Yamaha Clavinova CLP 230 Digital Piano

Overview & Aesthetic
Design & Finish: The CLP-230 in Dark Rosewood boasts a rich, warm wood-grain finish that evokes the elegance of a traditional upright piano. The cabinet has a classic silhouette with a sliding key cover (fallboard) and a folding music rest, lending both visual sophistication and functionality. 
Build Quality: Despite being a digital piano, the CLP-230’s frame feels robust. Its refined rosewood look allows it to blend seamlessly into more formal or classical interior décor, making it as much a piece of furniture as a musical instrument.
 
Key Action & Touch
 
Keyboard: It features an 88-note graded hammer action keyboard (GH3). This means the keys are weighted — heavier in the low register, lighter in the high — which more closely mimics the feel of an acoustic piano’s action. 
 
Responsiveness: The GH3 mechanism provides a natural, expressive touch. Pianists can articulate dynamics (soft/loud) very realistically, giving a satisfying “acoustic feel” under the fingers. Reviewers note that this is especially good for developing technique, as the touch is neither too light nor unnaturally stiff.
 
Sound & Voices
 
Tone Generation: The CLP-230 relies on AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) stereo sampling, a digital sampling technology used by Yamaha to recreate realistic piano tones.
Number of Voices: It offers 14 different voices, giving users a variety of sounds beyond just acoustic piano — from electric pianos to perhaps some orchestral or keyboard textures. 
Polyphony: Up to 64-note polyphony, which is decent for many performance and practice contexts. 
Effects: Built-in effects include reverb, chorus, and “brilliance”. The “brilliance” control lets you adjust how “bright” or “soft” the tonal character is, which is useful for matching different musical styles or room acoustics.
 
Speaker System & Amplification
 
Amplification: The piano has a 20 W × 2 stereo amplifier system. Melodica Music Store
Audio Output: The stereo output provides a warm, immersive sound. While not as powerful as large stage pianos, it's more than adequate for home practice, small recitals, or studio use.
 
Connectivity & Recording
 
MIDI / USB: Includes USB to Host (for connecting to a computer) as well as MIDI In/Out/Thru.
Song Recorder: There is a 2-track song recorder, which allows you to record your performances (or practice takes) directly on the instrument. It supports up to 3 songs in its internal memory. 
Demo Songs: Comes with 50 built-in demonstration piano songs, often with sheet music, which can be great for learning or inspiration.
Silent Practice: There’s a headphone socket, allowing you to practice silently without disturbing others.
 
Pedals
 
Pedal Setup: Three foot pedals — sustain (damper), sostenuto, and soft pedal — giving a realistic control over sustain, muted dynamics, and nuanced expression. 
Performance Use: This pedal configuration is very traditional and highly useful for classical repertoire, advanced piano studies, or expressive performance.
 
Dimensions & Portability
 
Size: The dimensions are approximately 1411 mm (width) × 892 mm (height) × 506 mm (depth). Melodica Music Store
Weight: Around 65 kg (143 lb), so it's a substantial piece — not very portable, more suited to a fixed location like a home, studio, or teaching space.