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You may have heard about the imminent launch of the new Yamaha CSP-295 piano and if you’re as excited as we are you may have found yourself skimming the specs & finding the features that are new and improved on this latest model.
If so, you may have noticed the similarities between the highly anticipated CSP with its slightly older but nonetheless impressive close neighbour the Yamaha CLP785.
Which should you go for? What are the differences? In this detailed comparison, we’ll delve into the key similarities and differences of these two exceptional instruments to help you make an informed decision.
>>> Watch Chris’s video comparing these models below <<<
The Cabinet Designs
Yamaha CLP-785 (left) and CSP-295 (right).
First impressions count right?
So, the visual design seems the perfect place to start. The CSP-295 boasts a slightly more classic finish with a few added curves and grooves, embracing the traditional upright piano design.
Its height, at 1,127 mm, also stands taller than the CLP-785, which measures at 1,027 mm. Side by side, you’ll definitely see a difference & personally, I’m very excited to see a fresh re-design on the CSP cabinet which has been the same for a few years now with the CLP range.
Both would look great in the living room, but I do think the CSP-295’s cabinet makeover gives it the edge.
The Features & Functions
The Yamaha CSP-295 and its Stream Lights learning system offers a new way to learn piano.
Both the Yamaha CLP-785 and CSP-295 digital pianos share a strong foundation in sound and keyboard quality.
They are equipped with Yamaha’s renowned & utterly breathaking CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano samples, incorporating binaural sampling techniques for a truly immersive sound experience.
In terms of keyboard action, both models also feature the GrandTouch™ keyboard with counterweights, which makes for a truly authentic piano-playing experience.
So, in short… they both feel & sound exactly the same. “Not much between the two models so far” I hear you shout through the internet… Not yet, but keep reading to find out more…
CLP-785 offers a total of 53 voices, varying from pianos to strings, organs, and electric pianos, and 14 rhythms to play along to. In comparison, the CSP-295 offers considerably more — It boasts an extensive collection of 919 Voices, 403 Songs, and 525 Styles. See?
This is where the CLP295 comes into its own world, though it is worth reminding that the 785 isn’t trying to be the CSP, after all the ’S’ in CSP stands for Smart.
See more about what a Smart Piano is in Chris’s video below.
Chris demonstrates Yamaha's portable Smart Piano; the P-S500
The Tech Inside
Both pianos are powered by a robust (50 W + 50 W + 50 W) x 2 amplification system and features the Grand Acoustic Imaging technology for an expansive and warm sound.
Again, the CSP & CLP offer built-in Bluetooth® audio streaming and wireless connectivity to the Smart Pianist app via Bluetooth® MIDI. This allows for seamless integration with the app, utilising modern technology with a traditional piano-playing experience.
The Yamaha CLP-785’s clean-look control panel
However, the utilisation of modern technology goes a few steps further with the CSP295.
The ‘Stream Lights’ are at the top of the CSP’s list of unique selling points, but what are they?
This clever technology illuminates the keys to guide your playing, making it a particularly engaging option for beginners and learners. With 403 Songs built in, the player can choose any and the piano willl act as your teacher, helping you learn the right or left hand part of the tune, at whatever speed you desire… and it’ll even wait for you if you get it wrong!
On the topic of unique selling points, I have to mention the ‘Audio To Score’ function. This automatically converts songs from your smart device’s music library into piano accompaniment scores, making it a mind-blowingly excellent tool for those who want to play along with their favourite tunes (Did you catch Chris’s video about this above?).
How They Help You Learn To Play
Using an iPad with Yamaha CSP-295 can make learning more fun
Now, as a beginner (and especially the easily distracted children amongst us), having tools like these can be vital to help develop the player, by making the learning experience fun.
It’s a daunting task learning to play piano and although the CLP-785 provides you with just as a beautiful piano, the features on the CSP-295 may be the reason why your kid decides to stick at playing or not.
On the other hand, it could also be a distraction to some… it certainly would be for me, so it’s definitely worth considering the personality of the player and assessing each individuals needs.
Pricing
As for pricing*, the CLP-785 is an established model, launched in 2020, with price points at £4,289 in Black Walnut, £4,839 in Polished Ebony, and £4,999 in Polished White.
In comparison, the CSP-295, set to launch this October, comes in at £4,499 in Black Walnut, £4,989 in Polished Ebony, and £5,179 in Polished White. The prices are quite close, with the CSP-295 being slightly higher due to it being a newer model.
The similarity in itself is enough to say how close these are!
In Conclusion
The Yamaha CLP-785 and CSP-295 are both exceptional digital pianos, each with its own set of features and characteristics.
Your choice should be based on your specific needs as a player, whether you prefer a more traditional piano experience or are more enthused by the possibilities offered by modern technology. It’s well worth watching Chris’s video comparing the Yamaha CLP and CSP models below for more advice on this:
Watch Chris explain which range will suit you best
Both models promise top-quality sound and performance, ensuring that your musical journey will be a delightful one, regardless of your choice.
*Prices shown are accurate to the date of publication.
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Tyros Tipsters Bonus Content for Tyros 5
Here's what we offer when you select the option to include our Bonus Content...
We update the firmware so that your Yamaha Tyros 5 is running on the latest version
We load in 600 registrations into the Tyros 5 which give you sound set-ups in your
registration bank buttons for different genres of music
We add 1825 songs into the Tyros 5 Music Finder
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We are pleased to be able to offer interest-free finance on selected products through Novuna Personal Finance, for a limited period only.
This offer is available on purchases of:
Brand New Yamaha Genos 2
Brand New & Used Yamaha SX920 (if purchased with bonus content & guide)
Used Yamaha SX900 (if purchased with bonus content & guide)
Used Yamaha Genos 1 (if purchased with bonus content & guide)
Get in touch to request a remote 0% finance application with or without a part-exchange using the form below:
Here's what we offer when you select the option to include our Bonus Content...
Latest Firmware
27 Expansion packs which include 557 voices and 381 backing styles
234 extra styles from Tyros 5
600 registrations
2673 song setups
Video showing where all the key features are
...and when you select the option to include our GenosTipsters Guide
We include our GenosTipsters guide (digital version) worth £99,
featuring over 3 hours of video and 200 pages of written accompaniment.
Disclaimer – a proportion of this content is made available freely by Yamaha,
for those fully competent and confident with using the required software to install it via computer.
Information about this item
For orders of any stock displaying a 7-10 day lead time, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
Information about this item
This is a special order "agency" item, and comes to us directly from Yamaha on a per-order basis.
It typically takes 7-10 days for this item to arrive with us, whereupon we'll contact you to discuss the arrangement of delivery.
Information about this item
For any pre-orders, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you, and update you with an ETA.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
Get up to £250 cashback from Yamaha*
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*Cashback amount varies product to product, as indicated.
Available Content for Genos 1
Here's what we include when you select the option to add our Bonus Content...
Latest Firmware
23 extra expansion packs which include 877 voices and 577 backing styles
234 extra styles from Tyros 5
600 registrations
4096 song setups
Video showing where all the key features are
...and when you select the option to include our GenosTipsters Guide
We include our GenosTipsters guide (digital version) worth £99,
featuring over 3 hours of video and 200 pages of written accompaniment.
Disclaimer – a proportion of this content is made available freely by Yamaha,
for those fully competent and confident with using the required software to install it via computer.
Part Exchange
Genos Tipsters Bonus Content for SX900
Here's what we offer when you select the option to include our Bonus Content...
Latest Firmware
14 Expansion Packs inc many extra voices and styles
234 T5 styles
600 registrations
T5 Music Finder
15 Playlists with 2287 song set-ups
Video showing where all the key features are
...and when you select the option to include our GenosTipsters Guide
We include our GenosTipsters guide (digital version) worth £99,
featuring over 3 hours of video and 200 pages of written accompaniment.
Disclaimer – a proportion of this content is made available freely by Yamaha,
for those fully competent and confident with using the required software to install it via computer.
Available Bonus Content for SX920
Here's what we offer when you select the option to include our Bonus Content...
Latest Firmware
25 Expansion packs which include 780 voices and 540 backing styles
234 extra styles from Tyros 5
600 registrations
4256 song setups including 136 ‘Decades’ registrations
Video showing where all the key features are
...and when you select the option to include our GenosTipsters Guide
We include our GenosTipsters guide (digital version) worth £99,
featuring over 3 hours of video and 200 pages of written accompaniment.
Disclaimer – a proportion of this content is made available freely by Yamaha,
for those fully competent and confident with using the required software to install it via computer.
Bonus Content for Korg Pa5X
Here's what we include when you select the option to add our Bonus Content...
Korg Bonus Styles (Taken from the Bonusware downloads on Korg UK website) – 450 styles
Korg Pa2x Internal Styles converted to 5x – 419 styles, all complete with 4 x Keyboard Sets
Korg Pa3x Internal Styles converted to 5x – 486 styles, all complete with 4 x Keyboard Sets
Korg Pa4x Internal Styles converted to 5x – 584 styles, all complete with 4 x Keyboard Sets
Korg Pa800 Internal Styles converted to 5x – 409 styles, all complete with 4 x Keyboard Sets
Korg Musikant 4x Internal Styles converted to 5x – 577 styles, all complete with 4 x Keyboard Sets
ePianos Songbook for Pa5x – A collection of over 200 well-known songs with 4 Keyboard Sets per song, giving in
excess of 800 registrations
Latest Osimo Songbook from Korg
3 x User Sound Packs from Korg
6 x Korg Pa5x User Know How videos covering: "Power Up & Panel", "Selecting Styles", "Selecting Sounds", "My
Setting & Favourites", "Mixer Basics", "Songbook", and "Recording"
How to Locate and Load the Various Software Bundle Components (Video)
Available Bonus Content for Genos 2
Here's what we offer when you select the option to include our Bonus Content:
Latest Firmware
52 expansion packs which include 1,721 voices and 1,148 backing styles
234 extra styles from Tyros 5
816 registrations
4256 song setups including 160 ‘Decades’ registrations
Video showing where all the key features are
Some of the best parts of our Bonus Content option are the 1,721 new extra voices and 1,148 new extra styles
included
across 52 expansion packs. These packs are quite complex to upload and, whilst free to obtain, we pride ourselves on
getting them into your keyboard for you — something many dealers shy away from purely because of the time it takes
to get them uploaded.
...and when you select the option to include our GenosTipsters Guide:
We include our GenosTipsters guide (digital version) worth £99,
featuring over 3 hours of video and 200 pages of written accompaniment.
Disclaimer – a proportion of this content is made available freely by Yamaha,
for those fully competent and confident with using the required software to install it via computer.
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