The CVP305 offers a versatile selection of over 800 voices, including incredibly realistic Piano voices, XG voices and new Sweet, Live, Cool and Natural voices. Sweet voices capture the delicate nuances of wind and brass instruments. Live voices accurately reproduce the unique characteristics of acoustic instruments and cool voives the subtlest tones of electronic instruments.

Producing a Clavinova digital piano that is musically more powerful and packed with more innovative features than previous models is a tough enough brief to work to but when the instrument functionality must also be a radical departure from normal design rules then it becomes then it becomes a massive challenge.

Yamaha CVP305 Cool New Lid

Market leader Yamaha have however pulled it off in the new models released at the recent Frankfurt Music Fair, in a remarkable example of lateral thinking and common sense - all controls and functions are elegantly built into the instrument lids! Visually it is a remarkable match of style, function and ergonomics whilst allowing the instrument to take up less space and offer a much more con

The Best Piano Action

To ensure the entire range acknowledges the principal benefits that appeal to customers across the board all models feature the critically acclaimed Graded hammer (GH) keyboard action, which replicates the feel and touch of an acoustic piano with precise accuracy. This is thanks to a unique weighting system which creates the sensation of the keys in the lowers register offering slightly more resistance than those in the higher register replicating the feel of the strings and mechanism of a traditional grand piano.

Digital Expertese

Epitomising Yamahas legendary attention to detail and obsessive search for constant improvement the new range of Clavinova models also bring together Yamahas century deep experience in crafting world class acoustic pianos with its market leading digital music technology expertise. A favourite amongst music educationalists and chart topping musicians alike Yamaha looks set to further extend the companies leadership over its competitors with the introduction of the Yamaha CVP301, Yamaha CVP305, Yamaha CVP305, Yamaha CVP307 and Yamaha CVP309.

Great for Beginners

All models are ideal for beginner and professional alike. For the first time pianist the Clavinova helpfully offers an easy to use guide lamp system which allows the player to follow the sheet music or on screen notation as lamps above each key light up indicating the correct notes. This superb and interactive function works with professionally orchestrated accompaniments making practice and performance exiting and fun.

Awesome Tyros Voices

Yamaha have brought the same voice set to the Clavinova that recently led to the award-winning TYROS being voted the worlds best keyboard. Over 850 stunningly realistic voices including Yamahas unique Sweet, Cool, Live and Natural voices bring amazing reality to the players performance. As with music itself, the most subtle changes and nuances can make the most difference and this is true of the new CVP voice set: Sweet voices incorporate delicate changes in vibrato, tone and breath control whilst Cool and Natural voices capture the unique characteristics of the selected instruments.

Easy to See Colour Screen

The new colour LCD display is designed to ensure the instrument is easy to use with all functions and operations easily accessible and instantly available Vocal harmony functions, registration memories and one touch settings further add to the unique performance characteristics of the new range.

First and Foremost its a piano

The CVP305 is, first and foremost, a piano. Play it for yourself and youll discover the result of Yamaha's 100 years of experience in crafting acoustic pianos and over 20 years as the leader in digital pianos. And with new orchestral AWM-samples, an incredible range of accompanirnent styles, industry-leading keyboard response and Internet Direct Connection, the CVP305 gives outstanding performance for the professional and beginner alike.

Awesome Tyros Voices

Yamaha have brought the same voice set to the Clavinova that recently led to the award-winning TYROS being voted the worlds best keyboard. Over 850 stunningly realistic voices including Yamahas unique Sweet, Cool, Live and Natural voices bring amazing reality to the players performance. As with music itself, the most subtle changes and nuances can make the most difference and this is true of the new CVP voice set: Sweet voices incorporate delicate changes in vibrato, tone and breath control whilst Cool and Natural voices capture the unique characteristics of the selected instruments.

Easy to See Colour Screen

The new colour LCD display is designed to ensure the instrument is easy to use with all functions and operations easily accessible and instantly available Vocal harmony functions, registration memories and one touch settings further add to the unique performance characteristics of the new range.

First and Foremost its a piano

The CVP305 is, first and foremost, a piano. Play it for yourself and youll discover the result of Yamaha's 100 years of experience in crafting acoustic pianos and over 20 years as the leader in digital pianos. And with new orchestral AWM-samples, an incredible range of accompanirnent styles, industry-leading keyboard response and Internet Direct Connection, the CVP305 gives outstanding performance for the professional and beginner alike.

Welcome to the digital part

When you bring a Clavinova into your home, you bring so much more than an acoustic piano has to offer. Of course, Yamahas Clavinovas offer all the touch response and beautifully rich, detailed piano sound you want. Plus a great deal more, including a full orchestra of superb quality digitally sampled instruments, and a whole host of advanced auto accompaniment features. Whats more, you get all the convenience of a digital instrument: no need for costly tuning, greater portability, and you can use headphones, so you can play any time you like without disturbing the family or your neighbors.

If youre going to study theres no place like home

The Clavinova features a truly extensive learning support Mk system including guide lamps over the keyboard. Right from day one, the kids-or even grandad can learn by playing real music instead of practice pieces, making it fun and enjoyable to study. Theres even a built-in recorder so you can record your performance an see how youre doing, and save it to floppy disk to build up a continuing progress report.

16 track sequencer

Following customer research Yamaha found that more and more customers indicated the desire to compose their own music and create personalised arrangements and have therefore built in an easy to use yet highly sophisticated 16-track digital recorder. The on board disk drive allows compositions to be readily saved. A host of high tech features enhance the computer based facilities of the range, the addition of Smart Media, external storage via USB, Internet Direct Connection and the eagerly awaited Digital Music Notebook complete what is sure to be another high point in the development of these unique instruments.

Hear, Try and Compare the Yamaha CVP305 Digital Piano in our showroom

Located in Leicester in the central Midlands and close to Coventry, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham and Warwick we promise you that a visit to our specialist Digital Piano and Keyboard showroom will not disappoint. Try the full Yamaha range including the CVP305 Digital Piano and compare it with Kawai, Roland, Casio and Korg all under one roof. Whatever your playing standard our knowledgeable and friendly experts will help guide you through the Piano buying process and make sure that you are buying the right instrument for your needs. As ex teachers we are ideally placed to advise and answer any questions you may have. Lifetime support and product tuition with ALL digital pianos.

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