Yamaha CLP-885 specs
The CLP-885 is the top non-grand cabinet of Yamaha's Clavinova CLP-800 series, debuted in July 2024 with a newly developed tone generator chip. It combines GrandTouch wooden-key action with GP Response pedals, CFX and Boesendorfer samples, VRM plus Grand Expression Modeling, and a 230 W spruce-cone speaker system.
Brand: Yamaha
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GrandTouch wooden keys with VRM and Grand Expression Modeling, 230 W speakers, Bluetooth MIDI/audio and USB audio.
#1 of 92 digital pianos · full ranking| Status | current |
|---|---|
| Keys | 88 |
| Key action | GrandTouch keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, escapement, 88-key linear graded hammers, counterweights |
| Polyphony | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 53 |
| Effects | Reverb 7, Chorus 3, Brilliance 7 + user, Insertion effect 12, Intelligent Acoustic Control, Stereophonic Optimizer, Piano Room |
| Sound engine | Yamaha CFX + Boesendorfer Imperial samples, binaural sampling, Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM), Grand Expression Modeling |
| Speakers | 230 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no |
| Weight | 87 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1461, 1027, 494] mm |
| Battery power | no |
| Released | 2024 |
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Strengths
- GrandTouch wooden-key action with escapement and 88-key linear graded hammers
- Grand Expression Modeling and VRM for acoustic-style note-by-note response
- 230 W 6-speaker system with spruce cone speaker and 24-bit USB audio
- 250-song MIDI recorder with 16 tracks
Weaknesses
- 87 kg cabinet needs a planned placement
- Only 53 onboard acoustic-style voices (XG set is legacy General MIDI)
- Premium console price tier
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Spec source: usa.yamaha.com — verified 2026-10-10