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61-key Stage Piano with FSB Keyboard, Drawbars, Envelope and Filter Controls, USB Audio/MIDI Interface, and Battery Power
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The Portable Stage Piano with Streamlined Control

Yamaha took the best of both worlds from their CP Stage Piano and YC Stage Keyboard for the ultimate experience in the CK Series Stage Pianos. With 61-key and 88-key options on hand, you can choose the best sonic partner for your musical pursuits. The CK Series brings streamlined functionality to the table, plus sounds from the CP Series and organ and synth from the YC Series. Hands-on controls like drawbars, synth-based tweakability, a 3-band equalizer, and direct access to each instrument category made the CK a quick favorite at Sweetwater. The CK61 features an FSB action keybed that perfectly suits organ, electric piano, and synth playing. Lastly, with built-in speakers, A/D input, 4 zones of MIDI control, Bluetooth input, and battery-powered portability, you’ll quickly find something to love about Yamaha’s mind-bending CK Series of stage pianos.

Incredible sound only Yamaha can achieve

By merging the best of the CP Stage Piano with the organ-focused interface of the YC Stage Keyboard, Yamaha brings you a stage piano experience that can roar with fat-sounding synths or sing out with gorgeous pianos, organs, strings, brass, percussion, and more. However you prefer, Yamaha makes it easy to grab a sound and jam or minutely craft your unique sound. Users can access a host of onboard effects like reverb, delay, modulation, distortion, wah, filters, and rotary speaker effects. The FSB action keybed of the CK61 feels great under the hands for those looking to achieve detailed expression without the bulk of weighted keys.

Performance never felt so simple

The CK Series offers more than its incredible organs, synth, and piano sounds. You can split, layer, and mix sounds when you’re playing. For instance, players can split the keyboard at two points to play a vaporwave synth, a brass section, and a grand piano all at the same time. And you can dial in your synth sound with filter and envelope control. A Live Set function keeps performance setups stored in a memory bank for you to revisit later. Keyboardists can plug in a mic or other keyboard to perform using the A/D input. Lastly, a Bluetooth audio input makes playing along to your favorite tracks quick and straightforward.

Your 2nd in command and your roadie at the same time

Portability is the name of the game with the CK Series stage pianos. A one-to-one interface keeps your eye on the ball while making music, freeing you from intensive menu dives. The CK pianos also boast four zones of MIDI Master Keyboard Control, allowing you masterful control over hardware and soft synths. Yamaha equipped the CK Series with two customizable pedal inputs so you can double the expression. Unlike its previous brethren, the CK Series can run on battery power, so you can take it everywhere you play. Not to mention, the CK88 is lightweight at 28.9 pounds, and the CK61 is a minuscule 12.3 pounds. Change the way you play and perform with Yamaha’s CK Series.

Yamaha CK61 61-key Stage Piano Features:

  • A stage piano that combines the sounds of the CP Stage Piano with the synth focus of the YC Stage Keyboard
  • Incredible sounds, including piano, synth, organ, brass, strings, percussion, and more
  • FSB action keybed suits expressive playing without the bulk of weighted keys
  • Effects including reverb, delay, modulation, distortion, and filters plus rotary speaker effects
  • Drawbars allow for real-time adjustment of organ sounds
  • Filter and envelope controls for contouring synth sounds
  • Split keyboard at 2 points, allowing for 3 sounds to be played at once
  • 4-zone MIDI Master Keyboard Control for controlling hardware and soft synths
  • One-to-one interface will keep you free from time-consuming menu dives
  • A/D input for a mic or another keyboard
  • Bluetooth audio input for playing along to tracks
  • Lightweight, battery-powered, easily portable

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Stage Piano
  • Sound Engine: AWM2, AWM (Organ Flutes)
  • Number of Keys: 61
  • Type of Keys: FSB Keyboard
  • Touch Sensitivity: Initial
  • Other Controllers: 2 x Mod Wheel, 13 x Faders
  • Polyphony: 128 Notes
  • Presets: 363 voices, 160 Live Set Sounds
  • Effects: 4 x Delay, 3 x Reverb, 3-band Master EQ
  • Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/mono, R)
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/mono, R)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS
  • USB: 1 x Type B, 1 x Type A
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  • Bluetooth: Yes (audio in)
  • Pedal Inputs: 2 x 1/4"
  • Built-in Speakers: 2 x 4.72"
  • Amplifier: 2 x 6W
  • Display: Full Dot LCD
  • Power Supply: PA150 Power Supply (included), 8 x AA Batteries
  • Height: 4.3"
  • Width: 35.8"
  • Depth: 11.4"
  • Weight: 12.3 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CK61

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Rated 4/5

Amazing

So I have a MODX8, that is my main rig, but sometimes I am unable to sit in front of it for practice and since I need speakers it all becomes a bit of a hassle every time I want to practice something quick. I bought this keyboard for the portability, integrated speakers, and sounds. So, this keyboard currently lives under my standing desk, I can practice whenever for however long because of the speakers. I have set up various live sets for it and I am digging it. The speakers were what sold me, then I heard the sounds in the demo and I bought it. I love this thing, has made practicing a breeze. Going to mid week bible studies with my keyboard is now a breeze due to the speakers which sound great.

If you are expecting the quality of a workstation that is 3k or more then the problem isn't this keyboard its you. Give the product a fair review for what it was intended this isn't a replacement to your Nord or Montage or MODX but its own unit. I love it for what it is and I have recorded some tracks already with this and using this as my main practice rig and gig rig when I don't need my MODX
Rated 5/5

Very happy with CK61

I was on the fence between the 61 and 88 key CK. I am so glad I got the 61. Lightweight, portable, configurable and just so playable. The sounds are so easy to set up, and I already have Van Halen and Journey sounds saved. The Hammond organs are great in my opinion, and you can even hear the mechanical noises and harmonics. Got the Gator slim gig bag which fits well. Keybed feels good to me as a synth/organ player. Baldwin organ was my first keyboard experience. This keyboard is well worth the money. Thanks to Mike my sales engineer!
Music background: Trained guitarist, hobby keyboardist
Rated 5/5

CK61 Best bang for your buck !

Sounds are GREAT ! Very easy to program .
Rated 5/5

Cool Keyboard

Good key feel for both piano and organ work. Good sounds and effects. Easy to navigate. Fun to play!

Built in speakers are nice to have so I can just sit down and play.

I had been away from keys for a while and am glad I found this board.

I do hope the folks at Yamaha update some things as there is some room for improvement (they can do the rotary better as in the yc models, and I'd like some more depth in the organ controls to have some leakage/cross talk, key click control). Still, there is a lot to make the sounds into what you want them to be. I'm having fun with it!

Maybe some day I'll move further up the clonewheel food chain (though even those don't touch the real thing and I think they are largely overpriced). I'm really happy with this board. Easier to move than my old rhodes and c3/122. I'd buy a dual manual version if it came out and I could afford it.

Highly recommended.
Rated 5/5

CK61 Amazing Keyboard

I was looking to get a light weight keyboard for live performances. Was considering the VR09B and the CK61. With the help of Brendan Murphy, I was guided to the CK61. Being in a trio and performing in small venues (about 100 or less), I needed to have good piano, B3 organ, PADS and epiano. Also needed to be able to make changes on the fly during performance because no matter how much time I spend on setup, I always need to make a few adjustments while performing. The CK61 is a perfect fit.

The control layout and is well done as well as the menus (really well thought out and easy to navigate).

I really like the Bluetooth feature that allows me to play backing tracks from my IPAD thru the CK61 - works great.

Having up to 160 LiveSets (actually a complete keyboard setup to my liking) ready to select without having to "reload" gives me plenty of choices on the fly. Have not decided how to use the 160 slots but that's part of the fun trying to figure it out. Not sure if I should use one slot for a specific song or setup generic keyboard setups that can used for many songs. May reach out to other CK61 owners and find out what worked for them.

Highly recommend the CK61 for a really good sounding keyboard, great for live performances, and light weight.

Thanks again to Brendan Murphy.
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