The Clavinova CLP-735 delivers two iconic grand piano voices that perfectly match the real wooden keys. It features the sound of Yamaha’s CFX concert grand and the legendary Bösendorfer Imperial. Yamaha is one of the most prolific manufacturers of keyboard instruments globally. They produce everything from stunning concert grand pianos to the ideal first keyboard for kids. Known world-wide for quality of sound and construction, Yamaha is a leader in instrument innovation. Having one of the most trusted names in traditional piano creation, you can have confidence you’ll get the same craftsmanship in one of their digital pianos as well.
Imagine taking one of the world’s finest acoustic upright pianos, removing the strings and soundboard and replacing them with a digital sound generator, leaving only the keyboard mechanism and hammers intact. What you’d be left with is essentially the N-1X AvantGuard hybrid digital piano. In a slightly unusual design that resembles the cut-off front end of a grand piano, the N-1X promises grand piano performance in the body of an upright. Occupying an upper-mid slot in the current CLP-700 range, the CLP-775 is a compact digital model that looks every inch the classic home piano, resembling a cut-down upright piano but sounding like a concert grand. The grand experience is perpetuated by the inclusion of Yamaha’s GrandTouch keyboard action with individually calibrated wooden keys.
$2399 for polished ebony – The Yamaha CLP-725 is the entry-level model yamaha electric guitars of the Clavinova line. It has a basic 40 watt 2-speaker internal speaker system in a minimalistic but attractive cabinet with no LCD user display and very few control panel buttons on the left side of the keyboard. The cabinet is also slightly taller than the previous model CLP-625 so that gives it a bit more “presence” in its size. Realistic grand piano touch and sounds sampled from two world-renowned concert grand pianos, the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial.
The signature 700-series touch sensor control panel effectively maintains the traditional look, and there’s full Bluetooth functionality, with Bluetooth audio built in and wireless compatibility with the Smart Pianist app via Bluetooth MIDI. This all adds up to a beautiful-sounding instrument that’s not only rewarding to play but will add elegance to any home that has the space for it. Of the two Clavinovas in the CSP family, the CSP-150 is significantly more affordable than its stablemate the CSP-170, which for an extra few hundred quid benefits from the premium NWX action with real wooden white keys, more powerful amplifiers and an upgraded speaker system. Aside from this, the two models are practically identical, with the same onboard features, number of voices and accompaniment styles, making the 150 quite exceptional value. If you ever wished you could have all the features of Yamaha’s CSP-range in a more portable package, your wait is over, as that’s exactly what the new P-S500 delivers. In a smooth blend of traditional and retro design, an angled section above the top of the keys houses the shiny black LCD StreamLights display panel that runs the entire width of the instrument.
The P-45 portable digital piano has been around almost as long as the wheel, and finally, Yamaha is here with a new version, the P-145. Offering newbie players excellent sound, thanks to the AWM sound engine, portability, and the excellent GHC keyboard at an affordable price, this is one of the best s available right now. – Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809 Review – $12,799 internet price for matte black
Having all these additional sounds and recording/playback options makes playing music more fun and enjoyable on the CLP-785 and for some people they will use these added features and for others they may not use them. But we do like the fact that Yamaha gave this CLP-785 piano the features we thought should really be in the CLP-775 but were not. The CLP-785 also has an additional connectivity input to connect an “auxiliary pedal” to the piano so that you can have variable yamaha electric guitars volume control over other sounds like organs (organs have foot volume control), strings, brass, synth, swells, attacks, etc. Yamaha’s exclusive Smart Pianist app features an audio to score function that takes the songs you already have in your smart device’s music library and instantly turns them into an easy to play piano arrangement. You can also follow-along with Yamaha’s Stream Light technology which shows you what keys to play and when to play them.