Here are some of the features that set Yamaha apart from other digital pianos.
Yamaha’s GrandTouch-S™ keyboard delivers a highly responsive touch, providing a consistent response, mimicking the sensation of striking real piano strings for precise control.
The synthetic-ivory white keys and synthetic-ebony black keys are highly absorbent, preventing slipping even during extended playing sessions while replicating the feel of an acoustic grand piano.
Escapement Mechanism
In an acoustic grand piano, the escapement mechanism allows hammers to quickly move away from the strings after striking, preventing interference with vibration. Yamaha’s Clavinova pianos replicate this mechanism, providing a subtle clicking sensation when keys are lightly pressed. This feature ensures an authentic playing experience, balancing key repetition and responsiveness for an authentic performance.
Grand Expression Modeling
The intricate interaction between hammers, dampers, and strings in a grand piano allows for limitless tonal variation based on the pianist’s touch. Grand Expression Modeling, featured in the CLP-700 Series, translates even the subtlest finger movements into dynamic tonal expressions, capturing the essence of grand piano performance.
Sound Quality
World-Class Concert Grand Piano Sampling
The Clavinova series features sounds from two of the world’s most prestigious concert grand pianos:
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Yamaha CFX: Renowned for its brilliant, expressive, and powerful sound, newly sampled for the CLP Series.
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Bösendorfer Imperial: A distinguished Viennese grand piano known for its rich, warm tones and deep resonance.
By meticulously recording each of the 88 keys and making precise tonal adjustments, Yamaha ensures that Clavinova pianos capture the full character and depth of these extraordinary instruments.
Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)
Grand pianos produce complex sympathetic vibrations across the entire instrument. Yamaha’s Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) replicates these resonances by simulating the interaction of strings, soundboard, and casing in response to key pressure and pedal use. The CLP-700 Series even captures the delicate sound of dampers lifting from the strings, enhancing the realism of the playing experience.
An Immersive Concert Experience, Even with Headphones
The CLP-725 utilizes binaural sampling technology to capture the natural acoustics of the Yamaha CFX, ensuring that even with headphones, pianists feel as if they are seated at a real grand piano. This immersive experience eliminates listening fatigue, making long practice sessions more enjoyable. Additionally, the Stereophonic Optimizer function replicates natural sound diffusion for all piano voices, ensuring superior audio quality regardless of the selected instrument.
