Yamaha Clavinova CLP-320 - Manual (Page 8)

Features
CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 8
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Features
AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling
The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-320 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.”
The AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system which creates sound close to that of an acoustic instru-
ment by using digital technology to record the instrument sound and applying high-quality digital filter technology
to the recorded audio samples.
The waveform of the sound created by playing the key of an acoustic piano differs depending on the playing
strength from pianissimo to fortissimo. The AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling can produce such dynamic nuances by
recording samples of various playing strengths. The greater the number of samples used, the higher the expressive
quality and potential becomes.
The piano voice “Grand Piano 1” , features 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, dif-
ferent samples are used depending on how fast or strong you strike the keys. Therefore, this voice expresses detailed
dynamics and sounds much closer to a true acoustic piano.
GH(Graded Hammer) keyboard
A special Graded Hammer keyboard on the CLP-320, features graded key weight and response throughout the key-
board range. They respond to a heavier touch in the low range of the keyboard and a lighter touch in the higher
range of the keyboard, thus providing natural grand-piano type playability. The matte finish of the black keys
enhances keyboard’s luxurious appearance. The Graded Hammer keyboard also offers superb playability for trem-
olo and other repetitive-striking techniques.
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