the touch sensitivity from fixed, soft, medium and hard. 1:35

[@willyekouRGT]

Can someone explain me how to put the String on the left side of the piano and the Grand Piano in the right side ? Can’t we change the order ?

[@HickiesMusicStore]

No split mode on the P45!

[@medalduty]

¿Que melodía es la de la demostración? del minuto 3:00

[@christopherbuckel9180]

Is there a way to loop some of my chord progressions so that I can play a solo with both hands?

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Christopher, thanks for this question! There is no built in recording on the P-45, we would reccomend either combining this piano with a PC or laptop to record and loop, use a loop pedal and an external speaker, or look at one of Yamahas Arius S35 pianos, that do have a simple recording function built in. Hope this helps, and thanks again - Sam

[@hsumyanwe8729]

Can you tell me how can I fix that p45 touching. Yesterday, my piano lost touching so whenever I play with force or without force it sound with the same rage it doesn't loud or quite. Please, I need your help.

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Thanks so much for your question! Please follow these isntructions to perform a full factory reset. Turn Piano Off Hold down the furthest right key on the piano Turn piano on while holding down the key on the piano wait 3 seconds and release key Factory reset has been performed and this should fix this issue. Let us know if this has helped!

[@tirsoceazarpons619]

Thank you! It works!

[@magziz2468]

@@HickiesMusicStoreI think it worked for me ty

[@sueheylesen]

Hey nice video! Could you tell me the name of the Song on 5:31?

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Hi there, this is actually just a random short peice that James had written after being inspired by a "Periphery" guitar riff. Thanks so much for your question - Sam

[@ondifrans3283]

can we split this Yamaha P-45? i want to play grand on the left and organ on the right. thank!

[@rojoratatatata4002]

Yes for sure, you just have to search up which button it is on google, cause i don't remember it sorry

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Here'sThe P-45 Manual for you, page 13 has your answers - www.manualsdir.com/manuals/848925/yamaha-p-45.html?page=12

[@StudyBroTN]

Hello is this recorded through the integrated speakers or by direct line output?

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Hi bobert, recorded with direct line output.

[@StudyBroTN]

Are the speakers loud enough for performing in a small room? and how about the sound's quality? Thanks for answering

[@HickiesMusicStore]

@@StudyBroTN No problem at all! For personal monitoring and practice yes but I would go or an external amp or go via mixer/PA system for performances. Hope this helps - Sam

[@RahandUSa]

Whats the name of that piece you played in 3:35 minute please🤍

[@xj900man]

Hey there. Is the action on the p-45 lighter than a real acoustic piano. I am looking for a lighter action to save my old hands from getting to sore. thanks

[@Nabi-so8tb]

Its not lighter

[@xj900man]

thanks@@Nabi-so8tb

[@jacobhoover4393]

Depends on type of acoustic you mean. This keyboard much lighter than the grands I use, but heavier than some uprights I’ve used as well.

[@jacobhoover4393]

@@Nabi-so8tbdepends on the piano we are referencing

[@xj900man]

@@jacobhoover4393 Thanks for the info. Cheers

[@pianistedakki8512]

What type of headphones can be used with it?

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Anything with a quarter inch output! Or you can get an adaptor for this for around 2.99 :) I can really recommend the AKG k52's for home practice though.

[@SuperPawan11]

Good 😊

[@harrylaflare846]

is there an option to reset to defualt?

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Harry, thanks for your question! 1) Turn OFF the keyboard. 2) Press and hold down the rightmost white key (C) while turning ON the keyboard. 3) Once the power is ON, release the key. The keyboard will reinitialize to the original factory settings. Hope this helps, enjoy your weekend! - Sam

[@harrylaflare846]

@@HickiesMusicStore Thank you!

[@SmithEli]

Or what you can do is not hold the pedal and press the function button and it’ll reset

[@Bluenderfire]

Omg I wanted to ask this tysm!!!

[@chelico11]

Could you tell me how did you record the piano and what micro did you use for it, please? 🙏🏾

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Thanks for this question Chelico - We used a stereo cable from the headphone output on the piano into an SSL2 Interface, essentially putting the sound you would have from the headphones into recording software on a laptop. Hope this helps - Sam

[@Monke_CJ]

Is there a way to play a demo song

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Taken from the manual - While holding down [GRAND PIANO/ FUNCTION], press one of the C1 - A1 keys to start playback. This operation starts playback of the Demo Song of the Voice assigned to the pressed key. Starting with the selected Song, playback will continue in sequence. Hope this helps! - Sam

[@steveegallo3384]

Cj_6620 -- Sure....there's a whole bunch of different Demos that come right now. Huge Bösendorfer sound included. Cheers from Acapulco!

[@hneybeegaming2608]

Does anyone know how to turn on touch sensitivity on this piano

[@flvffcinna]

He said it at 1:40

[@chadwalters8467]

The combined piano and string sound are too strong. I've noticed this too on the p125a. Even after adjusting in the 125 it's still too strong. The 119 was the best when it came to layering.

[@wasabin2184]

how do u adjust the touch sesitivity

[@freeman1019]

This is what I’m struggling with ffs

[@babynieve9612]

Is this piano good for playing Danny Elfman songs?

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Yes! Yes it is.

[@shikhargupta5364]

Do we have option to use External speaker by using 3.5mm Jack in Yamaha P45B

[@StephenSharish]

To demo the sounds using a rarely used diminished chord, isn't the choice I would make.

[@fengkas]

2:24 is that Hans Zimmer Time?

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Hello, It is indeed. Well spotted!

[@Seenall]

3:36 Frank Tedesco?

[@Utetheisa-Coloptera-Ulgari]

is there a headphone jack or nah

[@fangxd9451]

yeah its on the back but you'd need to use a female 3.5 mm to 1/4 inch adapter... VERY much worth it

[@spoofy8804]

Is there a transpose button?

[@JoeSandersWorship]

No one wants to answer that

[@JoeSandersWorship]

Smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Sorry for the very late reply to this! Some instructions for you - To transpose the pitch down (to play lower notes than the actual keys) While holding down [GRAND PIANO/FUNCTION] button, press the F6 key once to decrease by 1 semitone. ... To transpose the pitch up (to play higher notes than the actual keys) ... To restore the original pitch. Hope this helps :) - Sam

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Answered, apologies for the delay!

[@vincentneale2620]

I bought a P 45 it lasted me 4 years It was supposed to last 20 years according to Yamaha Services The P 45 has now been replaced by the P145 which is dreadful the sound is tinny the action is stiff and the build well rubbish I treid the P 145 in a shop in Cardiff I tried a Roland FP-10 which I`m thinking of getting as it was a far richer grand Piano sound and the keybed feels a lot better Yamaha has shot itself in the foot with the P145 (Junk)

[@HickiesMusicStore]

Glad to hear you found something that work well for you vincent! Cheers - Sam

[@smonkwad]

how did it last only 4 years? What happened

[@JlYlElNlJ]

Horrible review, half of it is him just playing with the different sounds wtf

[@HickiesMusicStore]

You'd be surprised how often we are told either this, or the opposite of - "too much talking not enough playing" but thanks so much for your feedback, and we hope that you have a great day wherever you are! Cheers 😊 - Sam

[@JlYlElNlJ]

@@HickiesMusicStore too much talking not enough playing doesn't mean you go thru all the useless sounds!! Yh let us her the piano but wtf are you doing go thru the shit sounds! Ahahahah