Description

Yamaha CP73 73 Key Stage Piano with Balanced Hammer Action

The Yamaha CP73 is a professional 73-key stage piano designed for gigging keyboardists who demand authentic piano feel, exceptional sound quality and intuitive hands-on control. Combining over a century of Yamaha piano craftsmanship with decades of synthesizer innovation, the CP73 delivers expressive acoustic pianos, vintage electric pianos and versatile live performance sounds in a lightweight and highly portable design.

Featuring Yamaha’s newly designed 73-key Balanced Hammer Standard keyboard, premium Yamaha and Bösendorfer piano samples, intuitive one-to-one controls and Seamless Sound Switching, the CP73 is built for demanding stage performance and effortless real-time sound shaping. Whether performing live, recording in the studio or rehearsing on the move, the CP73 offers fast access to inspiring sounds without complicated menus or workflow interruptions.

Highlights

• 73-key Balanced Hammer Standard keyboard
• Authentic acoustic and electric piano sounds
• Yamaha CFX concert grand piano samples
• Bösendorfer Imperial 290 piano samples
• Seamless Sound Switching (SSS)
• Intuitive one-to-one control interface
• 128-note polyphony
• Lightweight and portable design
• 57 onboard Voices
• 160 Live Set memories
• Real-time effects and sound shaping controls
• Balanced XLR outputs
• USB MIDI and Audio Interface
• Master Keyboard functionality

Authentic Yamaha & Bösendorfer Piano Sounds
The CP73 features meticulously sampled Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial grand pianos, delivering rich dynamics, detailed expression and natural tonal response. From intimate upright tones to powerful concert grand sounds, the CP73 provides inspiring piano performance for both stage and studio use.

Balanced Hammer Action Designed for Performance
The newly developed 73-key Balanced Hammer Standard keyboard offers a responsive and consistent playing feel across the entire keyboard range. Designed specifically for stage musicians, the balanced action is ideal for piano, synth, organ and layered performance setups while maintaining a realistic and expressive touch.

Built for Live Stage Performance
Designed with performing musicians in mind, the CP73 provides direct access to sounds, effects and performance controls without complex menu diving. The intuitive one-to-one front panel layout allows players to adjust sounds instantly during live performances with confidence and speed.

Seamless Sound Switching
Seamless Sound Switching (SSS) allows sounds and effects to continue naturally when changing patches, helping eliminate audio dropouts during live performance. This makes transitions between sounds smooth and uninterrupted, even in demanding stage situations.

Powerful Effects & Real-Time Sound Shaping
The CP73 includes a wide selection of professional-quality effects including delays, reverbs, modulation effects, compressors and EQ controls. Dedicated hands-on controls make it easy to shape sounds in real time, helping performers quickly adapt to different songs, venues and performance styles.

Lightweight & Portable Design
Despite its premium sound engine and professional performance features, the CP73 remains highly portable at just 13.1kg. Its compact design makes transportation between rehearsals, gigs and studio sessions simple while maintaining the durability expected from a professional Yamaha stage instrument.

Specifications

Keyboard & Touch Response

• 73-key Balanced Hammer Standard (BHS) keyboard
• E-to-E keyboard range
• Matte black keytops
• Balanced hammer action ideal for piano, synth and keyboard sounds
• Velocity curve options:
  • Soft
  • Hard
  • Wide
  • Fixed

Sound Engine

• Yamaha AWM2 tone generation
• 128-note polyphony
• 57 Voices:
  • 10 Piano Voices
  • 14 Electric Piano Voices
  • 33 Sub Voices
• 160 Live Set Sounds:
  • 80 Presets
  • 80 User locations

Premium Piano Sounds

• Yamaha CFX Concert Grand
• Bösendorfer Imperial 290 Grand Piano
• Yamaha S700 Grand Piano
• Yamaha U1 Upright Piano
• Yamaha SU7 Upright Piano

Electric Pianos & Keyboard Sounds

• Yamaha CP80 Electric Grand
• 76 Rd Electric Piano
• 75 Rd Electric Piano
• 73 Rd Vintage Electric Piano
• WR Reed Electric Piano
• FM Electric Piano sounds
• Clavi sounds
• Tonewheel, transistor and pipe organ sounds

Synth & Performance Sounds

• Strings
• Pads
• Brass
• Synth Bass
• Synth Leads
• Chromatic percussion sounds
• Layer and split functionality

Effects & Sound Shaping

• 23 Insert Effects
• 2 Delay Effects:
  • Digital Delay
  • Analog Delay
• Reverb
• 3-Band Master EQ
• Compressor
• Chorus
• Phaser
• Rotary Speaker
• Tremolo
• Distortion
• Ring Modulation
• Auto Pan
• Touch Wah
• Damper Resonance
• One-knob tone control

Live Performance Features

• Seamless Sound Switching (SSS)
• Live Set memory system
• Split and Layer functionality
• Direct-access front panel controls
• One Knob settings
• Advanced Mode sound routing
• Real-time sound shaping
• Panel Lock function
• Transpose controls
• Assignable controllers and pedals

Connectivity

• Balanced XLR outputs
• 1/4" jack outputs
• Stereo headphone output
• Stereo audio input
• MIDI IN/OUT
• USB TO HOST
• USB TO DEVICE
• Foot Controller inputs x2
• Sustain/Assignable Foot Switch input
• USB MIDI/Audio Interface

Software & Expandability

• Firmware update support
• Expandable waveform memory
• Soundmondo sound sharing compatibility
• USB audio recording and playback
• Compatible with Yamaha Steinberg USB driver
• Master Keyboard Mode for controlling external devices

Display & Interface

• LC Display:
  • 128 x 64 pixels
• Completely redesigned intuitive interface
• Direct-access controls without deep menu diving
• Real-time parameter feedback

Dimensions & Weight

• Width:
  • 1086 mm
• Depth:
  • 355 mm
• Height:
  • 144 mm
• Weight:
  • 13.1 kg

Included Accessories

• Owner’s Manual
• Power Cord
• FC3A Sustain Pedal