Yamaha technicians selected a Yamaha CFIIIS full concert grand with the best sound quality and finely tuned it under the best conditions. Then, they used our unique Pure CF Sampling* technique to sample all of its sounds in order to create the new CLP300 Series piano sound. As a result, you enjoy the same natural tonal variety as a Yamaha acoustic concert grand piano.
  * CLP380, CLP370, CLP340, CLP330, CLP320, CLPS308, CLPS306.

The voice of an acoustic grand piano changes according to how it is played. Yamaha's sounds are sampled according to keystroke strength for each key at 10 levels or more. The Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling technology analyzes these samples. Then, it selects three to five levels* that best match your subtle touch on the keyboard. This enables you to directly transmit the delicate movements of your fingertips into expressive sound.
  * CLP380 uses five levels.

Key-Off samples provide the delicate sound keys make when they are released. Stereo Sustain samples recreate the resonances of strings and soundboard when the damper pedal is pressed. String Resonance samples provided the rich tones produced when one hammered string causes related strings to ring out in harmony. Using these comprehensive gradations, CLP300 Series models can realistically reproduce the complex sounds of a grand piano.
  * Key-Off and Stereo Sustain: CLP380, CLP370, CLP340. String Resonance: CLP380.

This proprietary Tri-Amp System improves sound quality by using three separate amplifiers for the high, middle and low frequency ranges. Yamaha audio professionals, with their expertise of Yamaha acoustic equipment in studios and halls, extensively explored the optimal balance of the 3-system amplifier to reproduce the natural tones of the piano. The result is greater amp efficiency, lower distortion and better frequency response across the entire sound spectrum. It also maximizes the benefits of Pure CF Sampling.
  * CLP380 only.

Experience Yamaha's exclusive Internet Direct Connection (IDC)* service on the new CLP300 Series for the first time. Tap into the Radio Service for Piano and listen to uninterrupted streaming of music on your instrument. Listen as your instrument performs jazz, classical, pop and more. The CLP300 Series models have a LAN port* for easy access and simple connection to the Internet.
  * CLP380, CLP370, CLP340, CLPS308, CLPS306. This is a subscription service.

Here's a convenient extra: connectors for optional headphones, so you can practice without worrying about how loud you're playing. The two headphone jacks let you and a friend enjoy private duets.

Insert an optional USB storage device into the USB port to save and transfer your performances.
  * Not available on CLP320.

The music book "50 Greats for the Piano" contains the printed music for the built-in songs and is included with all new CLP300 Series models.