Yamaha CLP vs CSP. What are the differences? | Which piano should I buy?

If you're trying to decide between the Yamaha CLP and CSP models of digital piano then this video is a MUST WATCH!

@chrisonpiano compares the two ranges in detail and explains all the important things to consider before making your decision.

00:00 Intro and initial summary
01:00 What are the fundamental differences?
01:42 Learning to play on the Yamaha CLP range
02:36 Learning to play on the Yamaha CSP range
02:59 The Stream Lights system on the CSP range
04:11 The Yamaha Smart Pianist app
06:44 Why else might you choose a Yamaha CLP rather than a CSP model?
08:31 Why would you spend more on a top-spec Yamaha CLP?
08:56 The GrandTouch keyboard on CLP
09:41 GP Response Damper Pedal on CLP
11:21 Grand Expression Modeling on CLP
12:59 Yamaha Smart Pianist is for Yamaha CLP too!
14:28 Final conclusion. Which piano should you buy?

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[beaur]

I'm not a big commentor on Youtube videos but I've got to say that this is a superb video. It's crazy but I'm not even interested in buying one of these models! The way the presenter explains everything really makes you follow along and listen and the graphics on screen help too. I'd maybe liked to have seen more playing but I think he said another video is coming soon with that? Great job Epianos!

[mohammadfarzadfarazandeh]

this video deserves respect. time value of the viewer and quality of information is waaayy above any other piano comparing videos on the entire web.. this is my first and only comment on YT in 14 years.

[ePianoscouk]

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[philippaulpeters]

The best piano reviewer out there. Extreme helpful and comprehensive with the information presented in a logical and easily comprehensible way.

[IcarusLP]

I've never seen someone have notes for a youtube video, but I think you absolutely killed it by using them. Great information!

[thehaynes]

Excellent explanation. Thank you for being so thorough.

[frankh]

Thank you. Very well structured and explained. 👍

[Always_ponder]

Superb video ! Wonderful comparison and delivered brilliantly.

[james]

I like this guy.

And yes I like the ruler kind of thing.

[nevh]

Great video, thanks! And now we have two more CSP-range upright models in the market: the CSP-295, CSP-275 and CSP-255. Both with Grand Touch-S keys. and improved speakers as well. Unfortunately, the only the top-price CSP-295 tan match the sound quality of the CLP-775. I guess that´s to avoid cannibalization of the CLP range top models from the mid-range CSP models. Never forget that the CSP range pianos can also be used to learn how to play on the traditional way too.

[slangkam]

Where Yamaha lacks expertise in explaining these differences you excel in doing so - Bravo! (I believe the upper CLP models have wooden keys, whereas the rest has not)

[bhkjigk]

Great video with clear explanation and important distinctions. I am a beginner and own both the clp745 and csp 170. My two cents is that the CLP is better for beginners simply based on touch. If I had learned on the CSP I don’t think I would have been able to practice 1000 hours the first year as the keys are lighter on the CLP and my hands would have tired out earlier on the CSP. However I am also a fan of the CSP touch since I feel I have greater expression with the heavier keys and the accompaniment depth and selection is a blast.

[ivyfrazier]

Wow. Thanks for the thorough explanation. I have wanted to learn the piano for years. The CSP model has gotten me excited about pursuing my goals.

[YTEugenie]

The best video I’ve seen that explains in detail what the pros and cons of a CLP vs. CSP. Very helpful information on this video. 🎹 🎼

[alexblay]

Very good review, straight to the point, and crystal clear. I am between both options and after viewing the video I have made my choice. Unfortunately, I do not live in the UK, so won't be able to buy it at epianos.

[bravobav]

This is an excellent video indeed! After visiting a local store I was convinced that the CLP 775 was the one to put my money on and I now wonder how a sales rep pretty much gave it a bit of a cold shoulder when I asked what CSP models were about! Since the purchase is for our kids mainly and also the fact that it is going to be for a long term indeed picking the right model between CLP775 and CSP170 is very important! I do feel based on this video in particular that my kids would find it a lot more fun, interactive and engaging with CSP170 but then I will miss out on CLP775's richer sound and latest grandtouch key action and all the other advantages! And from what I understand that with CLP775, experience with Pianist App would be very basic and limited! Anyhow after all things considered I lean more towards CSP170 over CLP775 but I notice that CSP170 was 1st released in 2017 while CLP775 in 2020, wonder if CSP170 is still worthy over CLP775 today for my purposes! If budget is not a question which one would one buy today if the aim is to have the best technology, future proofing and have the best learning experience? Your help is much appreciated! And once again thank you so very much for videos like these, best out there on YouTube or anywhere else!😊🙏

[rw]

After watching your video, I wanna buy both, but that’s impossible for me. It is really hard to make decisions between these two piano, both of them are great!

[tyrosursel]

Yes, of course I give a thumbs up 👍. I'm looking forward to the sound presentations, in the different nuances.
Have a nice musical time,
Ursel

[SuperBartet]

Very informative video, but I had made up my mind before watching this. I bought a CLP 635 from you about 3 years ago, it's now boxed up because I'm moving house, and I plan to never unbox it again.... Because when I do move ( don't know when I'm in a chain) I will be contacting you to buy a CLP785 🙂