Yamaha B3TC3 TransAcoustic Upright Piano

WHAT IS THE TransAcoustic™ Piano?

TransAcoustic is the name we have given to the technology that will power a new breed of piano. At its most basic level, it turns the piano’s soundboard into a loudspeaker – meaning that any sound can be delivered through this naturally resonant piano component.

But there’s much more to TransAcoustic technology. Using a mechanism similar to that of the well-proven Silent Series, it is possible to prevent the hammers from striking the strings and, instead, to play back digital samples. Unlike the Silent instruments, however, there is no need for headphones or external amplification. The sound is played back though the soundboard. You can control the volume and select the sound – from a sampled CFX concert grand, or a choice of electric pianos to a marimba and harpsichord. And perhaps the most scintillating sounds are generated when you combine the acoustic and digital properties of the instrument – gentle orchestral strings under a natural piano, for example.

You can even play back pre-recorded accompaniment tracks as you perform.

Because the instrument is a real, fully strung and resonant piano, the natural, sympathetic vibrations of both the soundboard, case and, significantly, strings, add a completely new dimension to performance. The sampled sounds come to life with a brilliant realism no other instrument has approached.

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Inside an acoustic piano, hammers at the opposite side of the keys strike the strings, and the strings vibrate to produce sound. This initial sound is amplified by the soundboard that occupies much of the piano interior, and the entire body of the piano serves as a resonator, creating the rich and harmonically complex sound that is distinctively acoustic. Now, imagine an acoustic piano that allows you to control the volume, while still enjoying the original sound-projecting design of the piano based around the soundboard. That’s Yamaha’s revolutionary TransAcoustic™ Piano.

The largest model of the b Series, the Yamaha b3 – with its longer strings and larger, solid spruce soundboard and cabinet, boasts a wonderfully rich and singing sound. This model also accommodates a more responsive action than the other b pianos, truly allowing the pianist to effortlessly tap into their own expressive potential. Despite this, and in common with the b Series as a whole, the b3 is still highly affordable without compromising on quality and durability. Suitable for all pianists from beginner to advanced, the b3 is rightly considered a fantastic entry-level piano which will equally serve the needs of pianists of any standard, and will always bring great enjoyment no matter what style of music is being played.

Affordable Quality

Produced at a Yamaha factory in Indonesia from a scale design developed in Japan, b Series pianos are Yamaha’s most affordable entry-level uprights. Although reduced production costs allow budget-friendly prices, Yamaha makes no compromises in the materials and workmanship that go into these exceptional uprights.

Quality Components, Quality Sound

Supported by four sturdy wooden back posts and a strong cast iron frame, b Series pianos are endowed with Yamaha’s renowned pure, clear tone. High-grade hammers and a proven action design offer effortless playing and a highly responsive keyboard ‘touch’ that make these uprights ideal for beginning players.

Design

Yamaha’s b Series features pianos in a range of heights, widths, and depths. The b1 and b2 boast slender profiles, making them ideal for small spaces. With its larger dimensions and heavier construction, the b3 upright requires a little more room but brings a rich, far-reaching sound.

Control Interface

KeyboardKey Surfaces – White : Acrylic resin, Key Surfaces – Black : Phenolic rersin

Hammer Type b Series Special

Pedal Type Damper/Muffler/Soft

Sensor System

Key Sensors – Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive sensor

Damper Pedal – Continuous detection sensor

Soft/Short Pedal – On/Off detection

Silencing System

Mechanism – Hammer shank stopper operated by centre pedal

Voices

Tone Generation

Piano sound – Yamaha CFX Bösendorfer Imperial

Binaural Sampling – Yes (CFX Grand Voice only)

VRM – Yes

Key-off Samples – Yes

Smooth Release – Yes

Polyphony (max.) 256

Preset – Number of Voices – 12

Effects

Reverb – Yes

Brilliance – Yes

Stereophonic Optimizer – Yes (Piano Voices other than CFX Grand and Bosendorfer)

Songs (MIDI)

Number of Preset Songs – 12 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics

Recording – Number of songs – 10

Recording – Number of Tracks – 2

Data Capacity – Approx. 550 KB

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 – 444.0 – 466.8Hz (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

Storage

Internal Memory : approx. 1.3 MB

External Drives : USB flash Drive

Connectivity

Headphones : Stereo mini jack (x2)

AUX IN : Stereo mini jack

USB TO DEVICE : Yes

USB TO HOST : Yes

Power Supply

AC Adaptor : PA-300C (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)

Power Consumption : 11 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

Owner’s Manual