Yamaha CLP-885PE Clavinova Digital Piano Polished Ebony
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At the very top of the Clavinova CLP series sits the Yamaha CLP-885, the flagship upright-style digital piano. Designed to deliver the finest touch and sound available in the range, it combines Yamaha’s most advanced technologies with premium construction, giving pianists an instrument that excels in both playability and expression. From its authentic GrandTouch™ keyboard featuring wooden white keys and textured ebony/ivory-style surfaces, to its powerful three-way speaker system with spruce cone drivers and bidirectional horns, the CLP-885 is built to inspire.
Yamaha CLP-885 Highlights
- Piano voices from Yamaha’s CFX concert grand and the Bösendorfer Imperial
- Binaural sampling for immersive headphone practice
- 4 historical fortepiano voices for period performance
- Enhanced Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) for natural resonance
- Improved Grand Expression Modeling for expressive tonal range
- 256-note polyphony
- GrandTouch™ keyboard with wooden white keys and ebony/ivory-style tops
- Escapement and counterweights for precise key response
- 88-key Linear Graded Hammers for authentic action
- GrandTouch™ pedals with GP Response Damper Pedal for nuanced control
- 198 x 100 LCD display with touch sensor control panel
- Playing modes: Dual, Split, Duo
- Digital effects: Reverb, Chorus, Brilliance, and more
- Built-in song library: 25 demos, 50 piano classics, 303 lesson pieces
- 20 rhythm accompaniments for practice and creativity
- 16-track recording and USB Audio Recorder (WAV playback/recording)
- USB to Host and USB to Device connections
- Dual headphone jacks
- Audio system: (45W + 30W + 40W) x 2 amplifiers with 16cm, 8cm, and 2.5cm dome speakers featuring bidirectional horn design and spruce cones
- Integrated speaker box for rich sound projection
- Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) and Stereophonic Optimizer
- Bluetooth® Audio and MIDI connectivity
- Wireless compatibility with Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app
- Music rest clips included
- Extended 5-year warranty upon registration here
The CLP-800 Series Experience
As the flagship of the CLP-800 series, the CLP-885 integrates Yamaha’s finest digital piano technologies for unmatched realism and expressiveness. Grand Expression Modeling ensures that every nuance of touch translates into dynamic tonal variation, while VRM recreates the complex resonance of strings and soundboard. The result is a digital piano that captures the soul of an acoustic grand while offering the flexibility of modern digital design.
Modern Benefits, Classic Feel
The CLP-885 combines the expressive power of an acoustic grand with digital versatility. Silent practice is easy with dual headphone jacks and binaural sampling, while Bluetooth connectivity makes streaming music effortless. With built-in lesson material, rhythm accompaniments, and wireless control via Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app, the CLP-885 offers everything from serious practice tools to creative performance options.
Playability and Expression
The GrandTouch™ keyboard with Linear Graded Hammers ensures that each key responds with weight and resistance tailored to its register, just like on a real grand piano. Escapement, counterweights, and textured keytops provide additional realism, while the GP Response Damper Pedal adds another layer of acoustic accuracy, offering smooth and subtle control over dynamics and sustain.
Sound Quality
The CLP-885 features voices from two of the most celebrated grand pianos: Yamaha’s CFX and the Bösendorfer Imperial. Four fortepiano voices extend the tonal palette further, giving players the opportunity to explore period instrument sounds. A powerful three-way speaker system with spruce cone drivers, bidirectional horns, and a dedicated speaker box ensures rich, detailed projection that fills any room with concert-like sound.
Smart Pianist App Integration
Pair the CLP-885 with Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app for expanded functionality. Adjust settings such as tuning and pedal response, virtually open and close the lid, split or layer sounds, and even place your performance in different virtual venues. The app provides an intuitive and flexible way to personalise your instrument.
Learn with Flowkey
Every Yamaha CLP-885 purchase comes with three months of free access to Flowkey, an interactive piano learning app. With step-by-step tutorials, real-time feedback, and an extensive library of songs, Flowkey makes learning enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players.
Dimensions and Weight (Assembled)
- Width: 1,461 mm
- Height: 967 mm
- Depth: 465 mm
- Weight: 71 kg
Why Choose the Yamaha CLP-885?
Pianists looking for the finest in digital piano performance will find the Yamaha CLP-885 to be the leading upright model in the Clavinova CLP collection. Combining premium keyboard action, world-class piano samples, and an advanced audio system, it offers unmatched realism and versatility.
With its elegant cabinet design, superior playability, and powerful features, the CLP-885 is more than an instrument — it’s an investment in a lifetime of musical inspiration.
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