Yamaha Reface CP Unboxing + Sound Demo (4K)
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2023
- Get Yamaha Reface CP here: bit.ly/46WfJGW (affiliate)
Reface CP is a recreation of the 70s classic stage keyboards with vintage effects and 128 voice polyphony. It contains those classic CP stage piano, Rhodes piano, wurlitzer and clavinet sounds. In this video we unbox the Yamaha Reface CP, load it with 6xAA batteries for some sweet sound demos. Furthermore we listen to what the onboard speaker sounds like.
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Dude, i am amaze with this vídeo, i am very interested in one... The Rhodes, Wurlit and CP sounds are really cool...
Do you think that it will work as a module with a 5 Octave MIDI keyboard? What about play on stage with it?
Not bad for small Speakers, perfect for practice i think ❤
Hi Samuel, I think it works great as a module. In fact that’s how I also use it when recording more elaborate keyboard parts. And i feel the included ”small” keybed + speaker is just extra. And is a reason why people / media considered the Reface as toys when they were released. I think its super powerful synths! 👍👌💎🥁
Are batteries required to operate this keyboard, or can you power it exclusively with the AC adapter? Also, how good does the Fender Rhodes voice sound in the lowest octave range?
As a bass player, I'm mostly attracted to the classic sound of the Fender Rhodes Bass Piano. I'm wondering how well this keyboard can reproduce that classic sound that I've heard in songs by artists like: The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Ray Charles, and Herbie Hancock.
In most of the demos I've seen, they never pull the octave lever all the way down in the Fender Rhodes mode. I get it. The higher register on the Fender are utterly gorgeous, and the lower register of the Fender Rhodes is swampy, dirty, and muddy. But we bassists are a weird bunch. We like it like that. 😂
@@skybluemarshall you can power it exclusively with the ac adapter
Oof the clav ,drive, tremolo @ 3:32 sounds sooo sooo amazing. Got the itch to buy one now! Thank you for this video, simple straight to the point and really shows off its qualities ❤
It's an amazing set of sounds and interface but all the players want a full size keyboard version, speakers included.
Yeah would be great to see a v2.0 with a large weighted keybed 😄👌☕️
It’s called a Yamaha ck, 61 for synth keys, 88 for weighted keys.
@@souldom99 ck is nice, like cp and yc, but not even close to what I'm talking about. I'll stick with my flawed Korg sv2
Hehe I understand why, the Korg SV2 is a renowned instrument. 👌🤩
@@aifuturemix It's cool because of the decent sounds and onboard speakers option and interface, but it doesn't retrigger fast so forget fast trills, has an unnerving soft power switch, and can't save transpose settings or default instrument on power up (unless you can do that in the software which I haven't been bothered to fire up yet). Pretty much grumpy old man's gripes, I realize (except for the slow retriggering, for which there's no excuse). I really just need the sounds on the Reface CP plus a couple of organs really.
That is the next one I want to acquire, thanks for the demo!
Hey Jose, yeah it got some sweet sounds elbeit it's small form factor. And you can't beat portable battery driven instruments for couch jams with the family!
I've had a CS for a bit but really looking forward to picking one of these up soon - nice demo!
Thanks, yeah the Yamaha Reface series really surprised me. Quality sound engines deluxe! 💎👌
Get Yamaha Reface CP here: bit.ly/46WfJGW (affiliate)
Reface CP is a recreation of the 70s classic stage keyboards with vintage effects and 128 voice polyphony. It contains those classic CP stage piano, Rhodes piano, wurlitzer and clavinet sounds. In this video we unbox the Yamaha Reface CP, load it with 6xAA batteries for some sweet sound demos. Furthermore we listen to what the onboard speaker sounds like.
If you enjoy my content, please subscribe, hit the like and notification bell.
I answer to ALL comments, so just shoot whatever!
Thanks for watching / listening,
// Mattias (Gelhein) Holmgren
This thing sounds incredible!
Yeah love it so much!
Great instrument, great demo 🤩👍
Thanks, yeah totallt love the Reface series of keyboards! Totally underrated and misunderstood gear. Yamaha was a bit early with the vintage revival thing which is hyped atm.
Beautiful video - and gear ! I think im gonna get one. The portability and design is 10/10 for me.
Good choice! Yeah I just love how this one sounds, absolute fav in the couch!
@@aifuturemix how is the battery life with the aa batteries ? Just bought an off grid homestead, and would love to bring an instrument
Update video: Yamaha Reface CP + Strymon Deco combination -> ruclips.net/video/zW4IOXchmEk/видео.html
I've had this for years and sounds amazing, have it hooked up to a full size Yamaha piano with MIDI. I wish the Toy piano could be swapped with the secret patch for the acoustic piano which you can load like this
1) switch CP off
2) put the voice selector between any two settings
3) power up
4) enjoy a nice sounding acoustic piano
Cheers, Ola
Hi Ola, Yeah that "hidden" acoustic piano is lovely. It would indeed have been better to just include it in the patch selector. Or swap the Toy shize piano which just sounds harsh no matter what you do with the settings. ;)
I Heard it was possible to swap
@@SimonandGarfunkel57not that I’m aware of.
@@synthverkstad2093 I recall there being a mod where the piano would be selected without having to put the selector in-between notches (you couldn't return to it if you switched to another sound, without restarting it)
@@mr_bassman6685 yes it requires some soldering and disconnecting some of the pins on the selector to a switch you can use to trigger this. Still require power off/on to activate it.
Love the sounds and portability
Agree, super versatile!
I had the YC, loved that keyboard to death, I'd have all of them if I could
Yeah same would love the YC one too! 👌😄🥁
I have some Ollo's too! Now to get me a Reface CP!
Hehe great, how do you like your Ollo cans? The Reface series is great sounding misunderstood gear. 👌💎
Sounds good!!!
🙏 yeah, I think the Reface series got some really good sound engines.
Speaker section sounded good
Yeah I definitely think the Yamaha Reface CP (and CS) speakers are good enough for allround jamming / sofa playing with the family. 🍿👌😄
Very nice synth!
Hey Elrinth! Thanks for listening. Yeah it's actually a very sweet electric piano for couch jams with the family.
sounds great 🎹
Yamaha is still in the game! 👍😄
@@aifuturemix for sure :)
Thanks!
🥳🥁
Top level instrument for a reasonable price
Hi Andrea, Yeah it's a wonderful sound in the Reface CP and also the rest of the Reface series! 💪🎻🍿
Love the sound of this keyboard. Is that a particular song you’re playing around 1:40? It sounds so familiar to me
Thanks, nah im just improvising playing chords arpeggiated. Its typical slick chords found in Melodic Dubstep, David Foster etc.
Reminded me of the Mario Jolly Roger Bay song.
I wish Yamaha will have a follow up for this Reface CP that can be USB powered so that I don't have to carry an additional power adapter. And don't hide the acoustic piano sound.
Yeah but the battery last quite long. Indeed USB power would be very welcome. Why they ”hid” the acoustic piano is beyond me 😂
Well done! What’s the camera used for this video? Would love to see your behind-the-scene footages.
Sony a6600, Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens. Love it! I'm gonna do a behind the scenes video on how I shoot my videos etc.
I plan to buy this CP series, is the USB cable not included? or did you miss it? Btw, Your video quality is awesome 👍🏻
I believe my package was opened previously at the store. But I know the Refaces does not come with a USB cable.
In the package there is:
* Keyboard
* Power supply
* Midi breakout cable
* user manual
Thanks glad you like my content anf wuaöity 😄☕️💎
I have one: The best keyboard I own.
Agree that the Yamaha Reface CP is a very versatile instrument. Albeit it's small form factor. You can't beat portable instruments when you suddenly get creative ideas. ;)
I'd be willing to pay substantial amount for a stage size size equivalent provided it looks like an instrument (no more square black plastic case like in the 80's, Donner has done an amazing work lately with their cheap pianos, I don't understand why it could not be easy for Yamaha) and provided they keep at all cost this SIMPLE interface with big and obvious knobs controls. I think keyboard companies under estimate the amount of keyboard players that are not interrested at all in programming anything.
Hey Lous, Totally agree, did you see the video where someone built a real custom Rhodes case for the Reface CP? It's such a wonderful sound in this keyboard that it deserves a pro build. But I do understand Yamaha from a price point. The Reface CP is very portable and battery powered though. A big keybed would make it heavy and less compact / portable. So a different client base I guess.
@@aifuturemix thanks for the tip, I'll check this out. I do understand that commercially, when things get bigger, it doesn't cost them much more to increase the capabilities. However, I really think there is a market for keyboard players that are not into programming and tweaking. I really think there is a market for amazing basic sounds, packaged in an instrument like product that you could hook-up to external pedal board just like with guitarists that spend more time buying pedals than playing guitars 🙂... (I would probably be this guy...)
I org thought it cheap? You know vs Casio CZ or microKorg? Similar to Alesis Harm...man sure does have some great keyboard tones!??
CP has a really sweet sound, and with an external bigger keyboard it's even more awesome! I dunno how it co,,apres to Casio / MicroKorg though. MicroKorg is programmable, the CP is not so much, but has a great EP sound.
Do the Rhodes sounds have to have the delays? thanks
No you can play without fx. Its adjustable. 😄
Can you add other patches and store it, say accustic guitar?
No, it only has the onboard sounds, EPs and a "hidden" piano sound. ;)
Could we hear it paired with that Deco??
Absolutely 👍😄☕️
Nice demo. Just curious -- is both midi in and out, or just midi in?
Thanks the Reface CP & CS that I own feature both midi in / out via included breakout-cable. 👌😄
Have you tried secret mode? ;)
What’s the secret? 😮💨😄🥁
@@aifuturemix hey, what if you turn on the power with the tone selection knob between tones (with nothing selected)...?
Secret sound is Acoustic Grand Piano.. put the sound selector in between any preset, then switched on the power... you get the secret sound
Yes you get the ”secret” piano patch. Sounds as lovely as the other factory sounds! 🤩💎👌😄
Why would they hide a grand piano but put toy piano as one of 6 sounds😒?
It was a test sound when they developed the CP device. It was not intended for "commercial" availability, thus it's hidden. People still like that it's available. ;) Me included.
@@aifuturemix well i still think toy should not be commercial instead haha
Привет. Я тоже такую хочу!
English plz 😄☕️
Beautifull sounds but it’s so weird they didn’t release just the module. I couldn’t care less for that tiny keybed
Yeah absolutely! 👌😋 But still, for someone who wants to play in the couch, and to teach the kids. It's a great instrument! You can always treat it like a module and hook it to your 88 weighted 🍿
@@aifuturemix Yeah I got you, it’s just a bit non practical
'promosm' 🤘
The best 💎😂