YAMAHA P-255 Stage Piano 88 KEYS -Black-

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Featuring our stunning German Grand, Artis 7's astonishing sound quality, dependability, ease-of-use and lightweight/compact housing help you take your performance to the next level! 32 killer programs. Amazing tone, realism, and expression far beyond what you thought possible in a stage piano. Perfectly matched with a Fatar TP-8 semi-weighted action. Modeled after classic Hammond, Vox and Farfisa organs. Featuring all the controls you want and more, including 9 realistic drawbars. From classic to cutting-edge. The best sounds from our PC3K and KORE 64 collections plus our NEW piano, Vintage Electric Pianos, Clavinets, Synthesizers, rich and realistic String Sections and Orchestras, Guitars, Percussion and much more. Our expertly programmed factory Multis will have your inspiration up and running in no time! Up to 4 zones, split/layer, extensive MIDI control, individual zone volume and mute control.

With a newly designed, great-feeling 88-note graded hammer-weighted action and over 800 of Kurzweil's best preset sounds, the SP5-8 offers the high-end sound palette of a professional workstation combined with the easy workflow and simplicity of a stage piano. Of course the SP5-8 includes a varied assortment of piano presets - concert grands with shimmering reverb (halls, rooms, chambers), perfectly compressed and EQ'd studio pianos, classic barrel-house and tack uprights as well as richly layered combinations with strings and pads. Also included are dozens of detailed vintage instrument emulations; electric pianos (some of which use 30+ velocity-switched layers), Clavinets, Mellotrons and electric grands, in addition to a broad selection of KB3 organs and KVA virtual analog synths. Rounding out the SP5-8's sound set are our renowned Kurzweil string sections, plus orchestral, brass, winds, mallets, percussion, drums, guitar and bass presets. The end result is a strong, well-rounded sonic tool-kit that is all killer with no filler.

Keyboard:     Next generation, 88-note, fully-weighted hammer-action, with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys, featuring a quick release spring, striking an ideal balance of playability between piano type parts and synth/organ parts.
Display:     240 x 64 angled, backlit LCD w/ dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls.
Polyphony:     128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning fast performance.
Multitimbral:     16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Architecture:     Dynamic VAST: Powerful synthesis engine, with user programmable DSP algs and routing. More DSP power than even our K Series instruments.

VA1 Inside: anti-aliasing, power-shaped oscillators and DSP processing from Kurzweil's VA1 concept synth, capable of delivering authentic analog emulations as well as incredibly complex new sounds.

Cascade Mode: lets the user route one layer through the DSP of any other layer within a program - up to 32 consecutive layers deep!
Sample Flash Memory:     128MB of re-loadable**, non-volatile, user flash ROM
(loaded samples stay in memory even after power cycle).

**Samples can be loaded via direct-USB connection and/or USB thumb-drive but are best loaded via USB thumb-drive as direct-USB capacities are limited.
File Compatibility:     In addition to loading all PC3 files, the PC3K can load both Wave and AIFF files. The PC3K can also load legacy Kurzweil .K files** from the K2000, K2500 and K2600 keyboards, including support for importing the majority of K Series keymap, program and setup data.

**Compatibility with K samples will be %100. Compatibility with K programs will be around 80%
Factory Presets:     Over 850 Stunning New Factory Presets, many of which use 10-20 layers, featuring samples from the PC2 Base Sound ROM, the Orchestral, Classic Keys, General MIDI set, PLUS new String Section ROM Bank. Also, 64+ new KB3 programs.
Factory MIDI Setups:     256 factory programmed MIDI setups. Up to 2048 user programmable MIDI setups, each with 16 independent zones, effects, triggerable pattern-based "Riffs" and arpeggiator settings. Dozens of user-editable patterns for both pitch and velocity.
General MIDI:     Standard
User ID Memory:     2048 locations for user created preset programs, songs and setups.
Sound ROM Expansion Slots:     1
Sequencer:     Unlimited tracks (on import); 960 PPQ resolution. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more. Controller chasing and a global "set song length" functions are also featured.
Effects:     16 insert effects distributed over 11 busses, two auxiliary sends and two Master Effects (saved with each song and setup); featuring over 500 of our award winning effects - reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, Leslie simulators, compressors, and more.
Master FX Section:     User controllable master EQ section and master compressor for quick adjustments during live performance or putting the final touches on your studio mix. (These do not use up the insert effect resources.)
Controllers:     Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 9 front panel sliders/drawbar controllers, 10 front panel switches (momentary or toggle, software selectable), 3 switch pedal input, 2 continuous control pedal inputs, mono pressure, Super Ribbon input, breath controller input. Controller values can be "captured" and stored as part of a program.
Arpeggiator:     16 full-featured independent arpeggiators with multiple latch modes, selectable play order, velocity, duration, tempo, and sync functions as well as pre-recorded beats and musical phrases.
Riffs:     16 unique "Riff" generators, used for triggering MIDI sequenced phrases, beats, or complete multi-track arrangements from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller.
Analog Outputs:     Four 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs).
Headphones:     1 rear panel 1/4" headphone output.
Digital Outputs:     24-bit, stereo S/PDIF featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192-kHz modes.
(externally clockable)
MIDI:     In, Out, Thru (hardware switchable to copy of MIDI Out).
USB Computer Port:     MIDI over USB. Also allows the PC3K to load and save data directly to and from a computer as well as perform OS updates.
USB Storage Port:     Supports USB thumb-drives for loading and storing samples, programs, setups, songs and QA banks. Can also be used for performing OS updates.
FREE OS Updates:     Flash ROM upgradeable via USB or thumb-drive.

PC3K8 Specifications
    PC3K8
Height:    (4.33“) (11.00 cm)
Depth:    (13.98“) (35.50 cm)
Length:    (54.33“) (138 cm)
Weight:    (54 lb.) (24.50 kg)
Power:     Internal AC power supply.
Selectable 120/240V AC operation.

Keyboard:     76-note, organ-length, semi-weighted action with velocity sensitive adjustable keys
Display:     16 character LCD w/ front-panel contrast adjust
Polyphony:     64 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated
Multitimbral:     16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Quick Split/Layer:     Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 4 zones)
Factory Presets:     128 (taken from the acclaimed PC3 sound set, including select KB3 organs and KVA synths)
User Presets:     64
Factory MIDI Setups:     64
User MIDI Setups:     64 (with 4 programmable zones for splits and layers)
Effects:     Dozens of complex effect chains taken from the PC3, with everything from concert hall reverbs to amplifier simulations and rotary effects
Controllers:     Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 1 front panel knob, 1 stereo switch-pedal input (supports two pedals with Y connector), 1 continuous control pedal input
Analog Outputs:     Two 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
Headphones:     1 rear panel 1/4" headphone output
MIDI:     In, Out
USB:     Complete MIDI functionality over USB
User program/setup file transfer to/from PC/Mac
Operating System updates from PC/Mac
FREE OS Updates:     OS updates over USB
FREE Sounds:     The SP4 can also load programs created on our PC3 and PC3LE series keyboards (*within the limits of the SP4's DSP resources). Additional sounds will also be available for download on our website (loaded over USB)

SP4-7 (SP76II) Specifications
    SP4-7
Height:    (3.4“) (8.6 cm)
Depth:    (11.4“) (28.9 cm)
Length:    (43.6“) (110.8 cm)
Weight:    ( 24 lb.) (11 kg)
Power:     External 15VDC 1.0A power supply

Providing the ultimate in acoustic and vintage electric piano tone and touch, the CP1 is Yamaha's flagship designed for the demanding pro.
 
 
The development of the new CP series started with the no-compromise CP1. This is a premium instrument with a commitment to both tradition and innovation. The core sound technology inside the new CP Series was completely re-designed from the ground up. A unique new Spectral Component Modeling tone generation system recreates the sound of acoustic and vintage electronic pianos more faithfully than anything else has ever done. This new technology responds to the player's touch allowing more creative expression than ever before possible. Yamaha even developed a special NW-STAGE wooden key action specifically to meet the demands of top pros. Simply put, this combination of touch and tone make the CP1 the most expressive stage piano that has ever been created.
 
 
A unique new SCM (Spectral Component Modeling) tone generation system faithfully recreates the 17 selected sounds of acoustic and vintage electronic pianos and responds to the player's touch to provide more creative expression than ever before possible. *The Spectral Component Modeling system starts with a fundamentally different tone generation system than Yamaha has ever used before. By combining Sampling and Modeling technology, it optimizes tone generation for each instrument so that every nuance of the player's touch is translated into expressive tone.
 
 
Using technology and experience from 100 of building Yamaha Acoustic Pianos, the new 88-key NW-STAGE wooden keyboard offers the perfect playability for stage performance . It minimizes keyboard vibration, and the synthetic ivory keytops feel great when your are playing. This keyboard technology effortlessly reproduces the true feeling of acoustic and electric pianos.
 

 
Allowing you to freely build your own acoustic and electric pianos by selecting different components of piano types, amplifiers, and effects, the Spectral Component Modeling technology makes easy work of recreating standard vintage sounds or realizing unique, original sonic palettes. With your instruments assembled, you can then adjust various parameters of the physical components like 'Hammer Stiffness' or 'Stiriking Position' to create an even more diverse range of exciting piano sounds.
 
 
Using the CP1's master-keyboard function, which has been specially crafted for use on-stage, up to four virtual zones can be setup on the keyboard and assigned to four different tone generators, including other MIDI instrument.
 
 

Each individual part of the CP1 was specifically designed to reflect Yamaha's commitment to making a timeless instrument with lasting value. The classic wooden side panels and the vintage textured top call up memories of legendary keyboards of the past. The brilliant vacuum florescent display, brushed aluminum volume knob and illuminated Yamaha logo reflect the state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology under the hood. The knobs, switches and intuitive user interface are all laid out for optimum ease of use in performance. All these design elements come together to make a stunning visual statement on stage.

Keyboard Type NW Stage Keyboard Number of Keys 88 Keys Sensitivity Yes Number of Voices 17 USB Capability Yes MIDI In/Out/Thru Polyphony 128 Production Technology Sounds SCM (Spectral Component Modeling) Effects Reverb, Master Equalizer, Modulation Effect Block, Power-Amplifier / Compressor Block Headphones Output Yes Inputs/ Outputs Foot Switch, Foot Controller, USB to Host/Device, Headphones Dimensions (W x H x D) 138 x 17.3 x 42 cm Weight 27.2 kg Color Black Accessories Power cord, Pedal unit, Illustrated Guide to the CP1 booklet, Owner's Manual, Data List booklet