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The sound is unmistakable. At the same time both beautifully simple and gorgeously complex, the sound of an acoustic grand piano is immediately recognizable. The new CLP Series Clavinovas elegantly capture the sound of the piano in all of its natural grandeur and beauty. Featuring both improved piano voices and newly revamped built-in speaker systems for authentic reproduction, these new instruments deliver the rich grand piano sound everyone knows and loves. Two different keyboard technologiesNatural Wood and GH3 give these instruments exceptional playability and expressiveness, while the stylish design and attractive exterior reflect the true sonic beauty within.

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Natural Wood Keyboard for an authentic grand piano feel

(CLP-295GP/280)

The new CLP-295GP/280 utilizes the exclusive Natural Wood Keyboard feature, with real-wood white keys and sophisticated technology that faithfully reproduces the experience of playing an actual acoustic grand piano. From the natural, balanced weight and key mass to the authentic wood touch and feel including rounded key tips and other genuine key shape features this new keyboard has a playability and expressiveness that goes beyond anything ever available in an electronic instrument. The sound response varies according to velocity, and the characteristic weight gradations of the keys heavy in the lower end, light in the upper keys make you feel as if youre playing a real grand piano.

True piano feel

(CLP-265GP/270/240/230)
More than any other keyboard, the Clavinova reproduces the experience of playing an actual grand piano. Thanks to the GH3 (Graded Hammer Effect 3) technology, the new keyboard provides the characteristic weight balance between key and hammer, and features weight gradations of the keys heavy in the lower end, light in the upper keys. With two velocity sensors, it even lets you use techniques previously possible only on a real grand piano, such as playing the same note repeatedly with perfect articulation.
iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control)
Yamaha developed this advanced technology to bring you even more performance enjoyment. It outputs sound picked up by built-in microphones together with the Clavinovas internal sound through rear speakers, making automatic adjustments to create a richer sound that best matches the acoustic characteristics of the room youre playing in. It also uses signal processing to reproduce an authentic damper effect. Youll notice the difference the two types of iAFC make as soon as you start playing.

Spatial Effect (SE)

(CLP-295GP/280/270) Spatial Effect creates a sense of spaciousness and enhances the acoustic realism by picking up the external sound using built-in microphones and outputting the sound from the rear speaker of the instrument.

Mic Speaker

Dynamic Damper Effect (DDE)
(CLP-295GP/280/270) DDE recreates the subtle resonances that occur when you press the damper pedal down on a grand piano. Instead of using the microphone, it does this by sending a discrete set of samples out the rear speakers to create a clear sense of depth.

Speaker

AWM Tone Generation and New Piano Samples
Like previous models, these new Yamaha Clavinovas boast AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation for the ultimate in instrument realism. And to assure a warmer, more natural, even more captivating sound, the CLP-295GP/280/ 270/240 also feature new DSS (Dynamic Stereo Sampling) piano samples. Taken at different levels from loud to soft, these new samples provide subtle differences in volume and timbre depending on how you play the keys. resulting in the ultimate in responsiveness. In addition, the CLP-295GP/280/270/240 offer Stereo Sustain and Key-Off samples. Stereo Sustain samples recreate the resonances of the strings and soundboard when the damper pedal is pressed that contribute to the unique sound of a grand piano. Key-Off samples provide the delicate sound keys make when they are released for another touch of realism. To take you even closer to authentic grand piano performance pleasure, the CLP-295GP/280/270 come with String Resonance samples to provide the complex resonances that make an acoustic grand piano sound so rich and full. Graphic display of five samples created by using Dynamic Stereo Sampling Comparison of Key-Off Samples

Selection of Voices, Choice of Finishes

String Resonance

String Resonance samples deliver the rich, detailed sound of an acoustic piano.

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Besides new piano samples, you get a choice of other stereo-sampled musical instrument sounds to perform with. And thanks to enlarged memory, these sounds are better than ever, providing added realism for more music playing enjoyment. But Yamaha Clavinovas arent designed just for sound they also feature an attractive, elegant finish to complement the room you place it in.

USB Connectivity

Stay connected! The CLP-295GP/280/270/240 are the first Clavinovas to feature both USB TO HOST and TO DEVICE terminals, conveniently located on the front panel for easy access. This means that you can connect to a computer (TO HOST), and take advantage of the vast possibilities in computer music, and hook up to your favorite USB storage device (TO DEVICE) for storing your valuable song data all at the same time.

Music Book

Sheet music for the built-in demonstration songs is included with all the new CLPs.

Sampled at mezzo piano

Sampled at mezzo forte
With the previous sample, volume simply falls at Key-Off.

Sampled at forte

Sampled at fortissimo
Sampled with damper pedal
Key-Off Sample captures the tonal variation at the moment the key is released.
Newly Designed Built-in Speaker Systems
The true sound of the Clavinova is only as good as the sound that reaches your ears. Thats why weve invested an extra amount of time and effort into enhancing the speaker systems of these instruments. The CLP-295GP/280/270 features a new three-way system for a richer, better-defined midrange so important in the reproduction of the acoustic grand piano. A new two-way speaker system on the CLP-265GP/240 creates an exceptionally well-balanced, spacious sound that perfectly suits the luscious texture of the instruments sounds.

Handy Music Clips

All the new Clavinovas come with a folding music rest and a headphone hanger. For extra convenience, the Clavinovas also feature music clips for securing music books and scores.
Get online and tap into a new universe of music!
Visit the Yamaha MusicSoft website (www.yamahamusicsoft.com) and discover just how many ways you can enhance your musical experience. Whether you want to play along, sing along, or just listen weve got a huge and growing variety of special software and tools that help you get the most out of your Clavinova. Download your favorite songs to your computer and save them to a USB storage device for uploading to the Clavinova. Or, use the included MusicSoft Downloader software to directly transfer data from your computer to the Clavinova via a simple USB connection. While youre at the website, check out all the powerful tools there especially the new Digital Music Notebook system, which fully integrates music notation with both MIDI and audio data for the most comprehensive and convenient music learning experience you can have!

Music Clips

(CLP-295GP/265GP/280/270/240)

Headphone Hanger

T he Ultimate Luxury in Piano Performance
The sound is unmistakably authentic. The classic curves and sculpted contours lend instant class and elegance to any interior. And the natural response and playability make these instruments every bit as expressive as an acoustic grand piano. Introducing two new Yamaha digital pianos that truly deserve to be called grand.

CLP-265GP

Polished Ebony

CLP-295GP

Enjoy the best of both worldsthe stunning sound, advanced functions and affordability of a state-of-the-art digital piano, with the classic features and luscious resonance of a concert grand piano. The new CLP-295GP is a true luxury in both sight and sound. Styled in the shape of a real grand piano, the gorgeous polished ebony cabinet is finished with an attractive back frame, rim, and suspended pedal assembly. A hinged adjustable lid completes the grand piano lookand allows the rich soundboard resonance to fill the room. The Natural Wood Keyboard of the CLP-295GP recreates the balanced weight and feel of a grand piano keyboard, with unmatched expressiveness and responsefeaturing weight gradations and natural sound variance throughout the keyboard. Thanks to the sophisticated DSS (Dynamic Stereo Sampling) technology, the piano sound is a near-perfect reproduction of the nuanced, subtle differences in volume and timbre that you would hear on a concert grand. Moreover, an actual soundboard built into the cabinet combined with advanced iAFC technology recreates the unique sonic resonance of a grand piano. With its natural, lifelike sound and elegant physical presence, the CLP-295GP delivers all the warmth and vibrancy of a real acoustic piano. What could be more grand?
The new CLP-265GP also provides true acoustic piano sound in an elegant grand piano-like cabinet. Advanced and attractive yet highly affordable, the CLP-265GP features the expressive GH3 keyboard for realistic touch response, and utilizes AWM stereo sampling tone generation for the most authentic piano sound. Along with the natural sound and expressiveness, a wealth of other convenient performance features makes this instrument a players delight.

I nnerThroughthat Beauty Shines
The beauty is in the performance. Significant enhancements such as the advanced Natural Wood Keyboard technology and the new built-in three-way speaker system for rich, authentic sound reproduction make this an instrument youll be proud to own and even prouder to play. Experience the true elegance and sonic beauty of a wonderfully expressive musical instrumentthe CLP-280.

CLP-280PM

Polished Mahogany
Polished ebony/ polished mahogany finish Natural Wood Keyboard, with real-wood white keys New 4-level Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation Stereo Sustain Samples, Key-Off Samples and String Resonance 50 Sampling Banks New iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) System 38 + 480 XG voices 128-note polyphony (Max.) PC interface (USB To Host) Split, Dual Digital Reverb, Chorus, Brilliance 16-track song recorder Internal Flash ROM for song memory USB TO DEVICE for data storage 7 temperaments 60W x 2 + 20W x 2 amplifier Metronome with 5 language counts 3 foot pedals Damper with half pedal effect, Sostenuto and Soft MIDI IN/OUT/THRU Sliding key cover Folding music rest with music clips Dual headphone jacks and headphone hanger 50 built-in demonstration piano songs with sheet music

CLP-280PE

CLP-280PE/280PM
H ighest Level of Performance

and Expressiveness

CLP-280

Dark Rosewood

CLP-280M

Mahogany

CLP-280C

Cherry

Dark rosewood/mahogany/ cherry finish Natural Wood Keyboard, with real-wood white keys New 4-level Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation Stereo Sustain Samples, Key-Off Samples and String Resonance 50 Sampling Banks New iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) System
38 + 480 XG voices 128-note polyphony (Max.) PC interface (USB To Host) Split, Dual Digital Reverb, Chorus, Brilliance 16-track song recorder Internal Flash ROM for song memory USB TO DEVICE for data storage 7 temperaments 60W x 2 + 20W x 2 amplifier
Metronome with 5 language counts 3 foot pedals Damper with half pedal effect, Sostenuto and Soft MIDI IN/OUT/THRU Sliding key cover Folding music rest with music clips Dual headphone jacks and headphone hanger 50 built-in demonstration piano songs with sheet music

CLP-280 /280M /280C

Dark Rosewood Mahogany Cherry
R True Piano Sound emarkable Playability and
Dark rosewood/mahogany/ cherry finish GH3 Keyboard New 4-level Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation Stereo Sustain Samples, Key-Off Samples and String Resonance 50 Sampling Banks New iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) System 38 + 480 XG voices 128-note polyphony (Max.) PC interface (USB To Host) Split, Dual Digital Reverb, Chorus, Brilliance 16-track song recorder Internal Flash ROM for song memory USB TO DEVICE for data storage 7 temperaments 60W x 2 + 20W x 2 amplifier Metronome with 5 language counts 3 foot pedals Damper with half pedal effect, Sostenuto and Soft MIDI IN/OUT/THRU Sliding key cover Folding music rest with music clips Dual headphone jacks and headphone hanger 50 built-in demonstration piano songs with sheet music

CLP-270

CLP-270C

CLP-270 /270M /270C

CLP-270M
A nTruly GrandInstrument Expressive thats
The CLP-240 brings stylish looks and professional sound together in an instrument thats highly affordable and exceptionally easy to use. It features Yamahas famed GH3 (Graded Hammer 3) technology to effectively

CLP-240

recreate the feel of an actual grand piano. Combine this with the incredibly realistic piano voices
and the spacious sound of the built-in two-way speaker system, and you have an instrument
that inspires you with every note you play.

CLP-240C

CLP-240M
Polished Ebony/dark rosewood/ mahogany/cherry finish GH3 Keyboard 3-level Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation Stereo Sustain Samples and Key-Off Samples 30 Sampling Banks
New DDE (Dynamic Damper Effect) 28 (14 x 2) voices 64-note polyphony (Max.) PC interface (USB To Host) Split, Dual Digital Reverb, Chorus, Brilliance 2-track song recorder
Internal Flash ROM for song memory USB TO DEVICE for data storage 7 temperaments 40W x 2 amplifier Metronome 3 foot pedals Damper with half pedal effect, Sostenuto and Soft
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU Sliding key cover Folding music rest with music clips Dual headphone jacks and headphone hanger 50 built-in demonstration piano songs with sheet music

CLP-240PE

CLP-240 /240M /240C/240PE
Dark Rosewood Mahogany Cherry Polished Ebony

CLP-230 CLP-230C

Cherry Dark Rosewood

CLP-230PE

CLP-230M
A in Practice Performance Joy to Play Both and
Polished Ebony/dark rosewood/ mahogany/cherry finish GH3 Keyboard Stereo Sampling AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation 30 Sampling Banks 14 voices 64-note polyphony (Max.) PC interface (USB To Host) Dual Digital Reverb, Chorus, Brilliance 2-track song recorder Internal Flash ROM for song memory 7 temperaments 20W x 2 amplifier Metronome 3 foot pedals Damper with half pedal effect, Sostenuto and Soft MIDI IN/OUT/THRU Sliding key cover Folding music rest Dual headphone jacks and headphone hanger 50 built-in demonstration piano songs with sheet music
CLP-230 /230M /230C/230PE

CLP-220M

CLP-220C CLP-220

Dark Rosewood Cherry

CLP-220PE
CLP-270 CLP-270M CLP-270C
AA uthentic Sound and Natural Touch Fine Musical Addition to Any Home
Polished Ebony/dark rosewood/ mahogany/cherry finish GH Keyboard Stereo Sampling AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation 30 Sampling Banks 10 voices 64-note polyphony (Max.) Dual Digital Reverb, Chorus (Preset Only) 1-track song recorder Internal Flash ROM for song memory 7 temperaments 20W x 2 amplifier Metronome 3 foot pedals Damper MIDI IN/OUT Sliding key cover Folding music rest Dual headphone jacks and headphone hanger 50 built-in demonstration piano songs with sheet music

CLP-230

CLP-230PE CLP-230 CLP-230M CLP-230C
CLP-220 /220M /220C/220PE

CLP-220

CLP-220PE CLP-220 CLP-220M CLP-220C

Specifications

MODEL NAME KEYBOARD Polyphony Piano Voice No. of Dynamic Steps TONE GENERATION No. of Sampling Banks Stereo Sustain Samples Key-Off Samples String Resonance XG No. of Voices Amplifiers SOUND SYSTEM Speakers iAFC DISPLAY Finish CABINET Key Cover Music Clips Headphone Hanger Reverb Chorus/Effect EFFECTS Brilliance Dual Split Dynamic Damper Effect No. of Tracks SONG RECORDING PEDALS METRONOME MIDI HEADPHONES AUX. IN JACKS & TERMINALS AUX. OUT USB TO HOST USB TO DEVICE AUX. Pedal SP/HP Control Voice Demo DEMO SONGS BUNDLED CD-ROM
1,434mm x 1,146mm x 931mm (56 1/2" x 45 1/8" x 36 2/3") Lid up: 1,434mm x 1,146mm x 1,581mm (56 1/2" x 45 1/8" x 62 1/4") 108kg (238 lbs., 2 oz.) Lid up: 1,434mm x 1,146mm x 1,400mm (56 1/2" x 45 1/8" x 55 1/8") 97kg (213 lbs., 14 oz.) YES YES YES 16 50 YES YES CLP-280PE/PM: 1,421mm x 520mm x 920mm (55 15/16" x 20 1/2" x 36 3/16") CLP-280/270: 1,418mm x 520mm x 915mm (55 13/16" x 20 1/2" x 36") 1,411mm x 506mm x 892mm (55 9/16" x 19 15/16" x 35 1/8") 1,408mm x 424mm x 822mm [55-3/8" x 16-2/3" x 32-3/8"] YES YES 14 YES (Fixed/Variable) YES (Fixed) YES YES (Fixed/Variable) YES YES 10 YES (Fixed) YES Yes (iAFC) (Max.) Yes (iAFC) (Max.) YES 3 (Damper with half pedal effect, Sostenuto and Soft) YES, Counts in 5 Languages YES YES, Counts in 5 Languages IN/OUT/THRU YES YES IN/OUT 3 (Damper, Sostenuto and Soft) YES YES YES YES Yes YES YES YES YES (Preset only)
Natural Wood Keyboard, with real-wood white keys 128 AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling YES YES YES YES 38 + 480 (XG) 60W x 2 + 20W x 2 (16cm+5cm+3cm) x 2+10cm x 2 [(6 5/16"+2"+1 1/8") x 2+4" x 2] YES Backlit LCD (24 characters x 2) Polished Ebony
GH3 Keyboard 64 AWM Stereo Sampling 14 40W x 2 (16cm + 5cm) x 2 [(6 5/16" + 2") x 2] 7-segment LED
Natural Wood Keyboard, with real-wood white keys 128

GH3 Keyboard

GH Keyboard
64 AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling AWM Stereo Sampling YES YES 14 x 2 variations 40W x 2 (16cm + 5cm) x 2 [(6 5/16" + 2") x 2] 16cm x 2 [6 5/16" x 2] 7-segment LED Polished Ebony, Dark Rosewood, Mahogany, Cherry 14 20W x 2 Oval (12cm x 6cm) x 2 [Oval (4 3/4" x 2 3/8") x 2] 10 1
The Clavinova is a favorite worldwide, winning numerous awards and being the instrument of choice at prestigious music schools all over the world. USA

Clavinova Digital Pianos were chosen 1999 Digital Piano Line of the Year in the Musical Merchandise Reviews Dealers Choice Awards. The Clavinova line has received a top award from MMR since 1995. Clavinova digital pianos have been acquired by prestigious institutions for use in music education labs throughout the USA, including: Oberlin Conservatory Eastman School of Music University of Southern California University of Arizona
YES YES 38 + 480 (XG) 60W x 2 + 20W x 2 (16cm + 8cm + 2.5cm) x 2 + 8cm x 2 [(6 5/16" + 3 1/8" + 1") x 2 + 3 1/8" x 2] YES Backlit LCD (24 characters x 2) Polished Ebony, Polished Mahogany, Dark Rosewood, Mahogany, Cherry Dark Rosewood,Mahogany,Cherry Sliding

Canada

The First Choice of the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Clavinova is used extensively in music education throughout the UK, including the following prestigious establishments: Royal Academy of Music The Guildhall School of Music and Drama The Royal Northern College of Music Birmingham Conservatoire Cheethams School of Music, Manchester
No. of Songs Flash ROM No. of Pedals

France

CLP-880 earned highest marks from 2 major specialist music magazines, Diapason in October 1998 and Le Monde de la Musique in March 1999.
Preset Songs Sheet Music Book
CLP-170C received the Good Design Award from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
DIMENSIONS (Width x Depth x Height)

WEIGHT

CLP-280PE/PM: 94kg (207 lbs., 3/16 oz.) CLP-280/270: 91kg (200 lbs., 5/8 oz.)

68kg (149 lbs., 15 oz.)

65kg (143 lbs., 5 oz.)

45kg (99 lbs., 3 oz.)

Specifications subject to change without notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.