Man, your playing is gorgeous! Thanks for this demos, having a NordStage2 I’m convinced that this baby sounds great in comparison, do you feel good about the keys?
@@1970piano Hi! I really didn't notice any difference to be honest. But I'm about to do a new demo with the EP:s, so after that I will definitely notice new changes:)
Thank you! 🙏🏽 I had the Nord Stage 3 HP76 but sold it, the keybed was terrible. But later I bought the NS3 Compact and I'm happy with it. The Yamaha Cp73 and NS3 Compact are two different instruments for different needs. I like them both 👍🏾
Simon. You won't let you down. It's always a good demo, so I have a craving for instruments. You demo the Nord Grand the other day. What is the difference in piano sound? Especially, I like White Grand. It is unwise to buy the instrument for only one voice.
YeahBan Thanks for your comment! I like the Nord Grand best, but its different instruments for different needs. I bought the Yamaha because its lightweight and portable. But I like both instruments!
Hi @Simon, did you encounter the black key repetition issue? Where black keys play lower velocities when played fast on a CP73? Thinking of getting a 73 that's why.
Nice Simon 😎👍🎼 ... do you know if this is the same 'engine' as my MODX (Montage) is, ie. carry over same pianos, Rhodes, Wurli's samples, etc. ('repackaged'!)?. 🍻
Used to own a MODX, these are different samples. The Rhodes sounds in particular, sound superior to me. More character. If they do include any sounds from the Montage platform, they’d just be samples, as part of an OS update. It’s really a straight sample playback engine not a synth with filters, etc. Roland’s stage pianos are full-on synths under the hood, but I don’t like their Rhodes or grand piano sounds. Yamaha’s samples are far superior. I don’t need 1200 not-useful sounds. I need a few wonderful inspiring classics. 😊
Love your playing, you make an out of tune spinet sound good. How is the touch of the CP73? I'm a vibraphonist in the SF Bay Area, these days working playing piano with my Latin Trio. I used to gig with a Korg 01WFD 61 and other non weighted action keyboards (Kurzweil, Roland) until I got a Korg SV1, I think the action is a little hard but kind of gotten used to and preferred it. Never owned a Yamaha kbd, and in this case just wondering about the action. The only music store in San Francisco is Guitar Center and I'm not sure they have the CP 73 to try.
Hi, thanks for the posts. I'd like to ask how you like the 73 keybed action? Im looking for something electric piano focused. Not been able to try the 73, only the 88 which feels quality, but heavy for my taste. I'd still like to play acoustic well enough on the 73, but youv just proven there is no problem there! Is the 73 quite 'light and bouncy' like´an old rhodes?
Hi! Thanks for your comment! The keybed is really not as good as the CP88, but good enough for playing acoustic pianos and rhodes. It's really a compromise, I needed something portable and lightweight to bring to gigs. I chose between Nord Electro 6HP and the CP73, and I liked the keybed on the CP73 better actually. Plus it was cheaper than the Nord:)
Hello Simon, I bought a YC61 last year and my friend bought a cp88 (Same sound engines). Neither of us are happy with the piano sounds. There must be something we are doing wrong. He uses QSC Active 12, I use Roland KC600 and Yamaha DBR10 pa. We've tried everything to get our piano sounds to sound like your Yamaha....We just cannot get any acceptable piano sounds. What's your secret?
Nord gives you access to a library, Yamaha makes you go with the sounds theyve chosen to put in the board. Keybed on these is better for piano type playing, Nord is a a compromise between piano styles and organ styles.
Thanks! 🙏🏽 I like the Nord piano sounds the best, but the more I play the Yamaha the more I like it:) My favorite sound on the Yamaha is now either the CFX or the C7. Great sounds!
Not sure about that, long time since I played it live. At home it sounds great, no need for reducing brightness. I'll think about it next time I play live with the CP73.
Thx Simon for your opinion much appreciated! Any opinion as to which may be better suited/more user friendly for Controlling External modules? On a live gig (Patch changes, Volume Control...etc...) Thx again, 👍
Im just seeing you comment 5 months later, but the way you would record this keyboard into a phone would be with an audio interface. With a Digital Audio Workstation app like garage band on ios or fl studio on android you should be able to get a backing track as well.
Hi Sir, it´s me again, i just sold my NP3 because of portability,also it was to much weight , and i´m thinking to buy this CP73, do you think this keybed is expressive/pianistic enough ? What are your thougths on the CP73 keybed ? As always watchings your demos again and again, great job Greetings from Chile :)
Thanks a lot! Well, the keybed is really ok. But I actually sold my CP73 and bought a Nord Piano 5 73 instead... the Nord has fully weighted keys and the CP73 didn't... though, I really liked the CP73 but I can't have both.
U1 sound is Very very beautiful and natural.
U1 sounds great.
Looking forward to see an improved implementation of this U1 sample in the next Clp 7XX
Man, your playing is gorgeous! Thanks for this demos, having a NordStage2 I’m convinced that this baby sounds great in comparison, do you feel good about the keys?
Thanks! The keys feels good, but its lightweight and not fully weighted. I've got used to it though, bought it for the portability.
I find that 1.31 is a good update especially with the CF3 piano which I find really good.
Thanks for the demo.
Thanks! I agree, I think the CF3 is one of my favorites now.
How do you like the new Rhodes from the 1.30 update?
@@1970piano Hi! I really didn't notice any difference to be honest. But I'm about to do a new demo with the EP:s, so after that I will definitely notice new changes:)
Imperial sound and cf3 sample are beautifull.
I actually love CF3 more than CFX 😄
The bill evans influence!!
Fantastic professional playing!
Thanks a lot! 🙏🏽
woww i like C7... very nice!
Agree! No bells and whistles like the CFX, just warm and cozy.
Thanks. The C7 is my favorite, sounds really good!
Its such a pleasure see your demos, hear you playing inspire,a question : cp73 vs Nord Stage hp73 ?
Thank you! 🙏🏽 I had the Nord Stage 3 HP76 but sold it, the keybed was terrible. But later I bought the NS3 Compact and I'm happy with it. The Yamaha Cp73 and NS3 Compact are two different instruments for different needs. I like them both 👍🏾
@@simonwestmanmusic And what happened to your Nord Grand instead?
@@GiacomoParrinello The Nord Grand is still there, I just switch sometimes to get inspired by other instruments as well.
Simon.
You won't let you down.
It's always a good demo, so I have a craving for instruments.
You demo the Nord Grand the other day.
What is the difference in piano sound?
Especially, I like White Grand.
It is unwise to buy the instrument for only one voice.
YeahBan Thanks for your comment! I like the Nord Grand best, but its different instruments for different needs. I bought the Yamaha because its lightweight and portable. But I like both instruments!
@@simonwestmanmusic Aha! I see. Thank you.
Very great demo!!! Thanks!
Thanks! 😊
Hi @Simon, did you encounter the black key repetition issue? Where black keys play lower velocities when played fast on a CP73? Thinking of getting a 73 that's why.
Nice Simon 😎👍🎼 ... do you know if this is the same 'engine' as my MODX (Montage) is, ie. carry over same pianos, Rhodes, Wurli's samples, etc. ('repackaged'!)?. 🍻
Hi! Thanks 🙏🏽 Never played the MODX so I really don't know...sorry.
Used to own a MODX, these are different samples. The Rhodes sounds in particular, sound superior to me. More character. If they do include any sounds from the Montage platform, they’d just be samples, as part of an OS update. It’s really a straight sample playback engine not a synth with filters, etc. Roland’s stage pianos are full-on synths under the hood, but I don’t like their Rhodes or grand piano sounds. Yamaha’s samples are far superior. I don’t need 1200 not-useful sounds. I need a few wonderful inspiring classics. 😊
Muy Cool! Bravo!
Great playing! Elegant and totally to the point. Where do you get those great backing tracks, the bass is so in sync with your playing?
Love your playing, you make an out of tune spinet sound good. How is the touch of the CP73? I'm a vibraphonist in the SF Bay Area, these days working playing piano with my Latin Trio. I used to gig with a Korg 01WFD 61 and other non weighted action keyboards (Kurzweil, Roland) until I got a Korg SV1, I think the action is a little hard but kind of gotten used to and preferred it. Never owned a Yamaha kbd, and in this case just wondering about the action. The only music store in San Francisco is Guitar Center and I'm not sure they have the CP 73 to try.
Thanks mate! The action is ok, it's not the best but it's a compromise because it's lightweight. Hope you can have a chance to try it!
Hi, thanks for the posts. I'd like to ask how you like the 73 keybed action? Im looking for something electric piano focused. Not been able to try the 73, only the 88 which feels quality, but heavy for my taste. I'd still like to play acoustic well enough on the 73, but youv just proven there is no problem there! Is the 73 quite 'light and bouncy' like´an old rhodes?
Hi! Thanks for your comment! The keybed is really not as good as the CP88, but good enough for playing acoustic pianos and rhodes. It's really a compromise, I needed something portable and lightweight to bring to gigs. I chose between Nord Electro 6HP and the CP73, and I liked the keybed on the CP73 better actually. Plus it was cheaper than the Nord:)
Nice Playing!
I just made a review on my channel!
Hey Simon how what do you do to get the upgrades and what's the process?
Nice Demo! The CF3 sounds very good there. Do you plan to do the same with the ep’s?
1970piano Thanks! Yes, next demo will be the EP:s...stay tuned:)
hi! What was the song you played for the CFX demo? sounds really nice
Thanks! It's Waltz for Debby and Bye bye blackbird.
For piano sounds and action - do you prefer this or your Nord? Your playing is an inspiration. Thank you.
Hi! Thanks for your comment. It depends on which Nord. For the action, I prefer my Nord Grand, and after that my Nord Piano 5 73.
Hello Simon,
I bought a YC61 last year and my friend bought a cp88 (Same sound engines). Neither of us are happy with the piano sounds. There must be something we are doing wrong. He uses QSC Active 12, I use Roland KC600 and Yamaha DBR10 pa. We've tried everything to get our piano sounds to sound like your Yamaha....We just cannot get any acceptable piano sounds. What's your secret?
CP or nord stage 3?? what is more good sound and keybed??
Nord gives you access to a library, Yamaha makes you go with the sounds theyve chosen to put in the board. Keybed on these is better for piano type playing, Nord is a a compromise between piano styles and organ styles.
Superb playing! What do you think between the nord grand and the cp73 piano sound? Which are your favourite piano sound on the yamaha?
Thanks! 🙏🏽 I like the Nord piano sounds the best, but the more I play the Yamaha the more I like it:) My favorite sound on the Yamaha is now either the CFX or the C7. Great sounds!
Do you find the onboard EQ can reduce the usual stage piano brightness effectively? The pianos sound a little bright, but not brittle.
Not sure about that, long time since I played it live. At home it sounds great, no need for reducing brightness. I'll think about it next time I play live with the CP73.
The cp73's keybed is the same of the montage? Is this good for piano VST?
@Simon Herru. Hey Simon can you tell me how to update the CP73?
Hi! I think everything is on the website. It's easy, just follow the steps.
Hi Simon Herru Cp73 have Cf3 sample?
Very nice! May I ask, what’s your set up for recording the video and audio? Looks and sounds great.
Dan Binstock Thanks! ☺️ I use a Panasonic HC-V750 for video and a Scarlett 2in4 + Logic for audio. Editing in Final Cut Pro. That’s about it:)
Which key action do you prefer. The Cp73 or the SL73.
Thx
Hi! I prefer the CP73, but the SL73 isn't bad.
Thx Simon for your opinion
much appreciated! Any opinion as
to which may be better suited/more user friendly
for Controlling External modules? On a live gig
(Patch changes, Volume Control...etc...)
Thx again,
👍
hi how do u record out of this and is it possible to feed in a phone to play a backing track? Thanks so much.
Im just seeing you comment 5 months later, but the way you would record this keyboard into a phone would be with an audio interface. With a Digital Audio Workstation app like garage band on ios or fl studio on android you should be able to get a backing track as well.
Hi Sir, it´s me again, i just sold my NP3 because of portability,also it was to much weight , and i´m thinking to buy this CP73, do you think this keybed is expressive/pianistic enough ? What are your thougths on the CP73 keybed ? As always watchings your demos again and again, great job Greetings from Chile :)
Thanks a lot! Well, the keybed is really ok. But I actually sold my CP73 and bought a Nord Piano 5 73 instead... the Nord has fully weighted keys and the CP73 didn't... though, I really liked the CP73 but I can't have both.
@@simonwestmanmusic Oh good to know that, Thank you so much for your time Sir!
The 1rst song sounds like a loose version of Goldwrap by E.S.T.
Robert Michalscheck its acctually a loose version of September 😀
Simon Herru oh okay,I hear it now.
Whats the name of the song on 2:27 when you demoing the C7 sound?
It's a jazz standard: How about you
May I ask, what’s your set up for recording the video and audio?
GIAI TRI CHANEL Hi! I use a Panasonic HC-V750 for video and a Scarlett 2in4 + Logic for audio. Editing in Final Cut Pro. That’s about it:)
What song do you play on the piano U1 plz???
It,s When the party is over by Billie Eilish
Simon Herru ohhh Nice, and the first song????
@@Idk-eh8ol It's my arrangement of September (Earth wind and fire)
What’s the song of the piano U1?????
Hi! Sorry for late answer, its When the party is over (Billie Eilish)