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alain38 « Good keyboard 88 notes, Q / P excellent »
Published on 01/08/12 at 07:06The features of this keyboard YAMAHA 88 notes are widely described in the manufacturer's website. It comes with a FC3 sustain pedal jack (stereo) and Cubase AI 5.
Side computer links, there are MIDI and USB.
MIDI performances are very complete (can split the keyboard into four distinct zones, and transmit on MIDI channel 4, indispensable function for controlling synthesizers or sound modules on stage from the CP50)
UTILIZATION
I bought this keyboard mainly for the quality of his touch, as well as extensive MIDI functions, primarily because I need a master keyboard 88-key hammer to replace my old (25 years!) Yamaha KX88 on stage. The latter, although still operating as the first day is heavy and cumbersome, outdated and technically on two key issues: the dynamics and touch "piano".
If the CP50 piano is very good, the other sounds are well below. I use Kurzweil synths (K2600/K2661) on stage, whose sounds are incomparable in both acoustic instruments for sound synthesis, having, in addition to a master keyboard class, a piano well made in the CP50 is a plus, but when we have Kurzweil synthesizers, it is not necessary.
The logic of setting the CP50 and the manual is somewhat confusing, but you get done quickly, because the possibilities are actually few in number (compared to a synthesizer).
I have not tested the functions for creating or editing pieces using CUBASE AI 5, my first priority is the game live on stage.
SOUNDS
As mentioned earlier, is primarily the sound of acoustic piano that makes the value of CP50, and Margin certain kinds Rhodes electric pianos, the rest is anecdotal.
The expressiveness of the keyboard, due to the quality of Graded Hammer system is very good, that's why I bought it. It is comparable to the Yamaha S90 ES that I have too, but that is too fragile and bulky for the stage. It is much better than my KX88, which I keep because it is indestructible.
The effects are subtle but limited, nothing to do with a multi-effect type KDFX Kurzweil.
OVERALL OPINION
The CP50 is above all a master keyboard ideal for use on stage beside sound, except for the piano sound, it can not compete with real synths like the Kurzweil K2600. The CP50 (excellent keyboard sounds limited) and K2600 (keyboard very average, varied and excellent sound) complement it very well, so I bought the CP50 after trying lots of models for a keyboard heavy touch of quality.
Its ratio Q / P is interesting, especially if you go to a French discount store based in Valencia. The reliability is legendary Yamaha keyboards (my KX88 in 1985, he saw all the colors!) And CP50 comes with a 3 year warranty.
It's a choice I do not regret.
Side computer links, there are MIDI and USB.
MIDI performances are very complete (can split the keyboard into four distinct zones, and transmit on MIDI channel 4, indispensable function for controlling synthesizers or sound modules on stage from the CP50)
UTILIZATION
I bought this keyboard mainly for the quality of his touch, as well as extensive MIDI functions, primarily because I need a master keyboard 88-key hammer to replace my old (25 years!) Yamaha KX88 on stage. The latter, although still operating as the first day is heavy and cumbersome, outdated and technically on two key issues: the dynamics and touch "piano".
If the CP50 piano is very good, the other sounds are well below. I use Kurzweil synths (K2600/K2661) on stage, whose sounds are incomparable in both acoustic instruments for sound synthesis, having, in addition to a master keyboard class, a piano well made in the CP50 is a plus, but when we have Kurzweil synthesizers, it is not necessary.
The logic of setting the CP50 and the manual is somewhat confusing, but you get done quickly, because the possibilities are actually few in number (compared to a synthesizer).
I have not tested the functions for creating or editing pieces using CUBASE AI 5, my first priority is the game live on stage.
SOUNDS
As mentioned earlier, is primarily the sound of acoustic piano that makes the value of CP50, and Margin certain kinds Rhodes electric pianos, the rest is anecdotal.
The expressiveness of the keyboard, due to the quality of Graded Hammer system is very good, that's why I bought it. It is comparable to the Yamaha S90 ES that I have too, but that is too fragile and bulky for the stage. It is much better than my KX88, which I keep because it is indestructible.
The effects are subtle but limited, nothing to do with a multi-effect type KDFX Kurzweil.
OVERALL OPINION
The CP50 is above all a master keyboard ideal for use on stage beside sound, except for the piano sound, it can not compete with real synths like the Kurzweil K2600. The CP50 (excellent keyboard sounds limited) and K2600 (keyboard very average, varied and excellent sound) complement it very well, so I bought the CP50 after trying lots of models for a keyboard heavy touch of quality.
Its ratio Q / P is interesting, especially if you go to a French discount store based in Valencia. The reliability is legendary Yamaha keyboards (my KX88 in 1985, he saw all the colors!) And CP50 comes with a 3 year warranty.
It's a choice I do not regret.