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Yamaha CVP-605-PE PRE-OWNED
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Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony PRE-OWNED- Real Grand Expression - Sound, touch, pedals-perfectly integrated to give you the sensation of playing a grand piano.
By harmonizing the three key elements of sound, touch and pedals in a single piano, the CVP Series gives you the feeling that you are playing a grand piano
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - USB Audio for recording your own performance.
The USB Audio Recorder* to record your performances on a USB flash memory for storage on your PC. This lets you compare two different performances to gauge your progress, or listen to them on a portable music player. * Stored in WAV, MP3 format.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Piano Room: your choice of piano and location.
The CVP-605 Polished Ebony offers a great new feature called Piano Room that you can use when you really want to concentrate on piano performance and savor the piano sound. You can select from among four types of pianos - grand, pop grand, upright and honky-tonk - and also a playing location, such as concert hall, cathedral or stage. Instantly, the tone quality changes to match that piano and place, giving your performance a totally different feel. When you're playing the grand piano or pop grand, you can even choose to have the "virtual" piano lid open or closed.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Super Articulation Voices reproduce true effects, as if you are playing that actual musical instrument.
This amazing technology intelligently recreates the authentic performance characteristics of acoustic instruments, such as guitar fret noises and slides or the breathing of a sax player. They are then blended perfectly into your performance. Select any of the many Voices and enjoy an enhanced feeling of realism, as if that instrument was actually being played. These automatically enhance your lead lines with the characteristic articulations of the original instruments, with no special playing techniques required.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - The RGE Sound Engine delivers the ultimate expressive capability.
The Clavinova uses the RGE (Real Grand Expression) Sound Engine,the next-generation piano sound source. This lets you enjoy the playing response and expressive capability of a concert grand piano. It features a new Smooth Release function which can express sound with great clarity, and clearly enunciate staccato notes with the sound of lingering resonance heard when gently lifting your fingers from the keys. It succeeds in capturing the essence of a piano performance to create grand piano-like, richly expressive experiences.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Plug in a microphone for vocal performances.
Plug in a microphone, and you can sing along with your playing. Play accompaniment to your own composition, or play along with a talented friend. Singing will add more fun to your home parties.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Subtly reproduces resonance with the depth you hear from an acoustic piano.
Clavinova subtly reproduces even the unique resonances of an acoustic piano. It features String Resonance that expresses the mellow sounds of the other strings resonating, and Key-Off samples that actually deliver the delicate change in sound the instant the damper touches the string, just before you raise your finger from the key. The addition of these sounds results in tonal resonances that are not only beautiful, but also deep and rich.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - The GH3 (Graded Hammer 3) keyboard faithfully reproduces the touch of a grand piano.
The touch of the Clavinova keyboard has been praised by pianists for a performance feel that makes you forget it's a digital piano. The secret behind this superior touch is the same hammering system and spring-less mechanism as a grand piano. Depending on the weight of the hammer, the force of your touch and the natural key return when you release it, the Clavinova faithfully reproduces the keyboard touch of an acoustic piano from the heavy feel in the lower range to the light feel in the higher range. Also important is Yamaha's unique three-sensor system, which accurately senses and interprets the behavior of the keyboard, just like a grand piano. When playing continuously or with a light trill, techniques used in many pieces such as Für Elise, you can play with a bright, vivid feel.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Synthetic ivory keytops remain tactile during long performances.
Pianists enjoy a touch that clings firmly to their fingers, just like the ivory keyboards historically used in top-class pianos. Synthetic ivory keytops feature a soft, slightly porous surface that gives all keys added grip and natural friction for improved ease in playing, especially during long performances or practice sessions. The keys' smooth, refined texture imparts a feeling of luxury and is easy to clean.
Wide variety of Voices for amazingly realistic instrumental sounds.
The CVP Series provides many instrument Voices, in addition to piano. Have fun playing different sounds, and producing the expressiveness unique to each instrument.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Enrich your vocals with harmony.
Using the Vocal Harmony function will add the lush harmonies of a chorus, even when you're singing alone. You can also have fun with vocal effects like vocoder, which makes your voice sound robotic.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Apps
If you use an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, Yamaha apps will make playing more convenient and enjoyable. Play a song and easily set the ideal Voice and accompaniment Style. Record your own performance and share it with a friend. Check out the apps and find the ones that meet your needs.
Note: Some apps require a connection to your instrument. To use apps connectivity, a wireless* or wired connection (with Yamaha i-MX1) are necessary. *Wireless connection requires a wireless router and the bundled USB wireless LAN adapter. The USB wireless LAN adapter may not be included depending on locale due to local regulations.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Controlling functions is easier than ever, giving you immediate access to what you want to do.
The easy-to-understand user interface has a touch panel that makes it simple to operate. Other buttons are laid out in easy-to-see and -reach locations on the control panel. The CVP-605 Polished Ebony is simply unrivaled for ease of use.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Customize your control panel as you like.
- Bookmarks for your favorite Voices and Styles. - Shortcuts on the Home display. - Assign your favorite functions to the ASSIGNABLE buttons. [Other Functions] - Pitch Shift : Change the key without changing the tempo. - Time Stretch : Slow down or speed up the tempo without changing the pitch. - Vocal Cancel : Cancel or suppress signals like vocals and solos that exist in the center of an audio file.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Yamahas latest sound engineering technology, "Acoustic Optimizer".
The "Acoustic Optimizer" system has been created to enrich and control resonance by physically adjusting the flow of sound waves, thanks to its design and positioning within the instrument. The combination of Acoustic Optimizer and digital technologies gives the CVP Series an incredible expressive capability.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Play along with any number of virtual bands where you're the band leader.
Accompaniment Styles let you play along with virtual bands in numerous genres including rock and jazz. Change the Style and you can perform the same piece with a completely different mood.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Guide functions to support your performance.
The guide lamps wait until you play the correct note, so you can practice at your own pace.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - On-Screen score display shows you what to play and when.
Follow along with the bouncing ball shown on the score as you play, to be sure of never losing your place.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony - Throw a karaoke party.
You can enjoy karaoke backed up by songs stored in your Clavinova or downloaded from the internet. The lyrics are shown on the display*, and the letters change color as the song advances, so it's perfect for bursting into song. Display the lyrics on a big TV screen so everyone can join in and the party will pick up steam. xx- Only if the song data includes lyrics.
Yamaha CVP-605 Polished Ebony specifications
Size/Weight
Dimensions | Width | 1,420 mm (55-15/16") | polished finish: 1,422 mm (56") |
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Height | 868 mm (34-3/16") | polished finish: 872 mm (34-5/16") | |
Depth | 606 mm (23-7/8") | 607 mm (23-7/8") | |
Weight | Weight | 79 kg (174 lbs., 3 oz.) | polished finish: 81 kg (178 lbs., 9 oz.) |
Control Interface
Keyboard | Number of Keys | 88 |
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Type | Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops | |
Touch Sensitivity | Hard2/Hard1/Medium/Soft1/Soft2 | |
Pedal | Number of Pedals | 3 |
Half Pedal | Yes | |
Functions | Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft, Glide, Song Play/Pause, Style Start/Stop, Volume, etc. | |
Display | Type | TFT Color Wide LCD |
Size | 7 inch (800 x 480 dots WVGA ) | |
Touch Screen | Yes | |
Color | Color | |
Score Display Function | Yes | |
Lyrics Display Function | Yes | |
Text Viewer Function | Yes | |
Language | English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian | |
Panel | Language | English |
Cabinet
Key Cover | Key Cover Style | Folding |
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Music Rest | Yes | |
Music Clips | Yes |
Voices
Tone Generation | Piano Sound | RGE (Real Grand Expression) |
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Stereo Sustain Samples | Yes | |
Key-off Samples | Yes | |
String Resonance | Yes | |
Smooth Release | Yes | |
Damper Resonance | Yes | |
Polyphony | Number of Polyphony (Max.) | 256 |
Preset | Number of Voices | 847 Voices + 28 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices + GM2 + GS (for GS Song Playback) |
Featured Voices | 62 Super Articulation Voices, 23 MegaVoices, 57 Natural! Voices, 27 Sweet! Voices, 67 Cool! Voices, 76 Live! Voices, 20 Organ Flutes! Voices | |
Custom | Voice Edit | Yes |
Compatibility | XG, XF, GS (for Song Playback), GM, GM2 |
Effects
Types | Reverb | 44 Preset + 3 User |
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Chorus | 106 Preset + 3User | |
Master EQ | 5 Preset + 2 User | |
Part EQ | 27 Parts | |
Insertion Effect | 297 Preset + 10 User | |
Variation Effect | 295 Preset + 3 User | |
Vocal Harmony | VH1: 60 Preset + 60 User |
Accompaniment Styles
Preset | Number of Preset Styles | 420 |
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Featured Styles | 349 Pro Styles, 33 Session Styles, 2 Free Play Styles, 36 Pianist Styles | |
Fingering | Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard | |
Style Control | INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3 | |
Custom | Style Creator | Yes |
Other Features | Music Finder | 2,500 Records |
One Touch Setting (OTS) | 4 for each Style | |
Style Recommender | Yes | |
File Format | Style File Format GE (Guitar Edition) |
Songs
Preset | Number of Preset Songs | 124 |
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Recording | Number of Tracks | 16 |
Data Capacity | approx. 300KB/Song | |
Recording Function | Yes | |
Compatible Data Format | Playback | SMF (Format 0 & 1), ESEQ, XF |
Recording | SMF (Format 0) |
Functions
Demo | Yes | |
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Registration | Number of Buttons | 8 |
Control | Registration Sequence, Freeze | |
Lesson/Guide | Lesson/Guide | Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo |
Guide Lamp | Yes | |
Performance Assistant Technology (PAT) | Yes | |
Piano Room | Yes | |
USB Audio Recorder | Playback | .wav, .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) |
Recording | .wav, .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) | |
USB Audio | Time Stretch | Yes |
Pitch Shift | Yes | |
Vocal Cancel | Yes | |
Miscellaneous | Dual/Layers | Yes |
Split | Yes | |
Metronome | Yes | |
Tempo Range | 5 - 500, Tap Tempo | |
Transpose | -12 - 0 - +12 | |
Tuning | 414.8 - 440 - 466.8 Hz | |
Scale Type | 9 | |
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) | Yes |
Storage and Connectivity
Storage | Internal Memory | approx. 2.5 MB |
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External Drives | Optional USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE) | |
Connectivity | Headphones | x 2 |
Microphone | Input Volume, Mic./Line In | |
MIDI | In/Out/Thru | |
AUX IN | Stereo Mini | |
AUX OUT | (R, L/L + R) | |
AUX Pedal | Yes | |
VIDEO OUT | Yes | |
USB TO DEVICE | Yes (x 2) | |
USB TO HOST | Yes |
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers | 45 W x 2 | |
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Speakers | 16 cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2 | |
Acoustic Optimizer | Yes |
Power Supply
Power Consumption | 50 W |
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Accessories
Accessories | Owner's Manual, Data List, "50 Greats for the Piano" Music Book, My Yamaha Product User Registration, AC Power Cord, Bench (included or optional), USB Wireless LAN Adapter (may be included depending on your locale.) |
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When comparing the CVP605 to the previous top of the range model the CVP509 there are several benefits to the CVP605, even though it is a lower model in the range. Piano room as described in all the descriptions is of course a big improvement but one of the best benefits, in my view as an owner of an older CVP407 model, is the way the sounds are laid out in a much more logical and easier to navigate way.
For example If you choose the organ family , rather than having page after page after page of organ sounds its much more logically laid out so that you can choose between pipe organ , tonewheel organs and so on , so that in each sub category you haven't got a ridiculous amount to choose from , a lot easier to get to the sound you want . The next thing is the favourite method . On previous models if after hours of playing you come across the perfect sound you either have to hope you're memory is good or store it in a registration memory , which involves creating a registration , giving it a name and storing it, which is fine for some, but others find this too labourious, whereas the favourite button is dead simple, you come across a sound you like then just hit the star button next to the sound. To retrieve that sound just hit the star button to see all your favourite sounds together , your favourite sax or piano or violin can all be on the same page , which is great if you're in the middle of a piece and you want to switch between these sounds, it makes it possible to change sounds realistically while you are playing .
Another benefit is the vocal remover function, great if you want to play along to your favourite Sinatra track, you're playing with the real band which is great fun of course , its not an exact science as it does depend on how the track was originally recorded but its great fun and generally works fine.