Electric Piano Yamaha

[Adimar Nigerson]

Thesecond Section Effect is dedicated to modulation effects like Chorus and VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) Flanger and Phaser Effects (Note: The Wah effects mentioned above are also VCM). Each have dedicated [DEPTH]and [SPEED] control knobs. These effects are important stomp box effects in an electric piano set up.

VCM DRIVE simulates the sound of a tube pre-amplifier. It imparts a pleasant boost to the sound along with distortion. The [DEPTH] knob increases the distortion amount. DRIVE adds a cool character to the sound, especially the Rd and Wr Voice Categories. I almost always have it ON with the depth set to 0 and if I need more DRIVE I simply increase the [DEPTH]. Check out the difference between these two LIVE SETS on Soundmondo. They are the same 73Rd sound with drive OFF and ON:

The Rd Category are recreations of vintage tine pianos. As with the original instruments each one has a different character. As of OS v1.1 there are five different Rd Voices available in this category:

The Wr Category are renditions of classic reed piano. This instrument has a different character than the tine piano with a mellower sound due to the difference in the lighter reed chime. With CP OS v1.1 there are 3 versions each with a different timbral flavor:

The Clv Voice Category represent the plucked instruments. The Clavi B and S are popular in pop, funk, R&B and reggae. The predecessor to these instruments is the Harpsichord which is the other Voice in this Category.

The real time control, expressiveness and overall great sound quality of the Voices and Effects in the E.Piano Section offer a wide range of creative directions. Experimentation is easy and fun with the one-to-one user interface of the CP73/88.

The electric grand piano is a stringed musical instrument played using a keyboard (an Electrified Version of a Traditional Acoustic Grand Piano), in which the vibration of strings struck by hammers is converted by pickups into electrical signals, analogous to the electric guitar's electrification of the traditional guitar.

Since electric amplification eliminates the need for a resonant chamber, electric grand pianos are smaller and lighter (around 300 pounds (140 kg)), and consequently more portable, than acoustic pianos. Electric amplification also bypasses the difficulty of having to mic a conventional grand piano, and thus makes an electric grand easier to set up with a sound system.

Experimental efforts to electrify the grand piano began in the late 1920s with the Neo-Bechstein. In 1939, the first commercially available model, the RCA Storytone, was introduced. These instruments featured the traditional hammered-string mechanism with pickups instead of a soundboard. In subsequent decades, other instruments now referred to as electric pianos were developed and saw wider use; these differ from electric grand pianos in that they produce sound by hammers striking metal tuning forks or reeds rather than strings. In the 1970s, hammered-string electric pianos returned to commercial production, beginning with Yamaha's CP-70 and CP-80, followed by models by Kawai Musical Instruments and Helpinstill.

In the 1980s, with the advent of the digital piano, the electric grand piano declined in popularity, and production ultimately ceased. The electric grand sound survives as part of the official General MIDI specification, with most instrument manufacturers licensing the CP-70 and/or -80 sound from Yamaha.

Keane uses the Yamaha CP-70, and is band member Tim Rice-Oxley's primary instrument.[6] Lead singer Tom Chaplin also used a Yamaha CP-60, a smaller and upright variant of the CP-70, during the Under The Iron Sea era of the band. Swedish soloartist Jack L. Stroem and the band Tokyo Keys also use the CP-70 (with guitar effects pedals and amplifiers) as an integral component of its sound. Michael Curtes of Polite Sleeper plays a CP-70B as his primary keyboard in live performances.

So if you've watched any of my previous videos, you'll know I'm a big fan of the Yamaha Piaggero range and the NP32 which is the big brother of the NP12. It's a really great keyboard and it has been for ages very portable.

So obviously a bit wider than the NP12. It's got 76 keys instead of 61. It's a bit heavier in terms of power usage so the battery life is a bit less if you run it on batteries, but it runs on mains as well.

It's got more volume or power, six watts per side rather than 2.5 watts. Great keyboard graded touch sensitivity. So brilliant keyboard, brilliant price. Yamaha have now brought out the replacement, the NP35. So I was super excited to see what the extra features were on the NP35. It's a bit better, but only a bit better and there is one big problem which I'll explain in a second.

Okay, so before I tell you the big problem with it, I'll just tell you what the improvements are. So the improvements in the sounds is the big one. So there's 15 sounds. It's virtually the same buttons as the NP12 / NP32, just that they have three sounds per key instead of 2. So we've got piano, you got three of them and they just use a light to actually differentiate a different colour of light, which of the three piano sounds you're on, same with the electric piano, same with the organ, etc.

NP-35 is compatible with Smart Pianist, and it has an audio interface built into the USB to host port which is means you can stream audio into the keyboard to play along with, AND you can send high quality digital audio direct to a DAW (audio editing software). It can also link to the camera app on a phone to record piano videos, without needing an external audio interface box.

Personally, I always record using my video camera's mic, using the ambience of the room and only use Midi when using a DAW, so I don't use an audio interface, but I'm sure this will be really useful for people who want a direct feed.

The big big big problem for me is the price. It's like a lot of money more than the MP32 for not a lot of improvement in features. The MP32 at the moment, at the time of shooting this video, you can get them on Amazon for around 249 sterling.

When the old stock isn't available, then it's a different question. It's a question of, do you go for the MP35 compared to one of the other models around from Roland, Korg, Casio, Roland or other similar manufacturers? So, that's a different question. And I'll shoot a different video about that. But for right now, MP32 or the younger brother of the MP12 all day long.

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Yamaha digital pianos are designed for all abilities, each featuring new technologies and high-quality builds. At Gear4music we stock a range of Yamaha digital pianos from the NP range to the Clavinova CLP and the P series range. Browse by key action, number of keys and colour to find the best Yamaha digital piano for you.

Yamaha digital pianos are a blend of tradition and technology, making them favourites among musicians of all skill levels. Yamaha offers a comprehensive range of digital pianos, including popular models from the Clavinova CLP, P series, and Arius YDP line-ups. These instruments are designed to cater to everyone from beginners to experienced professionals.

For beginners, the Yamaha Piaggero NP series, such as the NP15 and NP35, offer a lightweight and portable solution, perfect for new players. These models provide a straightforward, user-friendly experience without compromising on the quality of sound Yamaha is known for. On the other hand, professional musicians might gravitate towards the Clavinova CLP series, which features the sophisticated GrandTouchS keyboard action and samples from Yamaha CFX and Bosendorfer Imperial grand pianos, delivering unparalleled sound fidelity and performance feel.

Yamaha's electric pianos are revered for their innovative features, such as the new GHC keyboard, which mimics the tactile response of acoustic pianos, and advanced digital capabilities that allow seamless integration with various music software and recording tools. This makes Yamaha digital pianos not only perfect for home and studio practice but also ideal for stage performances.

The Yamaha P-145 is a great digital piano for beginners and also a popular go-to for players already taking lessons or looking to start. The P145 gives the feel and sound of a traditional acoustic but is compact and portable.

The main difference between a digital keyboard and a digital piano is the focus on sounds and playability. Digital keyboards are more sound-focused, offering a large bank of sounds and the ability to fine-tune the overall sound. Digital pianos, on the other hand, prioritise playability with realistic key action and more piano-focused sounds.

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