Yamaha CP88 vs Yamaha YC61
| Yamaha CP88 | Yamaha YC61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops | Semi-weighted Waterfall keyboard, initial touch |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 129 | 200 |
| Sound engine | — | VCM Organ + AWM2 + FM |
| Effects | Virtual Circuit Modeling | 36 effect types; organ Pre Drive; Key A/B insertions (32 types x 2 each); rotary speaker/amp sims (3 rotary, 4 amp); 1 reverb; 3-band Master EQ |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 18.6 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [896, 108, 309] mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha YC61 if budget is the priority — it is about $800 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha YC61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (18.6 kg vs 7.1 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha YC61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (129 vs 200).
Full spec sheets: Yamaha CP88 · Yamaha YC61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.