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Yamaha CK76 Adds a 76-Key Model to the CK Series
Yamaha's CK76 brings a 76-key semi-weighted model to the CK stage keyboard line, with 363 voices, built-in speakers and OS v2.0's Advanced Split Mode.
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Elena Marsh
October 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Yamaha has announced the CK76, a 76-key stage keyboard that slots between the existing CK61 and CK88. Revealed on October 21, 2026, it carries the same sounds, interface and portability as the rest of the CK line. It arrives alongside OS v2.0, a free update for all three models. The CK76 sells for $1,249.99.
At a glance: The CK76 is a 76-key stage keyboard with semi-weighted FSB keys, 363 voices, 128-note polyphony and built-in stereo speakers. It weighs 6.7 kg, runs on batteries, and ships at $1,249.99. OS v2.0, free for the whole CK series, adds a three-zone Advanced Split Mode and three new electric piano sounds.
What is the Yamaha CK series?
Yamaha launched the CK series in March 2023 as a lighter, more affordable line. It pulls together the strengths of two older ranges: the CP stage pianos, known for piano sound, and the YC stage keyboards, known for organ and FM tones. The CK models aim to give gigging players authentic sounds in a body they can carry to a show, a rehearsal or a street corner.
Until now the series came in two sizes, the 61-key CK61 and the 88-key CK88. The CK76 adds the middle option many stage players ask for. It offers enough range for two-handed parts and splits without the weight and footprint of a full 88.
What the CK76 brings
A 76-key semi-weighted keyboard. The CK76 uses Yamaha's FSB keybed with initial touch, the same semi-weighted action Yamaha describes as well suited to electric piano playing. It feels different from the CK88's graded hammer action, trading piano authenticity for speed and lightness. That is the usual reason players reach for 76 semi-weighted keys.
More than 360 sounds for the stage. The CK76 holds 363 voices and 160 Live Sets, 80 of them preset. Acoustic pianos include the Yamaha CFX and S700 concert grands. Electric pianos cover vintage and FM types, and the organ section runs from vintage to transistor tones through Yamaha's Organ Flutes engine, with drawbars on the panel. Strings, brass and guitar round out a palette built for covers and band work.
A one-to-one control panel. Like the rest of the CK line, the CK76 puts the controls you use live on the front panel, one function per knob or switch. You change sounds, filters and effects on the fly without diving into menus, which matters in the middle of a set. Effects run deep too: a drive section with five types, two 36-type effect blocks, four delays, three reverbs and a three-band master EQ.
Built-in speakers and battery power. The CK76 has stereo speakers rated 6W plus 6W, switchable on and off, so you can practise or busk without an amp. It takes eight AA batteries, alkaline or Ni-MH, for up to 4.5 hours of cable-free use. A mic or line source connects through the A/D input for playing and singing together, and Bluetooth audio lets you play along with backing tracks from a phone.
Carry-friendly by design. At 6.7 kg without batteries, the CK76 is far lighter than Yamaha's YC and CP keyboards of similar size. An optional SC-DE76 soft case adds backpack straps so you can wear it to a gig.
Yamaha CK76 specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Keys | 76, semi-weighted FSB, initial touch |
| Tone generation | AWM2, AWM (Organ Flutes) |
| Polyphony | 128 notes |
| Voices | 363 |
| Live Sets | 160 (80 preset) |
| Effects | Drive (5 types), two effect blocks (36 each), delay (4), reverb (3), 3-band master EQ |
| Speakers | 6W + 6W, (12 cm x 6 cm) x 2, switchable |
| Connectors | Line out L/R, A/D input L/R, headphones, 2 foot pedals, MIDI in/out, USB to host/device, DC in |
| Wireless | Bluetooth audio input |
| USB audio | 44.1 kHz, 2 in / 2 out |
| Display | Full Dot LCD, 128 x 64 |
| Power | PA-150B adaptor or 8 AA batteries (up to 4.5 hours) |
| Dimensions | 1,117 x 291 x 109 mm |
| Weight | 6.7 kg (not including batteries) |
| Price | $1,249.99 |
CK76 vs CK61 vs CK88
The three CK models share their sounds, effects, interface and speakers. The real decision is keyboard size, feel and weight.
| CK61 | CK76 | CK88 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keys | 61 | 76 | 88 |
| Action | FSB, initial touch | Semi-weighted FSB, initial touch | GHS, matte black keytops |
| Voices | 363 | 363 | 363 |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Speakers | 6W + 6W | 6W + 6W | 6W + 6W |
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 6.7 kg | 13.1 kg |
| Width | 910 mm | 1,117 mm | 1,333 mm |
| Price | $999.99 | $1,249.99 | $1,499.99 |
Pick the CK61 if organ, synth and electric piano parts are your focus and you want the lightest, smallest body. Pick the CK88 if you are mainly a pianist and want a graded hammer action, accepting the 13.1 kg weight. The CK76 is the stage all-rounder. It gives you enough keys for splits and two-handed playing, a fast semi-weighted action tuned for electric piano, and a weight you can still carry on your back. For a controller-plus-software take on the same role, players also cross-shop the Arturia AstroLab.
OS v2.0: free for every CK
Yamaha released CK Series OS v2.0 on the same day, for the CK61, CK76 and CK88. The headline addition is Advanced Split Mode, which divides the keyboard into up to three zones with a different sound freely assigned to each. That turns a single CK into a layered rig for more complex arrangements, such as bass, pad and lead across one keyboard. The update also adds three electric piano sounds: 74 Rd Studio, 67 Rd Dark/Bright and Wr Wide. Existing CK61 and CK88 owners get the new split mode and sounds at no cost.
Who the CK76 is for
The CK76 is for gigging keyboardists who found the CK61 too short for two-handed and split playing but the CK88 too heavy to carry. It suits players who sing while they play, thanks to the mic input and speakers, and anyone who performs away from power, from street sets to small rooms. It makes a strong first keyboard for a band player who wants authentic pianos, organs and electric pianos in one light body.
It is less suited to pianists who want a fully weighted hammer action, who should look at the CK88 or Yamaha's CP line. Sound designers after deep synthesis will also find the CK is built for performance recall, not patch programming.
How much does the Yamaha CK76 cost?
The CK76 is $1,249.99, sitting between the $999.99 CK61 and the $1,499.99 CK88. The SC-DE76 backpack soft case is an optional extra. OS v2.0 is free for all three models.
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How much does the Yamaha CK76 cost?
The CK76 is $1,249.99. It sits between the CK61 at $999.99 and the CK88 at $1,499.99.
What is the difference between the CK76 and the CK88?
The CK76 has 76 semi-weighted FSB keys and weighs 6.7 kg. The CK88 has 88 graded hammer-action keys and weighs 13.1 kg. Both share the same 363 voices, effects and speakers, so the choice comes down to key count, feel and weight.
Does the CK76 have speakers and run on batteries?
Yes. It has built-in stereo speakers rated 6W plus 6W, switchable on and off, and runs on eight AA batteries for up to 4.5 hours.
What is new in CK Series OS v2.0?
OS v2.0 adds Advanced Split Mode, which splits the keyboard into up to three zones, and three new electric piano sounds. It is a free update for the CK61, CK76 and CK88.
Verdict
The CK76 is the model the CK series was missing. It gives stage players the 76-key size that fits most gigs, keeps the semi-weighted action, sounds and portability that defined the line, and lands at a sensible $1,249.99 between its siblings. Paired with a free OS v2.0 that brings three-zone splits to every CK, it makes an already practical stage keyboard more flexible. This is a first look based on Yamaha's official announcement and specifications. A hands-on test of the keybed and sounds would be the next step.
