INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha CVP-909B Clavinova Digital Piano in Black is Yamaha’s flagship upright-style CVP-900 Series instrument, combining premium grand-piano-inspired performance with an extraordinary range of accompaniment, arranging, singing, recording and entertainment features.

At its heart is Yamaha’s flagship GrandTouch keyboard, featuring:

• 88 weighted keys

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ebony and ivory keytops

• Escapement

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

This premium keyboard is paired with Yamaha’s GrandTouch pedals with GP Response Damper, giving the CVP-909 a notably sophisticated physical playing platform.

The two headline concert grand sounds are:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

Both feature dedicated binaural sampling, while Yamaha’s Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM and Grand Expression Modeling reproduce the complex resonance and expressive response associated with an acoustic grand piano.

The CVP-909B then expands far beyond conventional piano playing through its integrated 9-inch colour touchscreen.

You get:

• 1,605 Voices

• 58 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

• 675 accompaniment Styles

• 413 built-in Songs

• Super Articulation 2

• Super Articulation

• Revo Drum technology

• Piano Room

• Chord Looper

• Vocal Harmony

• Microphone input

• Score display

• Lyrics display

• Guide Lamps

• 16-track MIDI recording

• WAV/MP3 audio recording and playback

• Bluetooth Audio

• Smart Pianist compatibility

• Rec'n'Share compatibility

The result is an extraordinarily complete instrument capable of functioning as:

A flagship digital piano.

A sophisticated arranger.

A complete backing band.

A vocal-performance system.

A learning instrument.

A recording workstation.

All housed within an elegant Black upright-style Clavinova cabinet.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha CVP-909B is Yamaha’s flagship upright-style CVP-900 Series Clavinova in Black, combining its premium GrandTouch piano action with an enormous arranger, vocal and entertainment feature set.

Highlights include:

• 88-note GrandTouch keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ebony and ivory keytops

• Escapement

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural sampling for CFX and Bösendorfer

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• Key-Off Samples

• Smooth Release

• 256-note polyphony

• 1,605 Voices

• 58 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

• 36 Super Articulation 2 Voices

• 301 Super Articulation Voices

• 675 accompaniment Styles

• 413 built-in Songs

• Revo Drum technology

• Chord Looper

• Piano Room

• Vocal Harmony

• Microphone input

• 9-inch colour touchscreen

• Score display

• Lyrics display

• Text viewer

• 16-track MIDI recording

• WAV/MP3 audio recording and playback

• Bluetooth Audio

• Smart Pianist compatibility

• Rec'n'Share compatibility

• GrandTouch pedals

• GP Response Damper

• Grand Acoustic Imaging

• Spruce Cone Speaker

• Twisted Flare Port

• (40W + 30W + 20W) × 2 + 80W amplification

• 260W total rated amplification

• Standard Black cabinet

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha CVP-909B
Series	Clavinova CVP-900 Series
Product Type	Flagship Digital Piano / Entertainment Clavinova
Finish	Black
Finish Code	B
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch
White Keys	Wooden
Keytops	Synthetic Ebony & Ivory
Escapement	Yes
Linear Graded Hammers	Yes – all 88 keys
Counterweights	Yes
Main Piano Voices	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX & Bösendorfer
VRM	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256 notes
Main Voices	1,605
Drum/SFX Kits	58
XG Voices	480
Styles	675
Built-in Songs	413
Display	9-inch TFT Colour Touchscreen
Display Resolution	800 × 480
GrandTouch Pedals	Yes
GP Response Damper	Yes
Bluetooth Audio	Yes
Amplification	(40W + 30W + 20W) × 2 + 80W
Total Rated Amplification	260W
Speakers	(16cm + 5cm + 2.5cm dome) × 2 + 20cm
Spruce Cone Speaker	Yes
Twisted Flare Port	Yes
Width	1,426mm
Height	868mm
Depth	612mm
Weight	82kg
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Flagship upright-style Yamaha CVP-900 Series Clavinova

• Standard Black cabinet finish

• 88-note GrandTouch keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Escapement

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural sampling for both headline concert grands

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• Key-Off Samples

• Smooth Release

• 256-note polyphony

• 1,605 Voices

• 58 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

• 17 VRM Voices

• 36 Super Articulation 2 Voices

• 301 Super Articulation Voices

• Revo Drum technology

• 675 Styles

• 413 built-in Songs

• Chord Looper

• Piano Room

• Playlist

• Registration Memory

• Vocal Harmony

• Microphone input

• Guide Lamps

• Score display

• Lyrics display

• Text Viewer

• 9-inch colour touchscreen

• 16-track MIDI recording

• USB Audio Recorder

• WAV and MP3 playback/recording

• Bluetooth Audio

• Smart Pianist

• Rec'n'Share

• GrandTouch pedals

• GP Response Damper

• Half-pedal support

• Grand Acoustic Imaging

• Spruce Cone Speaker

• Twisted Flare Port

• 260W total rated amplification

BLACK FINISH

The model suffix:

B = Black

identifies Yamaha’s standard Black cabinet finish.

This gives the CVP-909 a clean, understated appearance suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Unlike the CVP-909PE Polished Ebony, the Black version does not use the reflective high-gloss cabinet finish.

That also makes it slightly lighter.

CVP-909B

• Black

• 1,426mm wide

• 868mm high

• 612mm deep

• 82kg

CVP-909PE

• Polished Ebony

• 1,429mm wide

• 872mm high

• 612mm deep

• 85kg

The core musical specification is the same.

FLAGSHIP GRANDTOUCH KEYBOARD

The CVP-909B uses Yamaha’s premium:

GrandTouch keyboard.

It incorporates:

• 88 weighted keys

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Escapement

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

This combination places the CVP-909 above the CVP-905 in Yamaha’s keyboard specification.

WOODEN WHITE KEYS

The white keys use:

Wooden construction.

This gives the keyboard a more substantial physical structure than a conventional moulded-key digital action.

The black keys remain synthetic.

88-KEY LINEAR GRADED HAMMERS

The CVP-909 features:

88-key Linear Graded Hammers.

Rather than dividing the keyboard into only a small number of broad weight zones, Yamaha grades the hammer weighting progressively across all 88 keys.

This creates a smoother transition from the heavier bass register towards the lighter treble.

COUNTERWEIGHTS

The flagship CVP-909 adds:

Counterweights.

These help refine the balance and response of the keyboard, particularly during:

• Delicate pianissimo playing

• Repeated notes

• Controlled key return

• Expressive passages

• Advanced piano technique

This is one of the key differences between CVP-909 and CVP-905.

ESCAPEMENT

The GrandTouch keyboard incorporates:

Escapement.

This recreates the subtle tactile sensation associated with very soft playing on an acoustic grand piano.

YAMAHA CFX CONCERT GRAND

The CVP-909B features the sound of Yamaha’s flagship:

CFX Concert Grand.

The CFX delivers a clear, powerful and expressive piano character suitable for:

• Classical repertoire

• Contemporary piano

• Jazz

• Pop

• Solo performance

• Teaching

• Accompaniment

BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL

Alongside the Yamaha CFX is the:

Bösendorfer Imperial.

Its warm, rich and characteristically Viennese tonal personality provides a genuine contrast to the Yamaha CFX.

The player therefore has access to two distinct flagship concert-grand characters.

BINAURAL SAMPLING

Both headline grand piano Voices feature:

Binaural Sampling.

This applies to:

• Yamaha CFX Concert Grand

• Bösendorfer Grand

When using headphones, the binaural recordings create a more natural spatial impression around the player.

VIRTUAL RESONANCE MODELING – VRM

Yamaha’s:

Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

recreates the complex sympathetic resonance behaviour of an acoustic piano.

Strings, dampers, pedals and resonating components interact continuously on an acoustic instrument.

VRM models those relationships dynamically, helping the CVP-909 behave more organically rather than simply reproducing isolated sampled notes.

GRAND EXPRESSION MODELING

Grand Expression Modeling recreates the tonal differences produced by subtle variations in playing technique.

The sound can respond to differences in:

• Touch

• Dynamics

• Attack

• Release

• Articulation

Combined with the flagship GrandTouch action, this creates a highly expressive piano platform.

KEY-OFF SAMPLES & SMOOTH RELEASE

The CVP-909 also incorporates:

Key-Off Samples

and:

Smooth Release.

These reproduce tonal details associated with releasing notes and contribute to the overall realism of the acoustic-piano experience.

256-NOTE POLYPHONY

Maximum polyphony is:

256 notes.

This provides substantial capacity for:

• Complex piano repertoire

• Sustained pedal passages

• Layered sounds

• Automatic accompaniment

• Multi-track Songs

• Dense arrangements

1,605 MAIN VOICES

The CVP-909B provides:

1,605 main Voices.

The enormous library includes categories such as:

• Acoustic pianos

• Electric pianos

• Organs

• Guitars

• Bass

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwinds

• Synthesizers

• Choirs

• Orchestral instruments

• World instruments

• Percussion

58 DRUM/SFX KITS

The instrument also provides:

58 Drum/SFX Kits.

These expand its rhythm, accompaniment and arrangement capabilities.

480 XG VOICES

An additional:

480 XG Voices

provide broad compatibility with Yamaha XG and General MIDI-based Song material.

SUPER ARTICULATION 2

The CVP-909 includes:

36 Super Articulation 2 Voices.

These sophisticated Voices recreate highly characteristic instrumental behaviour, helping solo instruments respond more naturally to performance technique.

SUPER ARTICULATION VOICES

The instrument also provides:

301 Super Articulation Voices.

Depending on the selected instrument and playing technique, these can recreate details such as:

• Guitar slides

• String articulations

• Breath characteristics

• Legato transitions

• Instrument-specific attacks

• Natural performance noises

REVO DRUM TECHNOLOGY

The flagship CVP-909 includes Yamaha’s:

Revo Drum

technology.

Repeated drum hits use multiple sampled variations rather than reproducing exactly the same sample each time.

This helps rhythm tracks sound more natural and less mechanically repetitive.

675 ACCOMPANIMENT STYLES

The CVP-909 provides:

675 accompaniment Styles.

That is a substantial increase over the CVP-905’s 525 Styles.

Genres include:

• Pop

• Rock

• Jazz

• Country

• Soul

• R&B

• Latin

• Dance

• Ballad

• World music

• Traditional styles

YOUR OWN BACKING BAND

Styles create sophisticated arrangements that respond to the chords you play.

Depending on the selected Style, backing can include:

• Drums

• Bass

• Guitar

• Piano

• Keyboards

• Strings

• Brass

• Percussion

• Other instrumental Parts

This makes the CVP-909 particularly powerful for solo performers and singers.

STYLE CONTROL

Style sections include:

• 3 Intros

• 4 Main Variations

• 4 Fills

• Break

• 3 Endings

This allows accompaniment to evolve naturally during a performance.

CHORD LOOPER

Chord Looper allows a chord progression to be recorded and repeated automatically.

This can free the left hand for:

• Improvisation

• Soloing

• Melody playing

• Additional keyboard Parts

It is also particularly useful when singing.

413 BUILT-IN SONGS

The CVP-909 includes:

413 built-in Songs

made up of:

• 50 Classical pieces

• 303 Lesson Songs

• 60 Popular Songs

These provide material for learning, listening and performance.

GUIDE LAMPS

Integrated:

Guide Lamps

can indicate which keys should be played.

Guide functions include:

• Follow Lights

• Any Key

• Karao-Key

• Your Tempo

This makes the CVP useful for developing players as well as experienced performers.

SCORE DISPLAY

Compatible Songs can display:

Music notation

directly on the instrument.

LYRICS DISPLAY

Compatible Song files can display:

Lyrics

on the touchscreen.

This is particularly useful for:

• Vocal practice

• Singing

• Karaoke

• Entertainment

TEXT VIEWER

The CVP-909 also supports:

Text display

for compatible content.

9-INCH COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN

The CVP-909B uses a:

9-inch TFT colour touchscreen

with:

800 × 480-dot resolution.

The display provides direct access to:

• Voices

• Styles

• Songs

• Mixer

• Piano Room

• Recording

• Score display

• Lyrics

• Registrations

• Playlists

• System settings

This is a significant practical upgrade over the CVP-905’s 7-inch touchscreen.

PIANO ROOM

Piano Room provides a dedicated environment for straightforward piano playing.

Despite the CVP-909's enormous feature set, it is therefore easy to return to a simple premium piano setup.

MICROPHONE INPUT

The CVP-909B provides:

Mic/Line input

with input-volume control.

A suitable microphone can therefore be connected directly to the instrument.

VOCAL HARMONY

The CVP-909 includes:

54 preset Vocal Harmony types

plus:

60 User locations.

This provides sophisticated integrated vocal processing for:

• Singer-pianists

• Solo entertainers

• Karaoke

• Home performance

• Songwriting

16-TRACK MIDI RECORDING

The CVP-909 supports:

16-track MIDI recording.

Individual musical Parts can therefore be recorded separately.

This is useful for:

• Composition

• Arranging

• Songwriting

• Practice

• Teaching

• Performance preparation

USB AUDIO RECORDER

The CVP-909 includes:

USB Audio recording and playback

in:

• WAV

• MP3

formats.

This allows a finished performance to be captured directly as audio.

TIME STRETCH

Time Stretch allows compatible audio to be slowed down or sped up without simply changing pitch.

This is extremely useful when learning difficult passages.

PITCH SHIFT

Pitch Shift allows compatible audio to be moved into another key.

This can be useful for singers and instrumentalists.

VOCAL CANCEL

Vocal Cancel can reduce centrally positioned vocal material in compatible audio.

This can help turn commercial recordings into useful practice or performance backing tracks.

GRANDTOUCH PEDALS

The CVP-909B uses Yamaha’s:

GrandTouch pedals.

Three pedals provide:

• Damper

• Sostenuto

• Soft

The damper supports half-pedalling.

GP RESPONSE DAMPER

Unlike the CVP-905, the flagship CVP-909 includes:

GP Response Damper.

On an acoustic grand piano, pedal resistance changes as the damper mechanism begins to lift.

GP Response Damper is designed to recreate this changing resistance and provide a more sophisticated platform for advanced pedalling technique.

GRAND ACOUSTIC IMAGING

The CVP-909 uses Yamaha’s:

Grand Acoustic Imaging

technology.

Its speaker architecture is designed to create a broad, immersive sound field around the player rather than allowing the instrument to sound like a conventional speaker enclosure.

FLAGSHIP SPEAKER SYSTEM

The CVP-909B uses a powerful multi-way speaker architecture.

Amplification is:

(40W + 30W + 20W) × 2 + 80W

giving:

260 watts total rated amplification.

Speaker configuration is:

(16cm + 5cm + 2.5cm dome) × 2 + 20cm

and incorporates:

• Spruce Cone Speaker

• Twisted Flare Port

• Grand Acoustic Imaging

This is a major step up from the CVP-905’s 130W two-way system.

SPRUCE CONE SPEAKER

The CVP-909 incorporates:

Spruce Cone Speaker

technology.

Spruce is closely associated with acoustic-piano soundboard construction and forms part of Yamaha’s approach to achieving natural piano reproduction.

TWISTED FLARE PORT

Yamaha’s:

Twisted Flare Port

is designed to optimise low-frequency airflow and reduce unwanted turbulence.

The result is cleaner, more controlled bass reproduction.

INTELLIGENT ACOUSTIC CONTROL

Intelligent Acoustic Control – IAC helps maintain tonal balance when the piano is played at reduced volume.

This is useful for quieter home practice.

HEADPHONE EXPERIENCE

Two standard stereo headphone outputs are provided.

For CFX and Bösendorfer piano Voices, binaural sampling creates a highly immersive private-practice experience.

For suitable other Voices, Stereophonic Optimizer helps create a more natural spatial presentation.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO

Built-in:

Bluetooth Audio

allows compatible devices to stream music wirelessly through the CVP-909B’s speaker system.

SMART PIANIST

The CVP-909 is compatible with Yamaha’s:

Smart Pianist

app for supported functionality.

Unlike the CSP Series, however, the CVP already includes a comprehensive onboard touchscreen.

Smart Pianist therefore complements rather than replaces the instrument’s integrated controls.

REC'N'SHARE

The CVP-909 supports Yamaha’s:

Rec'n'Share

app on compatible devices.

This can help musicians capture and share audio/video performances.

CONNECTIVITY

The CVP-909B provides extensive connectivity including:

• 2 × standard stereo headphone outputs

• Mic/Line input

• MIDI IN

• MIDI OUT

• MIDI THRU

• AUX IN

• AUX OUT

• AUX Pedal

• 2 × USB TO DEVICE

• USB TO HOST

• Bluetooth Audio

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha CVP-909B is particularly well suited to:

• Advanced pianists

• Families

• Singer-pianists

• Solo entertainers

• Songwriters

• Composers

• Arrangers

• Piano teachers

• Recreational musicians

• Players wanting flagship piano action

• Players wanting extensive automatic accompaniment

• Musicians wanting a huge Voice library

• Singers wanting integrated vocal processing

• Players wanting a built-in touchscreen

• Customers wanting maximum CVP capability in a practical upright cabinet

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The CVP-909B is exceptionally versatile for:

• Classical piano

• Contemporary piano

• Pop

• Rock

• Jazz

• Blues

• Soul

• R&B

• Country

• Latin

• Dance

• Orchestral music

• Film music

• Singer-songwriter performance

• Vocal accompaniment

• Solo entertainment

• Arranging

• Composition

• Recording

• Teaching

• Home performance

CVP-909B VS CVP-909PE

The core musical specification is identical.

The main difference is cabinet finish.

CVP-909B

• Black

• Standard dark cabinet finish

• 1,426 × 868 × 612mm

• 82kg

CVP-909PE

• Polished Ebony

• Premium high-gloss reflective finish

• 1,429 × 872 × 612mm

• 85kg

Choose the CVP-909B if you prefer the understated Black cabinet and slightly lower weight.

Choose the CVP-909PE if the traditional premium high-gloss piano appearance is important.

CVP-909B VS CVP-905B

Both are premium CVP-900 Series models, but the 909 sits clearly above the 905.

CVP-905B

• GrandTouch

• Wooden white keys

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• No counterweights

• GrandTouch pedals

• No GP Response Damper

• 1,315 Voices

• 49 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

• 525 Styles

• 7-inch touchscreen

• 130W total rated amplification

• Two-way speakers

• 82kg

CVP-909B

• GrandTouch

• Wooden white keys

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• GrandTouch pedals with GP Response Damper

• 1,605 Voices

• 58 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

• 675 Styles

• Super Articulation 2

• Revo Drums

• 9-inch touchscreen

• 260W total rated amplification

• Multi-way speaker architecture

• Grand Acoustic Imaging

• Spruce Cone Speaker

• Twisted Flare Port

• 82kg

The CVP-909 therefore represents a meaningful upgrade in keyboard refinement, pedal response, arranger functionality and built-in sound reproduction.

CVP-909B VS CVP-909GP

The core flagship CVP technology is closely related.

Both include:

• GrandTouch with counterweights

• Wooden white keys

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• CFX and Bösendorfer

• 1,605 Voices

• 58 Drum/SFX Kits

• 675 Styles

• 9-inch touchscreen

• GP Response Damper

• Flagship-class audio architecture

The primary difference is cabinet design.

CVP-909B

• Upright-style cabinet

• Black finish

• 612mm deep

• 82kg

• Much smaller floor footprint

CVP-909GP

• Grand piano-style cabinet

• Opening grand-style lid

• 1,236mm deep

• 130kg

• Dramatic grand-piano presence

Choose the CVP-909B if you want flagship CVP capability in a far more practical upright cabinet.

Choose the CVP-909GP when grand-piano aesthetics and physical presence matter most.

CVP-909B VS CSP-295B

Both are highly sophisticated Clavinovas but their operating philosophies differ substantially.

CVP-909B

Designed around:

Integrated touchscreen + flagship piano + arranger + entertainment

Highlights include:

• 9-inch touchscreen

• 1,605 Voices

• 58 Drum/SFX Kits

• 675 Styles

• Super Articulation 2

• Revo Drums

• 413 Songs

• Score display

• Lyrics display

• Chord Looper

• Advanced vocal processing

• Flagship audio system

CSP-295B

Designed around:

Smart Pianist + Stream Lights + piano + interactive learning

The CSP places much more emphasis on a connected smart device.

Choose CVP-909B when you want maximum onboard functionality without making a tablet central to the instrument.

Choose CSP-295B when Smart Pianist and Stream Lights are key parts of the experience you want.

CVP-909B VS CLP-885B

These are both premium upright-style Clavinovas but target different priorities.

CVP-909B

Focused on:

Piano + accompaniment + arranging + singing + entertainment

It provides:

• 675 Styles

• Huge Voice library

• 9-inch touchscreen

• Super Articulation 2

• Vocal Harmony

• Chord Looper

• Score and lyric display

• Multi-track recording

CLP-885B

Focused much more closely on:

Premium acoustic-piano simulation and traditional piano playing.

Choose CVP when you want one instrument capable of supporting many different kinds of music-making.

Choose CLP when the acoustic-piano experience itself is the overwhelming priority.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha CVP-909B
Series	Clavinova CVP-900 Series
Product Type	Flagship Digital Piano / Entertainment Clavinova
Finish	Black
Finish Code	B
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch
Wooden Keys	White keys
Keytops	Synthetic Ebony & Ivory
Escapement	Yes
88-key Linear Graded Hammers	Yes
Counterweights	Yes
Main Piano Sounds	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX & Bösendorfer
Key-Off Samples	Yes
Smooth Release	Yes
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	256
Main Voices	1,605
Drum/SFX Kits	58
XG Voices	480
VRM Voices	17
Super Articulation 2 Voices	36
Super Articulation Voices	301
Preset Styles	675
Preset Songs	413
Chord Looper	Yes
Piano Room	Yes
Vocal Harmony	54 Preset + 60 User
Display	9-inch TFT Colour Touchscreen
Display Resolution	800 × 480
Score Display	Yes
Lyrics Display	Yes
Text Viewer	Yes
MIDI Recording Tracks	16
MIDI Capacity	Approx. 3MB per Song
USB Audio	WAV / MP3 Playback & Recording
Time Stretch	Yes
Pitch Shift	Yes
Vocal Cancel	Yes
Bluetooth Audio	Yes
Smart Pianist	Yes
Rec'n'Share	Yes
Internal Memory	Approx. 2GB
Pedals	3 GrandTouch Pedals
Half-Pedal	Yes
GP Response Damper	Yes
Headphones	2 × standard stereo phone jack
Microphone	Mic/Line In + Input Volume
MIDI	IN / OUT / THRU
AUX IN	Stereo Mini Jack
AUX OUT	L/L+R, R
AUX Pedal	Yes
USB TO DEVICE	2
USB TO HOST	Yes
Amplification	(40W + 30W + 20W) × 2 + 80W
Total Rated Amplification	260W
Speakers	(16cm + 5cm + 2.5cm dome) × 2 + 20cm
Spruce Cone Speaker	Yes
Twisted Flare Port	Yes
Grand Acoustic Imaging	Yes
Width	1,426mm
Height – Music Rest Closed	868mm
Height – Music Rest Raised	1,027mm
Depth	612mm
Weight	82kg
Power Consumption	64W
Condition	New

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

The Yamaha CVP-909B measures approximately:

Width: 1,426mm
Height with music rest closed: 868mm
Height with music rest raised: 1,027mm
Depth: 612mm
Weight: 82kg

The CVP-909B is therefore the lighter of the two upright CVP-909 finishes.

The Polished Ebony version weighs approximately:

85kg.

POWER CONSUMPTION

Yamaha specifies power consumption of approximately:

64W.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Pianists, singers, entertainers, composers and families wanting Yamaha’s highest-specification upright-style CVP, particularly where serious piano performance and extensive creative functionality are equally important.

Likely upgrade path: CVP-805/809 owners, older flagship CVP users, high-end arranger players, premium digital-piano owners and musicians looking to combine several instruments into one sophisticated home system.

Useful pairings: A high-quality vocal microphone, premium headphones, USB storage and compatible smart devices for Smart Pianist or Rec'n'Share.

Our tip: If you're comparing CVP-905 and CVP-909, the biggest upgrades aren't merely extra sounds. The counterweights, GP Response Damper, 9-inch touchscreen and 260W flagship speaker system are hardware differences you experience every time you use the instrument.

FDM view: The CVP-909B is one of Yamaha’s most complete upright digital instruments. It has the keyboard and pedal specification to satisfy serious pianists, the arranger technology to function as a sophisticated backing band, advanced vocal features for singers and a genuinely powerful built-in sound system. The standard Black cabinet gives you all of that flagship technology in a slightly lighter and more understated package than Polished Ebony.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

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Our specialist piano team can help with:

• CVP-909B vs CVP-909PE

• CVP-909 vs CVP-905

• CVP-909 vs CVP-909GP

• CVP vs CSP comparisons

• CVP vs CLP comparisons

• GrandTouch action comparisons

• Vocal microphones

• Automatic accompaniment

• Headphones

• Recording

• Smart Pianist

• Delivery considerations

• Part exchange

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

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• Make

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• Approximate age

• Condition

• Finish

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha CVP-909B.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does B mean on the Yamaha CVP-909B?

B means Black.

Is Black the same as Polished Ebony?

No.

The CVP-909B uses Yamaha’s standard Black cabinet finish.

The CVP-909PE uses the premium reflective Polished Ebony finish.

Is the CVP-909 Yamaha's flagship upright-style CVP?

Yes.

The CVP-909 is the flagship upright-style model in Yamaha’s CVP-900 Series.

What keyboard does it use?

Yamaha’s:

GrandTouch keyboard.

Does it have wooden keys?

The white keys are wooden.

Are all 88 keys wooden?

No.

Yamaha specifies wooden construction for the white keys.

Does it have 88-key Linear Graded Hammers?

Yes.

Does it have counterweights?

Yes.

This is one of the major keyboard upgrades over the CVP-905.

Does it have escapement?

Yes.

Which concert grand sounds are included?

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

Does it have binaural sampling?

Yes.

Binaural sampling is provided for both headline concert-grand Voices.

Does it have VRM?

Yes.

Does it have Grand Expression Modeling?

Yes.

How much polyphony does it have?

Up to:

256 notes.

How many Voices does it have?

The CVP-909 provides:

• 1,605 main Voices

• 58 Drum/SFX Kits

• 480 XG Voices

How many Super Articulation 2 Voices?

36.

How many Super Articulation Voices?

301.

Does it have Revo Drums?

Yes.

How many accompaniment Styles?

675.

How many built-in Songs?

413.

Does it have Chord Looper?

Yes.

What size is the touchscreen?

9 inches.

What is the screen resolution?

800 × 480 dots.

Can it display music notation?

Yes.

Can it display lyrics?

Yes.

Does it have Guide Lamps?

Yes.

Can I connect a microphone?

Yes.

Does it have Vocal Harmony?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies:

54 preset Vocal Harmony types + 60 User locations.

Can it record MIDI?

Yes.

Up to:

16 tracks.

Can it record audio?

Yes.

The USB Audio Recorder supports:

• WAV

• MP3

for both playback and recording.

Does it have Time Stretch?

Yes.

Does it have Pitch Shift?

Yes.

Does it have Vocal Cancel?

Yes.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes.

The CVP-909 includes:

Bluetooth Audio.

Does it work with Smart Pianist?

Yes.

Does it work with Rec'n'Share?

Yes, on compatible devices.

Does it have three pedals?

Yes.

The CVP-909 uses:

GrandTouch pedals.

Does it support half-pedalling?

Yes.

Does it have GP Response Damper?

Yes.

How powerful is the speaker system?

Amplification is:

(40W + 30W + 20W) × 2 + 80W

giving:

260W total rated amplification.

What speakers does it use?

(16cm + 5cm + 2.5cm dome) × 2 + 20cm.

Does it have Spruce Cone Speaker technology?

Yes.

Does it have Twisted Flare Port?

Yes.

Does it have Grand Acoustic Imaging?

Yes.

How wide is the CVP-909B?

Approximately:

1,426mm.

How high is it?

Approximately:

868mm with the music rest closed.

How high is it with the music rest raised?

Approximately:

1,027mm.

How deep is it?

Approximately:

612mm.

How much does it weigh?

Approximately:

82kg.

Is CVP-909B lighter than CVP-909PE?

Yes.

CVP-909B – 82kg

CVP-909PE – 85kg

What is the difference between CVP-909B and CVP-909PE?

The musical specification is the same.

The principal difference is finish:

CVP-909B – Black

CVP-909PE – Polished Ebony

What is the difference between CVP-909 and CVP-905?

The CVP-909 adds important flagship features including:

• Counterweights

• GP Response Damper

• 9-inch rather than 7-inch touchscreen

• 1,605 rather than 1,315 Voices

• 58 rather than 49 Drum/SFX Kits

• Super Articulation 2

• Revo Drums

• 675 rather than 525 Styles

• 260W rather than 130W rated amplification

• More sophisticated speaker architecture

• Grand Acoustic Imaging

• Spruce Cone Speaker

• Twisted Flare Port

Should I choose CVP-909B or CVP-909GP?

Choose the CVP-909B if you want:

• Flagship CVP performance

• Much smaller floor footprint

• Lower weight

• Upright-style cabinet

• Standard Black finish

Choose the CVP-909GP if you want:

• Grand piano-style cabinet

• Opening grand-style lid

• Maximum visual impact

• Grand-style presentation

Should I choose CVP or CSP?

Choose CVP if you want:

• Sophisticated integrated touchscreen

• Extensive arranger functionality

• Huge Voice library

• Advanced vocal functions

• Score and lyric display

• Minimal dependence on an external tablet

Choose CSP if you prefer:

• Smart Pianist-led operation

• Stream Lights

• A cleaner physical control interface

Should I choose CVP or CLP?

Choose CVP when you want:

• Automatic accompaniment

• Extensive Voices

• Singing features

• Arranging

• Recording

• Integrated touchscreen

• Entertainment functionality

Choose CLP when you want a more dedicated piano-focused Clavinova experience.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

The standard Yamaha package centres around:

• Yamaha CVP-909B Clavinova Digital Piano – Black

• Yamaha documentation

• Manufacturer-supplied power equipment

• Applicable music/documentation material

• Bench where supplied with the applicable UK package

Exact Fair Deal Music UK package contents should follow the stock actually supplied.

THE FLAGSHIP UPRIGHT CVP

The Yamaha CVP-909B combines Yamaha’s premium piano technology with an extraordinary creative platform.

As a piano, you get:

GrandTouch.

Wooden white keys.

88-key Linear Graded Hammers.

Counterweights.

GrandTouch pedals.

GP Response Damper.

Yamaha CFX.

Bösendorfer Imperial.

Binaural Sampling.

VRM.

Grand Expression Modeling.

Then the CVP platform adds:

1,605 Voices.

58 Drum/SFX Kits.

480 XG Voices.

36 Super Articulation 2 Voices.

301 Super Articulation Voices.

Revo Drums.

675 Styles.

413 Songs.

Chord Looper.

Score display.

Lyrics display.

Vocal Harmony.

16-track recording.

WAV and MP3 audio recording.

And it is all controlled directly from the instrument’s:

9-inch colour touchscreen.

Finally, Yamaha’s:

260W flagship speaker system

with Grand Acoustic Imaging, Spruce Cone Speaker technology and Twisted Flare Port gives the CVP-909B the acoustic authority to match its enormous feature set.

For serious piano playing, arranging, singing, recording and entertainment in one instrument, the Yamaha CVP-909B is the flagship upright CVP experience.

YAMAHA WARRANTY AND TERMS

5 years Yamaha warranty when registered. We cannot offer 0% Finance on this particular product.  This model is available upon request direct from the manufacturer and usually arrives at our warehouse within 14 days. We will then arrange delivery and installation with you.  This product is sold in the name and on behalf of Yamaha Music Europe and the Yamaha General Terms and Yamaha Data Protection Information will be applicable.