Yamaha CP1 User Manual

Power-Amplifier / Compressor
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Power-Amplifier / Compressor
Using a Power-Amplifier / Compressor block, you can adjust the piano sound of Part 1 or Part 2 either using faithful
reproductions of electric-piano power amps and speakers, or alternatively, using a compressor.
Power-Amplifier / Compressor Types
The following table identifies the different power amplifier / compressor types provided by this block and provides a
description of each. A different power amplifier / compressor type can be applied to the sound from the Piano block and
Modulation Effect block of each of Part 1 and Part 2.
NOTE If CF 3Band, CF 2Band, S6 3Band, or S6 2Band has been set as a part’s piano type, only Clean or Comp376 can be selected in the corresponding
Power-Amplifier / Compressor block.
Editing Sequence: Press and hold the [POWER AMPLIFIER/COMPRESSOR 1] or [POWER AMPLIFIER/COMPRESSOR 2] button
(for at least one second)  Turn Knob 1 (PowerAmp)
Power amplifier /
compressor type
Description
71Rd I
(PowerAmp 71Rd I)
PowerAmp 71Rd I adds a warm, vintage-type distortion to the sound. As such, it is ideal for enhancing the
acoustic nuances of electric pianos.
73Rd I
(PowerAmp 73Rd I)
Also intended for use with electric pianos, PowerAmp 73Rd I is a pleasant sounding power amplifier
producing a spacious, mellower tone.
75Rd I
(PowerAmp 75Rd I)
PowerAmp 75Rd I is an electric-piano power amplifier that energizes the piano sound to produce a
powerful, all-engulfing tone.
78Rd II
(PowerAmp 78Rd II)
Characterized by a clear, highly-present tone, the PowerAmp 78Rd II electric-piano power amplifier works
particularly well with chorus-type effects.
69Wr
(PowerAmp 69Wr)
Delivering both power and subtlety, PowerAmp 69Wr is an electric-piano power amplifier that enhances low-
end punch while producing a richer overall sound.
77Wr
(PowerAmp 77Wr)
PowerAmp 77Wr adds a bright, colorful ambience to electric piano sounds in order to achieve a higher
degree of presence.
Clean
(Clean Amp)
Modeling an ideal power amplifier, Clean Amp boosts sounds evenly across the entire frequency spectrum.
Comp376
(Compressor 376)
Compressor 376 is a vintage-type compressor that can be used to control the dynamics of your piano
sounds.

Yamaha CP1 Specifications

General

Equalizer	Yes
Product type	Digital synthesizer
Product color	Black
Keyboard number of keys	88
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Reverberation effects quantity	8
Display number of lines	2 lines
Display number of characters	55
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	420 mm
Width	1385 mm
Height	173 mm
Weight	27200 g