Statement regarding the hidden piano in reface CP: "We are aware that many people have found an 'Easter Egg' acoustic piano voice in their reface CP. This particular voice is something we use for internal testing. We use this voice because it takes up very little space and provides an easy way for us to test various aspects of our instruments. This voice is purely for internal testing and is not reflective of our desire to bring you incredibly high-quality, expressive instrument voices that are perfectly matched to both the keyboard and effects. However, if this voice works for you as-is and you can find a way to easily re-create, there's no harm to your reface CP in using it. Apologies for our delay in responding." (Yamaha,12 September 2018)
Reface is a great series of mini keyboards from Yamaha years ago. I wonder why they didn't update the series. I for one would love them to bring the grand piano sound out rather than hiding it. And please switch to USB power as well. One less power adapeter to worry about.
Probably, because 61-key has become the standard for a small portable keyboard. Maybe there's not much of a market. Also, if it doesn't have MIDI out, that could cut into the marketability. Probably, there are a lot of marketability issues. Maybe they have something else in their product line or something in development that is more contemporary in features.
I'm thinking of getting one. Could you tell me if the internal speakers distort when using batteries? Also, are the internal speakers usable for noodling and writing on the keyboard?
I've only had the CS, but I'm pretty sure they all gave pretty mediocre little speakers that will distort well below half volume. I probably wouldn't use the speakers outside or to jam with a guitar but noodling on the couch its usable. No bottom end though. It's about what your can expect. You can definitely find devices with way better tiny built in speakers like the OG Novation Circuit, but these are middle of the road (so kind or shit)
I’ve experienced distortion on internal speaker mode only on down active and hitting high velocity / high volume, but it’s not that terrible sounding, 70 column is suitable for most applications and can do 90-100 column for accent certain parts or if you solo
Aight imma go test this out and see if it works. Im the meantime why the F is the toy piano one of only 6 settings?! Hate clav too Edit: wholly crap youre not kidding!! Why is that hidden!?
