Yamaha CFX Essentials

Essence of Clarity

• Yamaha’s flagship concert grand (275 cm / 9 ft)

• Bright, clear, and powerful tone with remarkable dynamic range

• Hollywood-proven ambience of Stage A at Vienna Synchron Stage

• Mix-ready sound with Room Mix and close mic options

• Adjustable sympathetic and body resonance

• Upgrade path to Synchron Yamaha CFX

Bring the brilliance and versatility of Yamaha’s flagship concert grand straight to your studio with Yamaha CFX Essentials – a focused, accessible version of our acclaimed Synchron Yamaha CFX. Capturing the distinctive clarity, power, and precision that define this world-class instrument, this streamlined edition distills the full expressive range of the CFX into an inspiring, ready-to-play virtual piano. From luminous pianissimos to commanding fortissimos, the Yamaha CFX Essentials delivers a sound that’s both modern and timeless – perfectly suited for any musical style, from classical and jazz to pop and film scoring.

Sonic Precision, Effortless Expression

The Yamaha CFX is celebrated for its immaculate tonal balance and expressive flexibility. Its wide palette of colors and commanding projection make it a favorite among concert pianists and recording artists alike. In this Essentials version, we’ve preserved the essence of that refined sound – crisp highs, rich lows, and vibrant sustain – while substantially reducing its footprint on your hard drive. The result is a highly playable instrument that captures the CFX’s bold personality and transparent tone in a compact, efficient form.

Your Signature Yamaha Sound

Sculpt your ideal piano tone with ease through the Synchron Piano Player. Choose from expertly crafted mixer presets or dive deeper with detailed parameters like key EQ, body resonance, and algorithmic reverb. Adjust sympathetic resonance, shape your response curve, or enhance presence with subtle ambience – all within an intuitive, performance-focused interface. Whether you’re recording film scores, crafting pop ballads, or performing virtuosic repertoire, Yamaha CFX Essentials puts the unmistakable sound of Yamaha’s flagship concert grand at your fingertips – sparkling, expressive, and ready to inspire.

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Mac:

• macOS 11 Big Sur or higher
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon/M1/M2
• RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended) - Big Bang Orchestra, SYNCHRON-ized, Smart Series
• RAM: 16GB (32GB recommended) - Synchron Libraries, SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Strings & Brass
• SSD hard drive recommended

Windows:

• Windows 10 or higher
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon
• RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended) - Big Bang Orchestra, SYNCHRON-ized, Smart Series
• RAM: 16GB (32GB recommended) - Synchron Libraries, SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Strings & Brass
• SSD hard drive recommended

Free hard drive space according to the library size.