Yamaha CLP885 Piano Review | Better Music

Top of the new CLP 800 range from Yamaha, the CLP885 is an exceptional digital piano.
We got a sneak peak of this just released CLP. Pricing is not yet confirmed for Australia, stock is due in July/August.
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[@88KeysOnFire]

And I just recently got a 785, but I'm happy with it, the stacatti isn't sluggish like the NU1 was, its action is basically right there with the grand touch and the 2nd escarpment, or the nub pushed beyond the post, that nub keeps the hammer closer to the strings for rapid stacatti until they key is released. All of the midi instrumentation sounds great as well as the XG wavetables. Yamaha used to have an old software program (mid 1990's) that would convert midi files on the fly to XG wave synthesis, I still have it in my archives, but it worked really well.

[@patrickdaxboeck4056]

The 885 ist almost the same as the 785. Still no USB-C ports, same specs plus cosmetic changes. However the 785 is already a great device, so there was not much to improve except the USB ports which they left with stone age A and B ports.

[@andrewdolphin344]

I was wandering the same. Doesn’t seem like an upgrade in the same way the 785 was from its 600 series predecessor 🤔

[@andicus1]

Yes, I was looking at the specs, wondering what was different. Only things I noticed were: 885 is 6 pounds heavier, has 1 extra reverb mode, different amplifier specs (50 W + 50 W + 50 W) x 2 for the 785 and (45 W + 30 W + 40 W) × 2 for the 885, and 2 additional demo songs on the 885. I'm mildly relieved, as I just bought my 785 a few months ago. I got tired of waiting for the new models to be announced, and also found a good deal on a lightly used 785.

[@andrewdolphin344]

@@andicus1 you won’t be disappointed I would d left. Had mine 3 years and it’s a great instrument. Sound/speaker wise doubt it’s noticeable. If it was a true upgrade then the action would be comparable to the difference between the 685 and 785 was. It’s a great action as it is on 785. I believe the 885 has upgraded sensors and chip, but this would be expected 3 years on

[@andicus1]

@@andrewdolphin344 Yes, I am loving my 785. I expect that when the 885 price is released, it will be approaching double what I paid for my 785, when considering taxes.

[@andicus1]

I've noticed other changes in the USB panel... There are no longer MIDI In/Out/Thru jacks (which may disappoint some people), and the headphone jacks are now on that panel. The AUX out jacks are moved. I'm not sure where they were moved to, but I suspect the previous location of the headphone jacks.

[@Zoco101]

No mention of how the sound is recorded. Are we hearing the (important) speakers, or just the lineout signal?

[@Zoco101]

The 785 was a brilliant piano. How I wanted one! I fear that the 885 pushes the price yet further from my reach, and without any significant improvements.

[@maximusheronimus23980]

this sounds awesome !

[@MathieuPrevot]

From the Yamaha website, the upgrade from 785 includes new speakers and physical sound design, one more reverb, usb updates, a few more samples/voices, and new physical design, but all the rest seems the be the same: *is it the same ?* (785 had already 3 sensors per key, etc)

[@deanmorton1494]

Do they provide a comparison or did you have to compare specs. Thanks.

[@RamingtonSteele]

not the same bcs, new Soundchip, new Platine, new Processor,new soundsystem, new Pedal sensors, new Keys Sensors

[@MathieuPrevot]

@@RamingtonSteele reference ?

[@bhaveshmistry3255]

Nice review! Decent upgrade! But now days many companies are providing Bechstien & Steinway sounds. Yamaha should give important to these sounds.

[@philmcpherson7790]

I’m sold. Great video.

[@Zoco101]

Can we hear the onboard speakers?

[@lalnunsangaasanga5801]

Natural than previos👍👍 Impereal sound like not real Grand.😭

[@markfowlermusic]

Same overly heavy/resistant grandtouch action….

[@Pablo.Albino]

What do you think about Casio gp 510/310 action?

[@sale6257]

I hope there will be more close-ups of the appearance of the piano when introducing it😆

[@pozeram]

Do Roland LX-9 or Kawai CA-901 feel (action) and sound better?

[@chrisr5364]

901 has soundboard technology and way better interface, design and powerful sound. Never mind the action is way faster and more responsive.

[@pozeram]

Which one has faster and more responsive action?

[@user-kp2ul7sea]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="262">4:22</a> what is the title?

[@Sean-kz4vy]

Chopin - Nocturne Op. 55 No. 1

[@user-kp2ul7sea]

@@Sean-kz4vy Thank you!

[@fkh3556]

very artificial sound