Is the CK61 good for piano playing?

It can play piano sounds well, but the semi-weighted action is lighter than a hammer-action digital piano. Pianists who need weighted keys should look at the CP or P series instead.

Can the CK61 run on batteries?

Yes. It runs on standard batteries as well as mains power, which is the main reason it works for busking, rehearsals and travel.

Does it have built-in speakers?

Yes, it has onboard speakers. They are fine for practice and small rooms but not loud enough for a full band without amplification.

Can I plug a microphone into the CK61?

Yes. The A/D input takes a mic or another instrument, and you can apply effects and send the signal to a laptop over USB.

How does the CK61 compare with the Yamaha CP or YC?

The CK61 borrows the CP's piano sounds and the YC's organ and synth sections in one lighter, cheaper board. The CP and YC lines go deeper on their specialties and use sturdier builds.

How many sounds can I layer at once?

The CK61 has three parts, so you can split and layer up to three sounds at a time and process each from the front panel.

Where is the Yamaha CK61 61-Key Stage Keyboard cheapest?

At Amazon, for $999.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Yamaha CK61 61-Key Stage Keyboard?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings.

Where can I buy the Yamaha CK61 61-Key Stage Keyboard?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Guitar Center, Woodsy's Music, Sweetwater, Kraft Music.

Yamaha CK61 61-Key Stage Keyboard

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the CK61 as a practical all-in-one for small gigs and home use, praising its sounds, speakers and battery operation. Criticism centers on the light, semi-weighted keybed for piano playing and on the speakers being too quiet for loud stages.

What people mention

Key actionMixedPlayers like the fast, light feel for organ and synth but find it less satisfying for expressive piano.
SoundsPraisedOwners rate the acoustic and electric pianos and the organ section as strong for the class.
SpeakersMixedThe built-in speakers are handy for practice and small rooms but get lost in a full band.
BatteryPraisedBattery operation lets players rehearse and busk without mains power.
ControlsPraisedThe front-panel layout with drawbars and effect knobs is easy to use without menus.
BuildMixedThe board is light and portable, but some owners find the plastic chassis less rugged than metal stage pianos.

About the Yamaha CK61 61-Key Stage Keyboard

The Yamaha CK61 is a compact 61-key stage keyboard with built-in speakers and battery power. It has a semi-weighted keyboard action. It combines the sounds of the Yamaha CP Stage Piano with the organ and synth sounds of the YC Stage Keyboard.

Sounds include pianos, electric pianos, strings, brass, organ and modern synth sounds. The piano sounds come from the CFX, S700 and CF3 grands and the U1 upright. There are also vintage reed and tine electric pianos, Clavi sounds and DX7-style FM electric pianos. Ensemble and solo brass, woodwinds and strings, choir, acoustic and electric guitars and basses, and chromatic percussion are included too.

The organ section is based on the Yamaha reface YC. It offers five organ types, rotary speaker effect, percussion, vibrato/chorus and nine drawbars. The synth section has analog-style pads, leads and basses, with filter and envelope generator controls, a mono mode and a unison mode. Three parts let you split, layer and mix sounds from the front panel.

Keys

61 keys, semi-weighted action

Speakers

Built-in

Power

Battery powered (built-in battery operation)

Parts

3 (split, layer, mix)

Piano sounds

CFX, S700, CF3 grands and U1 upright

Organ

5 organ types, 9 drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion, vibrato/chorus