INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha CP88 Professional Stage Piano combines premium acoustic and electric piano sounds with an expressive 88-note Natural Wood keyboard, direct hands-on controls and professional stage connectivity.

Designed specifically for pianists who demand a convincing piano action from a performance instrument, the CP88 features Yamaha’s:

NW-GH3 – Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard

with:

• 88 keys

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Graded hammer weighting

• Triple-sensor detection

The action is designed to provide the weight, response and repetition expected by serious piano players while remaining inside a portable professional stage instrument.

At its heart is Yamaha’s AWM2 sound engine, with the current CP operating system providing:

• 129 Voices

• 18 Piano Voices

• 19 E.Piano Voices

• 92 Sub Voices

• 320 Live Set Sound locations

• 128 preset Live Set Sounds

• 128-note polyphony

The acoustic piano library includes a wide selection of Yamaha and Bösendorfer instruments, including:

• Yamaha CFX2 Concert Grand

• Yamaha CFX

• Bösendorfer Imperial 290

• Yamaha S700

• Yamaha CF3

• Yamaha C7

• Yamaha C3

• Yamaha U1 Upright

• Yamaha SU7 Upright

• Felt Piano

The CP88 is equally serious about electric piano.

Vintage tine, reed, Yamaha CP80 and FM electric piano sounds are paired with dedicated effects and immediate front-panel controls.

Rather than relying on deep menus, Yamaha divides the CP88 into three straightforward sound sections:

PIANO

E.PIANO

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Each has dedicated controls for fast selection, layering, splitting and sound shaping.

Professional connectivity includes:

• Balanced XLR outputs

• Standard jack outputs

• Stereo audio inputs

• MIDI IN/OUT

• USB Audio/MIDI

• USB TO HOST

• USB TO DEVICE

• Multiple pedal and controller inputs

The result is a premium stage piano designed around the things working pianists actually need:

Excellent action.

Excellent piano sounds.

Excellent electric pianos.

Fast control.

Professional connectivity.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha CP88 is a professional 88-note stage piano combining Yamaha’s premium Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard with flagship acoustic pianos, vintage electric pianos, direct performance controls and professional connectivity.

Highlights include:

• 88-note NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Graded hammer weighting

• Triple-sensor detection

• AWM2 tone generation

• 128-note polyphony

• 129 Voices

• 18 Piano Voices

• 19 E.Piano Voices

• 92 Sub Voices

• 320 Live Set Sound locations

• 128 preset Live Set Sounds

• Yamaha CFX2 Concert Grand

• Yamaha CFX Concert Grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial 290

• Yamaha S700

• Yamaha CF3

• Yamaha C7

• Yamaha C3

• Yamaha U1 Upright

• Yamaha SU7 Upright

• Felt Piano

• Yamaha CP80

• Vintage tine and reed electric pianos

• FM electric pianos

• Piano / E.Piano / Sub architecture

• Dedicated section effects

• Master Delay

• Master Reverb

• 3-band Master EQ with sweepable mid

• Seamless Sound Switching

• Balanced XLR outputs

• Unbalanced jack outputs

• Stereo audio inputs

• MIDI IN/OUT

• USB Audio/MIDI

• USB TO HOST

• USB TO DEVICE

• Extensive pedal connectivity

• Professional aluminium construction

• Approx. 18.6kg

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha CP88
Series	CP Series
Product Type	Professional Stage Piano
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	NW-GH3 – Natural Wood Graded Hammer
White Keys	Wooden
White Key Surface	Synthetic Ivory
Black Key Surface	Synthetic Ebony
Graded Hammer Action	Yes
Triple Sensor	Yes
Tone Generation	AWM2
Maximum Polyphony	128 Notes
Total Voices	129
Piano Voices	18
E.Piano Voices	19
Sub Voices	92
Live Set Sounds	320
Preset Live Set Sounds	128
Main Sections	Piano / E.Piano / Sub
Balanced Outputs	XLR L/R
Jack Outputs	L/Mono + R
Audio Inputs	L/Mono + R
MIDI	IN / OUT
USB TO HOST	Yes
USB TO DEVICE	Yes
USB Audio/MIDI	Yes
Built-In Speakers	No
Width	1,298mm
Height	141mm
Depth	364mm
Weight	18.6kg
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Professional 88-note Yamaha stage piano

• NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Graded hammer response

• Triple-sensor key detection

• AWM2 sound engine

• 128-note polyphony

• 129 Voices

• 320 Live Set Sound locations

• 128 preset Live Sets

• Yamaha CFX2 Concert Grand

• Yamaha CFX Concert Grand

• Bösendorfer Imperial 290

• Yamaha S700

• Yamaha CF3

• Yamaha C7

• Yamaha C3

• Yamaha U1 upright

• Yamaha SU7 upright

• Felt Piano

• Yamaha CP80

• Vintage tine electric pianos

• Reed electric pianos

• FM electric pianos

• Organ sounds

• Clavi sounds

• Synths

• Strings

• Pads

• Brass

• Bass

• Three dedicated sound sections

• Direct one-to-one controls

• Extensive VCM-based effects

• Master Delay

• Master Reverb

• 3-band Master EQ

• Seamless Sound Switching

• Balanced XLR outputs

• Standard jack outputs

• Stereo audio inputs

• Headphone output

• MIDI IN/OUT

• USB Audio/MIDI

• USB TO HOST

• USB TO DEVICE

• Four pedal/controller connections

• Aluminium construction

• Approx. 18.6kg

88-NOTE NW-GH3 NATURAL WOOD KEYBOARD

The defining physical feature of the CP88 is Yamaha’s:

NW-GH3 – Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard.

This is where the CP88 separates itself from the lighter CP73.

The CP88 is specifically aimed at pianists who want the physical response of a premium weighted piano action.

Its keyboard incorporates:

• 88-note range

• Wooden white keys

• Graded hammer weighting

• Triple-sensor detection

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

NATURAL WOOD WHITE KEYS

The CP88 uses:

Wooden white keys.

For pianists accustomed to acoustic instruments, the additional substance of wooden keys contributes to the action’s premium physical character.

This is an important distinction from many lighter stage keyboards using entirely moulded key constructions.

GRADED HAMMER RESPONSE

The CP88 action is:

Graded.

The lower register provides greater resistance, becoming progressively lighter as you move towards the treble.

This reflects the underlying principle of an acoustic piano action, where the bass hammers are heavier than those in the upper register.

For piano-focused performers, this creates a more familiar relationship between register and touch.

TRIPLE-SENSOR DETECTION

The CP88 uses:

Triple-sensor key detection.

This allows a note to be re-articulated without the key necessarily returning fully to its original resting position.

The benefit is particularly noticeable in:

• Fast repeated notes

• Trills

• Classical passages

• Jazz

• Rapid rhythmic piano playing

It gives the action a more sophisticated repetition response than simpler dual-sensor stage-piano keyboards.

SYNTHETIC IVORY & EBONY KEY SURFACES

The CP88 combines:

Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

with:

Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces.

These lightly textured surfaces are designed to provide grip during longer performances and practice sessions.

AWM2 TONE GENERATION

The CP88 uses Yamaha’s:

AWM2 – Advanced Wave Memory 2

tone-generation technology.

High-quality sampled instruments are combined with Yamaha’s processing and effects architecture to reproduce acoustic pianos, electric pianos and a broad library of supporting stage sounds.

129 VOICES

With Yamaha’s current CP operating system, the CP88 provides:

129 Voices

divided into:

• 18 Piano Voices

• 19 E.Piano Voices

• 92 Sub Voices

This is significantly expanded from the original launch specification and gives the CP88 a broad sound library while retaining its focused stage-piano interface.

YAMAHA CFX2 CONCERT GRAND

Current CP software adds Yamaha’s:

CFX2 Concert Grand Piano Voice.

Based on Yamaha’s flagship concert grand, the CFX2 Voice is designed to provide:

• Increased expression

• Enhanced resonance

• Extended dynamic range

It represents an important update to the CP88’s acoustic-piano library.

YAMAHA CFX

The CP88 also includes the established:

Yamaha CFX Concert Grand

Voice.

Its powerful bass, clear treble and strong projection make it a highly versatile stage piano sound.

It works particularly well for:

• Solo piano

• Pop

• Rock

• Jazz

• Contemporary music

• Full-band performance

BÖSENDORFER IMPERIAL 290

The CP88 includes the:

Bösendorfer Imperial 290.

Its warmer Viennese tonal character gives the player a distinct alternative to Yamaha’s concert grands.

The current CP operating system also incorporates Yamaha’s refined version of this Voice, with improved clarity, tonal balance and consistency.

MULTIPLE YAMAHA GRAND PIANOS

The CP88 provides multiple premium grand-piano characters, including sounds based on:

• Yamaha CFX2

• Yamaha CFX

• Yamaha S700

• Yamaha CF3

• Yamaha C7

• Yamaha C3

• Bösendorfer Imperial 290

This gives players a broad tonal palette for different:

• Songs

• Genres

• Venues

• Bands

• Recording situations

YAMAHA U1 UPRIGHT

The CP88 includes a sampled:

Yamaha U1 Upright Piano.

Its more characterful upright personality works particularly well for:

• Pop

• Indie

• Singer-songwriter material

• Vintage-flavoured arrangements

• Studio recording

YAMAHA SU7 UPRIGHT

Also included is Yamaha’s premium:

SU7 Upright Piano.

This provides a richer upright alternative with a strong, resonant tonal character.

FELT PIANO

The CP88 includes Yamaha’s:

Felt Piano.

Its softer, intimate tonal character is particularly effective for:

• Contemporary piano

• Ambient music

• Film-style textures

• Singer-songwriter arrangements

• Studio production

ELECTRIC PIANOS

Electric piano is another major strength of the CP88.

The sound library covers:

• Vintage tine electric pianos

• Reed electric pianos

• Yamaha electric grand

• FM electric pianos

• Clavi sounds

Each can be combined with dedicated effects to recreate both classic and contemporary keyboard sounds.

YAMAHA CP80

The CP88 includes the sound of Yamaha’s legendary:

CP80 Electric Grand Piano.

Originally designed to give musicians a piano capable of working effectively with amplified live bands, the CP80 developed its own distinctive character.

Its sound remains particularly useful for:

• Rock

• Pop

• Fusion

• Funk

• Vintage keyboard arrangements

VINTAGE TINE ELECTRIC PIANOS

Multiple vintage-inspired tine electric piano sounds provide tonal characters ranging from:

• Warm

• Smooth

• Rounded

through to:

• Bright

• Aggressive

• Barking

• Funk-oriented

The CP88’s dedicated E.Piano effects make it easy to build complete vintage electric-piano sounds directly from the front panel.

REED ELECTRIC PIANOS

Reed-style electric piano sounds provide another classic keyboard character.

These work particularly well for:

• Soul

• Funk

• Rock

• R&B

• Blues

• Vintage pop

FM ELECTRIC PIANOS

FM-style electric piano sounds provide the bright, glassy digital piano character associated with classic Yamaha FM instruments.

THREE DEDICATED SOUND SECTIONS

The CP88’s front panel is divided into:

PIANO

Dedicated to acoustic piano sounds.

E.PIANO

Dedicated to electric piano and related keyboard sounds.

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Providing the broader sound library, including:

• Organs

• Strings

• Pads

• Synths

• Brass

• Bass

• Guitars

• Other instrumental sounds

Each section has dedicated controls, allowing the performer to work quickly without extensive menu navigation.

SPLITS & LAYERS

The three-section architecture makes it straightforward to build combinations such as:

• Piano + strings

• Piano + pad

• Piano + bass split

• Electric piano + pad

• Electric piano + synth

• Piano + organ

• Three-Part layers

The emphasis is on immediate live control.

DIRECT ONE-TO-ONE INTERFACE

The CP88 is designed around:

Direct, immediate sound control.

Dedicated switches and rotary controls allow the performer to adjust sounds and effects directly from the front panel.

For stage work, this means less time navigating menus and more time responding to what is happening musically.

PIANO EFFECTS

The Piano section provides dedicated processing including:

• Damper Resonance

• Compressor

• Distortion

• Drive

• Chorus

These allow acoustic piano sounds to be adapted to different musical and performance situations.

ELECTRIC PIANO EFFECTS

The E.Piano section provides an extensive effects architecture including:

• Drive

• Auto Pan

• Tremolo

• Ring Modulator

• Touch Wah

• Pedal Wah

• Compressor

• Chorus

• Flanger

• Phaser

This makes it possible to recreate classic processed electric-piano sounds without requiring external pedals.

SUB SECTION EFFECTS

The Sub section includes processing such as:

• Chorus / Flanger

• Rotary Speaker

• Tremolo

• Distortion

These are particularly useful for:

• Organs

• Synths

• Pads

• Other supporting sounds

VCM EFFECT TECHNOLOGY

The CP88 uses Yamaha’s:

VCM – Virtual Circuitry Modeling

technology within its effects architecture.

VCM is designed to recreate the behaviour and tonal character of vintage analogue effects and studio processors by modelling their underlying circuitry.

MASTER DELAY

The current CP operating system provides:

Three Master Delay types:

• Analog

• Digital

• Tempo

Tempo Delay allows delay time to be synchronised quickly using tap tempo.

MASTER REVERB

A dedicated:

Hall Reverb

provides overall ambience.

3-BAND MASTER EQ

The CP88 includes a:

3-band Master EQ

with:

Sweepable Mid.

This provides immediate overall tonal adjustment for:

• PA systems

• Venues

• Monitors

• Studio setups

without editing individual Voices.

SEAMLESS SOUND SWITCHING

The CP architecture supports:

Seamless Sound Switching.

This allows sustained notes from one Live Set Sound to continue naturally when moving to another setup.

Current CP software also adds:

Seamless Section Sound Switching

for smoother transitions when individual sections are switched during performance.

320 LIVE SET SOUNDS

The current CP88 provides:

320 Live Set Sound locations

including:

128 preset Live Set Sounds.

A Live Set Sound can store a complete performance configuration for fast recall.

This can include:

• Voice selections

• Splits

• Layers

• Effects

• Controller assignments

• Other performance settings

This makes it straightforward to build complete song-specific setups for a live set.

BALANCED XLR OUTPUTS

The CP88 provides professional:

Balanced XLR left and right outputs.

These are ideal for connecting directly to:

• Mixing consoles

• Stage boxes

• Professional PA systems

• Recording interfaces

• Studio equipment

Balanced connections are particularly useful for longer cable runs in professional environments.

STANDARD JACK OUTPUTS

The CP88 also provides:

• L/MONO

• R

6.3mm unbalanced outputs.

These are useful for:

• Keyboard amplifiers

• Powered monitors

• Audio interfaces

• Conventional stage equipment

STEREO AUDIO INPUT

The CP88 provides:

• INPUT L/MONO

• INPUT R

6.3mm connections.

A compatible external audio source can therefore be integrated into the CP setup.

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

A standard:

6.3mm stereo headphone output

is provided for private practice and direct monitoring.

USB AUDIO & MIDI

The CP88 supports:

USB Audio and MIDI.

This allows straightforward integration with compatible:

• Computers

• DAWs

• Recording software

• Software instruments

• Computer-based performance rigs

USB TO HOST

USB TO HOST provides audio and MIDI communication with compatible computer equipment.

USB TO DEVICE

USB TO DEVICE supports compatible USB devices.

With current CP OS software, Yamaha has also expanded this connection to accept compatible MIDI controllers.

MIDI IN / OUT

Traditional:

• MIDI IN

• MIDI OUT

connections are provided for integration with:

• Synthesizers

• Sound modules

• External controllers

• MIDI stage rigs

EXTENSIVE PEDAL CONNECTIVITY

The CP88 provides:

• FOOT CONTROLLER 1

• FOOT CONTROLLER 2

• FOOT SWITCH SUSTAIN

• FOOT SWITCH ASSIGNABLE

This allows flexible control of:

• Sustain

• Expression

• Volume

• Assigned performance parameters

FC3A FOOT PEDAL INCLUDED

Yamaha specifies an:

FC3A foot pedal

as part of the standard CP88 package.

The FC3A supports continuous damper control with compatible Yamaha instruments, allowing more detailed sustain response than a simple on/off footswitch.

ALUMINIUM CONSTRUCTION

The CP88 uses a professional:

Aluminium body.

This contributes to a strong yet relatively lightweight chassis designed for regular:

• Gigging

• Touring

• Rehearsals

• Studio work

NO BUILT-IN SPEAKERS

The Yamaha CP88 does:

not

have built-in speakers.

It is a professional stage piano designed to be used with:

• PA systems

• Powered monitors

• Keyboard amplification

• Studio monitors

• Headphones

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha CP88 is particularly well suited to:

• Professional pianists

• Gigging keyboardists

• Stage piano players

• Session musicians

• Touring musicians

• Jazz pianists

• Pop and rock keyboardists

• Soul and R&B players

• Gospel musicians

• Worship musicians

• Musical theatre players

• Studio musicians

• Players accustomed to acoustic piano actions

• Pianists prioritising keyboard feel and direct control

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The CP88 is particularly well suited to:

• Acoustic piano

• Contemporary piano

• Classical-influenced performance

• Jazz

• Pop

• Rock

• Soul

• R&B

• Funk

• Gospel

• Worship

• Blues

• Singer-songwriter performance

• Musical theatre

• Session work

• Studio recording

• Touring

• Live band performance

HOW IT COMPARES

CP88 VS CP73

The CP88 and CP73 share the same:

• Sound engine

• 129 Voices

• 320 Live Set Sound locations

• Effects architecture

• Professional outputs

• Control philosophy

The major difference is the keyboard.

CP88

• 88 keys

• NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer

• Wooden white keys

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

• Graded hammer response

• Triple sensor

• 18.6kg

• Piano-focused action

CP73

• 73 keys

• BHS Balanced Hammer Standard

• Matt black keytops

• E-to-E range

• Balanced action

• 13.1kg

• More compact

• Particularly suited to electric piano and portable stage work

Choose the CP88 when premium piano action and a full 88-note range are the priorities.

Choose the CP73 when portability and a compact balanced hammer action matter more.

CP88 VS CK88

Both instruments provide 88 weighted keys, but they have different priorities.

CP88

• NW-GH3 Natural Wood action

• Wooden white keys

• Triple sensor

• Premium piano-focused design

• 129 Voices

• Dedicated Piano / E.Piano / Sub sections

• Balanced XLR outputs

• Professional aluminium construction

• No built-in speakers

• AC mains operation

• 18.6kg

CK88

• GHS action

• 363 Voices

• Dedicated organ drawbars

• Broader all-round keyboard architecture

• Built-in speakers

• Battery operation

• 13.1kg

Choose the CP88 when premium piano feel, acoustic/electric piano quality and professional stage connectivity are the priority.

Choose the CK88 when portability, built-in speakers, organ control and all-round versatility are more important.

CP88 VS YC88

The CP88 and YC88 are both premium 88-note Yamaha stage instruments but target different players.

CP88

Primarily focused on:

• Acoustic piano

• Electric piano

• Premium weighted action

• Direct piano-focused performance

YC88

Adds much greater emphasis on:

• Organ

• VCM Organ technology

• Physical drawbars

• FM synthesis

• Wider organ-focused stage control

Choose the CP88 when piano and electric piano dominate your work.

Choose the YC88 when organ is equally important.

CP88 VS MODX M8

The CP88 and MODX M8 are fundamentally different instruments.

CP88

Designed around:

• Premium stage-piano action

• Acoustic piano

• Electric piano

• Immediate control

• Fast live operation

MODX M8

Designed around:

• Advanced synthesis

• AWM2

• FM-X

• AN-X

• Deep sound design

• Complex Performances

• Workstation-style programming

• Large sound libraries

Choose the CP88 when the playing experience and immediate stage-piano workflow come first.

Choose the MODX M8 when synthesis, programming and broad sound-design capability are the priority.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha CP88
Series	CP Series
Product Type	Professional Stage Piano
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard	NW-GH3 – Natural Wood Graded Hammer
White Keys	Wooden
White Key Surface	Synthetic Ivory
Black Key Surface	Synthetic Ebony
Graded Hammer Action	Yes
Triple Sensor	Yes
Tone Generation	AWM2
Maximum Polyphony	128 Notes
Total Voices	129
Piano Voices	18
E.Piano Voices	19
Sub Voices	92
Live Set Sounds	320
Preset Live Set Sounds	128
Main Sound Sections	Piano / E.Piano / Sub
Master Delay	Analog / Digital / Tempo
Reverb	Hall
Master EQ	3-Band with Sweepable Mid
Display	Full Dot LCD
Display Resolution	128 × 64
Unbalanced Outputs	L/MONO / R
Balanced Outputs	XLR L / R
Headphones	6.3mm Stereo
Audio Inputs	L/MONO / R
Foot Controllers	2
Foot Switch Inputs	Sustain / Assignable
MIDI	IN / OUT
USB TO HOST	Yes
USB TO DEVICE	Yes
USB Audio/MIDI	Yes
Built-In Speakers	No
Width	1,298mm
Height	141mm
Depth	364mm
Weight	18.6kg
Condition	New

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

The Yamaha CP88 measures approximately:

Width: 1,298mm
Height: 141mm
Depth: 364mm
Weight: 18.6kg

Considering its full 88-note Natural Wood graded hammer action, the CP88 remains relatively portable for a professional stage piano.

Its aluminium construction helps balance:

• Strength

• Rigidity

• Transportability

for regular professional use.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The CP88 connects directly to AC mains power through its:

AC IN

connection.

No external DC power adaptor is required.

Yamaha specifies standby power consumption of approximately:

0.3W.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Professional pianists, gigging keyboardists, session players and serious performers who want a premium 88-note piano action, excellent acoustic and electric piano sounds and direct stage control.

Likely upgrade path: Players moving from GHS-equipped stage pianos, portable digital pianos or lighter performance keyboards who want a more substantial Natural Wood action and professional stage connectivity.

Useful pairings: Yamaha SC-CP88 soft case, expression pedal, additional foot controller, sturdy professional keyboard stand and suitable stage monitoring.

Our tip: The keyboard is the reason to choose the CP88 over the CP73 or CK88. Its NW-GH3 Natural Wood action, wooden white keys, graded weighting and triple-sensor detection make it the CP model for pianists who do not want to compromise their playing experience just because the instrument has to travel to gigs.

FDM view: The CP88 is refreshingly focused. Yamaha has not tried to turn it into a workstation or arranger keyboard. Instead, the emphasis is on excellent acoustic pianos, excellent electric pianos, a premium 88-note action and controls that make sense when you are actually standing on a stage. The current CP OS has made it significantly stronger too, with CFX2, the refined Bösendorfer Voice, expanded Live Sets and improved workflow. For a pianist who values touch and immediacy over endless menus, it remains a very compelling professional stage piano.

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• CP88 vs CP73

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• CP88 vs YC88

• CP88 vs MODX M8

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• Stage monitoring

• MIDI and USB connectivity

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many keys does the Yamaha CP88 have?

88.

What keyboard action does the CP88 use?

Yamaha’s:

NW-GH3 – Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard.

Does the CP88 have wooden keys?

The CP88 uses:

Wooden white keys.

Are all of the keys wooden?

Yamaha specifically describes the white keys as Natural Wood. The black keys use synthetic ebony surfaces.

Is the CP88 graded?

Yes.

The action is graded, providing greater resistance in the bass and progressively lighter response towards the treble.

Does it have triple-sensor detection?

Yes.

What are the key surfaces?

The CP88 uses:

• Synthetic ivory white-key surfaces

• Synthetic ebony black-key surfaces

How much polyphony does it have?

Up to:

128 notes.

How many Voices does the current CP88 have?

The current Yamaha specification lists:

129 Voices.

These comprise:

• 18 Piano

• 19 E.Piano

• 92 Sub

How many Live Set Sound locations are available?

320.

How many preset Live Set Sounds are included?

128.

Does the CP88 include CFX2?

Yes.

The current CP operating system includes Yamaha’s newer:

CFX2 Concert Grand Piano Voice.

Does it also have the Yamaha CFX?

Yes.

Does it include Bösendorfer?

Yes.

The CP88 includes the:

Bösendorfer Imperial 290.

Does it have Yamaha upright piano sounds?

Yes.

These include:

• Yamaha U1

• Yamaha SU7

Does it have Felt Piano?

Yes.

Does it have electric piano sounds?

Yes.

Electric piano is one of the CP88’s core strengths.

It includes multiple:

• Tine

• Reed

• Electric grand

• FM

piano sounds.

Does it have Yamaha CP80?

Yes.

Can I split the keyboard?

Yes.

Can I layer sounds?

Yes.

What are the three main sound sections?

• Piano

• E.Piano

• Sub

Does it have effects?

Yes.

Each section has dedicated processing alongside Master Delay, Reverb and EQ.

Does it have VCM effects?

Yes.

Yamaha uses its Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology for selected effects.

Does it have Seamless Sound Switching?

Yes.

Does it have balanced outputs?

Yes.

The CP88 provides:

Left and right balanced XLR outputs.

Does it also have standard jack outputs?

Yes.

• L/MONO

• R

6.3mm unbalanced outputs are provided.

Does it have an audio input?

Yes.

Stereo:

• L/MONO

• R

inputs are provided.

Does it have MIDI?

Yes.

The CP88 provides:

• MIDI IN

• MIDI OUT

• USB MIDI

Does it support USB audio?

Yes.

Does it have USB TO HOST?

Yes.

Does it have USB TO DEVICE?

Yes.

Can I connect headphones?

Yes.

A standard:

6.3mm stereo headphone output

is provided.

Does the CP88 have built-in speakers?

No.

It requires headphones, external amplification, monitors or a PA system.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is not listed as part of Yamaha’s CP88 connectivity specification.

What pedal is included?

Yamaha specifies the:

FC3A foot pedal.

How wide is the CP88?

Approximately:

1,298mm.

How high is it?

Approximately:

141mm.

How deep is it?

Approximately:

364mm.

How much does the CP88 weigh?

Approximately:

18.6kg.

What is the difference between CP88 and CP73?

Their sound architecture is essentially shared.

The main difference is the keyboard.

CP88:
88-note NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer action, wooden white keys, synthetic ebony and ivory surfaces, triple sensor, 18.6kg.

CP73:
73-note BHS Balanced Hammer Standard action, matt black keytops, E-to-E range, 13.1kg.

Choose CP88 for premium piano action.

Choose CP73 for greater portability and a balanced action particularly suited to electric-piano performance.

Is CP88 better than CK88?

They target different priorities.

The CP88 provides a substantially more premium piano-focused keyboard action, professional XLR outputs and dedicated acoustic/electric piano architecture.

The CK88 is lighter and adds built-in speakers, battery operation and dedicated organ controls.

Is the CP88 suitable as a MIDI controller?

Yes.

Its MIDI and USB connectivity allow it to control compatible external hardware and software.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Yamaha specifies the standard CP88 package as including:

• Yamaha CP88 Professional Stage Piano

• Yamaha FC3A Foot Pedal

• Owner’s Manual

• Power Cord

PREMIUM PIANO TOUCH. PROFESSIONAL STAGE CONTROL.

The Yamaha CP88 is built for players who want their stage piano to feel like a serious piano.

At its heart is:

88-note NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer action.

You get:

Wooden white keys.

Graded weighting.

Triple-sensor detection.

Then Yamaha combines that action with:

CFX2.

CFX.

Bösendorfer Imperial 290.

Premium Yamaha grand and upright pianos.

Vintage electric pianos.

129 Voices.

320 Live Set Sound locations.

Dedicated Piano, E.Piano and Sub sections.

Hands-on effects.

Balanced XLR outputs.

USB Audio/MIDI.

And it all sits inside a professional aluminium stage instrument weighing:

18.6kg.

For pianists who need a premium 88-note playing experience but also need an instrument built for gigs, sessions and professional stage work, the Yamaha CP88 remains one of Yamaha’s most focused performance pianos.