March 14, 2023
Take Your Sound Anywhere with New CK Series Stage Keyboards from Yamaha
Following in the footsteps of the YC Series Stage Keyboards and the most recent iterations of Ya...
Yamaha CK76 Stage Keyboard
With intuitive controls, built-in speakers and authentic piano, organ and synth sounds, the compact CK61 Stage Keyboard goes wherever the music takes you. Its 76-key, semi-weighted action is ideal for synth and keyboard. Its combination of sounds and effects allow you to explore totally new sonic palettes. Pianos, electric pianos, strings, brass, organ and modern synth sounds. Easy-to-use controls let you focus on the music, not the menu. Dedicated organ controls and Synth and Effect controls. And with its long battery life, you can turn every place from campgrounds, cramped tour buses and hotel rooms into a stage or studio.
- Future System Basic (FSB) semi-weighted keyboard action, ideal for synth and keyboard players.
- Two split points increase flexibility to play three different sounds across the keyboard
- Focused piano and keyboard sound set that's expressive and authentic for any musical need
- Features a variety of organ types, from vintage drawbar to combo transistor-based from Reface YC, for classic rock, pop, jazz, R&B and country
- Imitative sounds with realistic string sections, brass ensembles, and more add to the musical versatility
- A collection of fat, deep and expressive synth sounds that can be controlled in real-time
- Extensive onboard effects feature hands on controls to easily create your own sound
- One-to-one interface keeps you out of menus so you can focus on the music
- Dedicated Part controls allow quick and deep tweaking without menu diving
- Two customizable pedal inputs provide extra control for more expression
- Four Zone MIDI Master Keyboard Control allows powerful control over hardware and soft synths
Sound
CK combines the sounds of the Yamaha CP Stage Piano with the organ and synth focused YC Stage Keyboard to give you a totally new sonic palette. All with an intuitive interface that lets you focus on the music, not the menus. You’ll have piano, electric pianos, strings and brass plus a dedicated organ section and modern synth sounds. Onboard special effects to make it your own. There’s even Analog to Digital (A/D) Input to plug in a mic or another instrument, apply effects and record directly to your laptop. Not to mention CK has built-in speakers and batteries to take your new sound to new places. The options are nearly endless.
Pianos, EP & Keys
CK features piano sounds from three legendary Yamaha grands: the CFX, S700 and CF3, plus the character-rich U1 upright piano from the Yamaha YC Series. “Digi Piano” sounds let you get your 90s dance party on. There’s also a selection of vintage electric piano sounds in both the reed and tine style, funky Clavi sounds and the classic 80s DX7-style FM electric pianos Yamaha helped make famous. You’ll have all the keyboard sounds you need to bring down the house, arena or backyard barbecue.
Organ
When it comes to organ, the versatile CK is all about options. Classic 60s surf rock? Check. Soulful R&B? Check. Gospel and everything in between? Amen. CK has a dedicated organ section based on the Yamaha reface YC mobile mini keyboard featuring five different organ types, rotary speaker effect, percussion and a newly enhanced vibrato/chorus. You get nine dedicated drawbars with controls for the rotary speaker, percussion and a vibrato/chorus section.
Synths
CK gives you a variety of complex synth sounds without the complex menus. You get analog style pads, leads and basses, synth brass, strings and pads. Even synth bells and textures to add to your synth sound palette. All with modern synth controls to tweak your sound without menu diving. Elegant filter and envelope generator (EG) controls to shape the tone and amplitude of all of them. Mono mode with panel switch and customization features that are great for synth leads and basses. Unison mode with panel switch, three modes and deeper adjustments. Make massive sounding synths for stabs, pads, leads, basses or anything you can imagine.
Effects
CK effects simplify sound customization with three dedicated processors: Drive, Effects 1, and Effects 2, along with an A/D Input having two unique effects. Drive offers five overdrive/distortion types to add edge, while Effects 1 and 2 provide modulation effects like Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay, Reverb, Wah, Tremolo, experimental synth effects (e.g., Ring Modulation, Slicer, Lo-Fi), and EQ. With 36 effects, it's like having a customizable guitar pedal board. Master Delay and Reverb offer four and three effects, respectively, with individual send levels from each of the three CK parts and A/D Input. Lastly, the Master EQ allows for final tone adjustments. A mic or instrument can be connected to the A/D input, apply effects, and hear the sound via CK's speakers or outputs. You can also record anything connected to the A/D input through the built-in USB audio interface.
Three Parts
CK lets you split, layer, mix and process all from the front panel. Making it easy to create with a nearly endless combination of sounds. Split bass and piano. Layer organ with strings. Experiment with modern synth sounds. CK gives you three parts that let the music go wherever you want.
A/D Input
Analog to Digital (A/D) Inputs let you apply two dedicated effects to the audio and store them to a LIVE SET.
Control
CK features an intuitive, 1 to 1 interface that gives you the freedom to explore your sound. Everything, from dedicated Organ controls to Synth and Effects controls, is designed to keep you making music instead of diving into menus.
USB Audio/MIDI Interface
CK is much more than a pretty MIDI interface. Built-in stereo in/out USB Audio Interface lets you record and play back audio to and from CK to your computer or iOS device, including whatever is plugged into the A/D input. It even has USB MIDI and 5-pin DIN In/Out. Perfect for recording MIDI data, controlling softsynths or connecting to Soundmondo.
Bluetooth Audio Input
CK goes wireless with Bluetooth Audio to accept tracks from your phone or bandmates. You can even use the built-in speakers to play a tune or run tracks from your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Yamaha CK series stage keyboard?
The Yamaha CK series is a compact, portable stage keyboard line available in 61, 76 and 88 key versions. It combines piano and electric piano sounds from the Yamaha CP Stage Piano with the organ and synth focus of the YC Stage Keyboard. All models have the same sounds, effects, controls and connections. The main differences are key count, key action and size.
Which Yamaha CK model should I choose: the CK61, CK76 or CK88?
he CK61 and CK76 use Yamaha’s semi-weighted Future System Basic (FSB) action, which suits synth, organ and keyboard playing. The CK88 uses the weighted Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action for a more piano-like feel across all 88 keys. The CK61 is the lightest and most compact. The CK76 adds additional range without going to a full-size board.
What piano and electric piano sounds are included on the Yamaha CK series?
The CK includes piano sounds from three Yamaha grands, the CFX, S700 and CF3, plus the U1 upright from the Yamaha YC series. You also get vintage reed and tine electric pianos, Clavi sounds, 80s DX7-style FM electric pianos and 90s-style “Digi Piano” sounds. In all, the CK has 363 voices and 128-note polyphony.
Does the Yamaha CK have real drawbars for organ sounds?
Yes, the CK has a dedicated organ section with nine physical drawbars. It is based on the Yamaha reface YC and has five organ types, from vintage drawbar to transistor combo organs. Dedicated controls for rotary speaker, percussion and an improved vibrato/chorus make it a good fit for rock, gospel, R&B, jazz and country.
Can I shape synth sounds on the Yamaha CK without menu diving?
Yes, the CK has hands-on filter and envelope generator (EG) controls for shaping tone and volume. Mono mode and Unison mode each have a panel switch, and Unison offers three modes with deeper adjustments. Sounds include analog-style pads, leads, basses, synth brass, strings, bells and textures.
How many sounds can I split and layer on the Yamaha CK at once?
The CK has three Parts and two split points, so you can play up to three sounds across the keyboard. You can split bass and piano, layer organ with strings, or do both from the front panel. You can save your setups as Live Sets. There are 160 Live Sets, 80 of them presets.
What effects are built into the Yamaha CK stage keyboard?
The CK has three effect processors: Drive with five overdrive and distortion types, plus Effects 1 and Effects 2 with 36 effect types. Those include chorus, flanger, phaser, wah, tremolo, ring modulation, slicer and lo-fi. The master delay has four types and the master reverb has three, with separate send levels for each Part and the A/D input. A 3-band master EQ handles final tone adjustments.
Can I use the Yamaha CK as a USB audio interface and MIDI controller?
Yes, the CK has a built-in 2-in/2-out USB audio interface at 44.1 kHz for recording and playback with a computer or iOS device. It also has USB MIDI and 5-pin DIN MIDI In and Out. Four-zone MIDI control lets you play hardware synths and software instruments from the CK.
Can the Yamaha CK run on battery power?
Yes, the CK61 and CK88 run on eight AA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Yamaha rates them for up to 4.5 hours on rechargeable batteries or up to 3 hours on alkaline. Two built-in 6 W speakers, which you can switch off, and Bluetooth audio for streaming tracks from your phone make the CK practical away from a full rig.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | YAM-CK76 |
| Vendor | Yamaha |
| Bluetooth | Audio Receiving and App Connectivity |
| Built In Speakers | Yes |
| Drawbar Sets | 1 Set |
| Drawbar Style | Physical |
| Included From Manufacturer | Power Cord |
| Weighted Keys | Semi-Weighted |
| Number of Keys | 76 |
| MIDI | In, Out, and USB |
| MPN | CK76 |
| Key Action | Semi-Weighted Future System Basic (FSB) |
| Speaker Power | 6 W x 2 |
| Speaker Size | (2) 4 3/4" x 2 3/8" Oval Speakers (Switchable On/Off) |
| Programs/Presets |
363 Voices 160 Live Sets (80 Preset) |
| Voices of Polyphony | 128 |
| Split Feature | Yes (2 Split Points, 3 Parts) |
| Layer Feature | Yes |
| Number of MIDI Control Zones | 4 |
| Effects |
Drive Effect 1 & Effect 2 Delay, Reverb 3-Band Master EQ A/D Input Effects (2) |
| Onboard Controllers |
Pitch and Mod Wheel 9 Drawbars |
| Half-Damper Support | Yes (With Optional Pedal Unit) |
| Control Connections |
(2) Foot Pedal Inputs MIDI In/Out |
| Audio Inputs |
(2) 1/4" A/D Input (L/Mono, R) Bluetooth Audio |
| Audio Outputs |
(2) 1/4" Line Out (L/Mono, R) 1/4" Headphones |
| USB Port (to Host) |
MIDI Audio (2-in/2-out, 44.1 kHz) |
Yamaha Synthesizer, Stage Keyboard & Stage Piano Products Limited Warranty
Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free performance. Yamaha Corporation of America ('Yamaha') is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every Yamaha product. Yamaha sells its products through a network of reputable, specially authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you, the Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to products that have been (1) directly purchased from Yamaha's authorized dealers in the fifty states of the USA and District of Columbia (the 'Warranted Area') and (2) used exclusively in the Warranted Area. Yamaha suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly, and invites you to contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or Yamaha Customer Service if you have any questions.
- CK Series Stage Keyboards: 1 Year
- CP Series Stage Pianos: 3 Years
- MODX+ / MODX Music Synthesizers: 1 Year
- Montage / Montage M Music Synthesizers: 2 Years
- MX Music Synthesizers: 1 Year
- Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards: 1 Year
- Synthesizer Accessories: 1 Year
- YC Series Stage Keyboards: 3 Years
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