Yamaha CP73

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Yamaha CP73

Yamaha

CP73

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 456989
Brand: Yamaha
Model: CP73
Category: Stage Pianos
Price: $2,066.90

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The CP73 is a solid choice for gigging musicians needing a dependable, portable stage piano with Yamaha's well-regarded piano sounds. Its Seamless Sound Switching is a real boon for live performance, and the BHS action offers a decent playing experience without the premium price tag. It's a workhorse instrument perfect for pop, rock, and contemporary worship scenarios.

Product Description

  • Yamaha CP73
  • Stage Piano
  • 73 keys
  • BHS keyboard (Balanced Hammer Standard)
  • All functions directly accessible – optimised for live musicians
  • Seamless Sound Switching (SSS) for uninterrupted sound changes
  • Sound engine: AWM2
  • 128 voices
  • 106 voices
  • 160 live-set sounds (80 Presets)
  • 23 insert effects
  • two delay effects
  • reverb
  • 3-band EQ
  • LC display (128 x 64 pixels)
  • Stereo output: 6.3 mm jack and XLR
  • Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • External stereo input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Foot pedals 1 and 2 (6.3 mm jack)
  • Footswitch and sustain pedal (6.3 mm jack)
  • MIDI input/output
  • Two USB ports (To Host and To Device)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1086 x 355 x 144 mm
  • Weight: 13.1 kg
  • Suitable cover: Art. #486652# and Art. #493056# (both not included)
PROS
  • • Excellent Balanced Hammer Standard action feels surprisingly realistic
  • • Seamless Sound Switching avoids disruptive audio dropouts onstage
  • • AWM2 engine delivers Yamaha's signature piano tones convincingly
  • • Compact 73-key design balances portability with playability
CONS
  • • The LC display is small and a bit basic for detailed editing
  • • Sound engine lacks the sheer depth of higher-end stage pianos
  • • The BHS action, while good, isn't a true graded hammer action

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 73
Key Action Balanced Hammer Standard (BHS)
Sounds 106 voices, 160 live sets (80 presets), AWM2 engine
Polyphony 128 voices
Effects 23 insert effects, 2 delay effects, reverb, 3-band EQ
Connections Stereo outputs (6.3 mm jack & XLR), Headphone output (6.3 mm jack), External input (6.3 mm jack), MIDI I/O, 2 x USB ports, Foot pedal inputs
Weight 13.1 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The BHS action is lighter and less nuanced than the GH3; it’s a good compromise for portability but lacks the GH3's more detailed response and heavier feel.
Yes, the USB to Host functionality allows loading custom sounds and live sets, though the small display makes editing a bit cumbersome.
Absolutely! It allows you to bring in backing tracks or other instruments to blend with the CP73's sounds for a richer performance.

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