Artesia A-61 vs Yamaha CVP-609
| Artesia A-61 | Yamaha CVP-609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | Natural Wood (NW) Keyboard with Synthetic Ivory Keytops (with real-wood white keys) |
| Polyphony | 32 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 1140 |
| Speakers | — | 200 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 81 kg |
| Released | — | 2023 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | 3 |
| Touch Sensitivity | low, Normal, or High | — |
| Half Pedal | — | Yes |
| Gp Response Damper Pedal | — | Yes |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia A-61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (5.9 kg vs 81 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-609 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 128).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-609 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 1140).
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Yamaha CVP-609. Rows with a highlighted background differ.