Yamaha CP88 Review!! This board is so slept on!!!
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2021
- I did an in-depth sound review on the Yamaha CP88!! I love this board! Make sure to subscribe to my youtube page for more content and follow me on Instagram @_andrewmckain
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Fantastic playing, and great review. I've got a CP88, myself, and I think the construction puts anything Nord makes to shame. The key action is fantastic.
I agree, and thanks!!
It’s a real pleasure listen to you. Great playing man.!
Thanks a lot!!
Thank you for a great demonstration of the piano sound. It was a pleasure to listen to your excellent playing too.
Thank you!
Nicely done review...CP sounds really nice & the you're killin' me with your playing...very, very nice.
Thanks a lot!!!
Beautiful soulful, incredible entrancing playing Andrew thank you so much.
Thanks so much!!
just bought one and it's just a fantastic piece of kit, great video !
Congrats, and thanks for watching!
Andrew , awesome presentation of this board. I purchased the CP73 when 1st released. I later sold it due to other inventory collection boards. Ohhh how I regretted selling it. I later purchased another one & liquidated other gear & have not regretted it. As of recently, I bought a 2nd CP73 in which the previous owner sold at a extreme low price . The CP series is unbelievable included with an inter graded interface that allows you to connect directly to either a iOS device or to a Mac Book and used the sounds reverting through the CP board etc. Unbelievable. Keep up the great work
Thank you! And it is an amazing board!
Great review and LOVE your style. Thanks!!
Thanks so much!!
Great overview, and really nice playing man! Love the keybed on the CP88.
Thanks so much!
I so enjoyed your review and playing. Thank you.
I appreciate it!! Thanks for watching!!
God Bless You Andrew … Such a beautiful soul and a brilliant musician … Thank you for you intuitive review of the wonderful Yamaha CP88. brilliant stuff
Thanks so much!!
Bro, you sound amazing!!!!! Thanks for your awesome video of this incredible keyboard...Yamaha CP88!!! I'm seriously thinking about buying one to add to my setup.
Thanks a lot man! And yea it's a really dope board!
I've been eyeing the Nord, but for the money, I think this is a great option! I'm going to order this today!
Amazing sounds with an amazing player. Thanks for sharing this wonderful instrument and your beautiful playing. God Bless!!!
Really appreciate it!!
Sounds great, love your playing!
Really appreciate that!
First, you are blazing! 😅🔥 Second, I just played on a CP88 for the first time this past Sunday. It did NOT disappoint!!! Everything you said was true. It may not have a ton of sounds but the keybed and feel was incredible!!!! I could definitely put it to use in church or any other event I have to play. For at home recording also 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks a lot!!
Awesome video man! I have the 73 i absolutely love it!
Yea it's definitely a great board to have, and thank you!!
Bought this just after the 1.5 firmware was released. Keybed feels better than any other board I’ve tried and the new 1.5 sounds have stepped this up a level! The workflow is super intuitive and just makes me want to play and create 👍🏻
I agree 100%, the keybed is so realistic and the update made the board so much better!
@@AndrewMcKain Yep. I was torn between this and the Nord Stage 3. After trying both, I found many of the voices were at least on a par (I preferred the CP for some and the Nord for others). However, I much preferred the keybed and workflow of the CP and I love the new pianos and other samples in the 1.5 update.
@@richardpenrose9886 yes I agree, the Nord is great for what it does but I prefer the keybed and workflow on the CP
BEAUTIFUL PLAYING, GREAT TOOL BROTHER...GREAT OVERVIEW OF THE TONES.
Thanks a lot for watching!!
Yamaha owes you a brazilian dollars Andrew!!! No matter how hard they tried, they could never make a promotional video/ad for this board as outstanding as you've provided. You make it look so effortless to make the most incredible music.
God bless and keep up the great work. You are an mazing inspiration to everyone.
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate that! 🙏🏾
3:28 That sounds straight from heaven, your playing is so pretty. I have to get one of these boards, this seems like a great board for an intermediate player
Really appreciate it! And yes this is a great board for sure!
It's a great board for a pro. This is a little pricey for an intermediate player.
Really best cp88 review anywhere. Really, thank you for sharing.
I’m torn between Nord Grand and CP88. Choices choices….
Cheers from Poland.
Thanks for watching!! Those are definitely two great boards, can’t go wrong with either. The Grand will be harder to move around though lol
It really sounds nice Im buying it today for my daughter for christmas. Great video big thumbs up
Nice!!! Thanks for watching!
amazing video, really helpful. and dang good playing 👍🏽👍🏽
I gotta try one of these in store, and compare it with nord piano 5
Thanks a lot!! 🙏🏾
Great playing. I’ve got the yc88 and many of the same pianos. Love them.
Thank you! And nice! I've been wanting to play the YC88 for a while now lol
Dope video! Another one is that CK 88! The Rhodes is ridiculous!!!! For the price, can’t beat it!!!
Junior's got a version of this for Kontakt that is Killing!! Great playing as always Andrew
Thanks a lot!!! And I have to check it out
yeah been using the Kontakt version its really nice better than synthage in my opinion. Love the u1 upright piano on there great for solo piano. CFX really cuts through the mix!
Man you are a GREAT player! I have been binge watching your videos over the last few days and have been so inspired. Is there any chance you can do a lesson on arpeggios? I would definitively consider it a trademark of yours. If not are there are any tips you can give? Stay blessed!
I really appreciate your support and kind words!! 🙏🏾 I’m definitely planning to do a lesson on arpeggios soon!
Hey Andrew! Thanks for the information on the waveforms that came with this new update-- specifically the Live CF3 sound -- I recognize that piano sound from the old school P-200 that a church I played at had all the way back in 2001 but I think the keyboard was even older than that. I love how Yamaha is literally going back in time with the updates and including like a "best of" all their piano samples/waveforms from over the years. I recognize the CF3 piano sound as the Full Grand piano waveform that is on my Motif ES8 a board from 2003 so like I said its kind of a history of piano samples that Yamaha is rocking. Very cool thanks again man, I am looking forward to what Yamaha will do with future updates!
Thanks for watching and I completely agree!! The Live CF3 sound is definitely the piano sound that Yamaha was using on their early 2000’s keyboards that eventually became the Power Grand on the Motif. And the CF3 is definitely either the Full Grand from the ES8 or the Full Concert Grand from the Motif XS and XF. I love that they’re including all of their best piano sounds on here!
@@AndrewMcKain You're awesome man, I thought I knew a lot about Yamaha boards and sample sets but you blow me away!! Do you know what other names the S700 sample has had? Also do you know all the boards it has been in? I thought that piano sound debuted with the S90ES way back in the day but I could be wrong.
@@anman366 thanks a lot!! I like to follow this kind of thing lol the S700 was originally on the S90 back around 2000, where I think the first Power Grand might have been introduced. On the S90ES it was the same sample that they used for the Natural Grand, Dark Grand, Intimate Grand and pretty much all the pianos on there. I didn’t see it on any keyboards again until the Montage. I wish they would’ve kept putting it on all the keyboards but I’m glad they’re bringing it back
@@AndrewMcKain You are welcome! Ahhh ok that makes sense bc I thought the S700 sample from the S90 sounded a lot like the Natural S sound from the S90ES, so they are basically the same?
Recently purchased and sent my CP88 back. There was very noticeable keybed noise on every note while playing all piano samplings (even though the piano sounds were excellent). And the Ab above the octave plinked in stead of resonating. Musicians Friend took it back right away but, all in all a bad experience. Yamaha's has developed a slap together factory mentality and to save money really low balled the Keybed. Cheap aluminum frame as well. There are many great features on it but the above mentioned issue's were a deal breaker.
Nice. Great playing man.
Appreciate it!! 🙏🏾
Excellent video!!! 🔥
Thanks a lot my bro!!!
I had the CP73 but I had to sell due to moving. But man I really want another, the EPs, especially the 78 rhodes and the wurlis, were so amazing plus it had all the effects and controls right on front of you for easy access and instant live tweaking.
Yea it's really great and has a nice setup! Hopefully you can get another one
If I could play as well as this guy, I wouldn't be frowning when I played. I would have a smile a mile wide.
Haha that’s my concentrated face lol appreciate it though
That’s not a frown, that’s soul stank face
Lets make that two of us. The Guy's Talent is real..... Oh... The CP88 ain't bad either😃
Great Video! I own this board and it is, as you say, "dope." I love the one-to-interface control where I can add compression, or delay, or verb on the fly. The key bed is top notch for sure. Also . . . I enjoyed your playing. Different flavor for a demo of a great board. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
Thanks a lot for watching, I agree!!
You made this keyboard sound great. You play beautifully. Overall the Yamaha sound is a bit too bright for my tastes. But it definitely cuts through and one can tame the brightness with eq, if desired. Definitely one of the best state pianos out there today. But it needs someone like you who can really play well. A nice variety of brightish acoustic piano sounds on this board. Excellent demo. Wish I was one of those who lived near you so I could hear you play more often and learn from you.
Really appreciate it!! And thanks for watching!
"Thought it not robbery"...churchy doc!😁
Yessuh! lol
Only 5 mins in and I’m already convinced I need one. My Williams Rhapsody 2 needs an upgrade
It’s a really great board!
Awesome video! Love your playing Doc! What speakers are you using? Sounds awesome!
Thanks a lot!!! I use Rock-It speakers but for this video I used an audio interface for the audio
Nice playing, great video 👍
Really appreciate it!!
I played the Yamaha CP88 at church. I don't have a board that price range. I use the DGX 660 at home for my worship and Practice room. I want to learn the Yamaha CP88 but have very limited time to do so.
Thank You for demonstrating.
Would love the OH my I'm typing while listening to you OH My!
Thanks for watching!!
It's such a good review and your way of playing is lovely by all means... and it was so cool to start my day listening to this.
To me the Black Nord is only second to Red Nord. In terms of authenticity most of these pianos are better than what the FP-90 X and Kawai ES-920 is bringing. They are not too special, they don't leave a good listener stunned but they are more than acceptable, never being more digital than they should. And the fact that Yamaha now samples a steinway is pretty meaningful as well!
Thank you for publishing this and all the best.
I agree with you, Nord’s pianos still stand apart as far as Keyboard sounds but the CP88 has some really good sounds. Thanks for watching!
Hi Stenaldo! If we consider sounds what manufacturers offer, then yes! NORD's pianos are a bit harsh and a bit unnatural in the high register and the higher, the more sounds like plastic. But there is one sleeping and underappreciated beast Prophet XL! It supports samples in 24/48 quality. 50 GB of user samples. I personally sampled grand pianos from the best piano plug-ins and can assure you that the Prophet XL is a couple of heads higher here!!! First: Sound quality and dynamics (supports up to 20 layers)
Second: the analog filters and the quality of the effects!
Thirdly: The ability to combine the sound of a piano or any acoustic sample with an LFO and with the well-known snd acclaimed synthesizer engine from Prophet. And here there are already a lot of opportunities open up! Many of the musicians with whom I work on stage confirm that after Prophet, Nord is no longer so impressive, especially in terms of the piano sound. I assure you! One of the piano sounds which I sampled properly you can listen on my UA-cam Channel. Anyway, Nord for me is one of the top instruments along with Prophet XL although on the other hand people see nothing further than NORD
@@VadimShinnik you make a really strong case for the prophet Xl …..I think you’ve stubbled across a keyboard that every one has overlooked!!
We’ve been hypothesized by the M’s. CP has always been their main piano. Their cheaper series isn’t slaw. I plan on getting one.
Yea they’ve always had the CP’s as their stage piano but they tend to go under the radar
Very nice! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!!
God piano reviews are so much better than guitar reviews. That was top notch, mate.
Really appreciate you watching!!!
Tasteful, beautiful playing. Nice demo! Interesting finger technique. Autodidact?
Very nice! How does it compare to MODx8? Also, what speakers do you use? Keep up the great work!
Thanks!! I had the MODX8, its great as far as the sounds it has and what you can add but the keybed isn't great and the polyphony isn't either. The CP88 has a lot less sounds because it's a stage piano but the keybed is really great and it has the essential sounds you need plus pianos
I personally own a Yamaha YC88. Sound & touch is amazing! very similar to the CP88 design an so but in a different level with the new Organ engine.
Nice!! I want to try out a YC88, I haven't gotten a chance to
@@AndrewMcKain *Did you ever get a chance to try out the YC88, and if so, how does it compare to the CP88?*
@@DKay-kj2pm I still haven’t unfortunately smh I’ve never seen one in stores or anywhere I’ve been
I was torn between this board and the RD-2000. I’m sold. Yamaha should hire you.
Haha yea I like this board better than the RD2000
I was in the same situation as you ...now I'll definitly choose the CP-88 ..Thanks Andrew you save me !!!
Btw , Andrew you are a great player too
I agree the software and the board is slept on
For sure!!
Thanks for this. Have you done any OS updates which apparently bring with them new sounds? One concern I have with this board is the relative lack of synth sounds compared, say, with the RD 2000 or Korg Grandstage. I understand Yamaha have added more via updates; have you installed them, and are they any good?
Hey! Yes I did the update and I demoed some of those sounds here like the Hamburg Grand, Nashville C3 and the Live CF3. They’re great! They added some extra synth sounds too but I do agree that it doesn’t have as much as some of the other stage pianos
Great playing!!
Live CF3=Powergrand😁
Thanks a lot!!!
@@walterherrod9277 and yea it is lol idk why they changed the name
Hey Andrew! I own this same keyboard and wanted to know if the updates came with new sounds besides grand piano? I absolutely enjoyed the video and playing man! Also wanted to know how you learned how to play? I’m trying to play some more gospel at my church but I’ve been a bit stuck on what to play and such but I’m going to try my best.🙏🏼 Anyways, God bless bro!
Hello!! Thanks for watching!! The update also came with a lot more pad and strings sounds as well as some synth sounds. I learned by taking lessons early on but mostly from listening to a lot of the best gospel piano players and studying their movements and when they do certain moves then trying to apply some of it to how I play
Hi man . Great job and great sounding.. are these you re playing all preset or customized ones ? Thanks 👍
Thank you! These are all presets
Thank you, Blessings !
Thanks for watching!!
Really enjoyed this review thanks dude. I’m mainly a guitar guy but I wana invest in a keyboard to transfer/expand/develop my skills. Would like something that I keep for many years with a lot of love for e.piano sounds as well as natural.
I’m drawn to Yamaha as they’re so reliable, does it feel good to play as in a real expressive instrument? Like it feeds the drive to play kinda thing? Cheers, from a workboat off the coast of Belgium
Hey man, thanks for checking out the video! And I would say that this piano definitely makes you want to play more, it's definitely expressive!
dope! What eq setting and frequency are u running! I havea cp88 but it dont sound like yours!!
Great demo and fantastic playing. I have a CP88 and I agree with everything you’ve said here. The CP88 is my ‘go to’ keyboard and has center stage in my home studio. The pianos... close your eyes and you are there. The key-bed Physics, the sound, the velocities. And the v1.5 upgrade - Absolutely fantastic.
Yessir!! I agree!
Recently purchased and sent my CP88 back. There was very noticeable keybed noise on every note while playing all piano samplings (even though the piano sounds were excellent). And the Ab above the octave plinked in stead of resonating. Musicians Friend took it back right away but, all in all a bad experience. Yamaha's has developed a slap together factory mentality and to save money really low balled the Keybed. Cheap aluminum frame as well. There are many great features on it but the above mentioned issue's were a deal breaker.
@@davidmiller3652 If you think the keybed is bad… wait till you try the Roland RD range and the Nord pianos and Stage 2/3 models. The CP88 is miles ahead in hammer technology and the sounds? The CF3, C7000, the CFX … in a word, phenomenal.
@@davidmiller3652 I'd be really curious to see the CP88 you had. I've got a CP88, and to me, the action is absolutely first rate. EXTREMELY predictable velocity response from note to note (unlike, for instance, anything Nord makes with a Fatar action). The aluminum frame isn't cheap in any way. Very solid, and the instrument is light weight for the amount of solidity it has. I heard that Yamaha had its motorcycle division help with the structural design to provide the best strength vs. weight numbers. Much better design, IMO, than all the keyboards that are built on a big slab of cheap MDF. Gigging musicians don't want to haul around 60+ lb. keyboards.
My man got taken somewhere when he started playing the Live CF3 and the Hamburg (it is your favourite after all), love your playing, Andrew! Bit surprised though, you had MODX, then a Montage, and now a CP. What happened? Is a Nord Stage 3 next? 😅
That RD78, that sounds like all those classic Rhodes from the 70's and 80's, just deliciously tasty. Tell me though, is the RD78 in the MODX/Montage? How would you compare the Rhodes from the MODX/Montage to the CP?
Haha thanks man! So I don’t actually have this board, I borrowed it to make this video. I still have my Montage (won’t be giving that up lol) I had the MODX and sold it. If I ever got a Nord, somebody would have to buy it for me lol and yea the Rhodes on the CP88 are really impressive, I was surprised because the tremelo is so good. They have a lot of nice Rhodes sounds in the Montage but I don’t think they’re as good as this one
@@AndrewMcKain The Rhodes on this board really did a number on me, the ones on the MODX/Montage, not so much, but they alright.
Thanks again for the video Andrew!
@@tonylancer7367 yea these are definitely different!
Some dope sounds & playing. Do u play by ear Andrew?
Thank you and yes I do! I can read music though
Hello Andrew. First… thank you so much for everything you do to help church musicians. I’m so grateful.
I’m Panam from Nigeria and I want to ask about the CP88. Is it possible to play 3 voices where 2/3 are from the same general category?
Hello! I don't think it's possible
Love that shout to the Lord. I don’t hear it too much anymore.
That’s one of my favorite worship songs of all time!!
Replaced my MODX8 with the CP88. No more menu diving. Splendid keyboard!
Nice man, congrats!! I liked the MODX, but as a mainly piano player, I really appreciate the CP88
@@AndrewMcKain I HAVE THE MODX8 AND I THOUGHT ABOUT TRADING IT TODAY FOR THE CP88 BUT I DECIDED TO USE MY ROLAND RD300NX AS A TRADE-IN TO GET THE CP88 BECAUSE OF THE PIANO SOUNDS AND KEEP MY MODX8.
I'M SO HAPPY I DIDN'T HAVE TO SALE MY MODX8 AND GET THE CP88 WITH A 10% DISCOUNT FOR JUST $1,800.00 BUCKS IN GUITAR CENTER.
NOW, I HAVE A VARIETY OF SOUNDS WITH MY MODX8, YAMAHA S90 EP's AND MY NEW TOY; THE CP88 ACUSTIC PIANOS🙂.
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO. IT HELP ME A LOT TO LEARN HOW TO WORK WITH THE CP88 AND
YOU PLAY AWESOME👍.
Hi mate! A friend sells the cp88 for half the price! I am thinking if I may go wrong buying this instead of buying the modx 8... Please... Help me! I need mostly pianos, EPs, Clavinets, Strings, Pads, Guitars... Thank you! 🙏
@@KyriakosSoul Coincidentally I also had the MODX8 first, then the Roland RD-88, and now the Yamaha CP88. The MODX8 is way too much with menus and so many editing options. I mainly play piano and EP sounds. The CP88 also gives you a few string sounds but I don't recall any guitar.
@@johnnyparker2128 which one of all the 3 will pleasure my ears the most and will bring a smile on my face every time I spend time with it?
This is the board people need if only it had ADSR wow!!
Right! I wish it did have that
Andrew buena demostración. Estoy decidiendo entre un montage 6 o el cp73 dependiendo del peso y la acción de las teclas...alguna opinion. Dios te bendiga
Thanks for watching! The CP73 has a weighted keybed and the Montage 6 has a light keybed. There's a lot more sounds on the Montage as well. But it depends on what you want
are you able to adjust the Release on the pianos and other sounds on there? Great Video btw.
Thanks for watching! There is a release button but from my experience, it doesn't adjust the release as much as it would on a Motif or Montage
Tell Yamaha endorse you!!! because you be selling them!!! But all your reviews DOPE!!
Haha thanks man!! I wish, hopefully one day!
Man, that digi piano would sound great layered with DX7 tines.
just putting this here for archival purposes. you can now load any sound ( including piano ) in the sub section and modify the attack and release of the sound :)
Nice!!!
Shout To The Lord on U1 Upright. Boy was that nice.
Thanks a lot!!
Brother Amazing Playing! Question? Have you played the cp73? If so, what are your thoughts? In terms of the feel of the keys? I’ve heard that they are different than the cp88
Thank you man! I have played it, it also feels great. Not as heavy as the CP88 keys but they're semi-weighted and still feel good
If I may inject here, the reason the keybeds feel different is because the CP73 has a keybed closely resembling an electric piano, while the CP88 has a keybed more like a grand piano.
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Came here because I confused CP88 with CY88, (YC88 of course), but I stayed for the playing ;-)
I get it lol Thanks for watching!!
Great sounds, but I like your piano playing even more!
Thanks a lot!!
Awsome playing. I'm undecided between the cp88, Mp7se, MP11se or the Nord Grand.......aargh. Only thing is, Iv'e seen keybed problems reported with Kawai and Nord but not seen any problems with the Yamaha cp88 action. So do I go Yamaha????
The CP88 is definitely great, I love the Nord Grand too but have more experience with the CP88 and I love it
A change for the better, I'm reading Your letter, there's love on The Pages, love for the ages...
Great song!
Thanks for the video! I am deciding between this and the roland rd2000. Are the keys on the yamaha cp88 as good as on the roland rd2000? Cheers
Thanks for watching! I’d say they’re just as good, probably slightly better!
@@AndrewMcKain thank u! Guess I made my choice then 😁
I’ve always felt the pianos to be kind of thin on this model but I’m sure there updated it since this video, the c7 on the yc88 sounds better than the c7 on the cp.
I don’t know if someone asked this already, but where does Bruce Hornsby fit into your influences? I can hear elements, very cool.
That means a lot! I do listen to some Bruce Hornsby and I love his style. He directly influenced one of my main influences, Rodney East and I get a lot of movements from him, so it translates!
Just amazing playing, you’re like Herbie on butterfly.
I’m trying to choose between the CP88 and the Nord Grand. What would you choose?
Really appreciate that!! I love the feel of both of those, that's a tough choice. The pianos in the Nord are better to me, only thing is it would be hard to move the Grand around if you ever need to move. If it's stationary I'd choose the Nord Grand, if not I'd go with the CP88
@@AndrewMcKain thanks man. I think I was hoping you’d say that. I just love the nord piano/Rhodes sounds. But really you made that cp88 sing tho
I know this video is a couple of years old, but the YC would be the black Nord. It was out at the time this video was released.
I get that, because of the YC having the organ. I didn't get to try out the YC until much later than this video
@AndrewMcKain gotcha.
yes it cuts through cause its electronic and tinny sounding 2 octaves above Middle C
Keybed is too heavily weighted on the bass end ... I sold it on after 6 months and needed 4 more months until my left pinkie stopped hurting 😢
Skills!!
Thank you!!!
If i buy this now there's gonna be already been insaid the new sound s or i have to install it?
Thanks a lot, great playing
Those newer sounds are on the YC88 as stock sounds but on the CP88 you'd have to install the update
And it also looks awesome. Is it possible to install keyscape to that?
I don't think you can install it, but if you have the VST, all you have to do is plug a USB cord to the back and you can play keyscape through the onboard sound
@@AndrewMcKainThank you for answering me! You are so kind.
Out of curiosity how did you learn to play like this. I play chords at my church for sngs but would love to play like this. I figure it's a combination of differnt things but would love to know where to start.
Honestly once I started listening intentionally to piano players that were really good and taking ideas that I could transcribe, and just practicing a lot, I started to build more information in my head of things I could play and then it started to come out naturally when I play
above middle C, the G through Eb sound like youre hitting a metal poll
Please what speakers ? Give us good idea
Great board, very great player
Thanks from France
Thanks a lot!! I have KRK Rockit Speakers
@@AndrewMcKain Merci
1 more question bro how about bout the layering and splitting I play a lot of keybass its just me and my drummer.
There’s an option to split and set the key where the split happens and there’s bass on the third section
Hello teacher, please, I need your help, I just bought a yamaha cp88 and I like it a lot, but I have a big problem, I want to use it as a usb midi controller, in Cubase to play kontakt vsts, I am not selecting it as a usb output , because I have my monitors connected to another audio interface, I'm only interested in the cp88 keys, my problem is that when I play, the vsts sound very low in volume, I can't play loud. try changing the keyboard sensitivity to the other options but no change please i have until tomorrow to return the cp88 to the store where i bought it my question is cant change the key sensitivity if i am using the cp88 as usb host midi controller, without selecting it as audio? Please, if you can help me and can you tell me if it is possible to do it, how do I do it? or if you can confirm that it is not possible, I return it to the store tomorrow. I do not want to lose my money. please. thank you very much in every way.
Hello, you should be able to connect the CP88 to the computer directly with a usb cord and have the VST audio come from the board itself. You can connect the board to the speakers and the volume should be fine as long as you have the VST’s turned up. If you use the interface, you just have to adjust the settings for midi to midi instead of USB
@@AndrewMcKain Hello, let me explain, I want to use the cp88 only as a midi controller, connecting the cp88 to the pc via usb. but i don't want to connect the monitors to the cp88, i am using my monitors connected to my dedicated dac. Unfortunately I can't connect the cp88 to my dac, because it doesn't have 5 pin midi inputs and outputs. The problem is that although I set the sensitivity level to 127 on the cp88, I can't get most of my vsts rn kontakt, shine player from orchestral tools, to get anywhere near 120, even if I play the keys hard. nor changing the speed curve in the cp88. I don't know why, but connecting via usb doesn't work for about 127, and since I have vsts of strings that have several layers, I can't touch the last layers with cp88. It's a shame, because I really like the wooden keyboard.
This is soulful trust me bro.
What's your name?
Appreciate it! Andrew McKain
The CP88 has no string harmonic resonance compared to say the p-515. Some say this makes the piano tones lifeless, but to me it sounds pretty good. They also say the action is pretty heavy, is it heavier than say a real piano?
It’s heavier than most keyboards but I wouldn’t say heavier than a real piano and it’s adjustable
cp 88 em sf2
para audio evolution
U should do review on new fantom
If I get a chance to borrow one, I'd love to!
@@AndrewMcKain if only u were in Florida, I have one
Play that piano bother 🔥🔥
Thanks man!!
I like you bro... Nice playing
Thanks a lot!! 🙏🏾
Hi mate! A friend sells the cp88 for half the price! I am thinking if I may go wrong buying this instead of buying the modx 8... Please... Help me! I need mostly pianos, EPs, Clavinets, Strings, Pads, Guitars... Thank you! 🙏
Hey, if you only need bread and butter sounds, I'd say definitely get the CP88. The keybed is a whole lot better but if you need sounds to record/track with, the MODX might be the better choice
CP88 and YC88 Are the best Electronic Keyboard Beds. Period.
Love them!
Most definitely 🦾😎
which keybed would say is better between the two?
Oh yes... You better play.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
Live cf3 reminds me a lot of powergrand
Yea I think its the Power Grand from the original CP's before they started calling it the Power Grand lol