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Published on 05/25/14 at 13:17Happy owner of a CP70B for a while already, I have to say that this keyboard deserves its reputation among the Classic Keyboard. With CP80, the reference in terms of "Electric Grand".
I will not mention here the technical specifications given by the opinions of other members are already expanded in the matter. I essaireai rather to supplement with my experiences.
So we have a Electric Piano of high quality, robust and built for the road. The weight of the animal is therefore but transportation is no problem and the weight is well distributed. In my case, I do not think it will move to me first because I do not have the original boxes and then transportation because there are now much more portable keyboards in concert situations .
The piano fits in very little time and very easily. less than 5 minutes and is ready to play! legs supplied with the piano are robust and can no longer stable.
For tuning, like the CP70 very good agreement for long periods without being there I too need editing. This is a controversial topic (which is also the subject of a thread on the forum) but my personal experience, I can say that it is possible and absolutely satisfying to make the tuning of self-CP70 even if we are a little resourceful. I gave the mine using a standard tuning key and a BOSS TU-12H and I must say that the result is me fully satisfactory. This is all usually done in an hour.
Concerning the use, this was initially a shock on the keyboard, which I had a Rhodes, Nord Stage and Hammond.
The keyboard of the CP70 is a real piano! At first I thought it was heavy but once you're used to it, we love it and it is ultimately the other keyboards that seems to have a light touch that have nothing comfort from that of a piano. Perhaps the CP70 has he instilled in me my first caprice pianniste! Anyway, it is a pleasure to lay hands on the keyboard!
In acoustics, the fact that it does not sound very hard is really enjoyable to have fun at night without disturbing anyone, even if there is anyone who sleeps. And that's great!
The side of the sound, no surprise, this is "THE" Electric Piano sound par excellence. Recognizable among all others and innimitable. Nothing else in the world sounds like the CP70. This is his signature! Solid, crystalline and metallic at times (in a good sense).
Tremolo proves surprisingly versatile and tasty. The equalizer is effective for its satisfactory without being great. However, I find that the Treble knob tends to sound very tinny when the CP70 mounted. it is a shame because the absence of high frequency boost lacks a little research when certain sounds. A dedicated EQ pedal or amp EQ will fill this weakness.
Concerning the effects loop built, this is an option that is highly appreciated and is doing very useful! However, the output level of the effects loop is quite low and far from today's standards. This does not, however, hinders the same operation.
The overall output level Via Jack quarter is also low for active electronics.
For amplification, I had the chance to try with many amplifier (Twin Reverb, Ampeg B-15s, Gallien Krueger 800RB etc..) And one that fits him best is the Roland Jazz Chorus. The two get along really well. JC really puts the CP70 value with a rich and clearly defined sound. adding reverb and chorus is legendary also put the icing on the cake.
I like:
Its sound-signed legendary absolutely innimitable
-His personable indescructible instrument and beautifully built
Its ease-transport / Installation (If I could Cases for)
-The feeling of playing on a REAL instrument has its own soul
Its low-volume acoustic which allows you to play late at night
-Ability to keep a good tuning time
I like least:
-Son of treble EQ knob that makes the nasal CP70
Its low-level output (loop outputs and 1/4)
Some find "Limited" but the old EP's do it not?
Moreover, this piano is not to today's standards and it is normal. It is heavy, cumbersome, limited, has some flaws technically (Output Level Efficiency EQ) and expensive to obtain. For those who want all the sounds in a box, there is the North for that!
But finally, I love it and I think never get rid of it. I would do this choice without hesitation.
I will not mention here the technical specifications given by the opinions of other members are already expanded in the matter. I essaireai rather to supplement with my experiences.
So we have a Electric Piano of high quality, robust and built for the road. The weight of the animal is therefore but transportation is no problem and the weight is well distributed. In my case, I do not think it will move to me first because I do not have the original boxes and then transportation because there are now much more portable keyboards in concert situations .
The piano fits in very little time and very easily. less than 5 minutes and is ready to play! legs supplied with the piano are robust and can no longer stable.
For tuning, like the CP70 very good agreement for long periods without being there I too need editing. This is a controversial topic (which is also the subject of a thread on the forum) but my personal experience, I can say that it is possible and absolutely satisfying to make the tuning of self-CP70 even if we are a little resourceful. I gave the mine using a standard tuning key and a BOSS TU-12H and I must say that the result is me fully satisfactory. This is all usually done in an hour.
Concerning the use, this was initially a shock on the keyboard, which I had a Rhodes, Nord Stage and Hammond.
The keyboard of the CP70 is a real piano! At first I thought it was heavy but once you're used to it, we love it and it is ultimately the other keyboards that seems to have a light touch that have nothing comfort from that of a piano. Perhaps the CP70 has he instilled in me my first caprice pianniste! Anyway, it is a pleasure to lay hands on the keyboard!
In acoustics, the fact that it does not sound very hard is really enjoyable to have fun at night without disturbing anyone, even if there is anyone who sleeps. And that's great!
The side of the sound, no surprise, this is "THE" Electric Piano sound par excellence. Recognizable among all others and innimitable. Nothing else in the world sounds like the CP70. This is his signature! Solid, crystalline and metallic at times (in a good sense).
Tremolo proves surprisingly versatile and tasty. The equalizer is effective for its satisfactory without being great. However, I find that the Treble knob tends to sound very tinny when the CP70 mounted. it is a shame because the absence of high frequency boost lacks a little research when certain sounds. A dedicated EQ pedal or amp EQ will fill this weakness.
Concerning the effects loop built, this is an option that is highly appreciated and is doing very useful! However, the output level of the effects loop is quite low and far from today's standards. This does not, however, hinders the same operation.
The overall output level Via Jack quarter is also low for active electronics.
For amplification, I had the chance to try with many amplifier (Twin Reverb, Ampeg B-15s, Gallien Krueger 800RB etc..) And one that fits him best is the Roland Jazz Chorus. The two get along really well. JC really puts the CP70 value with a rich and clearly defined sound. adding reverb and chorus is legendary also put the icing on the cake.
I like:
Its sound-signed legendary absolutely innimitable
-His personable indescructible instrument and beautifully built
Its ease-transport / Installation (If I could Cases for)
-The feeling of playing on a REAL instrument has its own soul
Its low-volume acoustic which allows you to play late at night
-Ability to keep a good tuning time
I like least:
-Son of treble EQ knob that makes the nasal CP70
Its low-level output (loop outputs and 1/4)
Some find "Limited" but the old EP's do it not?
Moreover, this piano is not to today's standards and it is normal. It is heavy, cumbersome, limited, has some flaws technically (Output Level Efficiency EQ) and expensive to obtain. For those who want all the sounds in a box, there is the North for that!
But finally, I love it and I think never get rid of it. I would do this choice without hesitation.