Yamaha CVP-701B Clavinova Digital Piano with Bench

The Yamaha CVP-701B Clavinova Digital Piano is a versatile digital piano designed to deliver an authentic piano-playing experience alongside a wide range of interactive music and performance features. Finished in classic black, it combines an elegant cabinet with Yamaha’s GH3X (Graded Hammer 3X) keyboard, featuring 88 weighted keys, synthetic ivory keytops and escapement for a playing feel inspired by an acoustic grand piano. Its sound engine features the Yamaha CFX concert grand piano and Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano voices, making it suitable for classical repertoire, contemporary music, practice sessions and home performances.

The CVP-701B incorporates Yamaha’s Real Grand Expression technology, Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM), key-off samples and Smooth Release for expressive piano sound and nuanced tonal response. Beyond traditional piano playing, it offers 777 instrument voices, 29 drum and sound-effect kits, 480 XG voices and 310 preset accompaniment styles. These features allow musicians to explore different instruments, play along with backing arrangements and create a fuller performance experience. The 4.3-inch colour LCD provides access to instrument settings, notation and lyrics, while built-in Guide Lamps, lesson functions, Performance Assistant Technology and 16-track song recording support practice, learning and music creation.

Designed for an integrated home piano setup, the CVP-701B features a sliding key cover, music rest, three pedals and a built-in stereo speaker system powered by two 25-watt amplifiers. Its connectivity options include USB TO HOST, USB TO DEVICE, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, stereo AUX IN, AUX OUT, two headphone connections and a microphone/line input. The USB Audio Recorder supports WAV recording and playback, while additional functions include registration memory, split and dual keyboard modes, a metronome and extensive built-in effects. This package includes a matching piano bench, making it a convenient choice for a dedicated home music space.

Key Features

• 88-key GH3X (Graded Hammer 3X) weighted keyboard

• Synthetic ivory keytops and escapement mechanism

• Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano sounds

• Real Grand Expression technology

• Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)

• Key-off samples and Smooth Release

• 777 instrument voices, 29 drum/SFX kits and 480 XG voices

• 310 preset accompaniment styles

• 256-note maximum polyphony

• 4.3-inch colour TFT LCD display

• Guide Lamps and built-in lesson functions

• Performance Assistant Technology

• 16-track song recording

• USB WAV audio recording and playback

• Three pedals with half-pedal support

• Built-in stereo speaker system with 50 W total amplification

• Dual and split keyboard modes

• MIDI IN/OUT/THRU and USB connectivity

• Two headphone outputs and microphone/line input

• Classic black cabinet with sliding key cover

• Matching piano bench included

Specifications

• Type: Digital piano with arranger and accompaniment functions

• Series: Yamaha Clavinova CVP Series

• Model: CVP-701B

• Body Shape / Product Type: Upright-style cabinet digital piano

• Materials / Construction: Cabinet construction with GH3X keyboard and synthetic ivory keytops

• Dimensions / Scale / Size: 1,352 × 1,065 × 595 mm (W × H × D)

• Weight: 59 kg

• Keyboard: 88 keys, GH3X Graded Hammer 3X with escapement

• Touch Sensitivity: Hard 2, Hard 1, Medium, Soft 1, Soft 2 and Fixed

• Polyphony: 256 notes maximum

• Piano Voices: Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial

• Preset Voices: 777 voices, 29 drum/SFX kits and 480 XG voices

• Accompaniment Styles: 310 preset styles

• Display: 4.3-inch colour TFT LCD, 480 × 272 resolution

• Pedals: Three pedals; sustain, sostenuto and soft functions, with half-pedal support

• Recording: 16-track MIDI song recording; USB WAV audio recording and playback

• Effects: Reverb, chorus, DSP, master compressor and EQ

• Electronics / Connectivity: USB TO HOST, USB TO DEVICE, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, stereo AUX IN, AUX OUT (L/L+R and R), microphone/line input, two headphone outputs and AUX PEDAL

• Amplification: 25 W × 2

• Speakers: Two 16 cm speakers

• Power Consumption: 22 W

• Hardware: Sliding key cover, music rest and integrated three-pedal assembly

• Finish / Color: Black (B)

• Included Accessories: Piano bench, AC power cord, owner's manual, data list, 50 Greats for the Piano music book and holder set; exact accessory availability may vary by package and region

• Other Relevant Specifications: Approximately 2.8 MB internal memory, eight registration memory buttons, metronome, transpose, tuning adjustment, split/dual modes and nine scale types

The Yamaha CVP-701B is well suited to beginners, developing pianists, experienced musicians and families looking for a feature-rich digital piano for home practice, music lessons, accompaniment and entertainment. Its combination of a responsive weighted keyboard, expressive grand piano sounds, automatic backing styles, learning tools and recording capabilities makes it a versatile all-in-one instrument, while the included bench completes the setup for comfortable everyday playing.