Yamaha CK76 — a digital piano

Yamaha has expanded its CK digital keyboard range with the CK76 stage keyboard. The model sits between the compact CK61 and the full-size CK88, offering a middle-sized option for touring musicians.

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The new model has a 76-key semi-weighted Future System Basic (FSB) keyboard. Its responsive key travel and increased initial resistance give more precise control of dynamics. The sound engine combines AWM2 sampling with a dedicated AWM organ-modelling processor. The instrument includes 363 sounds, covering acoustic and electric pianos, organs, strings, brass, guitar and more. The front panel follows a One-to-One layout for quick access. Physical controls operate the effects blocks (drive, reverb and delay), envelopes and filters without opening menus. Nine physical drawbar faders control the organ section.

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The CK76 has an analogue input and digital conversion for connecting dynamic microphones or external instruments directly and applying built-in effects. The integrated USB audio interface records performances directly to a computer or mobile device. Bluetooth streams backing tracks from a smartphone through the keyboard's speakers. The instrument can also run independently for 4.5 hours on eight AA batteries.

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Connections include two inputs for expression and sustain pedals, a pair of 6.3 mm inputs and outputs (L/R/MONO), a 6.3 mm headphone socket and MIDI I/O. The instrument offers 128-note polyphony, 160 presets (80 factory and 80 user) and a built-in 12 W stereo speaker system (6 W + 6 W). Alongside the new model, Yamaha has released the free CK OS 2.0 firmware update. It adds Advanced Split Mode, which divides the keyboard into three zones, and three extra electric piano sounds across the range.

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Yamaha CK76 will be available for $1,250.