Yamaha CLP-835R

Modern technology is moving forward and does not shy away from conservative tools. Yamaha is at the forefront of digital pianos, and Clavin's new CLP 800 series takes it one step further in terms of performance and quality. For a fraction of the price of a real acoustic instrument, you can get the perfect sophisticated piano that is capable of delivering a wide range of sounds while perfectly conveying the feel and experience of playing an acoustic piano. With a variety of colours and designs, it will fit perfectly into your interior without having to sacrifice an entire room to accommodate it - something you probably can't avoid with most Clavinova GP models.

The various models of the Clavinova CLP 800 series involve no compromise in terms of sound engine. On the contrary, all instruments share a combination of VRM/Grand Expression Modeling and CFX/Bösendorfer binaural sampling technologies.

One of the best reasons to choose one of the CLP-800 series instruments is precisely the access to multiple different sounds. Two world-famous concert grand pianos form the basis of the sound bank. One is the CFX, Yamaha's top-of-the-line concert grand piano, which has captivated pianists around the world for its dazzling and richly expressive sound. Another sampled concert grand is the Imperial, the flagship model of Bösendorfer, a proven Viennese piano brand with a passionate following. The Imperial is known for its abundance of colour and natural, warm tone. Yamaha faithfully reproduces the special qualities of these concert grand pianos by carefully recording the full tonal range of each of the 88 keys, and by making minor adjustments to capture the most harmonious tones each piano has to offer. The CLP-800 instruments also offer the sound banks of the piano, the forerunner of the modern piano. You can hear the sounds of the instruments that were played when Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin composed their finest works. The register continues with electric pianos, organs and other instruments from different eras and genres, from jazz and pop to ethno and classic rock of the 1980s.

Enjoy a host of practical features that are only possible with a digital piano. Work first, fun later? Or both at the same time? There are over 300 songs from composers such as Hanon, Bayer, Czerny and Burgmüller and 20 rhythm accompaniments available for practice. The sheet music is available to download and view in the Smart Pianist app. This free Bluetooth MIDI-enabled smart app can also create song data from PDF scores and then play them back, as well as analyze song data stored on a smart device and display their chord progressions or piano accompaniment scores. You can also play audio tracks via Bluetooh and take advantage of the potential of the internal sound system. The CLP-800 series is also compatible with the optional FC35 three-pedal unit, which acts as an auxiliary pedal for young children to practice with. With the USB port, you can record practice or concert recordings to storage media or record and play back audio from your computer and DAW with ASIO driver support.

How do the different models in the range differ, so which one to choose?
If you are looking for the right Yamaha Clavinova model, then you should know that apart from design and colour, the main differences are in the keyboard design, the type and power of the sound system and the pedal design. The range of individual voices also differs, with more expensive models having multiple registers. Conversely, the sound quality is identical for virtually all models, including a special binaural headphone output that makes the sound literally engulf you. The instruments of this series can therefore be clearly recommended, both to complete beginners, advanced players and experienced professionals.
- CLP-895GP, CLP-885: top quality wood hammerhead with counterbalance and CLP-875 without counterbalance, Grand Touch GP three pedal with better response, top quality comprehensive sound system divided into three bands, including spruce cone bass reflexes, mid-band diffusers, waveguides and high-band two-way horns
- CLP-865GP, CLP-845: mid-range models with Grand Touch-S keyboard, Grand Touch three-pedal and dual-band sound system with diffusers
- CLP-835, CLP-825: the most affordable models in the series with Grand Touch-S keyboard, Grand Touch three-pedal and single-band sound system with diffusers