Artesia A-61 vs Yamaha CLP-675
| Artesia A-61 | Yamaha CLP-675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | GrandTouch Keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement |
| Polyphony | 32 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 36 |
| Sequencer | — | 16 |
| Sound engine | — | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial, CFX Binaural Sampling |
| Speakers | — | 105 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 69 kg |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | — |
| Touch Sensitivity | low, Normal, or High | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia A-61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (5.9 kg vs 69 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-675 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-675 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 36).
- Choose the Yamaha CLP-675 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Yamaha CLP-675. Rows with a highlighted background differ.