Yamaha CP73vsYamaha MODX8+
Summary
Yamaha CP73 and Yamaha MODX8+: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 12 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Keys: 73 on the CP73 and 88 on the MODX8+.
- Released: 2019 on the CP73 and 2022 on the MODX8+.
- Keybed: BHS balanced hammer standard, matte black keytops on the CP73 and GHS on the MODX8+.
- Polyphony: 128 voices on the CP73 and AWM2 128, FM-X 128 on the MODX8+.
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 1086 × 355 × 144 mm on the CP73 and 1333 × 404 × 160 mm on the MODX8+.
- Weight: 13.1 kg on the CP73 and 13.8 kg on the MODX8+.
Both are the same on key action (Hammer-action).
| 2 items |  Yamaha CP73Current |  Yamaha MODX8+Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 73 | 88 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | BHS balanced hammer standard, matte black keytops | GHS |
| Sounds | ||
| Sections | Piano, Electric piano, Synth | Piano, Electric piano, Organ, Synth, Sample playback |
| Drawbars | None | — |
| Sound engine | AWM2 sample playback, 129 voices across Piano, E.Piano and Sub sections | — |
| Organ models | None (organ sounds sit in the Sub section) | — |
| Polyphony | 128 voices | AWM2 128, FM-X 128 |
| Connections | ||
| Outputs | 1/4-inch unbalanced, XLR balanced, Headphones | — |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain, Expression, Footswitch | — |
| Features | ||
| Features | One knob per function, Three sections with dedicated controls, 320 Live Set slots, VCM effects, Damper resonance, FC3A half-damper pedal included | 7-inch colour touchscreen, Super Knob, Motion Sequencer, 4 sliders, 4 knobs, USB audio interface |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1086 × 355 × 144 mm | 1333 × 404 × 160 mm |
| Weight | 13.1 kg | 13.8 kg |