The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-865GP brings the iconic silhouette of a grand piano into the home, combining the visual elegance of a GP-style cabinet with the advanced digital piano features of the CLP-800 series. Its performance is essentially equivalent to that of the CLP-845, delivered in a stunning grand piano design available in Polished Ebony and Polished White.

Grand Piano Cabinet

The CLP-865GP is housed in a meticulously crafted grand piano-style cabinet that faithfully recreates the appearance of a concert grand, complete with a sliding key cover and a genuine music rest. Its depth of 1,146 mm and weight of 106 kg give it a physical presence that sets it apart from conventional upright digital pianos.

GrandTouch-S Keyboard

The instrument features Yamaha's GrandTouch-S keyboard action with synthetic ebony and ivory key surfaces and an escapement mechanism that replicates the subtle let-off feel of a grand piano action. Touch sensitivity offers five adjustable settings plus a fixed option to suit a wide range of playing styles.

Concert Grand Sound

Sound generation draws on multi-sampled recordings of two of the world's finest concert grands: the Yamaha CFX and the Bösendorfer Imperial. Binaural sampling is available for both the CFX Grand and Bösendorfer voices when using headphones, creating an immersive, three-dimensional listening experience.

Advanced Sound Modeling

Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) simulates the complex sympathetic resonance between strings, while Grand Expression Modeling reproduces the subtle tonal differences that result from variations in key speed and touch. Together, these technologies add a layer of acoustic realism rarely found outside an acoustic instrument.

Speaker System

The CLP-865GP delivers sound through a four-speaker setup comprising two 16 cm woofers with diffusers and two 5 cm tweeters, powered by a total output of 160 W ((45 W + 35 W) × 2). The speaker placement within the grand piano cabinet is designed to project sound upward and outward, emulating the natural resonance of an acoustic grand.

Voices and Effects

A library of 38 preset voices is complemented by seven reverb types, three chorus types, 12 insertion effects, and Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC), which automatically adjusts the tonal balance at different volume levels. Dual, Split, and Duo modes allow for creative layering and two-player practice at a single instrument.

Connectivity and Recording

The CLP-865GP supports Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, a USB audio interface operating at 44.1 kHz/24 bit, and audio/MIDI output jacks for integration with external equipment. Up to 250 songs can be recorded as 16-track MIDI files, and audio can be captured directly to a USB flash drive as WAV files for up to 80 minutes per song.

Apps and Learning

Compatibility with the Smart Pianist app enables voice selection, tuning adjustments, and song playback analysis from a mobile device. The flowkey app offers interactive lessons and song tutorials with real-time feedback. Registration within six months of purchase qualifies the owner for a five-year extended warranty.