Experience authentic piano touch, premium concert grand sounds and intuitive real-time control with the Yamaha CP88 Professional Stage Piano.

Designed for discerning pianists, touring musicians, worship teams, studios and live performers, the CP88 combines an 88-key Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard with Yamaha’s advanced AWM2 sound engine and a broad collection of acoustic pianos, electric pianos, organs, strings, pads, synths and other performance-ready sounds.

The CP88’s one-to-one control interface provides direct access to sounds, effects, splits and layers without complicated menu navigation. Dedicated Piano, Electric Piano and Sub sections make it easy to build and adjust performance setups directly from the front panel.

Premium piano voices include Yamaha CFX, CFX2, S700, CF3, C7 and C3 concert grands, together with the Bösendorfer Imperial 290, Yamaha U1 and SU7 upright pianos, vintage electric pianos and an extensive selection of additional keyboard sounds.

With professional balanced XLR outputs, standard line outputs, MIDI, USB audio and MIDI connectivity, pedal connections and an auxiliary stereo input, the Yamaha CP88 integrates easily into professional live, studio and worship environments.

Key Features

88-Key Natural Wood Graded Hammer Keyboard

The NW-GH3 keyboard features natural wood construction, graded hammer weighting and a triple-sensor system for responsive repetition and expressive control.

Synthetic ebony and ivory key surfaces provide a lightly textured feel, helping maintain grip during extended performances and practice sessions.

Premium Yamaha and Bösendorfer Piano Sounds

The CP88 includes an extensive selection of detailed acoustic piano voices, including:

Yamaha CFX concert grand
Yamaha CFX2 concert grand
Bösendorfer Imperial 290
Yamaha S700 grand
Yamaha CF3 grand
Yamaha C7 grand
Yamaha C3 grand
Hamburg concert grand
Nashville C3
Yamaha U1 upright
Yamaha SU7 upright
Felt piano

The available voice selection may depend on the installed operating-system version.

Vintage Electric Pianos and Keyboards

Choose from a range of classic tine, reed and electric grand piano sounds, including Yamaha CP80-inspired voices, vintage Rd and Wr electric pianos, organs, clavi sounds and FM-style keyboards.

Piano, Electric Piano and Sub Sections

The front panel is divided into three dedicated sound sections:

Piano
Electric Piano
Sub

Each section can be activated, layered, split and adjusted independently for fast performance setup.

Direct One-to-One Control Interface

Dedicated knobs and switches provide immediate control over sounds and effects without extensive menu navigation.

This performance-focused design makes it easy to change sounds, create layers, adjust split points and shape effects while playing.

129 Preset Voices

The CP88 includes 129 preset voices:

18 Piano voices
19 Electric Piano voices
92 Sub-section voices

The Sub section includes organs, strings, pads, synths, basses, brass, guitars, chromatic percussion and other useful sounds.

320 Live Set Sound Locations

Store and recall complete performance setups using the Live Set system.

Live Sets can retain sound selections, layers, splits, effects and other settings for convenient access during rehearsals and performances.

Seamless Sound Switching

Change between compatible Live Sets and sound sections while sustained notes continue naturally, helping prevent abrupt cut-offs during live performances.

Professional Effects

Each sound section provides dedicated effects, while the master section offers delay, reverb and three-band EQ.

Available effects include:

Damper resonance
Compressor
Distortion
Drive
Chorus
Auto pan
Tremolo
Ring modulator
Touch wah
Pedal wah
Flanger
Phaser
Rotary speaker
Master delay
Hall reverb
Three-band master EQ

Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modelling technology recreates the character and behaviour of vintage effects and studio processors.

USB Audio and MIDI

The USB To Host connection supports both audio and MIDI communication with compatible computers and devices.

This allows the CP88 to function as part of a recording setup, software-instrument rig or MIDI controller system.

Professional Balanced XLR Outputs

Balanced left and right XLR outputs allow the CP88 to connect directly to professional mixing consoles, stage boxes and recording equipment.

Standard unbalanced 6.3 mm outputs are also provided.

Auxiliary Stereo Input

The stereo auxiliary input allows an external keyboard, sound module or playback device to be connected and routed through the CP88’s output system.

Flexible Pedal Connectivity

The CP88 provides connections for:

Sustain pedal
Assignable footswitch
Two foot controllers

An Yamaha FC3A sustain pedal is included.

Compact, Durable Stage Design

Despite its natural-wood 88-key action, the CP88 weighs only 18.6 kg, making it practical for professional transport between rehearsals, studios, churches and performance venues.

Specifications

Brand: Yamaha
Series: CP
Model: CP88
Product Type: Professional stage piano
Number of Keys: 88
Keyboard Action: NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer
Key Sensors: Triple sensor
Key Surfaces: Synthetic ebony and ivory
Tone Generation: AWM2
Maximum Polyphony: 128 notes
Preset Voices: 129
Piano Voices: 18
Electric Piano Voices: 19
Sub Voices: 92
Live Set Sound Locations: 320
Preset Live Set Sounds: 128
Sound Sections: Piano, Electric Piano and Sub
Layer Function: Yes
Split Function: Yes
Seamless Sound Switching: Yes
Display: Full-dot LCD
Display Resolution: 128 x 64 dots
Master Delay: Analog, digital and tempo delay
Reverb: Hall
Master EQ: Three-band with sweepable midrange
USB Audio: Yes
USB MIDI: Yes
MIDI Connections: MIDI In and MIDI Out
USB Connections: USB To Host and USB To Device
Balanced Outputs: 2 x XLR
Unbalanced Outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm
Headphone Output: 1 x 6.3 mm stereo
Auxiliary Input: 2 x 6.3 mm
Foot Controller Inputs: 2
Footswitch Inputs: Sustain and assignable
Power Connection: Internal AC power supply
Width: 1,298 mm
Depth: 364 mm
Height: 141 mm
Weight: 18.6 kg
Colour: Black

Included Accessories

Yamaha FC3A sustain pedal
Power cable
Owner’s manual

Keyboard stand, music rest, headphones, speakers and carry case are sold separately unless included as part of a retailer package.

Optional Accessories

Yamaha SC-CP88 soft carry case
Yamaha YMR-04 music rest
Keyboard stand
Expression pedal
Additional assignable footswitch
Powered speakers or keyboard amplifier

Suitable For

Professional stage performance
Worship teams and churches
Touring keyboard players
Recording studios
Session musicians
Contemporary and classical pianists
Schools and performance venues
Rehearsal rooms
MIDI and software instrument control

Yamaha CP88 88-Key Professional Stage Piano