Members Lillefuss Posted April 20, 2004 Members Share Posted April 20, 2004 Greeetings everybody, I have long wondered about the identity of the mysterious instrument that provides the smooth, slightly grand piano-flavoured sound that are so evident in numerous songs from the 80's... only recently have I learned that it's the Yamaha CP-70/80 electric grand that I'm thinking of. As you might figure, I really dig the sound of these things Other than getting a real CP-70 or 80 (which, due to several factors, is not an option), are there any synths/modules/digital pianos - old or new - that provides a good approximation of the CP-70/80 sound? Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lvercaut Posted April 20, 2004 Members Share Posted April 20, 2004 Maybe preset 3 on the Roland MKS-20 pianomodule.It shure is in the good direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members powerpop Posted April 20, 2004 Members Share Posted April 20, 2004 Got back from Guitar Center earlier today and lo and behold a shiny, red Nord Electro was sitting there prominently among the Tritons/Fantoms/etc. I had never played one before and I spent a good 30 minutes going between the various modes. I was very impressed with the CP80 on the Electro - much nicer than I've been able to come up with on either my Motif or EX5. I'd put that one on my short list if I were you. Not to mention the kick-butt B3, clav, and rhodes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members b3keys Posted April 20, 2004 Members Share Posted April 20, 2004 SRX-07 Ultimate Keys from Roland (Expansion Board for XV and Fantom Series) absolutely nails the CP 70 sound with Patch #4 Stage Grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AJP Posted April 20, 2004 Members Share Posted April 20, 2004 Or the E-Mu Vintage Keys board or module... nice CP samples in those, along with clavs, hammonds, prophets, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulschwarz Posted April 22, 2004 Members Share Posted April 22, 2004 the Yamaha p50-m has a very nice CP sounds. probably the best sound on that module. The regular pianos are below avg but that CP sounds is fairly realistic for the price. You can get one of those for about 75.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members analogaddict Posted April 22, 2004 Members Share Posted April 22, 2004 The Nord Electro is IMO the way to go. Currently, it has two electric grand samples; one CP-80 sample and one B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roald Posted April 22, 2004 Members Share Posted April 22, 2004 I have an Electro, and really enjoy the CP80 samples, its such a nice dreamy instrument, for endless improvisations. Recommended! in action: http://home.student.utwente.nl/r.a.lingbeek/index2.htm/JointFunkture/judithssong.mp3 Another, very cool, option is to find a Kawai EP608. This is an electric upright, that has the same principle as the CP series pianos. It is a lot smaller, and can be had for next to nothing, if you find one. I paid 350 euro. I swapped it for my Rhodes, but I still feel sorry that I had to let this wicked instrument go! made a website for it, inclusive mp3 samples: http://home.student.utwente.nl/r.a.lingbeek/index2.htm/Kawai_EP608/epsite.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kirumamoru Posted April 22, 2004 Members Share Posted April 22, 2004 Originally posted by Roald Another, very cool, option is to find a Kawai EP608. This is an electric upright, that has the same principle as the CP series pianos. It is a lot smaller, and can be had for next to nothing, if you find one. I paid 350 euro. I swapped it for my Rhodes, but I still feel sorry that I had to let this wicked instrument go! Wow. I totally want one now. Kiru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roald Posted April 22, 2004 Members Share Posted April 22, 2004 just saw one for sale in Holland. some guy wants 3000 euros for it. :D http://www.marktplaats.nl/markt/muziek/pianos/16724.htm?ret=%2Fnieuw_zoek.php3%3Fq%3Dkawai shall I be mean and bid 300? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geert Hurenkamp Posted July 1, 2004 Members Share Posted July 1, 2004 Nord Electro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fancy Fingers Posted July 1, 2004 Members Share Posted July 1, 2004 Roland US has a very nice mp3 showcasing the CP sound from their expansion card (as mentioned earlier in the thread). To my ears it sounds stunning. much more "alive" than the Electro sample. check it out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yoozer Posted July 1, 2004 Members Share Posted July 1, 2004 Originally posted by Geert Hurenkamp Nord Electro Why do you kick such an old topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geert Hurenkamp Posted July 1, 2004 Members Share Posted July 1, 2004 That isn't bad per se, is it? I'm a fairly new user; perhaps new people can contribute to older topics. But you're right, when I read your post, I checked the date of the previous post (the one before mine). I agree my posting isn't very revolutionary as well. I just think that the more answers/opinions on question topics are posted, the better it is for the guy/gal who started (at least, for me that counts). That's all. No deeper thoughts. If this thread is really dead, I presume this will have been the last posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yoozer Posted July 1, 2004 Members Share Posted July 1, 2004 In that case, I didn't say anything . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lobsterman Posted February 27, 2005 Members Share Posted February 27, 2005 Ive checked out the Nord Electro and i love it for all my basic sounds. I have M-tron (mellotron VST instrument) on my computer. What kind of amp suits these instruments best? I like the sounds but i always feel like they need more weight. Tube maybe? I read in some keyboard magazine that Keane mixes CP-70B sounds with a CP-70 sound that is sent through a Line 6 pod that is overdriving. To give a little more weight. I like the sounds but i always feel like they need more weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orangefunk Posted February 27, 2005 Members Share Posted February 27, 2005 The GEM Promega has the best CP emulation I've heard so far... though it is errrr quite pricey :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C. Martin Posted February 27, 2005 Members Share Posted February 27, 2005 I love the CP emulation in my Kurzweil PC88. It sounds excellent. The best emulation I have ever played, in my opinion. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gilwe Posted March 25, 2005 Members Share Posted March 25, 2005 The Kawai page seems to be gone... Does anyone have a link for samples of the EP-608 ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Miket156 Posted March 25, 2005 Members Share Posted March 25, 2005 My Motif ES has a pretty good CP70/80 sample it in, if you really want one. Having owned two Electric Grands in the seventies, I think the current high end romplers have a more realisitic piano sound on them, and if you really want it to sound like a CP70/80, just turn the treble WAY up and you're good to go. The CP70/80 didn't have a sound board, so the sound is appropriate for the design. At the time, they were just about the second coming. Mike T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonnno243 Posted April 2, 2009 Members Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi Lillefuss Well...your post is some years back But By using my Yamaha PSR450....with voice CP80 in dual with Bright Piano....and adding the sound of my Roland MKS20.... I get a very good CP70 sound....with some reverb from my Vox AD30VT Amp. It sounds best by using the PSR450 speakers...with the MKS20 driving the Vox amp.. I now need a sustain pedal for the PSR450..and I think i will have it John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whurly Posted April 3, 2009 Members Share Posted April 3, 2009 The Nord Electro is IMO the way to go. Currently, it has two electric grand samples; one CP-80 sample and one B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChromaLord Posted April 3, 2009 Members Share Posted April 3, 2009 There's a killer recording of a CP80 on the CD-"Toy Matinee" self titled/title cut track-check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aanalogaddict Posted April 3, 2009 Members Share Posted April 3, 2009 Wow, a 5-year old post... And the Clavia sample set is still among the best! Other alternatives would be Pianoteq or a Kurz PC3, both have amazing CP80 patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcpepe Posted April 3, 2009 Members Share Posted April 3, 2009 The Kurz PC3 has an amazing CP80 sound. Turn up the reverb a little bit and you are Lito Vitale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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