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Many keyboard connoisseurs consider the Yamaha Clavinova to be the ne plus ultra of digital pianos. This sophisticated instrument leverages the expertise gleaned from Yamaha’s decades of industry leadership in digital technology as well as over a century of building acoustic pianos. The Clavinova CSP-255 incorporates advanced features such as Stream Lights, Virtual Resonance Modeling, and Binaural Sampling, along with world-class instrument sounds, all in an elegant upright piano cabinet. Add Yamaha’s premium GrandTouch-S keyboard, and the CSP-255 becomes a veritable feast for the senses ? sight, sound, and touch! From the commanding sound of Yamaha’s own flagship CFX 9-foot concert grand to the awe-inspiring majesty of Austria’s revered 8-octave Bosendorfer Imperial, the Clavinova CSP-255 gives you access to the finest acoustic pianos, plus a selection of other excellent instrument voices, including electric pianos, organs, vibraphone, and more.





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The sound and feel of world-class concert grands





You’ll delight in playing these impeccable sounds on this Clavinova’s graded hammer-action keyboard, which is expertly crafted by Yamaha artisans using cutting-edge multi-sensor triggering and keys with synthetic ivory and ebony surfaces for a remarkably realistic acoustic grand piano playing experience. As Yamaha’s Grand Expression Modeling technology replicates the mechanics of a piano’s hammers, strings, and internal components, Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) re-creates the resonance of the piano strings and body as they respond in real time to the innumerable acoustic factors at play within an acoustic grand piano. Through headphones, concert hall performances are reproduced with breathtaking spatial dimensionality, courtesy of Yamaha’s 3D Binaural Sampling. And of course, your Clavinova CSP-255 will never need tuning or registration! Superb aesthetics are an intrinsic component of the instrument’s design, as evidenced by the beautiful upright piano cabinetry that will grace any room in your home.





Reap the benefits of the Clavinova's educational superpowers





As a member of the Clavinova CSP Series, the CSP-255 is packed with cutting-edge tech aimed at making you a better musician. Whether in the classroom or your living room, music students and family members will be inspired by the CSP as it transcribes your favorite songs into sheet music (via its Smart Pianist Audio-to-score feature) and teaches you how to play them. Stream Lights help you intuitively learn your favorite songs. A CSP Clavinova puts a virtual orchestra under your baton and lets you jam with a jazz ensemble, adding instruments and backup vocalists to record your masterpiece. And you can control it all from an app on your smartphone or tablet. Use the Rec’n’Share app to capture your playing and instantly share high-quality audio-visual content on social media. With the thrilling sound of the world’s finest concert grands built in, the Clavinova CSP-255 is your favorite piano and piano teacher ? all in one incredible instrument!





The Clavinova: a true game changer





When Yamaha introduced the Clavinova in 1983, it changed everything. A sleek electric piano that could replicate the performance and power of a concert grand with stunning fidelity, the Clavinova sounded and played like the real thing. In their relentless pursuit of excellence, Yamaha’s skilled technicians meticulously designed the Clavinova in collaboration with world-renowned concert pianists to ensure that the new instrument faithfully re-created the acoustic grand piano playing experience. From its graded hammer action and triple pedals to its state-of-the-art audio system that naturally radiates the sound out into the room, the Clavinova is a sensory tour de force for musicians and music lovers alike. Decades later, the Yamaha Clavinova continues to inspire musicians, from beginners to accomplished professionals, with its authentic acoustic piano action, elegant cabinetry, and the inimitable sound of iconic concert grands.





An investment in musical enrichment





Sweetwater’s relationship with Yamaha goes back decades. From the fine acoustic pianos available in our Fort Wayne piano showroom to premium Clavinovas to value-packed digital pianos, arrangers, and synthesizers, we are proud to be able to offer you a complete line of Yamaha keyboard instruments. Time magazine included the Clavinova on its list of the most influential technology products of the last 50 years. One session with your Clavinova CSP-255, and you’ll understand why. Your Clavinova CSP-255 from Sweetwater is an investment in musical enrichment that will pay dividends for many years to come.





Yamaha Clavinova CSP-255 Smart Piano Features:


GrandTouch keybed with linear graded hammer action and counterweights for an authentic grand piano touch


Keys feature synthetic ivory and ebony surfaces for a realistic piano feel


Updated CFX and Bosendorfer Imperial samples, plus other premium instrument voices


Soft, sostenuto, and damper pedals


Binaural Sampling technology delivers a 3-dimensional sound in your headphones


Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) re-creates the resonance of the piano strings and body


Grand Expression Modeling technology replicates the mechanics of a piano’s hammers, strings, and internal components


Bluetooth Audio/MIDI wireless connectivity


Connect to the Smart Pianist app to control every facet of your Clavinova, generate sheet music, and more


Audio-to-Score transforms your favorite songs into piano scores


Rec’n’Share app captures your playing and lets you share high-quality audio-visual content on social media


Stream Lights uses 4 LED lights above each key to show you which notes to play and when


Built-in 80-watt stereo speaker system


1/4-inch input allows you to connect a microphone


Save your performances via USB audio


Elegant upright piano cabinet graces any room in your home


Includes matching bench, owner’s manual, and power adapter