I have an old CVP 69, which I love, but this is an amazing upgrade by Yamaha that ticks so many boxes in terms of “in-the-box” music production. It’s like they added an audio interface and DAW to your piano. Bravo Yamaha!
Craig knows exactly what he is talking about. Also, a very nice guy who can play as well. Super video! I own a CVP-809 myself. Best instrument I ever had. Greetings from The Netherlands!
Hello, and which of the models is presented in the video. ? do all models have the ability to upload, upload notes, compose, modulate the voice and learn to play the piano?
This video features the CVP909. The whole CVP Series share the same capability and underlying technologies. You get a bit more of everything as you move up through the series...more instrument voices, more accompaniment styles, more screen size, more speaker power...
Great video Craig! I'm looking at getting a CVP, most likely the 701, which I understand is the 'bottom of the range' model. Are all the features that you demonstrated included on all of the CVP range please? If so, what makes the higher specification models so much better please (on case I'm persuaded to splash out on a better model)? Thanks
@kwilson5832 There are four main features that change as you move up the ladder from the CVP701 to the CVP905 and finally the CVP909(GP). These include: 1. The piano action type 2. Speaker quantity and size 3. The number of instrument voices and accompaniment styles 4. Cabinet style The main 'features' of the CVPs are consistent throughout the Series. What changes is how much of each of those features you get with each model. More information can be found on our website: thepianoguyspianostore.com/yamaha-clavinova-cvp/ Or, feel free to give us a call or send us a text to dig in deeper: 866-75-PIANO.
Hi Craig! One last question--for the moment ha ha--can you recommend the best youtube sites besides yours that provide instruction for how to use this amazing instrument? I guess we can also access/use the online manual for the CVP. thank you again!
There are not too many good instructional videos out there currently. But, keep your eyes peeled here to our channel as we will be filming and releasing useful how-to videos soon. Are there any particular topics that would be helpful to you?
Thx Craig! I’m especially interested in how one can modulate the key signatures for the accompaniment styles that one can play on the CVP. I’ve mostly played my 809GP as a piano. However, I’d like to learn to play with the styles. Also, aren’t there songs in the CVP that one can learn to play via the screen? How do you access the lessons for those songs? Thank you
That is correct. Very much the same. The CVP909 does add binaural sampling on headphones for the Bösendorfer Grand voice in additional to the Yamaha CFX.
@@thepianoguyspianostore thank you. I originally owned the 709GP and then traded it in and bought the 809GP, right after which the 909GP was released. the 809GP vs 709GP difference was (to me) dramatic in terms of the sound, key action, etc. Sounds like the 909 is an improvement, but not major shift, over the 809. Keep up the great content!!! thank you again.
@@thepianoguyspianostore Many thanks!!! I would like to get the updated software that has new background accompaniments. Do you know how i would get that? also, can one change the key signature of the background accompaniments, and if so, how? Much appreciated!!! Don
@@MrDcrules You can visit Yamaha's website and product page for the CVP809GP and click on the downloads link. Scroll down the page until you see "Other Downloads - Bonus Playlist". These are additional accompaniment files that can be downloaded for your piano. usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/pianos/clavinova/cvp-809gp/downloads.html#product-tabs
@@ginises83 in live playback, you can have two instruments layered, but can also split the keyboard and have a third instrument in the left hand. For recording purposes, you can record up to 16 individual tracks.
Hello @obyte1world522, There are two main ways "after touch" is used in the piano/digital piano world. 1. Acoustic Piano Aftertouch: In an acoustic piano action, there is a point of escapement. This is where the jack hits the letoff button, triggering the hammer to strike the string. This point of escapement can be felt in the downstroke of the key when pressed slowly. While depressing the key slowly, and once you feel this small "bump", stop momentarily and then continue to the bottom of the keybed. The short distance between the "bump" and the bottom of the keybed, where the hammer is still able to strike the string and create sound, is defined as the aftertouch in an acoustic piano. 2. Digital Keyboard Aftertouch: in many stage and portable digital instruments, aftertouch is the ability to trigger effects after the key has already reached the bottom of the keybed. By pressing harder into the keybed or making slight movements in the key, the instrument will trigger effects such as pitch bends or swells. These effects occur in the "aftertouch" of a digital keyboard. So, to answer your question, it would depend on how you define "after touch". Because a Clavinova is first and foremost a piano, it is designed to replicate the function and feel of an acoustic piano action. Therefore, the Clavinova has escapement with aftertouch just as acoustic piano would. Clavinova does not have effect-based aftertouch as you would find in the second definition.
@@thepianoguyspianostore Thank you for your explanation. I was actually referring to the 2nd kind of aftertouch which triggers effects depending on the instrument or patch that is being played. I find it usefull when playing sax samples. To be honest, this is the first time I've heard of the first explanation. I should try that on an acoustic piano to see what you mean.
There isn't anything specifically written for aftertouch as it is more about how the piano action mechanism functions than an actual playing technique.
Used to study for hours daily to play concert level trumpet, play some piano and other instruments and have a synthesizer. To me this is not a piano. It may be fun to play around with a bit but it's too much a "fair" instead of a serious instrument. And the casing in comparison to any real yamaha acoustic piano, just looks terrible. Just my opinion.
I have an old CVP 69, which I love, but this is an amazing upgrade by Yamaha that ticks so many boxes in terms of “in-the-box” music production. It’s like they added an audio interface and DAW to your piano. Bravo Yamaha!
Mind-blowing sound! CPV-909: up to $13,500!
We agree! Playing a CVP...especially the CVP909...is an amazing experience. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wow imagine paying that amount of money just to start learning the piano!
You make it look so easy.
Craig is master of this instrument!!, met him when he did a demo here in Clearwater for the 809 which I purchased. Extraordinary instrument!
Craig knows exactly what he is talking about. Also, a very nice guy who can play as well. Super video! I own a CVP-809 myself. Best instrument I ever had. Greetings from The Netherlands!
Recently bought Yamaha PS500 but this piano is of another level
The PS500 is a great instrument...congratulations! When you're ready for that next level, let us know!
I have a genos 2 and it still is mind blowing
Thank you for inspiring video, Mohammad, Egypt
Thanks for watching!
Amazing explanation
Glad you liked it!
I'd be curious how many people know the song he played at 2:43. I don't think I've heard anyone ever play that other than the original artist.
Who's going to play along with Name That Tune?
if I have this for a piano, its going to be like having an F1 as a daily driver...
Time to strap in and take ‘er for a lap!
Sans parler on pourrais peut etre ecouter les sons non ?
Hello, and which of the models is presented in the video. ? do all models have the ability to upload, upload notes, compose, modulate the voice and learn to play the piano?
This video features the CVP909. The whole CVP Series share the same capability and underlying technologies. You get a bit more of everything as you move up through the series...more instrument voices, more accompaniment styles, more screen size, more speaker power...
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Great video Craig! I'm looking at getting a CVP, most likely the 701, which I understand is the 'bottom of the range' model. Are all the features that you demonstrated included on all of the CVP range please? If so, what makes the higher specification models so much better please (on case I'm persuaded to splash out on a better model)? Thanks
@kwilson5832
There are four main features that change as you move up the ladder from the CVP701 to the CVP905 and finally the CVP909(GP). These include:
1. The piano action type
2. Speaker quantity and size
3. The number of instrument voices and accompaniment styles
4. Cabinet style
The main 'features' of the CVPs are consistent throughout the Series. What changes is how much of each of those features you get with each model.
More information can be found on our website: thepianoguyspianostore.com/yamaha-clavinova-cvp/
Or, feel free to give us a call or send us a text to dig in deeper: 866-75-PIANO.
Hi Craig! One last question--for the moment ha ha--can you recommend the best youtube sites besides yours that provide instruction for how to use this amazing instrument? I guess we can also access/use the online manual for the CVP. thank you again!
There are not too many good instructional videos out there currently. But, keep your eyes peeled here to our channel as we will be filming and releasing useful how-to videos soon. Are there any particular topics that would be helpful to you?
Thx Craig! I’m especially interested in how one can modulate the key signatures for the accompaniment styles that one can play on the CVP. I’ve mostly played my 809GP as a piano. However, I’d like to learn to play with the styles. Also, aren’t there songs in the CVP that one can learn to play via the screen? How do you access the lessons for those songs? Thank you
These are topics we will be covering very soon. Stay tuned!
@@thepianoguyspianostore thanks Craig! All the very best!
Great job!! The 909GP and 809GP have similar sound engines, right? Best!
That is correct. Very much the same. The CVP909 does add binaural sampling on headphones for the Bösendorfer Grand voice in additional to the Yamaha CFX.
@@thepianoguyspianostore thank you. I originally owned the 709GP and then traded it in and bought the 809GP, right after which the 909GP was released. the 809GP vs 709GP difference was (to me) dramatic in terms of the sound, key action, etc. Sounds like the 909 is an improvement, but not major shift, over the 809. Keep up the great content!!! thank you again.
Enjoy your amazing piano!
@@thepianoguyspianostore Many thanks!!! I would like to get the updated software that has new background accompaniments. Do you know how i would get that? also, can one change the key signature of the background accompaniments, and if so, how? Much appreciated!!! Don
@@MrDcrules You can visit Yamaha's website and product page for the CVP809GP and click on the downloads link. Scroll down the page until you see "Other Downloads - Bonus Playlist". These are additional accompaniment files that can be downloaded for your piano.
usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/pianos/clavinova/cvp-809gp/downloads.html#product-tabs
How many Layers in same time is possible ? , thank
@@ginises83 in live playback, you can have two instruments layered, but can also split the keyboard and have a third instrument in the left hand.
For recording purposes, you can record up to 16 individual tracks.
@ Thank you for your reply 😉
"built-in youtube learning on steroids" yay!
Did Yamaha incorporate after touch on the keyboard already?
Hello @obyte1world522,
There are two main ways "after touch" is used in the piano/digital piano world.
1. Acoustic Piano Aftertouch: In an acoustic piano action, there is a point of escapement. This is where the jack hits the letoff button, triggering the hammer to strike the string. This point of escapement can be felt in the downstroke of the key when pressed slowly. While depressing the key slowly, and once you feel this small "bump", stop momentarily and then continue to the bottom of the keybed. The short distance between the "bump" and the bottom of the keybed, where the hammer is still able to strike the string and create sound, is defined as the aftertouch in an acoustic piano.
2. Digital Keyboard Aftertouch: in many stage and portable digital instruments, aftertouch is the ability to trigger effects after the key has already reached the bottom of the keybed. By pressing harder into the keybed or making slight movements in the key, the instrument will trigger effects such as pitch bends or swells. These effects occur in the "aftertouch" of a digital keyboard.
So, to answer your question, it would depend on how you define "after touch". Because a Clavinova is first and foremost a piano, it is designed to replicate the function and feel of an acoustic piano action. Therefore, the Clavinova has escapement with aftertouch just as acoustic piano would. Clavinova does not have effect-based aftertouch as you would find in the second definition.
@@thepianoguyspianostore Thank you for your explanation. I was actually referring to the 2nd kind of aftertouch which triggers effects depending on the instrument or patch that is being played. I find it usefull when playing sax samples. To be honest, this is the first time I've heard of the first explanation. I should try that on an acoustic piano to see what you mean.
Follow-up question: Are there any compositions for piano that uses the piano aftertouch you are referring in explanation 1?
There isn't anything specifically written for aftertouch as it is more about how the piano action mechanism functions than an actual playing technique.
What model cvp is this?
The video was shot using a CVP-909B
@thepianoguyspianostore thank you so much
Only if the Montage 8Mx could be so realistic...😶
Used to study for hours daily to play concert level trumpet, play some piano and other instruments and have a synthesizer. To me this is not a piano. It may be fun to play around with a bit but it's too much a "fair" instead of a serious instrument. And the casing in comparison to any real yamaha acoustic piano, just looks terrible. Just my opinion.
I am new here.
Welcome!
Great video…guitar ummm still sounds too plastic