Yamaha YC 88

The YC 88 is a stage keyboard from Yamaha.

YC 88 highlights

• 88-key heavy-touch keyboard simulates the resistance of an acoustic piano for a realistic playing experience.
• Three VCM, AWM2 and FM sound engines for faithful reproduction of a wide range of instruments and musical styles.
• Rotary Speak simulation for added flexibility and a retro touch to any musical production.
• 9 physical harmonic sliders for selecting and combining different harmonics to create a wide variety of timbres.
• Master EQ for free sound sculpting to suit your needs and environment.
• Split and Layer functions for creating rich, complex sounds from multiple sound sources.
• 160 Live Sets to create dynamic performances by switching quickly and easily from one sound to another.
• Pitch and Modulation controllers to add an expressive dimension by manipulating sound in real time.
• Extensive connectivity with USB, MIDI IN/OUT, jack inputs/outputs, stereo and pedals for maximum versatility.
• Compact, rugged design makes it easy to move the instrument to practice and performance sites.

YC 88 Key Features

88-key NW-GH3 keyboard

The NW-GH3 keyboard offers an authentic, grand-piano feel, thanks to a graduated action that simulates the difference in weight between bass and treble. The velocity-sensitive keys can be used to modulate volume and timbre according to the action exerted on the keys, for an expressive playing experience.

VCM organ engine

Virtual Circuit Modeling (VCM) is used to recreate the authentic sounds and behaviors of vintage organs. By exploiting Leslie's harmonic drawbars, amp settings and effects, you can create your own unique organ sound that will touch and move your audience during live performances.

Remarkable piano sounds

The YC88 incorporates a vast collection of electric pianos, grand pianos and digital synths, carefully sampled to deliver exceptional sonic realism. High polyphony makes it possible to play several notes simultaneously without any loss of sound quality, even in the most complex passages.

FM synthesis

FM (frequency-modulated) synthesis offers an immense palette of sounds, from powerful bass tones to sparkling textures, from atmospheric pads to percussive leads. With intuitive programming, this instrument makes it easy to create your own FM sounds via an optimized user interface.

Explore new possibilities with the Yamaha YC88

The YC88 is a quality product that can meet the needs of most pianists. We recommend this product on our website to musicians looking for an instrument with great portability and versatility.

Expert opinions

• The Yamaha YC88 is a remarkable keyboard, both for its versatility and for the quality of its sound. The touch is very similar to that of a grand piano, making the playing experience extremely natural and pleasant.
• Ergonomics are well thought-out. Knobs and potentiometers are easily accessible, enabling quick adjustments in the middle of a session. Connectivity is also comprehensive, with XLR, MIDI and USB outputs, making the YC88 highly versatile for a variety of studio setups.