Yamaha | CP88 OS v.1.5 Piano Sound Demo

Nahre Sol performs with the two new acoustic pianos included in the CP OS v1.5 update. A felt piano, meticulously sampled to create ultra-precise note velocities, intimate layers, and an authentic Hamburg concert grand piano, expertly recorded in a classical concert hall to capture every nuance.
The new CP OS v1.5 update also includes new synth pads, synth brass, synth leads and a synth bass. New instruments which include solo and ensemble saxes, guitars, musette, solo strings and horn. CP OS v1.5 even lets you personalize the touch of your keyboard to control your music, your way.
Learn more about the CP Stage Piano Series here: yamaha.com/2/cp
00:17 Grand Piano Recorded in Concert Hall
1:27 Yamaha U1 Upright Piano
2:40 Grand Piano Recorded in Concert Hall
4:01 Yamaha U1 Upright Piano
6:29 Grand Piano Recorded in Concert Hall
06:39 Yamaha U1 Upright Piano
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[@NahreSol]

Favorite update!! Thanks for asking me to demo these 🎹☺️

[@libertylizard_]

They outdid themselves with this one for sure, much like your work in general though the talent sells it. A lot of pleased people thus far, even if they were posting every day since the last waiting for it lol.

[@verrymariyanto8377]

where is your dog?...and what song did you play in minutes 2:51.....

[@johnlittle5700]

It's a lovely recording and interesting musical selections. Could someone please post a track list of these pieces?

[@antonyshadowbanned]

When I first saw the hands I thought "hey, they put a kid on", and then I saw the Woman, the Myth, the Legend, Nahre !

[@libertylizard_]

@@antonyshadowbanned Not so far from my remark in the sense that many repel from 'professional' demo's with the argument that it doesn't reflect so much on the device as it does on the one in a million ability of the performer. As one comment so famously said about Nahre and the Reface CP performance 'The amount of times I've seen this done, is ..just this'. Apparently this gives some ammunition for 'Follow because of the person, not the gear'. An incredibly tedious school of thought, as the company are hardly going to call in someone who can't play at all to do a product demo are they lol. (Then again I have seen that before so...hmm). Overall I'd say that she's really the ideal advocate for the range, due to the relatable fashion to which the products are applied. Most others, are a little too by the book to draw the modern crowd. And in a sense, whilst seemingly unrelated to some reading I am sure; we have post pandemic seen a swing away from 'Piano is a grandads instrument' precisely because of exponents like her and her peers taking to these demonstrations and more beside. So it is no idle compliment. The talent does sell it and good on Yamaha for picking so well on that front.

[@williamanderson3402]

What a pleasant surprise to click on this and hear the wonderful Nahre Sol!

[@bhaveshmistry3255]

Amazing sound. Very close to the real good quality grand piano. Perfectly suitable for classical music. ❤️

[@bhaveshmistry3255]

Such a detailed piano sounds sampling. I can’t believe it’s coming from Yamaha family ep. Never heard before this type of piano sounds any Yamaha E-pianos. All the piano sounds are so amazing. 🎹❤️

[@bobrobertson9547]

The CP88 is simply the best piano you can buy at this price point. I have one and its amazing. Also loving the new update. One request Yamaha, what about a software interface sound manager (like Nord do) to allow users to build their own sound pallet. Now that would be amazing and keep this piano the best there is.

[@bobrobertson9547]

@@YamahaSynthsOfficial Thanks for sharing the link. I’ll follow this up. 👍🏻

[@Mel_ilm]

Finally Yamaha tended to one of the most important aspects (yet subpar) of the CP88, its grand pianos. Thank you!

[@AndrewMcKain]

These sound great!! You should make them for the Montage as well! 🙏🏾

[@azuro8168]

Thaaank you for the next Update!! I‘m so pleased. Because of that I bought that masterpiece ♥️

[@zecamagalhaes]

Great sounds, superb playing!

[@amusic9825]

Finally Yamaha has Steinway grand samples on their keyboards. Which is ironic since they sampled the piano of their competitor. Amazing. Is that the Model D samples????

[@teacherangus8010]

Yes I think that it is the D as they mentioned it was a 9ft Grand

[@ZiSlepovitch]

Great playing. Very happy with 1.50 on my CP73. Sensitivity setting is something that should have been implemented from the very beginning, but better late than never. A lot of usable sounds, too.

[@dalroth10]

Great sounding voices from that Yamaha but above all, superb playing, what touch and feeling 👌👏👏👏👏

[@bhaveshmistry3255]

Such a lovely playing ❤️🎹

[@johnpasquale4998]

So very beautiful Nahre! A fine instrument indeed...............................John

[@DenisFalqueto]

I'm so proud of having one of these! The best buy I could ever make! Thanks Yamaha for continuing to support it!

[@pardonmypiano]

the grand piano sound is exceptional!! How does the keyboard feel to you?

[@DenisFalqueto]

@@pardonmypiano I think it's great! I've had some trouble adapting at first, but after a week or so it was very natural. I never played in a grand piano, so I can't really compare. It's very responsive, very easy to express dynamics.

[@pardonmypiano]

@@DenisFalqueto thank you so much for letting me know my friend!❤️

[@ErraticFaith]

It's obviously no grand piano in feel or expression, nor is it really a match for the much older mp11se (that thing is built like a piano nearly itself lol) but it's certainly one of the better key beds out there. Some think the newer YC models render the CP's obsolete since they have much better organs than the CP range does but effectively the same programs and keybed (88 models). The lack of VRM, escapement and string resonance are another shot in the foot for some compared to the much cheaper but full featured p515 from the piano department (these come from the synth range) but all in all CP88 is always improving and nothing to sniff at for the price. Some call them the Nord competitors but I'd probably trust Yamaha on build quality more (see ''thepianoforever'' and his comparisons on YT). So in short YMMV. Some will be fine with the trade off's whilst home studio players will want to stick with the clavs, kawai's and home performance boards like the p515. Cp88 is very much a gigging light weight board and if thats what you are after - the feel is one of the better ones for it. Handles great!

[@DenisFalqueto]

@@ErraticFaith Thanks for sharing your opinion! Very much appreciated.

[@DaveByers]

Wow! These are awesome additions. Now, if I could only play half as good as she can. ;-) She's done a marvelous job representing them.

[@user-ve1zf6fh4d]

Very nice.... soothing

[@casperbrandt7137]

Love to see a “Woody” sounding grand on next Update

[@dgsoundCA]

Nahre! 💯🙏

[@gautrstafr]

Love Nahre Sol!

[@gonzales2174]

When I took a peek at YAMAHA's official synthesizer KZbin for the first time in a while, I was very surprised that you were playing it! Smooth and delicate finger movements, great!

[@jonathanc.r2474]

Great Sound

[@jeffschaffert8315]

Pretty AWESOME!

[@somerandomhomeboy]

One day in the future Nahre Sol and Hiromi Uehara concert !

[@dac21j]

Just beautiful. Can someone please list the pieces played?

[@takemetoyonk]

Nahre Sol, the absolute meme, demoing my keyboard. Feels nice.

[@richardpenrose1968]

I particularly like the sound of the Hamburg in the piece starting at 5:29 and am wondering if this has the straight preset or if there has been tweaked? I would love to know what settings were used for this piece please.

[@bobclint4355]

4:01 her playing in that part was the best melody arrangement I've heard in months !!!

[@stephanwinz2069]

Wunderbar 🤗

[@richardpenrose1968]

The new Hamburg Steinway sample sounds really good in these videos. Is this a brand new sample to Yamaha or is this taken from one of their other lines?

[@WutipongWongsakuldej]

now downloading ...

[@m.abrill.7407]

Nahre Sol! :D

[@helderspamhater1821]

I like the tunes, especially the last one. Are they Nahre's compositions or improvs?

[@davidchristie9619]

I would love a composition list. Beautiful music and beatifully played.

[@mariodelijser1341]

Great sounds and playing. BTW, which is the name of the first piano song ?

[@canl9986]

So when is the next OS update coming?

[@tonylancer7367]

When will the Yamaha Montage/MODX get this beautiful pianos as well?

[@sallywebber6579]

And P515???!!!

[@dariovicenzo8139]

@@sallywebber6579 never

[@helvecioguimaraes]

@@sallywebber6579 yes, P515 definitely needs an update.

[@Hannynco]

No new Dx7 electric piano sound???

[@remigourdin7153]

Style chopin ❤️👍✌️

[@MrDouglasSaints]

what the difference between cp73's BHS keybed and montage 8 BHE keybed? is this the same?

[@zamora_5312]

Yamaha YC88?

[@dreammajesty9701]

Do these sounds aviable on Yc88 ?

[@andryhidupbahagia8318]

grand master piano

[@marksimmons2944]

very nice! what are you using to amplify the cp88?

[@CC-yy7pu]

Anyone knows the name of the first piece? Many thanks.....

[@ramixsabeh]

Does anyone know why I am getting muddy sounds when I try to record from the CP88 via USB audio or via stereo output into my audio interface? It's like, when I play, the quality of sound in my headphones is amazing, but when I record while I play, it's muddy and not good. Can anyone help please? I tried searching all forums with no solution :(

[@DavidIzquierdoAzzouz]

Does the CP88 feature sympathetic/strings resonance? It was a turn off when someone told me it doesn't.. But not sure yet

[@joyouslawyer]

Believe it does - has a button called "damper resonance" that you can toggle which I believe is the same thing?

[@DavidIzquierdoAzzouz]

@@joyouslawyer to my understanding damper resonance is a different thing, but good to know anyway

[@libertylizard_]

They are different yes. In terms of 'Piano' accuracy, the Cp88 falls a bit short of the P515 for these sorts of reasons; lacking VRM/Escapement and so on. Yamaha don't like cannibalizing their products or forcing them into overlap/competition. They have a little of that with the CP vs YC boards around the internet that you may have seen and people are often wondering how to separate the products/price ranges accordingly. For accurate feel/sound/resonance home based/studio/solo orientated units will perform better. So whether you like something like the Kawai Mp11se (arguably the best action in a digital stage piano) or the NWX action Yamaha (P515) - they are the ones to look to. With most people keeping them at home, playing alone and whilst you don't have to - that uses their inbuilt features and limitations best. With the live/stage pianos like the CP/YC/Mp7/Nord offerings et al - you are looking for the middle road in many ways. The best touch they can afford; but tailored more toward playing with others and in a mobile setting. So the touch is 'almost' there - but saving weight on escapement and modelling because those are less appreciated (and thus financially purposeful) in a band mix. The CP's Pianos, often being called 'bright' because this gives them added presence when set against other instruments. Often noted by other reviewers. Having this 'direction' in design philosophy is all on purpose. They are aimed at very specific users. Bare in mind then that will always conflict with mainstream consumers (who often have less money and want the best of everything in one product). That would push things to workstation weight and prices. There just isn't the professional market for that. As they will commonly use VST with controller boards, multiple boards in a rack, or heavy workstation rigs with wider features. So choose a product based upon your needs first; to determine the product range thats best. Then dig into the features afterward. Cp88 is never going to be the P515 and vice versa.

[@albertfiter8415]

Soft

[@elenilson3765]

When will the new update be available?

[@elenilson3765]

@@YamahaSynthsOfficial Thanks, I will download it!

[@marmaladebrah]

4:30 wooow

[@jonos138]

As a prospective buyer. Does the 128 polyphony limit cause any drop out of notes when layering sounds? My current keyboard has 192 and some out there have 256. Also, Does one have to upgrade the software after purchase to get the 1.5 Hamburg piano, or are the latest models for 2024 already updated? Does it also make a good midi controller for vst piano's?

[@bccent4626]

악기보다 연주하는 사람이 명품!

[@bcnika9772]

Con này bao nhiêu ạ

[@florinpeter4239]

Hello. What speakers are used to play the sound?

[@Sloimer]

yeah I feel like this is really not addressed enough with these stage pianos lol

[@fabiogutierrez2823]

🤗🌷🎼🎵🎶🤗

[@richardpenrose1968]

I’m torn between the CP88 and the new Numa X-Piano 88!

[@richardpenrose1968]

@@YamahaSynthsOfficial Well funny you should say that! I now have a CP88 sitting in my front room! The new Hamburg grand and touch settings was what swayed my decision! The new Hamburg sounds less edgy and rounder with a nice richness compared to the other pianos in the CP88! Also, the new Hamburg grand has release samples which none of the other built in piano samples have! I feel the 1.5 update is the most significant of all the updates to the CP range as I felt the other pianos were lacking quite a bit compared to Nord! Now, I really wish the pianos in the CP88 had adjustable sympathetic string resonance, release samples plus hammer and pedal noise!

[@ErraticFaith]

People wanted a lot of those 15 years ago as well. Except back then we had no CP88 and many boards were more like playing Piano on a pair of your grandfathers leather slippers lol. We've a lot to be grateful for in the modern age. Not least of all after the likely intentional disaster in Wuhan.

[@pianistjustforfun]

@@YamahaSynthsOfficial perhaps i go for the YC88, but will there also be an update with the Hamburg or/and the Bösendorfer?

[@ErraticFaith]

YC88 If you will utilize the organ section. Cp88 if you wont and only want Piano (Cp has some but they are...lets say 'awful' compared to what the YC offers, as you might expect). There certainly is overlap between the products. The CP is more immediate some feel, which is great for the stage stack (live). As far as I know, the YC also requires that one of its splits uses organ. The CP doesn't (so if you like to break your keyboard down into sections thats a consideration, providing it hasn't been changed). The extra money is all in the Organ, so you won't be losing out on keybed or piano sounds. CP is better for me, because I can save money and have a dedicated organ with a relevant keybed. You may want to consider this on the 88, as weighted keybeds are pretty lousy for proper organ play.

[@srh3452]

I just bought this piano can u please tell what kind of speaker you using please 🙏🏼

[@ErraticFaith]

Almost every Pianist I've ever conversed with will recommend Roland-KC units. The Kc-350, now replaced with the 400 I believe; has always been endlessly popular. They likely have a studio specific set up here which can be worth remembering as you'll want something that fits your environment and potential recording needs.

[@Erainia]

Strong recommend Yamaha HS7s in complement to this keyboard (HS8s are a bit too big for close listening imo, and the HS7s are more suited to most rooms)

[@allever9779]

For home? I tried every brand from Adams to Yamaha....Presonus Eris 3.5 and 4.5 are my choice...great surprise

[@Erainia]

@@allever9779 I have the 4.5s, but found them to be a bit too weak on the low end and they didnt go as loud as I would have liked, they're definitely very good though

[@f.ziegler9950]

@@ErraticFaith The only recommendations I got until now: Keep your fingers away from any so called keyboard amplifier if you want to hear real piano sound. Use a pair of flat curve monitor boxes (like QSC CP8/K8.2) for stage use or studio monitors (around 5~6'') for listening to yourself at home.

[@vspatmx7458]

This lady both looks and plays a lot like the lady running Nahre Sol KZbin channel

[@ErraticFaith]

Lol.

[@Leopold_Godowsky]

쇼팽 아닌 쇼팽이길레 누군가 했더니 저분이군요

[@gaborb6577]

first ever youtube video which overdriven an iphone built-in speaker, and same time contains audible noise. please revise video upload. music is great, grand piano sounds are nice.👏🏼🎹