Yamaha CLP885 Glossy Black

A Clavinova Designed to Bring Digital Playing Closer to the Feel of an Acoustic Piano

In the world of piano keyboards, this model stands out with a focus on touch, expressiveness, and sound projection: GrandTouch action, resonance modeling, and refined amplification. It is aimed both at demanding pianists seeking an elegant salon instrument and musicians wanting a digital piano capable of supporting daily practice (technique, dynamics, pedals) with a high level of realism.

Keyboard Design

The playing experience is based on a GrandTouch 88-key keyboard with wooden keys (white keys only), synthetic ebony and ivory surfaces for better grip, and escapement to replicate the feel of the let-off point. The response is refined by linear graded hammers across 88 keys and counterweights, useful for balancing the sensation between controlled pianissimo and sharp attacks. Sensitivity offers several curves (Hard2, Hard1, Medium, Soft1, Soft2, Fixed) to adapt dynamics to your technique, repertoire, and playing comfort. Regarding pedals, the instrument includes 3 pedals (Damper with half-pedal function, Sostenuto, Soft) with GrandTouch Pedals and GP Response Damper for a more progressive and musical sustain response.

Sound Quality

The sound generation highlights two references: Yamaha CFX and Bosendorfer Imperial, with binaural sampling (for "CFX Grand" and "Bosendorfer") to achieve a more immersive stereo image on headphones. To enhance realism, it features Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) and Grand Expression Modeling, which reinforce the sense of depth (resonances, note interaction, musical behavior of dynamics). Maximum polyphony reaches 256 notes, ideal for pedal-heavy pieces, sound layering, and dense arrangements. The palette includes 53 voices + 480 XG voices + 14 Drum/SFX kits, with compatibility for XG (GM), GS (song playback), and GM2 (song playback). The internal amplification stands out with a multi-way architecture: (45 W + 30 W + 40 W) x 2, and a speaker system (16 cm with diffuser + 8 cm with diffuser + 2.5 cm dome with bidirectional horn) x 2, including Spruce Cone Speaker for a more organic harmonic reproduction.

Built-in Effects

• Reverb: 7 types
• Chorus: 3 types
• Brilliance: 7 types + User
• Insertion Effect: 12 types
• Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)
• Stereophonic Optimizer

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Acoustic, Chorus	Touch	Heavy
Arpeggiator	No	Split & layer	Partner mode, layer, split
Bluetooth	Yes	Max polyphony	256
Speaker diameter	1", 8", 6", 3"	USB to Host port	Yes
Number of speakers	6	Inputs	Audio, USB audio, USB Midi
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Outputs	Mono & stereo audio, 3.5 mm headphone, 6.5 mm headphone
MIDI DIN I/O	No	Color	Black
Number of keys	88	Finishing	Glossy

Type	GrandTouch keyboard, wooden keys (white keys only), ebony and synthetic ivory keytops, escapement	Dual/Layers	Yes
Touch sensitivity	Hard2, Hard1, Medium, Soft1, Soft2, Fixed	Split	Yes
88-key Linear Graded Hammers	Yes	Duo	Yes
Counterweight	Yes	Preset songs	27 Voice Demo + 50 Classics + 303 Lesson Songs
Number of pedals	3 (Damper with half-pedal, Sostenuto, Soft)	MIDI recorder	250 songs
GrandTouch Pedals	Yes (with GP Response Damper)	Number of tracks	16
Assignable functions (pedal)	Sustain (Switch), Sustain (Continuous), Sostenuto, Soft, Pitch Bend Up, Pitch Bend Down, Rotary Speed, Vibe Rotor, Song Play/Pause	Capacity	approx. 500 KB/song (approx. 22,000 notes)
Binaural Sampling	Yes (only " CFX Grand " and " Bosendorfer ")	Audio recording (USB flash drive)	up to 80 minutes/song
Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)	Yes	Playback formats	SMF (Format 0, Format 1), WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo)
Grand Expression Modeling	Yes	Recording formats	SMF (Format 0), WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo)
Number of voices	53 Voices + 480 XG Voices + 14 Drum/SFX Kits	Piano Room Recording	Yes
Voice compatibility	XG (GM), GS (for song playback), GM2 (for song playback)	Rhythms	20
Reverb	7 types	Metronome	Yes
chorus	3 types	Tempo range	5 to 500
Brilliance	7 types + User	Transpose	-12 to 0 to +12
Insertion Effect	12 types	Tuning	414.8 to 440.0 to 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)	Yes	Scale types	7 types
Stereophonic Optimizer	Yes	USB Audio Interface	44.1 kHz, 24-bit, stereo