Yamaha Clavinova CLP-100 Owner's Manual page 7

Features
Highly evolved touch and expression: Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) keyboard (CLP-330)
and Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) keyboard with artificial ivory top (CLP-340, CLP-S306)
The Graded Hammer keyboard features natural grand-piano type key weights (heavier in the low range and lighter in
the higher range) providing a pleasant playability that is unmatched by conventional electronic pianos.
The Graded Hammer keyboard also offers superb playability for legato (without pedal operation) and repetitive-
striking techniques, as with a grand piano. The CLP-340 and CLP-S306 feature an "artificial ivory" keyboard top,
which simulates the moderate hygroscopic characteristics of real ivory and offers a less slippery surface, smooth key
movement, and a warm and inviting color.
Ultimate natural playability: Natural Wood (NW) keyboard with artificial ivory top
(CLP-370, CLP-S308)
In addition to the features offered by the GH3 keyboard with artificial ivory top model, the NW keyboard uses natural
wood for the inside of the white keys, as seen on an acoustic piano. This feature provides a heavier weighted touch
that surpasses that of conventional electronic pianos and is closer in feel to a grand piano.
Digital recording of a full-size concert grand piano sound (via AMW Dynamics
Stereo Sampling)
This digital piano offers a rich and versatile range of sounds, which are created using Yamaha's proprietary sampling
tone-generation system, "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling."
AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system that creates sounds close to those of an acoustic instrument by
digitally recording the sounds of an instrument and applying high-quality digital filtering technology to the recorded
audio samples.
The sound waveform created by an acoustic piano differs depending on the player's strength of touch, from
pianissimo to fortissimo.
AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling can create extremely dynamic nuances by recording samples at various playing
strengths. The greater the number of samples used, the greater the resulting expressiveness of the instrument.
The piano voice "Grand Piano 1" features a totally new sample recorded from a full-size concert grand piano. Each
note in the sample has been adjusted meticulously so that the digital piano will play only the very best piano sounds.
The piano voices are well-separated sounds featuring a fast attack and a satisfying response.
The "Grand Piano 1" voice features multiple wave samples for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling). That is,
different samples are used depending on how fast or strong the player strikes the keys. Therefore, this voice
expresses detailed dynamics and sounds much closer to those of a true acoustic piano.
The CLP-370/340 creates a rich, luxurious sound using "Sustain Sampling," which is a sample of the soundboard
and the resonance of the strings when the damper pedal is pressed. The instrument also features "Key-off Sampling,"
which is a sample of the very delicate noises that are caused when keys are released.
Internet Direct Connection function (CLP-370/340, CLP-S308/S306)
You can connect these digital piano models to the Internet, enabling you to access and enjoy a broad range of song
data files that are available on a dedicated website.
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CLP-370/340/330, CLP-S308/S306 Owner's Manual