The Yamaha CVP-809 PE is the flagship console digital piano in the Clavinova CVP-800 series, with “PE” typically denoting a Polished Ebony finish. It is a premium instrument that blends the authentic feel and sound of a concert grand piano with extensive arranging and entertainment features, including a vast library of instrument voices and accompaniment styles.
Key Features and Specifications
The CVP-809 is highly praised for its realistic touch and rich sound, making it suitable for discerning musicians and ambitious beginners alike.
Keyboard Action: Features the top-of-the-line GrandTouch™ Keyboard with Counterweights and linear graded hammers, where each of the 88 wooden keys has a unique weight, just like an acoustic grand piano. It also includes an escapement mechanism for added realism.
Sound Quality: The piano sound is derived from individual samples of the flagship Yamaha CFX and the legendary Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand pianos. Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) authentically emulates sympathetic string and soundboard vibrations for a richly varied expression, and binaural sampling provides an immersive headphone experience.
Voices and Styles: Beyond piano sounds, it offers a vast library of over 1,600 instrument Voices, including Super Articulation voices that reproduce the performance behaviors of acoustic instruments like saxophones and guitars. It also has over 470 built-in accompaniment styles (e.g., rock, jazz, classical) with Revo drums technology for ultra-realistic backing bands.
Audio and Connectivity: The powerful onboard speaker system delivers a dynamic sound experience with a multi-amplifier setup and a spruce cone speaker system. It supports Bluetooth audio for wireless music streaming and has a microphone input for singing, complete with Vocal Harmony effects and karaoke features with on-screen lyrics via the 9-inch color LCD touchscreen.
Learning and Creativity: The large color touchscreen and Stream Lights (guide lamps) provide an illuminating visual guide for learning new songs. It also has a 16-track sequencer for recording multi-instrumental arrangements.
