INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha CLP-845WH Clavinova Digital Piano in White brings together an expressive wooden-key keyboard, premium concert grand piano sounds and a powerful two-way speaker system in an elegant contemporary cabinet.

Sitting at an important point in Yamaha's CLP-800 Series, the CLP-845 represents a significant step up for pianists who want a more authentic acoustic-piano experience from their digital instrument.

At the heart of the CLP-845 is Yamaha's 88-note GrandTouch-S keyboard with wooden white keys, synthetic ebony and ivory keytops and escapement. Combined with Yamaha's Grand Expression Modeling and Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) technologies, the result is a digital piano designed to respond naturally to subtle differences in touch, articulation and pedalling.

For sound, you can choose between two world-class concert grands: the magnificent Yamaha CFX and the warm, characterful Bösendorfer Imperial. Both are also available through Yamaha's binaural sampling technology when practising through headphones.

The CLP-845's substantial (45W + 45W) × 2 amplification system drives a two-way speaker configuration with 16cm and 8cm speakers and Yamaha diffusers, producing a clear, spacious sound with convincing depth.

Finished here in White (WH), the CLP-845 is equally at home as a serious practice instrument, an advanced learning piano or the centrepiece of a contemporary living space.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha CLP-845WH is a premium 88-note Clavinova digital piano featuring a GrandTouch-S keyboard with wooden white keys, Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand voices, 256-note polyphony and powerful two-way amplification.

It is particularly well suited to progressing and experienced pianists who want an authentic piano-focused playing experience while retaining the advantages of a modern digital instrument: headphone practice, recording, Bluetooth connectivity, USB audio, additional Voices and Smart Pianist integration.

The White finish gives the substantial upright-style cabinet a clean, contemporary appearance.

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha CLP-845WH Clavinova
Series	CLP-800
Finish	White (WH)
Keyboard	88-note GrandTouch-S
White Keys	Wooden
Key Surfaces	Synthetic ebony & ivory
Escapement	Yes
Main Piano Voices	Yamaha CFX & Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX Grand & Bösendorfer
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256 notes
Voices	38
Speaker System	Two-way
Amplification	(45W + 45W) × 2
Bluetooth	Audio & MIDI – availability varies by area
Pedals	3 GrandTouch pedals
Finish Code	WH
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Premium Yamaha CLP-800 Series Clavinova

• Elegant White finish

• 88-note GrandTouch-S keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ebony and ivory keytops

• Escapement mechanism

• Six touch sensitivity settings

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural Sampling for both flagship grand piano Voices

• Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)

• Grand Expression Modeling

• 256-note maximum polyphony

• 38 high-quality instrument Voices

• 7 Reverb types

• 3 Chorus types

• 12 insertion effects

• Dual/Layer mode

• Split mode

• Duo mode

• GrandTouch three-pedal system

• Half-pedal support

• Full-dot LCD display

• 20 built-in Rhythms

• MIDI recording

• USB audio recording

• USB Audio Interface – 44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo

• Bluetooth Audio and MIDI*

• Two headphone outputs

• Intelligent Acoustic Control

• Stereophonic Optimizer

• Powerful (45W + 45W) × 2 amplification

• Two-way speaker system with diffusers

• Yamaha Smart Pianist compatibility

*Bluetooth functionality may vary according to region.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The CLP-845 occupies something of a sweet spot within Yamaha's Clavinova range.

Its biggest attraction is the combination of a wooden-key GrandTouch-S action and considerably more substantial speaker system than the models below it.

That matters because a digital piano isn't experienced through the keyboard or speakers independently.

The action determines how your fingers interact with the instrument.

The sound engine determines how that movement is translated into tone.

And the speaker system determines how convincingly that tone reaches you.

The CLP-845 brings all three together in a piano designed to reward expressive playing.

GRANDTOUCH-S KEYBOARD WITH WOODEN KEYS

One of the defining features of the CLP-845 is its GrandTouch-S keyboard with wooden white keys.

Each white key uses wood as part of a construction intended to provide the substantial, reassuring feel expected from a serious piano.

The action also incorporates:

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Escapement

• Carefully optimised hammer weighting

The textured key surfaces help provide secure contact under the fingers, while escapement recreates an aspect of the tactile sensation associated with an acoustic grand piano mechanism.

SIX TOUCH SENSITIVITY SETTINGS

The keyboard response can be adjusted using:

• Hard 2

• Hard 1

• Medium

• Soft 1

• Soft 2

• Fixed

This lets you tailor the relationship between your physical playing and the resulting dynamics.

YAMAHA CFX CONCERT GRAND

The Yamaha CFX is Yamaha's flagship concert grand piano.

Its sampled voice gives the CLP-845 a powerful, clear and highly expressive core piano sound suitable for everything from quiet practice to demanding repertoire.

The CFX is known for its clarity and projection, while Yamaha's modelling technologies allow its character to respond dynamically as you play.

BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL

For a contrasting piano character, Yamaha includes the Bösendorfer Imperial.

Bösendorfer has been building pianos in Vienna since 1828 and is part of the Yamaha group.

Where the CFX offers Yamaha's modern concert-grand character, the Imperial provides an alternative tonal personality with warmth, richness and depth.

Having both available gives the pianist meaningful choice rather than simply variations of a single piano sample.

BINAURAL SAMPLING

The CLP-845 supports binaural sampling for both its CFX Grand and Bösendorfer concert grand Voices.

Binaural sampling is designed specifically to make headphone practice more immersive.

Rather than the sound appearing to exist only inside the headphones, Yamaha's processing creates a more natural spatial impression around the player.

For anyone who practises regularly through headphones, this is an important feature.

VIRTUAL RESONANCE MODELING – VRM

An acoustic piano is a complex resonating system.

When you play a note, the sound isn't produced by an isolated string alone. Strings, soundboard and the rest of the instrument interact with one another.

Yamaha's Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) recreates these interactions digitally.

The result is greater depth and complexity as notes combine, sustain and decay.

GRAND EXPRESSION MODELING

Two pianists can play the same note at the same volume and still produce different musical results.

That's because piano expression involves much more than simple velocity.

Grand Expression Modeling is designed to reproduce tonal variations created by differences in how keys are pressed and released.

This gives the CLP-845 a more nuanced response to articulation and technique.

GRANDTOUCH PEDALS

The CLP-845 features Yamaha's GrandTouch pedal system with:

• Damper

• Sostenuto

• Soft

The damper supports half-pedalling, allowing finer control over sustain rather than treating the pedal as a simple on/off switch.

Yamaha designs the GrandTouch pedals to reproduce the changing resistance experienced when operating a grand piano pedal, helping create a more natural connection between the pianist and instrument.

POWERFUL TWO-WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM

One of the major reasons to move to the CLP-845 is its speaker system.

The piano uses:

(45W + 45W) × 2 amplification

driving:

(16cm with diffuser + 8cm with diffuser) × 2 speakers

This two-way arrangement separates different frequency ranges between dedicated speaker drivers.

The result is greater clarity and depth, particularly when compared with simpler single-driver systems.

SPEAKER DIFFUSERS

Yamaha uses diffusers within the CLP-845 speaker system to help distribute sound naturally from the cabinet.

The intention is not simply to make the piano louder.

It is to create a broader and more convincing sound field around the instrument.

38 VOICES

Although piano performance is the main focus, the CLP-845 includes 38 instrument Voices.

These provide additional sounds for layering, splitting the keyboard and exploring different musical textures.

DUAL / LAYER MODE

Dual mode allows two Voices to be played simultaneously across the keyboard.

For example, a piano Voice can be combined with strings to create a broader layered sound.

SPLIT MODE

Split mode divides the keyboard into two different Voice regions.

This allows different sounds to be assigned to the left and right hands.

DUO MODE

Duo mode divides the keyboard into two sections with equivalent pitch ranges.

This is especially useful for:

• Piano lessons

• Teacher/student demonstrations

• Side-by-side practice

BUILT-IN RHYTHMS

The CLP-845 includes 20 Rhythms.

These provide a rhythmic accompaniment for practice and informal playing without turning the instrument into an arranger keyboard.

RECORD YOUR PERFORMANCE

The CLP-845 provides both MIDI and audio recording facilities.

MIDI Recording

• Up to 250 Songs

• 16 tracks

• Approximately 500KB per Song

• Approximately 22,000 notes per Song

MIDI recording is particularly useful when you want to edit, analyse or develop a performance.

USB Audio Recording

The CLP-845 can record audio to a compatible USB flash drive in:

WAV – 44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo

with up to approximately 80 minutes per Song.

This gives you an immediately playable audio file of your performance.

USB AUDIO INTERFACE

The CLP-845 can also function as a 44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo USB audio interface.

That makes direct digital audio connection to compatible computers and devices considerably easier for recording and music applications.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO & MIDI

Bluetooth functionality allows compatible devices to interact wirelessly with the Clavinova.

Bluetooth Audio lets you stream music through the CLP-845's substantial speaker system.

Bluetooth MIDI can provide wireless MIDI communication with compatible applications.

Availability varies according to region.

SMART PIANIST

Yamaha's Smart Pianist app provides an intuitive visual interface for compatible Clavinova functions.

Depending on your device and connection method, Smart Pianist can make selecting Voices, adjusting piano settings and accessing compatible features easier from a phone or tablet.

HEADPHONE PRACTICE

Two standard stereo headphone sockets allow quiet practice without disturbing others.

This also means two people can listen simultaneously — particularly useful for lessons.

Combined with:

• CFX binaural sampling

• Bösendorfer binaural sampling

• Stereophonic Optimizer

the CLP-845 offers a particularly sophisticated private-practice experience.

INTELLIGENT ACOUSTIC CONTROL

Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) adjusts the tonal balance at lower volume settings.

This helps preserve clarity when playing quietly rather than allowing bass and treble detail to disappear as the master volume is reduced.

FULL-DOT LCD DISPLAY

The CLP-845 features a full-dot LCD display and dedicated physical buttons.

This provides straightforward access to Voices, Songs, recording and other instrument functions without requiring a connected device.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha CLP-845WH is particularly well suited to:

• Intermediate pianists

• Advanced pianists

• Returning pianists

• Serious beginners wanting a piano they can grow into

• Grade students

• Diploma-level study

• Teachers

• Families wanting a long-term home piano

• Acoustic-piano players needing silent practice

• Pianists who practise extensively through headphones

• Players wanting wooden keys without moving to the larger upper CLP models

• Homes where the White finish complements the room

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The CLP-845WH is particularly capable for:

• Classical repertoire

• Contemporary piano

• Jazz

• Pop

• Musical theatre

• Accompaniment

• Examination practice

• Technique development

• Composition

• Teaching

• Duet lessons

• Home performance

• Silent headphone practice

• Recording

Its piano-focused keyboard and sound system make it especially compelling where authentic piano response is the priority.

HOW IT COMPARES

CLP-845 vs CLP-835

The CLP-845 is a meaningful step up from the CLP-835.

Most importantly, the CLP-845 introduces:

• Wooden white keys

• More powerful amplification

• A more sophisticated two-way speaker system

Both instruments use GrandTouch-S actions, but the wooden-key construction and upgraded sound system make the CLP-845 particularly attractive for the more demanding pianist.

CLP-845 vs CLP-875

The CLP-875 moves further up the range with Yamaha's longer-pivot GrandTouch keyboard, rather than GrandTouch-S.

It also adds a more sophisticated three-way speaker arrangement and further refinements aimed at pianists seeking an even closer approximation to a premium acoustic grand.

The CLP-845 remains a compelling option where you want wooden keys and substantial amplification without moving into the larger and more expensive upper-series cabinet.

CLP-845 vs CLP-865GP

The CLP-865GP uses a grand-piano-style cabinet, but Yamaha describes its fundamental performance as essentially equivalent to the CLP-845.

The choice is therefore largely about cabinet format and presentation: traditional upright-style Clavinova practicality with the CLP-845, or the visual presence of a baby-grand-style cabinet with the CLP-865GP.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha CLP-845WH
Product Type	Clavinova Digital Piano
Series	CLP-800
Finish	White
Finish Code	WH
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch-S
White Keys	Wooden
Keytops	Synthetic ebony & ivory
Escapement	Yes
Touch Sensitivity	Hard2 / Hard1 / Medium / Soft1 / Soft2 / Fixed
Main Piano Voices	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX Grand & Bösendorfer
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256
Number of Voices	38
Reverb	7 types
Chorus	3 types
Brilliance	7 types + User
Insertion Effects	12 types
Dual / Layer	Yes
Split	Yes
Duo	Yes
Piano Room	Yes
Rhythms	20
Preset Songs	23 Voice Demo + 50 Classics + 303 Lesson Songs
MIDI Recording	250 Songs / 16 tracks
Audio Recording	WAV 44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo
USB Audio Interface	44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo
Bluetooth	Audio & MIDI*
Headphone Outputs	2
AUX IN	Stereo mini jack
AUX OUT	L/L+R, R
USB TO DEVICE	Type A
USB TO HOST	Type B
Pedals	Damper / Sostenuto / Soft
Half-Pedal	Yes
Pedal System	GrandTouch
Amplification	(45W + 45W) × 2
Speakers	(16cm with diffuser + 8cm with diffuser) × 2
Width	1,450mm
Height	927mm
Height with Music Rest Raised	1,091mm
Depth	460mm
Weight	60kg
AC Adaptor	PA-500
Power Consumption	30W
Auto Power Off	Yes

*Bluetooth availability varies according to area.

DIMENSIONS & PLACEMENT

The CLP-845WH measures approximately:

Width: 1,450mm
Height: 927mm
Depth: 460mm
Weight: 60kg

With the music rest raised, overall height is approximately:

1,091mm

The White finish can work particularly well in lighter contemporary interiors where a conventional dark piano cabinet might visually dominate the room.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Yamaha CLP-845 uses the Yamaha PA-500 AC adaptor.

DC Input: 24V
Power Consumption: 30W
Auto Power Off: Yes

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Pianists wanting a premium home digital piano with wooden white keys, powerful speakers and a convincing acoustic-piano-focused playing experience.

Likely upgrade path: A particularly logical step up from entry and mid-range digital pianos, older Clavinova models, Yamaha Arius instruments or portable weighted-key pianos where the player now wants a more substantial keyboard action, cabinet and sound system.

Useful pairings: A quality pair of Yamaha headphones, suitable USB flash drive for recording and Yamaha Smart Pianist on a compatible tablet or smartphone.

Our tip: If you're deciding between the CLP-835 and CLP-845, spend time with the keyboard and speakers rather than comparing feature lists alone. The wooden white keys and much more substantial two-way amplification are the reasons to consider the CLP-845. They're fundamental parts of the piano experience rather than secondary digital features.

FDM view: The CLP-845 is one of the most interesting points in the CLP-800 range because this is where Yamaha combines the compact GrandTouch-S mechanism with wooden white keys and a genuinely powerful two-way sound system. For someone primarily interested in playing piano rather than simply accumulating digital features, those are meaningful upgrades.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Visit our Birmingham showroom to experience Yamaha Clavinova digital pianos in person and compare the differences in keyboard feel, cabinet design and sound between models.

With decades of experience supplying digital and acoustic pianos, our team can help you choose the instrument that best matches your playing requirements, available space and budget.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Already own a piano or keyboard?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable digital pianos, keyboards, synthesizers and other musical instruments.

Simply provide:

• Make

• Exact model

• Condition

• Included accessories

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha Clavinova.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does CLP-845WH mean?

CLP-845 is the Yamaha Clavinova model and WH identifies the White finish.

Does the CLP-845WH have wooden keys?

Yes.

The white keys are wooden.

The CLP-845 uses Yamaha's GrandTouch-S keyboard with wooden white keys, synthetic ebony and ivory keytops and escapement.

Are all 88 keys wooden?

Yamaha specifies wooden white keys.

The specification should therefore not be interpreted as meaning every component of every black and white key is solid wood.

Does the CLP-845 have weighted keys?

Yes.

The GrandTouch-S action is a fully weighted hammer-action keyboard designed to recreate the response of an acoustic piano.

What piano sounds are included?

The two headline concert grand Voices are:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

The CLP-845 provides 38 Voices in total.

Does the CLP-845 support binaural headphone sound?

Yes.

Binaural Sampling is available for both the CFX Grand and Bösendorfer Voices.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes, the specification includes Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, although Yamaha notes that availability varies by area.

Can I play music from my phone through the piano?

With Bluetooth Audio available in your region, compatible audio can be streamed through the Clavinova's built-in speaker system.

Does it work with Yamaha Smart Pianist?

Yes.

The CLP-845 is compatible with Yamaha's Smart Pianist ecosystem.

Can I record myself?

Yes.

The CLP-845 supports both MIDI recording and USB audio recording.

How many MIDI tracks can it record?

Up to 16 tracks.

Does it have USB audio?

Yes.

The built-in USB Audio Interface operates at 44.1kHz / 24-bit stereo.

How powerful are the speakers?

The amplification is:

(45W + 45W) × 2

driving a two-way speaker system.

Does the CLP-845 have three pedals?

Yes.

It has:

• Damper

• Sostenuto

• Soft

The damper supports half-pedalling.

What are GrandTouch pedals?

Yamaha's GrandTouch pedal system is designed to reproduce the changing resistance and control associated with acoustic grand piano pedals.

Can two people use headphones at once?

Yes.

There are two standard stereo headphone sockets.

Is the CLP-845 suitable for lessons?

Yes.

The realistic weighted action, three-pedal system and Duo function make it particularly useful for tuition and long-term piano development.

Can a teacher and student play together?

Yes.

Duo mode divides the keyboard into two equivalent pitch ranges for side-by-side playing.

What is the difference between the CLP-845 and CLP-835?

The CLP-845 adds important physical upgrades, most notably wooden white keys and a substantially more powerful two-way speaker system.

What is the difference between CLP-845WH and CLP-845B?

The core piano specification is the same.

The difference is cabinet finish:

• CLP-845WH – White

• CLP-845B – Black

Is White Birch the same as White?

No.

Yamaha lists them as separate finishes:

• WH – White

• WB – White Birch

The CLP-845WH in this listing is the White version.

How much does the CLP-845WH weigh?

Approximately 60kg.

How wide is it?

Approximately 1,450mm.

Does it come with a bench?

Yamaha lists a bench amongst the included accessories but notes that supplied accessories vary by area. Fair Deal Music should therefore confirm the exact UK carton/package contents when fulfilling the order.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Yamaha's current specification lists the following supplied items, with some contents varying by region:

• Yamaha CLP-845WH Clavinova Digital Piano – White

• Owner's Manual

• 50 Classical Music Masterpieces music book

• Online Member Product Registration information

• PA-500 AC adaptor / power connection as applicable

• Bench – availability varies by area

Exact Fair Deal Music UK package contents should be confirmed at the point of sale where required.

READY TO EXPERIENCE A MORE EXPRESSIVE CLAVINOVA?

The Yamaha CLP-845WH brings together three things that matter enormously in a home piano:

Touch. Tone. Sound.

The GrandTouch-S keyboard with wooden white keys gives your fingers a substantial and expressive connection with the instrument.

The Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial provide two distinctive world-class concert grand characters.

And the powerful two-way speaker system gives those sounds the depth and presence they need to fill the room convincingly.

Add sophisticated headphone reproduction, GrandTouch pedals, Bluetooth connectivity, recording, Smart Pianist integration and the clean contemporary White finish, and the CLP-845WH becomes a digital piano designed to stay relevant as your playing develops.

Sit down. Forget the technology. Play the piano.

Discover the Yamaha CLP-845WH Clavinova Digital Piano in White at Fair Deal Music.