General
It certainly has its appeal: showing off a piece of excellent technology such as the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-709WH Polished White digital piano to your neighbours. And indeed, this CVP-709WH isn’t just a great instrument, it’s a fantastic-looking piece of furniture as well! Sound-wise, you’re neighbours should have nothing to complain about. Besides a deep, rich and energetic piano sound, you’ll have hundreds of other sounds at your disposal. Furthermore, there are plenty of backing styles, so that you’ll be playing well-known songs with full accompaniment. The Clavinova has more features than a regular digital piano, while also much more luxury than a simple keyboard.
CVP-709WH: top of the range
Controlling this Yamaha digital piano shouldn’t be a problem for anyone. There are plenty of dedicated knobs, and all the other features can be accessed through the 8.5-inch touchscreen. Of course, sound isn’t everything - the instrument has to feel right as well. Once again, Yamaha doesn’t disappoint. The keys offer a highly realistic playing experience, with ivory-style tops and escapement simulation. Furthermore, the Clavinova’s great sound is also beautifully amplified, as Yamaha fitted this model with no fewer than seven excellent speakers. In short, the Yamaha CVP-709WH offers a winning combination of both excellent sound and great feel!
Piano Room and USB
A particularly inspiring feature of the CVP-700 series' pianos is the Piano Room. This is home to not only top-quality grand piano sounds, but also to various classic electric pianos, as well as the Session Mode. The latter mode has three virtual musicians standing by to accompany you 'live' in one of forty available styles. Besides your harmonies, they also follow your volume and intensity, thanks to the Dynamics Control feature. Do you want to record your playing? No problem! Connect a USB stick, and everything will be stored in WAV file format. You can also play back WAV files, and even adjust their tempo and pitch.
