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It’s been a while, but we’re pleased to say that Clavinova Clinic is back!
This series is all about sharing tips, tricks, and easy-to-follow tutorials to help you get more from your instrument – not just scratching the surface, but really understanding what these fantastic Clavinovas can do for you day to day.
In this video, I’m taking you through something that I think is incredibly useful, but often overlooked… how to lock parts of the instrument while you’re playing.
Now, if you’ve ever found yourself thinking “why has that changed?” when switching between registrations, or “I just want this one setting to stay put”, then this is exactly for you.
One of the joys of a Clavinova – especially something like the CVP range – is just how much you can do with it. But with all that flexibility comes the occasional frustration.
You might:
That’s where these locking features come in. Once you understand them, they quietly transform how the instrument behaves for you.
The first method I show is the Parameter Lock, and this is probably the most powerful of the three.
By heading into:
Menu → Utility (page 2) → Parameter Lock
…you’ll find a list of settings that you can “lock” so they don’t change – even when you switch registrations or load in someone else’s setups.
This is especially useful if:
Once locked, those settings stay exactly how you like them – regardless of what’s stored in the registration.
It’s a brilliant way of making the instrument feel consistent, even when exploring third-party registrations or different playlists.
This next one is a bit different, but incredibly handy – especially in a family setting.
If you hold down the Piano Room button, you can activate a Piano Lock mode. What this does is strip everything back and turn the instrument into a straightforward piano.
No styles. No extra features. Just piano.
It’s perfect if:
And if you ever find your Clavinova seems “stuck” in this mode – don’t worry. Just hold the button again and everything returns to normal.
The third method is Registration Freeze, found via:
Menu → Registration Freeze
This lets you decide which elements shouldn’t change when moving between registrations.
For example:
That last one is particularly important. If you’ve ever programmed registrations that step through different keys, you’ll know it can sound great going up… but a bit odd coming back down. Locking transpose avoids that completely.
It’s a subtle feature, but once you start using it, you’ll wonder how you managed without it.
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What I like about all three of these features is that they don’t change what the instrument can do – they change how it behaves for you.
They give you consistency.
They give you control.
And ultimately, they make the whole experience feel more personal.
If you’re regularly using registrations, exploring different styles, or even just finding your feet with your Clavinova, these are well worth getting to grips with.
We’re always here to help if you’d like to go further with your instrument.
And if you’d like to explore more videos like this, you can browse the full Clavinova Clinic series here:
https://www.epianos.co.uk/tv/?category=clavinova-clinic
If you’re watching this and thinking about taking the next step with your instrument, we’d be more than happy to help.
We offer a simple part exchange service — just tell us what you’ve currently got, and we’ll come back to you with a fair and honest valuation.
Prefer to talk it through? Give us a ring on 01295 266788 – we’re always happy to help.
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