Overview

With authentic piano, organ and synth sounds, intuitive controls and built-in speakers, the CK61 makes everywhere a stage or studio.

• 61-key FSB (Future System Basic) action, inspired by the famed FS (Future System) action that was originally developed for Electone organs like the legendary FX-1.
• Piano sounds from three legendary Yamaha grands: the CFX, S700 and CF3.
• Dedicated organ section based on the Yamaha reface YC mobile mini keyboard.
• Built-in speakers & battery power option.
• Compact & lightweight.

Take Your Sound Where It's Never Been Before. Anywhere.

CK turns everywhere into a stage or studio with intuitive controls, built-in speakers, and everything you need to create your own sound.

Sound

CK combines the sounds of the Yamaha CP Stage Piano with the organ and synth-focused YC Stage Keyboard to give you a totally new sonic palette. All with an intuitive interface that lets you focus on the music, not the menus. You’ll have piano, electric pianos, strings and brass plus a dedicated organ section and modern synth sounds. Onboard special effects to make it your own. There’s even Analog to Digital (A/D) Input to plug in a mic or another instrument, apply effects and record directly to your laptop. Not to mention CK has built-in speakers and batteries to take your new sound to new places. The options are nearly endless.

Pianos, EP & Keys

CK features piano sounds from three legendary Yamaha grands: the CFX, S700 and CF3, plus the character-rich U1 upright piano from the Yamaha YC Series. “Digi Piano” sounds let you get your 90s dance party on.

Organ

When it comes to organ, the versatile CK is all about options. Classic 60s surf rock? Check. Soulful R&B? Check. Gospel and everything in between? Amen. CK has a dedicated organ section based on the Yamaha reface YC mobile mini keyboard featuring five different organ types, rotary speaker effect, percussion and a newly enhanced vibrato/chorus. You get nine dedicated drawbars with controls for the rotary speaker, percussion and a vibrato/chorus section.

Synths

CK gives you a variety of complex synth sounds without the complex menus. You get analog style pads, leads and basses, synth brass, strings and pads. Even synth bells and textures to add to your synth sound palette. All with modern synth controls to tweak your sound without menu diving.

Effects

CK effects make it easy to turn its sounds into your sound. It starts with three dedicated effects processors: Drive, Effects 1 and Effects 2 plus an A/D Input with two dedicated Effects.

Three Parts

CK lets you split, layer, mix and process all from the front panel. Making it easy to create with a nearly endless combination of sounds. Split bass and piano. Layer organ with strings. Experiment with modern synth sounds. CK gives you three parts that let the music go wherever you want.

A/D Input

Analog to Digital (A/D) Inputs let you apply two dedicated effects to the audio and store them to a LIVE SET.

Control

CK features an intuitive, 1 to 1 interface that gives you the freedom to explore your sound. Everything, from dedicated Organ controls to Synth and Effects controls, is designed to keep you making music instead of diving into menus.

Keyboard Action

CK61 features the new 61-key “FSB” or “Future System Basic” action, inspired by the famed “FS” or “Future System” action that was originally developed for Electone organs like the legendary FX-1. In the spirit of the original “FS” action, FSB uses a completely new structure. This action features a heavier initial key resistance and increased key travel for a wider range of expression and stability. This action is great for keyboardists playing organ, synths, strings and more, and provides piano and electric pianos with a dynamic, expressive response.

User Interface (UI)

The intuitive User Interface lets you dive into the music, not the menu and features Dedicated Category buttons that make it easy to find the sound you’re looking for.

Filter & EG

CK Filter and Envelope Generator (EG) feature dedicated controls for the most commonly-used synth parameters and a dedicated bypass button to quickly return to the default state. You have total control to shape your sound.

Live Set

LIVE SETS store and recall the exact settings for anything on the front panel including your splits, layers and special effects. It also stores and recalls features such as A/D Input setting, sample playback and LED light color.

MIDI Master

A four-zone controller connects with your external MIDI devices to turn CK into a full-fledged MIDI controller with your DAW or master keyboard in your MIDI rig. Which means you get four additional sounds at your fingertips with complete control of the splits, octave adjustments, patch changes and more.

Versatility

All the world’s a stage - or studio. And CK is the portable keyboard ready to play anywhere at a moment’s notice. Take it camping and livestream by a stream. Play in the park. Or on stage in Central Park. Bring it to your neighbor’s BBQ and steal their guitar thunder. All without compromising sound quality or features.

Speakers & Battery Power

Unplug and play. CK’s built-in speakers turn everywhere you are into a stage or studio. Have a quick rehearsal in the green room. Jam at the neighbor’s house. Stream your latest busking adventure. No matter where you go, CK sound and playing time will astound for up to 4.5 hours with rechargeable batteries or up to 3 with alkaline.*
* Batteries not included.

USB Audio/MIDI Interface

CK is much more than a pretty MIDI interface. Built-in stereo in/out USB Audio Interface lets you record and play back audio to and from CK to your computer or iOS device, including whatever is plugged into the A/D input. It even has USB MIDI and 5-pin DIN In/Out. Perfect for recording MIDI data, controlling softsynths or connecting to Soundmondo.

Compact & Lightweight

With more sound per pound, CK is a compact, portable keyboard that easily goes wherever the music takes you.

Bluetooth Audio Input

CK goes wireless with Bluetooth Audio to accept tracks from your phone or bandmates. You can even use the built-in speakers to play a tune or run tracks from your phone.

Artist & Sound Demo Videos

Specifications

• Keyboard: 61 Keys | FSB keyboard, initial touch
• Tone Generation Technology: AWM2, AWM (Organ Flutes)
• Maximum Polyphony: 128 Notes
• Live Set Sounds: 160 (Preset Live Set Sounds: 80)
• Number of Voices: 363
• Effects: Insertion Effect: Drive 1 system (5 types) / Effect 2 systems (1: 36 types, 2: 36 types) | Delay: 4 types | Reverb: 3 types | Master EQ: 3-band
• Connectors: Line Out: [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, unbalanced) | A/D Input: [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm) | Headphones: [PHONES] (6.3 mm stereo) | Foot Controller: FOOT PEDAL [1]/[2] | MIDI: [IN]/[OUT] | USB: [TO HOST]/[TO DEVICE]
• Bluetooth: Yes (Audio Input) *May vary by country
• USB Audio Interface: [Sampling Frequency = 44.1 kHz] In: 2 channels (1 stereo) / Out: 2 channels (1 stereo)
• Amplifiers: 6 W × 2
• Speakers: (12 cm × 6 cm) × 2, Switchable ON/OFF
• Display: Full Dot LCD (128 x 64 dots)
• Power Supply: AC Adaptor (PA-150B or equivalent: DC 12V, 1.5 A) OR Eight “AA” size alkaline (LR6) or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
• Power Consumption: 11 W (When using PA-150B AC adaptor)
• Dimensions: 910 mm W (35-13/16") x 109 mm H (4-5/16") x 291 mm D (11-7/16")
• Weight: 5.6 kg (12 lb 6 oz) (not including batteries)
• Packing Box Dimensions: 1,100 mm W (43-5/16") x 240 mm H (9-7/16") x 410 mm D (16-1/8")
• Included Accessories: AC adaptor, Owner’s Manual (*May vary by locale)