Yamaha Reface CP Unboxing + Sound Demo (4K) 

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

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.

Thanks appreciate the feedback. Yeah love the sound of the CP (and CS) 🥳🌱🎹

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.

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!

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

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.

Yeah love it so much!

Yeah same would love the YC one too! 👌😄🥁

Agree, super versatile!

Hi Andrea, Yeah it's a wonderful sound in the Reface CP and also the rest of the Reface series! 💪🎻🍿

Thanks, yeah the Yamaha Reface series really surprised me. Quality sound engines deluxe! 💎👌

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. ;)

Hehe great, how do you like your Ollo cans? The Reface series is great sounding misunderstood gear. 👌💎

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.

Yeah I definitely think the Yamaha Reface CP (and CS) speakers are good enough for allround jamming / sofa playing with the family. 🍿👌😄

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...)

Yeah but the battery last quite long. Indeed USB power would be very welcome. Why they ”hid” the acoustic piano is beyond me 😂

Hey Elrinth! Thanks for listening. Yeah it's actually a very sweet electric piano for couch jams with the family.

🙏 yeah, I think the Reface series got some really good sound engines.

Yamaha is still in the game! 👍😄

@@aifuturemix for sure :)

Thanks the Reface CP & CS that I own feature both midi in / out via included breakout-cable. 👌😄

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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 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 😄☕️💎

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.

No, it only has the onboard sounds, EPs and a "hidden" piano sound. ;)

Yeah wish it was half price. But Its a lot more to the sound than u may think.

Absolutely 👍😄☕️

No you can play without fx. Its adjustable. 😄

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

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

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! 🤩💎👌😄

The best 💎😂

English plz 😄☕️