Yamaha CP88vsYamaha MX61
Summary
Yamaha CP88 and Yamaha MX61: 2 Yamaha multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 12 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Keys: 88 on the CP88 and 61 on the MX61.
- Key action: Hammer-action on the CP88 and Synth-action on the MX61.
- Released: 2019 on the CP88 and 2013 on the MX61.
- Keybed: NW-GH3 natural wood graded hammer, synthetic ebony and ivory keytops on the CP88 and Synth-action on the MX61.
- Polyphony: 128 voices on the CP88 and 128 notes on the MX61.
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 1298 × 364 × 141 mm on the CP88 and 984 × 299 × 112 mm on the MX61.
| 2 items | ![]() Yamaha CP88Current | ![]() Yamaha MX61Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2013 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | NW-GH3 natural wood graded hammer, synthetic ebony and ivory keytops | Synth-action |
| 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 | 128 notes |
| 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 | Class-compliant USB audio and MIDI, DAW remote control, Aux input, 4 assignable knobs, MOTIF voice set |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black, Blue, White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1298 × 364 × 141 mm | 984 × 299 × 112 mm |
| Weight | 18.6 kg | 4.8 kg |

