Yamaha CP88 Digital Piano Information, Specifications and Resources

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Yamaha CP88

Overview

The Yamaha CP88 is a digital piano released in 2019. It is aimed at those primarily wanting a quality piano sound and keyboard feel.

The CP88 has 88 fully weighted full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 128 notes of polyphony. It has 127 on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, and a sustain/damper pedal.

It uses Yamaha's AWM sound generation. Advanced Wave Memory is a classic high-quality sample playback and layering engine.

It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has a built-in amplifier and speakers. It runs from AC power.

It's a part of the CP family of instruments.

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Disclosure

As the Yamaha CP88 is 7 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.

Specifications

Form

Number of Keys: 88
Key Weight: Piano
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: 127
Polyphony: 128
Sound Generation: AWM2
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:

Extra Features

Recorder/Sequencer:
Tutorials:

Communication

MIDI:
USB:
Tablet Connectivity:

Power

AC Power:
Batteries:

Audio

Speakers:
Audio Out:
Audio In:

Pedals

Sustain Pedal:
Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:

Release Info

Year: 2019
RRP: $3199

Description

No further description available.

FAQ

What equipment do I need to hear the sound?

CP73/88 are not equipped with speakers. Please prepare powered monitor speakers or headphones separately.

What is changed by OS update?

The OS update will add new sounds and fix problems.

Is there a music rest made for CP73/88?

Yes. You can use music rest "YMR-04".

Can I use an external device or instrument to change Live Sets remotely?

Yes. You can easily use MSB/LSB/PRG-Change commands to change Live Sets accordingly.

How fast the start-up time?

Approximately 3 seconds.

What kind of sounds are built in?

As of OS v1.5, there are 16 types of pianos, 19 types of electric pianos, 92 types of strings and other voice, and 120 live set sounds.

Can I use a foot controller to control other parameters beside volume?

Yes. You can assign almost every available parameter to a connected FC7 foot controller.

Can I create complete back up file?

Yes. The backup file (.X9A) can contain all the data stored in the unit, including system settings and live set sounds. A USB flash drive is required to create a backup file.

What is Soundmondo?

Soundmondo is a sound management and sharing service that can be used with iOS apps and Google Chrome browser on Mac/PC. Soundmondo has the following functions.

Does it have Digital Output?

CP 73/88 has a digital output using USB Audio. This allows you to record digitally to any DAW computing device and iOS device.

Is there a master keyboard function?

Yes. This function allow you to advanced integrate with other MIDI devices and PC.

What is LIVE SET?

This function allows you to register your own programmed sounds and recall them immediately at the touch of a button. You can register one page with 8 sounds, up to 20 pages of live set on the CP73/88.

Is there a case made for CP73/88?

Yes. You can use soft case "SC-CP73/SC-CP88".

What kind of foot pedal do I need to use the half-damper functionality?

If you wish to use half-damper playing techniques you need to purchase the Yamaha FC3A. It allows players to deliver nuanced performances when playing with a piano voice, very close to those performed on an acoustic piano.

Are there any expansion options for CP73/88?

No. CP73/88 has USB Audio/MIDI capability onboard.

CP73/88 can play MIDI file and Audio file?

CP73/88 has no function for play these file formats.

Can I record directly to USB?

No. CP73/88 has no function for record directly to USB.

What year was the Yamaha CP88 launched?

This instrument was launched in 2019

What other models did Yamaha release in 2019?

What models did other manufacturers release in 2019?

What other digital pianos were released at a similar time?

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Added: 2026-01-26 Updated: 2026-06-17 ID: 493

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