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The core electric piano and Clavinet tones are widely called authentic and inspiring. Multiple owners describe the Rhodes, Wurlitzer and Clavinet emulations as sounding just like the real instruments, with one calling it Yamaha's best-sounding Rhodes ever, better than the CP73. Others say no other keyboard gives them as good a Wurli sound. The onboard effects, especially the tape-style delay and chorus, are repeatedly singled out as elevating the sounds to a 'cosmic level' and inspiring hours of play.

A hidden acoustic grand piano Easter egg is a fan-favorite surprise many wish were official. Dozens of commenters describe powering on the unit with the voice knob resting between two sounds to reveal a secret grand piano tone, calling it superb and comparable to much pricier instruments. Many argue this hidden sound should have replaced the divisive Toy Piano preset entirely, with a few even soldering the knob to lock onto the secret piano position permanently.

Mini keys and soft velocity response are the most consistent complaints. Several users note the three-octave mini keys feel heavily limiting, especially for trained pianists, and that soft key presses sometimes fail to trigger sound at all. Many compensate by connecting the CP via MIDI to a full-size or 88-key weighted controller for gigging or serious playing, while others say the mini keys work fine for casual couch composing or accordion-style playing.