Yamaha GC2 (Silent Piano)

• Authentic Acoustic Performance: At the heart of the Yamaha GC2 SH3 Silent Piano is a genuine acoustic instrument. Offering rich sound and reliable quality, it has been crafted to inspire players and embody over a century of Yamaha's piano-making expertise, allowing for an authentic and expressive piano experience.
• SILENT Mode with Headphones: This feature enables you to enjoy the realistic sounds of an acoustic piano any time without disturbing others. When engaged, the hammers do not strike the strings, but instead, sensors detect key movement and trigger digital samples that are heard through headphones, providing flexibility for practice and performance.
• Built-in Bluetooth® MIDI: With wireless connectivity, the piano can interact with smart devices using the Smart Pianist app, allowing for intuitive control of the instrument's digital features and settings, making it a user-friendly experience for players of all levels.
• Articulation Sensor System: The SH3 is equipped with a sophisticated sensor system that accurately interprets the nuances of the pianist's touch, relaying this information to produce high-precision simulated hammer movements and thereby reproducing the intended acoustic sound with remarkable fidelity.
• Grand Expression Modeling: This innovative feature captures the dynamic interaction between the hammers, dampers, and strings, responding to the force and acceleration of keystrokes to produce tonal variations and enhance the expressive capabilities of the piano, even in silent or TransAcoustic™ modes.
• Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): VRM technology replicates the complex sympathetic resonances of a grand piano, enriching the sound with the characteristic resonance that occurs when strings interact with each other and the soundboard, providing a more authentic acoustic sound experience in SILENT Mode.
• Voices of Yamaha and Bösendorfer Concert Grands: Featuring meticulously sampled sounds from Yamaha's flagship CFX and the revered Bösendorfer Imperial grand pianos, the SH3 offers players a selection of world-class concert grand piano voices, providing an array of tonal possibilities for performance and practice.
• Binaural Sampling: For an immersive auditory experience, binaural sampling technology captures the sound of the piano as if experienced in situ, allowing headphone users to feel as though they are seated at the grand piano, with a natural and enveloping sound.
• Quick Escape System: This system optimizes the action response for both acoustic and silenced playing by adjusting the distance between the hammers and strings, ensuring that the superior playability and musical expressiveness of a grand piano is preserved.
• Rhythmic Accompaniment: With 20 different built-in rhythm patterns, players can add drum and bass accompaniment to their playing, adding variety and fun to practice sessions.
• Two Recording Functions: The SH3 has both onboard recording capabilities and the option to record performances onto a USB flash drive as WAV files. This makes it simple to review performances, share music, or even create CDs from recorded pieces.

Size/Weight

Dimensions

• Width: 149 cm (59")
• Height: 101 cm (40")
• Depth: 173 cm (5'8")

Weight

• Weight: 314 kg (693 lb)

Control Interface

Keyboard

• Key Surfaces - White: Acrylic resin
• Key Surfaces - Black: Phenolic resin
• Hammer: GC Series Special

Pedal

• Type: Damper/Sostenuto/Shift

Design/Architecture Detail

Caster

• Type: Single Caster

Cabinet

• Lid: Prop Safety Stop
• Key Cover: Lid/Fallboard Locks - Not available
• Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes

Sensor System

• Key Sensors: Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive sensor
• Hammer Sensors: Non-contact 2-point optical fiber sensor
• Damper Pedal: Continuous detection sensor
• Sostenuto Pedal: On/Off detection sensor
• Soft/Shift Pedal: On/Off detection sensor

Silencing System

• Mechanism: Hammer shank stopper operated by motor drive
• Action: Quick Escape mechanism

Voices

• Piano Sound: Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
• Forte Piano: Yes
• Binaural Sampling: Yes (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial)
• Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): Yes
• Grand Expression Modeling: Yes
• Key-off Samples: Yes
• Smooth Release: Yes
• Polyphony (max.): 256
• Number of Voices: 25
• Voices for Song Playback: 480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits

Effects

• Types: Reverb
• Brilliance: Yes
• Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes (piano Voices other than “CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer”)

Songs (MIDI)

• Number of Preset Songs: 25 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
• Number of Songs: 10
• Number of Tracks: 2
• Data Capacity(max.): approx. 500 KB/Song
• Playback Format: SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
• Recording Format: SMF (Format 0)

Recording/Playback (Audio)

• Recording Time (max.): 80 minutes/Song
• Playback Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
• Recording Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)

Functions

• 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 your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.

Storage and Connectivity

• Internal Memory: approx. 1.3 MB
• External Drives: USB flash drive
• 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-300C (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
• Power Consumption: 8 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)
• 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) *May not be available depending on your area.

• Bench: Please check with the store for various model availability.
• Headphones: HPH-150
• Music Rest: Included with your piano.
• Power Adapter: Specific model details available upon purchase.
• Music Book: "50 Classical Music Masterpieces" - a collection of timeless piano classics.
• LAN Adapter: UD-WL01 Wireless LAN Adaptor for easy connectivity.
• Headphone Hanger: Keep your HPH-150 Headphones within reach.
• Key Cover: Preserve and protect the keys of your piano.
• Owner's Manual: A comprehensive guide to your piano's features and care.
• 5-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano electronics are guaranteed against material and craftsmanship defects for five years from your purchase date.
• 10-Year Warranty: We provide a decade-long guarantee for the piano, assuring you of its high quality and longevity.