Yamaha CK61 Stage Keyboard Overview
The Yamaha CK61 Stage Keyboard is a versatile and portable keyboard with 61 semi-weighted keys, built-in speakers, and battery power for on-the-go music making.
With 128 voices of polyphony, 363 voices, and 160 live set sounds, the Yamaha CK61 Stage Keyboard offers a wide range of sonic possibilities, from classic pianos and organs to modern synths and effects. Its split and layer functionality allows for even greater flexibility, making it a perfect choice for gigging keyboardists and musicians who demand performance-ready features in an affordable and compact package.
Unleash Your Creativity On Stage
The Yamaha CK61 Stage Keyboard is the perfect choice for gigging keyboardists, function gig players and session musicians looking for a versatile, portable and reliable keyboard with split and layer functionality. With its lightweight design and easy-to-use controls, the CK61 is the ideal choice for musicians on the go.
Create a Sonic Landscape
This compact and lightweight keyboard features a sound engine that combines Yamaha’s renowned CP Stage Piano and YC Stage Keyboard, resulting in a sonic palette that covers everything from classic acoustic and electric pianos to vintage organs and modern synth sounds. With 128 voices of polyphony, 363 voices, and 160 live set sounds for splits and layers, the CK61 is designed to help you unleash your creativity on stage or in the studio.
Dedicated Controls
The Yamaha CK61 Stage Keyboard features dedicated controls for organ, synth and effect sections, allowing for easy and intuitive manipulation of the sounds. The organ section includes nine footage sliders and three-part volume sliders, while the synth and effect section includes eleven control knobs.
With these dedicated controls, keyboardists can focus on the music and seamlessly navigate between sounds, creating complex layers and splits with ease. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, the CK61’s intuitive layout makes it a versatile and powerful tool for any musician.
Split and Layer Functionality
The split and layer functionality is what makes the CK61 truly stand out. It allows you to divide the keyboard into two or more sections, each with its own sound and range. You can also layer multiple sounds to create a rich, full-bodied sound that will fill any room. The possibilities are endless, and the CK61 makes it easy to experiment with different combinations to find the perfect sound for your performance.
Designed for the Gigging Musician
The Yamaha CK61 is designed with the gigging musician in mind. It’s lightweight, compact and easy to transport, making it perfect for musicians who are always on the go. The built-in speakers and battery power mean that you can take the CK61 anywhere, from small venues to large stages, without having to worry about finding a power source.
Connectivity and Functions
Yamaha’s CK61 is packed with professional connectivity and functions, including MIDI in/out, USB to host and device, stereo line outputs and inputs, and Bluetooth connectivity for playing back audio from a Bluetooth device. This means that you can easily connect the CK61 to other devices and equipment, making it a versatile and essential tool for any gigging musician.
- Over 300 high quality voices
- 1 to 1 intuitive interface - control sounds with ease
- Compact and lightweight - only 5.6kg, crucial selling point
- Built-in speakers and battery power
- Professional connectivity and functions
- 61 keys, semi-weighted FSB keyboard, initial touch
- Tone Generator: AWM2 & AWM for Organ Flutes
- 128 voices of polyphony
- Integrated Effects, Master-EQ
- 363 Voices, 160 Live Set Sounds (for Splits & Layers)
- Pitchbend and Modulation Wheel
- Nine Organ Footage Sliders, three Part Volume Sliders, eleven control Knobs
- Built-in speakers (6 W x2)
- Battery powered operation possible (eight AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries)
- LC-Display (128 x 64 dots)
- Stereo Line Output: 6.3 mm mono phone jack x2
- Stereo Input: 6.3 mm mono phone jack x2
- Stereo Phones Output: 6.3 mm stereo phone jack
- Two connectors for Footswitches or Footcontrollers
- MIDI [IN]/[OUT]
- USB [TO DEVICE] to connect USB memory sticks
- USB [TO HOST] to connect to PCs, USB-Audio-Interface function (two stereo channels from PC to CK, two stereo channels from CK to PC)
- Bluetooth connectivity to play back audio from a Bluetooth device
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 910 mm × 291 mm × 109 mm
- Weight: 5.6 kg
- Included accessories: Owner’s Manual, AC adaptor
- Optional accessories: Footswitches and Footcontrollers (FC3A, FC4A, FC5, FC7), Soft Case SC-DE61