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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/04/08 at 11:44
(Originally written by dbcocoon/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Review about the CVP 407
Superb piano.
I've owned it for two months and I haven't explored all its possibilities.
However there is something I don't like:
The CVP offers wireless compatibility via a WiFi key.
But it's very disappointing. Yamaha provides a list of compatible keys.
However all the keys listed are obsolete or discontinued (old 802.11b standard). So it's impossible to connect via USB. Yamaha says the firmware will probably be updated.
The CVP 407 is now older than a year. And its price deserves that the unit is kept up to the latest technical developments. Especially considering that the current WiFi format (802.11G) existed already when the CVP 407 was launched.
We expect a better response from Yamaha's engineers!
In spite of this the piano is really amazing!
UTILIZATION
Great playing feel.
Easy configuration.
I haven't tested Midi yet.
Comprehensive user's manual regarding the download section of the Yamaha website (styles, songs, etc.).
SOUNDS
Great and authentic sound.
Excellent brass and acoustic guitar presets. The piano is also great, obviously.
OVERALL OPINION
Two months of use and I haven't had time to test all functions...
Value for money: It depends on the price you pay for it. The suggested retail price is much too high.
Based on my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again but not at the price suggested by Yamaha.
Review about the CVP 407
Superb piano.
I've owned it for two months and I haven't explored all its possibilities.
However there is something I don't like:
The CVP offers wireless compatibility via a WiFi key.
But it's very disappointing. Yamaha provides a list of compatible keys.
However all the keys listed are obsolete or discontinued (old 802.11b standard). So it's impossible to connect via USB. Yamaha says the firmware will probably be updated.
The CVP 407 is now older than a year. And its price deserves that the unit is kept up to the latest technical developments. Especially considering that the current WiFi format (802.11G) existed already when the CVP 407 was launched.
We expect a better response from Yamaha's engineers!
In spite of this the piano is really amazing!
UTILIZATION
Great playing feel.
Easy configuration.
I haven't tested Midi yet.
Comprehensive user's manual regarding the download section of the Yamaha website (styles, songs, etc.).
SOUNDS
Great and authentic sound.
Excellent brass and acoustic guitar presets. The piano is also great, obviously.
OVERALL OPINION
Two months of use and I haven't had time to test all functions...
Value for money: It depends on the price you pay for it. The suggested retail price is much too high.
Based on my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again but not at the price suggested by Yamaha.