Yamaha CP50: Perfect for On-the-Go Artists

yamaha-cp50-review With the Yamaha CP50’s wide range of sounds and lightweight feature, it’s certainly one piano that musicians on-the-go will be eager to buy.

Yamaha CP50 Review: Amazing Sound Technology

The Yamaha CP50 is equipped with Yamaha’s new core sound technology, namely the SCM or the Spectral Component Modeling tone generation system. This allows the tone and touch approach more expressive as the player can recreate 12 selected acoustic and vintage electronic sounds realistically. A combination of sampling and technology, this system optimizes tone generation for the instrument. This technology also gives a selection of physical components such as piano types, amplifiers and effects, all with various adjustable parameters for enhanced playability.

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Moreover, this digital piano has additional 215 sounds and various effects such as strings, organs, clavs, guitars, pads, vibes, brass; making the piano capable of symphonic music. Apart from Virtual Circuit Modeling effects, the piano also features effects taken from the Motif XS line of Synthesizers. With all these sound features, the CP50 proves to be of tremendous sonic versatility, making it ideal for musicians who love to experiment and perform live.

Here’s a video of the Yamaha CP50 in action:

Yamaha CP50 Spec Chart:

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Weight	46 lbs, 1 oz
Height	6.5 in.
Depth	15.9 in.
Width	54.3 in.
Main Features
# of Keys	88
Weighted Keys Weighted Keys: Weighted keys mimic the keys of an acoustic piano. They will be lighter on the lower notes, heavier on the higher ones
Touch Sensitivity Touch Sensitivity: Touch sensitivity means the harder or softer a key is pressed, the louder or softer the sound will be. Conversely, a piano with no sensitivity will have the same degree of loudness no matter how hard the keys are pressed.
Built-In Speakers Built-In Speakers: For pianos without speakers, either a pair of headphones must be used, or amplified speakers must be connected via the line-out jack	No
Polyphony Polyphony: The number of notes or sounds the piano can play simultaneously	128-notes
# of Voices # of Voices: Voices are the different types of pianos or other musical instruments (such as harp, organ, etc) that the piano can play	12 piano, 215 additional sounds
Reverb Effects Reverb Effects: Echo effects that can simulate playing the piano in different venues, such as a hall or an auditorium
Built-in Songs
Built-in Recorder Built-in Recorder: Does the device have built-in storage to save songs? If not, the piano can still save songs to a computer using either a MIDI or USB port
Metronome
Available Colors	Black
Connections
USB Port
MIDI Connector
Headphone Jack
Line-Out Jack
Accessories
Footswitch Included
Power Supply Included
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Master Keyboard

Aiming for balance, consistency and the feel of a true grand piano, Yamaha utilized the GH or Graded Hammer for its keyboard of 88 weighted keys. This means a keyboard action of heavier playing on the left and lighter playing on the right, providing a smooth transition for playing.

You may want to consider the optional Yamaha YKA7500 double-x keyboard stand if you are purchasing the CP50, since it is heavier than your average digital piano.

Record and Playback

A Yamaha CP50 review mentions that the piano is more than just for playing. It features a record and playback function, making it perfect for playing demo tracks, collaborating with other music and composing songs. You can record as MIDI data with the latest MOTIF operating system, or as an audio file on a USB flash-memory device. The Yamaha CP50 also features a drum/rhythm backing track, making it useful for inspiring songwriting.

Portable

Perhaps one of the features stated in a Yamaha CP50 review that gets “electric grands” enthusiasts thrilled about is the fact that the piano is very portable and easy for one man to carry. Despite the weighted keys and the Graded Hammer action, the CP50 weighs in just about 20.9kg, making the piano perfect for musicians on the go.

Customer Reviews

“…this stage piano is not a toy and built to last.”

“I consider the money as very well spent.”

“I bought this instrument for it’s recording ability (from keyboard to itunes in about 60 seconds.)”

Flaws

Despite all these amazing features, the Yamaha CP50 also has its flaws:

Lesser piano voices and sound banks compared to the other pianos in the Yamaha CP series
No power amplifier or compressor block
No microphone input
Doesn’t have wooden ivory synthetic keys like the other pianos in the CP series

Summary

But overall, one who reads a Yamaha CP50 review will be amazed at the piano’s features of being versatile, compact and affordable, making the it a good choice for a variety of musicians and artists.

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