INNOVATION POWERED BY TRADITION - The evolution of the classic Yamaha CP80 Description Specification For discerning pianists needing the most realistic piano experience, CP88 is a stage piano with great sound, touch and design. CP88 is powered by over 100 years of piano craftsmanship tradition and 45 years of synthesizer innovation. 88-key NW-GH (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory key tops. Three premium concert grand pianos: the Yamaha CFX and S700 and the Bösendorfer Imperial 290. Wide range of authentic Electric Piano and keyboard sounds including: electric grand pianos, tine & reed EPs, tonewheel, transistor and pipe organs plus clavi, FM pianos, synths, strings and more. AWM2 tone generator, 128-voice polyphony. Intuitive operation with a completely new user interface. Seamless Sound Switching. USB MIDI/Audio Interface. Music rest/Bag options available seperately With the CP88 and CP73, Yamaha has created two stage pianos aimed at the live musician - easy to carry, easy to use, and easily an outstanding sound." CP" is Yamaha's acronym for Combo Piano. The history of this instrument category began back in 1976 when the focus was on the "electrification" of a classic grand piano. The aim was to make it literally easier to transport than the original, but above all to have permanently installed pickups for easier amplification in live situations. Since sound generation based on samples has become possible, transport and amplification are no longer a real challenge. The new CP series from Yamaha provides an answer to the question of what standards are set for a Stage Piano today! MAIN FEATURES OF YAMAHA CP88/CP73 - High quality keyboards CP88: 88-key NW-GH (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytopsCP73: Newly designed 73-key BHS Keyboard (E1-E7) (Balanced Hammer Standard): matte black key tops - AWM2 tone generator, 128-voice polyphony160 Live Set sounds (80 User/80 overwritable Presets) 57 Voices: 10 Pianos 14 E-Pianos 33 Sub Voices from different categories (strings,organs,pads,synths...) - Graphical LC display (128x64pixels) - Balanced XLR Outputs - Audio Input - USB MIDI/Audio Interface CP88 and CP73 feature three premium concert grand pianos: the Yamaha CFX and S700 and the Bösendorfer Imperial290. These pianos provide full dynamic expression and nuance through meticulous recording and voicing.CFX - With over 17 years of development, the Yamaha CFX is flagship 9’ concert grand piano. The CFX offers sparkling highs, powerful bass with incredible dynamic range and the strength to project over a full symphony orchestra. BÖSENDORFER - Bösendorfer is unique amongst piano makers as the only manufacturer in the world still utilizing the Viennese handcrafted design tradition. This produces warm bass, singing treble and rich tonal colors known as the “Viennese Sound”. The 9.5’ 8-octave Imperial 290 is the flagship of Bösendorfer grand piano. The extended bass notes resonate with every key you strike, and the massive soundboard supports projection at all frequencies. S700 - The S700 is a handcrafted acoustic grand piano built by Yamaha master artisans. It has the power to cut through dense arrangements while remaining delicate and expressive in solo and sparse settings. The S700 was one of the most popular grand piano Voices from the S90ES Stage Synthesizer and MOTIF ES Music Production Synthesizer.