INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha CSP-255B Clavinova Smart Digital Piano in Black brings Yamaha’s innovative CSP learning and entertainment platform into a more accessible, compact upright-style instrument.

It combines Yamaha’s 88-note GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard with the sounds of two world-class concert grands:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

Both are enhanced by Yamaha technologies including Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM, Grand Expression Modeling and binaural sampling for an immersive headphone experience.

But the CSP-255B is designed to go far beyond straightforward piano practice.

Using Yamaha’s free Smart Pianist app, players can access:

• 819 Voices

• 495 accompaniment Styles

• 403 preset Songs

• Stream Lights

• Audio to Score

• Microphone connectivity

• Vocal functions

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• Audio playback and recording

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

Its streamlined physical controls keep the cabinet looking like a modern piano, while Smart Pianist handles the deeper creative and learning functions from a compatible smartphone or tablet.

Finished in Black, the CSP-255B is particularly well suited to families, developing players and creative musicians who want an interactive Clavinova without moving to the larger and more expensive CSP-275 or CSP-295.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha CSP-255B is an 88-note Smart Clavinova in Black featuring Yamaha’s GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard, CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert-grand sounds, Stream Lights and Smart Pianist integration.

Key features include:

• 88-note GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural sampling for CFX and Bösendorfer

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• 819 Voices

• 495 Styles

• 403 Songs

• Stream Lights

• Audio to Score

• Smart Pianist

• Microphone input

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• WAV/AAC audio playback and recording

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

• 40W × 2 amplification

• 16cm × 2 speakers

• Compact upright-style cabinet

• Approx. 58kg

For players who want a convincing piano experience plus interactive learning and accompaniment features, the CSP-255B is the entry point into Yamaha’s current CSP-200 Series.

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha CSP-255B
Series	Clavinova CSP-200 Series
Product Type	Smart Digital Piano
Finish	Black
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch-S
White Key Surface	Synthetic Ivory
Black Key Surface	Synthetic Ebony
Main Piano Voices	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX & Bösendorfer
VRM	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Voices	819
Styles	495
Preset Songs	403
Stream Lights	Yes
Audio to Score	Yes
Smart Pianist	Yes
Microphone Connection	Yes
MIDI Recording	Multi-track
Audio Recording	WAV / AAC
Amplification	40W × 2
Speakers	16cm × 2
Width	1,412mm
Height	1,041mm
Depth	465mm
Weight	58kg
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Yamaha CSP-200 Series Smart Clavinova

• Black cabinet finish

• 88-note GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Yamaha CFX concert grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand

• Binaural sampling for both headline pianos

• Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

• Grand Expression Modeling

• 819 Voices

• 495 accompaniment Styles

• 403 preset Songs

• Stream Lights

• Smart Pianist integration

• Audio to Score

• Piano Room

• Microphone connection

• Vocal processing

• Multi-track MIDI recording

• WAV/AAC audio playback and recording

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

• USB Type-C connectivity

• 40W × 2 amplification

• 16cm × 2 speaker system

• Compact 465mm-deep cabinet

• Approx. 58kg

GRANDTOUCH-S KEYBOARD

The CSP-255B uses Yamaha’s:

GrandTouch-S keyboard.

This 88-note weighted action is designed to provide a broad dynamic range and consistent response across the keyboard.

Yamaha uses:

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

to provide additional grip during longer playing sessions.

The CSP-255 does not use the full GrandTouch action found in the CSP-295, and Yamaha does not describe its white keys as wooden. That is an important distinction when comparing the models.

YAMAHA CFX CONCERT GRAND

The CSP-255B includes the sound of Yamaha’s flagship:

CFX Concert Grand.

The CFX provides a clear, powerful and expressive acoustic-piano character suitable for:

• Classical repertoire

• Contemporary piano

• Pop

• Jazz

• Teaching

• Everyday practice

BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL

Alongside the Yamaha CFX is the:

Bösendorfer Imperial.

Its warm, rich Viennese tonal character gives the player a genuinely different concert-grand option.

BINAURAL SAMPLING

The CSP-255B includes binaural sampling for:

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

This is designed to create a more natural spatial impression when practising through headphones, helping the piano feel less like a conventional left/right headphone signal and more like an instrument positioned around the player.

VIRTUAL RESONANCE MODELING – VRM

Yamaha’s:

Virtual Resonance Modeling – VRM

recreates the complex sympathetic resonance behaviour of an acoustic piano.

Rather than treating every note independently, VRM models interactions between strings, pedals and the instrument body to create a more natural and responsive result.

GRAND EXPRESSION MODELING

Grand Expression Modeling helps translate subtle variations in touch into changes in tonal response.

Yamaha specifically identifies this technology as part of the CSP-200 Series piano experience.

819 VOICES

The CSP-255B provides:

819 Voices.

That gives players access to a broad range of sounds beyond acoustic piano, including categories such as:

• Electric pianos

• Organs

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Guitars

• Bass

• Synthesizers

• Choirs

• Percussion

• World instruments

This makes the CSP-255 useful not only for piano practice but also for arranging, songwriting and recreational performance.

495 ACCOMPANIMENT STYLES

The CSP-255B includes:

495 accompaniment Styles.

These generate interactive backing arrangements that respond to the harmony you play.

Depending on the selected Style, backing can include elements such as:

• Drums

• Bass

• Guitar

• Keyboard

• Strings

• Brass

For solo performers and home players, this can turn the CSP into a complete backing-band environment.

403 PRESET SONGS

The CSP-255B provides:

403 preset Songs.

These can be used for:

• Learning

• Listening

• Playing along

• Practice

• Exploring repertoire

SMART PIANIST

The CSP Series is built around Yamaha’s free:

Smart Pianist

app.

Rather than placing a large colour display on the piano itself, the deeper functions are controlled through a compatible smartphone or tablet.

Smart Pianist provides access to:

• Voices

• Styles

• Songs

• Piano settings

• Recording

• Learning functions

• Audio features

• Audio to Score

This lets the piano maintain a clean, uncluttered physical design.

STREAM LIGHTS

One of the defining CSP learning features is:

Stream Lights.

Lights above the keyboard indicate which keys should be played.

This provides a highly visual way of learning music and can be particularly useful for beginners and developing players.

AUDIO TO SCORE

Audio to Score works with Smart Pianist to analyse compatible music and generate a piano accompaniment score.

This gives players a route into learning music they already enjoy rather than relying only on preset lesson material.

MICROPHONE CONNECTION

The CSP-255B includes:

Microphone connectivity.

This allows singers to combine vocals with piano playing, Styles and Song playback.

Yamaha also highlights vocal processing through the CSP system, making it useful for singer-pianists and home entertainment.

MULTI-TRACK MIDI RECORDING

The CSP-255B supports:

Multi-track MIDI recording.

Yamaha specifies support for up to 16 tracks, allowing different musical parts to be recorded independently.

This is useful for:

• Practice

• Songwriting

• Arrangement

• Teaching

• Creative production

AUDIO PLAYBACK & RECORDING

The CSP-255 supports audio playback and recording using:

• WAV

• AAC

formats.

This gives players a convenient way to capture performances and work with external music.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO

The CSP-255B includes:

Bluetooth Audio.

Compatible music can be streamed wirelessly through the piano’s built-in speaker system.

This is useful for:

• Playing along

• Practice tracks

• Reference listening

• General music playback

BLUETOOTH MIDI

Wireless communication with Smart Pianist is also available through:

Bluetooth MIDI

where supported in the relevant region.

USB TYPE-C CONNECTION

The CSP-255 includes a:

USB Type-C connection

for direct connection to compatible smart devices.

Yamaha also states that a USB Type-C to Type-C cable is included with the CSP-200 Series package.

40W × 2 AMPLIFICATION

The CSP-255B uses:

40W × 2 amplification

driving:

16cm × 2 speakers.

This straightforward stereo speaker system is less elaborate than the multi-way systems in the CSP-275 and CSP-295, but still provides substantial power for home piano playing and accompaniment.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha CSP-255B is particularly well suited to:

• Beginners

• Developing piano students

• Families

• Returning players

• Recreational pianists

• Singer-pianists

• Songwriters

• Piano teachers

• Players wanting interactive learning

• Musicians who enjoy automatic accompaniment

• Players wanting Smart Pianist integration

• Homes where cabinet space matters

• Customers wanting an accessible route into the CSP range

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

With 819 Voices and 495 Styles, the CSP-255B is suitable for:

• Classical piano

• Contemporary piano

• Pop

• Rock

• Jazz

• Blues

• Soul

• R&B

• Country

• Folk

• Latin

• Singer-songwriter performance

• Vocal accompaniment

• Composition

• Arranging

• Teaching

• Interactive learning

• Home performance

CSP-255B VS CSP-275B

The CSP-275 sits above the CSP-255 in Yamaha’s CSP range.

CSP-255B

• GrandTouch-S

• Synthetic ivory/ebony key surfaces

• 819 Voices

• 495 Styles

• 403 Songs

• 40W × 2

• 16cm × 2 speakers

• Approx. 58kg

CSP-275B

• GrandTouch-S

• Wooden white keys

• More powerful two-way speaker system

• Larger and more sophisticated acoustic presentation

• Approx. 67kg

Both provide Stream Lights, Smart Pianist, CFX/Bösendorfer sounds and the core CSP learning concept.

Choose the CSP-255 when value and lower weight matter most.

Choose the CSP-275 when wooden white keys and the stronger speaker system are priorities.

CSP-255B VS CSP-295B

The CSP-295B is the flagship upright CSP.

CSP-255B

• GrandTouch-S

• Synthetic key surfaces

• 819 Voices

• 495 Styles

• 40W × 2 amplification

• 16cm × 2 speaker system

• Approx. 58kg

CSP-295B

• GrandTouch

• Wooden white keys

• 88-key Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• Larger Voice library

• More Styles

• Flagship multi-way speaker system

• Significantly heavier cabinet

Choose the CSP-255 if you want the core CSP learning and creative experience at a lower price and in a lighter cabinet.

Choose the CSP-295 if premium keyboard feel and the strongest acoustic performance are the priority.

CSP-255B VS CLP-825B

These two instruments have very different design priorities.

CSP-255B

Designed around:

Piano + Smart Pianist + learning + accompaniment + creativity

It adds:

• Stream Lights

• 819 Voices

• 495 Styles

• Audio to Score

• Microphone connectivity

• Multi-track recording

CLP-825B

Designed more specifically around:

Traditional piano playing and acoustic-piano simulation.

Choose CSP when interactive learning and creative functionality are important.

Choose CLP when you want a more focused conventional digital-piano experience.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha CSP-255B
Series	Clavinova CSP-200 Series
Product Type	Smart Digital Piano
Finish	Black
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	GrandTouch-S
White Key Surface	Synthetic Ivory
Black Key Surface	Synthetic Ebony
Main Piano Sounds	Yamaha CFX / Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling	CFX & Bösendorfer
Virtual Resonance Modeling	Yes
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes
Voices	819
Preset Styles	495
Preset Songs	403
Stream Lights	Yes
Audio to Score	Yes
Smart Pianist	Yes
Multi-Track MIDI Recording	Up to 16 tracks
Audio File Formats	WAV / AAC
Bluetooth Audio	Yes
Bluetooth MIDI	Yes*
Microphone Connection	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes
Amplification	40W × 2
Speakers	16cm × 2
Cabinet Style	Upright
Width	1,412mm
Height	1,041mm
Depth	465mm
Weight	58kg
Condition	New

*Regional availability applies.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

The Yamaha CSP-255B measures approximately:

Width: 1,412mm
Height: 1,041mm
Depth: 465mm
Weight: 58kg

Its relatively modest 465mm depth and 58kg weight make it considerably easier to accommodate and move than the higher CSP-295 models.

BLACK FINISH

The B suffix identifies the Black finish.

Yamaha also offers CSP-255 variants in other finishes, including Polished Ebony and White depending on market availability.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Families, developing players and recreational musicians who want Yamaha’s CSP learning and creative features without paying for the more advanced keyboard and speaker systems of the CSP-275 or CSP-295.

Likely upgrade path: Entry-level digital-piano owners, portable-piano users, or beginners wanting a long-term furniture-style instrument with much stronger interactive learning and accompaniment functionality.

Useful pairings: A compatible tablet running Yamaha Smart Pianist, quality headphones and a suitable microphone for vocal use.

Our tip: The CSP-255’s appeal is not that it tries to match the flagship CSP-295 specification. It doesn’t. Its strength is that it retains the core CSP experience — Smart Pianist, Stream Lights, Audio to Score, hundreds of Voices and Styles, CFX/Bösendorfer sounds and microphone integration — in a much lighter and more affordable instrument.

FDM view: The CSP-255B is a particularly strong option for families and developing players. It has enough piano credibility to support serious practice, but its real advantage is how easy it makes music-making beyond conventional piano lessons. Stream Lights, accompaniment Styles and Smart Pianist can make the instrument much more engaging for players who want to explore music rather than simply work through exercises.

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.

Our specialist piano team can help with:

• CSP-255 vs CSP-275

• CSP-255 vs CSP-295

• CSP vs CLP comparisons

• Smart Pianist

• Stream Lights

• Headphones

• Microphones

• Delivery considerations

• Part exchange

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Already own a digital or acoustic piano?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable instruments.

Simply provide:

• Make

• Exact model

• Approximate age

• Condition

• Finish

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha CSP-255B.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Yamaha CSP-255B?

The CSP-255B is the Black version of Yamaha’s CSP-255 Smart Clavinova digital piano.

What does B mean?

B identifies the Black finish.

What keyboard does the CSP-255 use?

Yamaha’s:

GrandTouch-S weighted keyboard.

Does the CSP-255 have wooden keys?

Yamaha describes the CSP-255 as using GrandTouch-S with synthetic ivory white-key and synthetic ebony black-key surfaces.

The CSP-275 is the model Yamaha specifically identifies as having real wooden white keys.

Which grand piano sounds are included?

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial

Does it have binaural sampling?

Yes.

Binaural sampling is provided for both CFX and Bösendorfer.

Does it have VRM?

Yes.

Does it have Grand Expression Modeling?

Yes.

How many Voices does it have?

819.

How many Styles does it have?

495.

How many Songs does it include?

403.

Does it have Stream Lights?

Yes.

Does it work with Smart Pianist?

Yes.

What is Audio to Score?

Audio to Score uses Smart Pianist to analyse compatible music and create a piano accompaniment score.

Can I connect a microphone?

Yes.

Can I record multiple MIDI tracks?

Yes.

The recorder supports up to 16 tracks.

Can it record audio?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies WAV and AAC audio functionality.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes.

Bluetooth Audio is built in, with Bluetooth MIDI available for wireless Smart Pianist communication where supported.

Does it have USB-C?

Yes.

Yamaha provides USB Type-C connectivity and lists a Type-C to Type-C cable with the CSP-200 Series package.

How powerful are the speakers?

The CSP-255 uses:

40W × 2 amplification

with:

16cm × 2 speakers.

How much does the CSP-255B weigh?

Approximately:

58kg.

How wide is it?

Approximately:

1,412mm.

How deep is it?

Approximately:

465mm.

How high is it?

Approximately:

1,041mm.

Is the CSP-255 the entry model in the current CSP-200 Series?

Yes.

The current range progresses through:

• CSP-255

• CSP-275

• CSP-295

• CSP-295GP

Should I choose CSP-255 or CSP-275?

Choose the CSP-255 if value, lower weight and the core CSP feature set matter most.

Choose the CSP-275 if you want wooden white keys and a more powerful two-way speaker system.

Should I choose CSP-255 or CSP-295?

Choose the CSP-255 for:

• Lower price

• Lower weight

• Core CSP learning features

• Compact home setup

Choose the CSP-295 for:

• Flagship GrandTouch keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Linear Graded Hammers

• Counterweights

• Larger Voice and Style library

• Much more powerful sound system

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Yamaha’s CSP-200 Series package includes the instrument together with manufacturer-supplied documentation and connectivity accessories.

Yamaha specifically identifies a:

• USB Type-C to Type-C cable

for convenient Smart Pianist connection.

Exact Fair Deal Music UK package contents, including bench and regional power equipment, should follow the stock actually supplied.

PLAY PIANO. LEARN VISUALLY. EXPLORE MORE.

The Yamaha CSP-255B brings the core CSP experience into a practical, approachable Clavinova.

You get:

88-note GrandTouch-S keyboard.

Yamaha CFX.

Bösendorfer Imperial.

Binaural sampling.

VRM.

Grand Expression Modeling.

Then Smart Pianist opens up:

819 Voices.

495 Styles.

403 Songs.

Stream Lights.

Audio to Score.

Microphone connectivity.

Multi-track recording.

Bluetooth Audio and MIDI.

All housed in a clean Black upright-style cabinet.

For families, developing pianists and anyone who wants learning and creativity to be as important as straightforward piano practice, the CSP-255B offers an unusually engaging way into the Clavinova range.

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.