Yamaha CP33 vs P155

Elrond Hubbard

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Dec 7, 2009, 10:14:43 PM12/7/09

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I need to replace my aging Roland A-80 and U-220 setup. I think I've
narrowed it down to the Yamaha P155 or CP33 - is there anyopne out there
familiar enough with either/both to give an informed opinion?

Thanks -

Scott

Steve Freides

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Dec 9, 2009, 1:36:42 PM12/9/09

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The P155, like the P90 I bought a month ago, has built-in speakers. For
gigs I've played, those are enough - no need for additional
amplification. This is with unamplified drums, unmiked trumpet and sax,
and an amplified upright bass. The CP33 is designed to be used in, for
lack of a better way to put it, a more gear-filled setting.

I think both have better sampling than mine does but mine costs half as
much.

I'd head to a music store and play them both, and bring your own amp.

I love the self-contained aspect of my P90 - turn it on and play.

Based on specs and based on what you've been using, I'd say you'll
probably be happier with the CP33. Both can function as a MIDI sound
source or a MIDI controller of an external sound source if you have that
need, but ideally the built-in piano sound does what you want and you
end up with less gear to cart around.

Disclaimer - I did a lot of research on Yamaha keyboards and played
quite a few before I bought. I really liked the CP33 in terms of how
realistic it felt - better than the P155 that way. But I don't have any
long-term familiarity with either model. Since no one else has
responded, I figured I'd offer my two-cents-worth to you.

-S-

Elrond Hubbard

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Dec 9, 2009, 7:08:59 PM12/9/09

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"Steve Freides" <st...@kbnj.com> wrote in news:7oa91rF3maasqU1
@mid.individual.net:

> Based on specs and based on what you've been using, I'd say you'll
> probably be happier with the CP33. Both can function as a MIDI sound
> source or a MIDI controller of an external sound source if you have that
> need, but ideally the built-in piano sound does what you want and you
> end up with less gear to cart around.
>
> Disclaimer - I did a lot of research on Yamaha keyboards and played
> quite a few before I bought. I really liked the CP33 in terms of how
> realistic it felt - better than the P155 that way. But I don't have any
> long-term familiarity with either model. Since no one else has
> responded, I figured I'd offer my two-cents-worth to you.

I appreciate your input - I read everything I could find on the piano
forums and reviews at various suppliers, and finally decided on, and
ordered, a CP33 last night. I'm hours from the nearest music store with a
decent selection of keyboards, and my current practice setup is starting to
fail on several fronts. I've had Rolands up until now, but I've played a
few Yamahas and liked the feel. I use my digital piano mostly for practice
at home, but need to be able to perform at weddings and parties where a
piano isn't available. I'll report further after I've had a chance to play
it!

Scott

Steve Freides

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Dec 9, 2009, 9:43:45 PM12/9/09

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I'm picky, and I could find nothing but things to like about the CP33.
If I could have afforded it, I would have gotten it. Enjoy!

-S-