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We went to GC to try out the YPG-635, but are wondering the advantages of moving up to a CP33.

The YPG-635 has some sounds sampled off actual instruments, while most are pure synth. The advertisements I read make it seem as All the sounds on the CP33 are sampled from actual instruments. Is this correct?
Also, the YPG-635 has 3 piano sounds with 2 of them sampled from real pianos. Anyone know how many Piano sounds are on the CP33? All sampled from real pianos?

I know you lose a lot of sounds on the CP33 and no speakers....but what do you gain for the extra $400 (50% more expensive)?

Final question...do they have the same piano touch?

Thanks!
~Paul

The CP33 does feel a bit better IMO. I wouldn't be surprised if it sounds better, too. I was looking at the CP33 earlier today, but didn't spend much time with it since the even-better CP300 was just across the room :p

they have different actions, YPG635 with GHS and CP33 (and CP300) with GH action, which to me is better action.

YPG635 is entry level stage DP, while CP33 is middle range one with better sound samples and functionality plus 3-level dynamic sampling etc, with no built-in speakers however. CP33 is similar to P140, which is to be replaced by a much better P155 this April.

you can check specs on all those on Yamaha site, so that you'd know what you're getting.

Depends on what you want your keyboard/digital piano for. I bought the ypg 635 so I can practice piano silently (I have an acoustic) and do some compositions on it, and perhaps take it out with me to perform in public. From what I remember about the CP33, you get a pretty good digital piano, but not that much else - and many of its functions might actually be useless.
As for the "GH" and "GH effect" and the multiple sampling... I actually prefer the GH a little more - the GH effect was a little too bouncy for me.
Then for the "higher level of sampled sounds" - you know how closely I had to listen to the piano sounds, even on a microphone, to tell the difference between the two digitals? I think the 4 piano sounds on the ypg 635 are pretty good for my purpose however.
Just know what you want it for - my rec, if you just want a portable piano - P140/155. IF you want more functions, then YPG 635. CP33 if you are pro/semi-pro and will use it for "connectivity" since the specs make it seem like controller as well.

Fitting aftermarket speakers to a stage piano
that has no built-in speakers can be tricky
for a novice, so this might not be the
best choice. When you try it out in
a store, it's probably connected up to
some amp and professional-type setup, so
that is not representative of what you're
going to have at home.

For a newcomer to digitals it's probably
best to stick with pianos with built-in
speakers. I've been playing digitals
since 1989, and I've always gone
with consoles with built-in
speakers. I've been tempted by some
impressive stage pianos like the Promega 3
and the NordElectro, but the idea of trying
to fit speakers to them, from the bewildering
array of aftermarket speakers and connectors,
has always prevented me from buying them.

If you like the stage piano configuration,
there's always the CP300, which has
a set of mammoth built-in speakers in
a stage piano-like unit, for those who
want the stage look without the hassle
of aftermarket speakers. But you pay
double the price for the convenience.