Yamaha YC88 Stage Keyboard

Number of keys	73
Sustainable product	not specified
Functionality	controls for organ section , controls for piano+e-piano section , display: monochrome, pitch bend/wheel, modulation/wheel, line input (6.3 mm)
weight	15 - 19.9 kg
sound source	FM, sample player

Housing colour	black
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Polyphony (max)	256
keyboard type	weighted

Yamaha YC88 Stage Keyboard
Product no: 9000-0073-7147 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Loaded with 88 premium keys, the Yamaha YC88 is the ship of the line in Yamaha's range of YC keyboards. If you don't mind its large dimensions and extra weight compared to the 61-note and 73-note models, the YC88 is a sublime keyboard to play and, thanks to the authentic-feeling keybed, both the acoustic and electric piano sounds can be brought to life with ease and joy.

The Yamaha YC88

But let's not forget about the organ, which for many will be the top priority when it comes to this YC. Yamaha haven't blessed the keyboard with the YC-name for no reason, because it's the same name that the maker's classic organs bear. In addition to full-blown organ samples based on organ-simulation, you're backed up by the already-renowned AWM2 sample engine as well as the arguably even more popular FM-engine, while using the YC88 on stage is made amazingly easy thanks to the many LED encoders, controls and, of course, the drawbars. After all, no one's got time to scroll through extensive menus while playing a live show.

The finishing touch

Last but not least, Yamaha have equipped with the keyboard with a solid collection of effects. First off there's reverb, which is not only great for the pianos and pads, but the vintage organs. On top of that, you're provided with a rotary effect, speaker/amp, a 3-band master EQ with adjustable mid-range, and a looper so you can set your creativity free. Also, don't worry about polyphony, Yamaha have made sure that any note-stealing will practically never be an issue.

Specifications

Product features

Number of keys	88
Sustainable product	not specified
Functionality	controls for organ section , controls for piano+e-piano section , display: monochrome, pitch bend/wheel, modulation/wheel, line input (6.3 mm)
Weight	20 - 24.9 kg
Sound source	FM, sample player
Housing colour	black
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Polyphony (max)	256
Keyboard type	hammer action

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	26,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	154,5 x 52,5 x 29,0 cm

Product specifications

Yamaha YC88
sound generator:
- VCM Organ
- AWM2
- FM
polyphony:
- AWM2+VCM: 128
- FM: 128
live sets: 160
sounds: 145
acoustic pianos: CFX, S700, C7, U1
electric pianos: FM, CP80, 78 Rd, 75 Rd Funky, 73 Rd, Wr
effects:
- insert
- effect
- speaker/amp
- master equalizer
display: 128 x 64
robust, road-proof housing
includes manual, FC3A foot pedal and power cable
dimensions: 1298 x 364 x 142 mm
weight: 18.5 kg

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Teun July 3, 2022

Wrote the following about Yamaha YC88 Stage Keyboard

Een hele mooie piano, met een fantastische feel aan de toetsen. De samples klinken super en hebben veel opties voor aanpassingen en bewerkingen.
De lampjes en het LED scherm zijn altijd duidelijk zichtbaar. De drawbars functioneren goed (ik viel bijna van mijn stoel toen ik erachter kwam dat je de LEDs van de drawbars van kleur kunt veranderen).
Een goede aankoop, ik ben enorm tevreden :)

Adam January 30, 2022

Wrote the following about Yamaha YC88 Stage Keyboard

Ik heb dit Yamaha YC88 gekocht. Ik ben meer dan tevreden, dit product heeft goede buildkwalteit. Perfekt voor een stage piano. Samples en instrumenten zijn perfect ook. Goede instrument voor gospel, blues en met de FM engine kunt u ook ballad nummers spelen. Mooi Yamaha stage piano, bedankt Bax Music!

L. Meerkerk March 14, 2021

Wrote the following about Yamaha YC88 Stage Keyboard

Nog niet heel lang de Yamaha YC 88 in mijn bezit. Maar voor wat ik heb ervaren met deze piano ben ik meer dan tevreden. Vele mogelijkheden qua instrumenten en instellingen. Het is natuurlijk geen synthesizer waar je echt de gekste geluiden zelf kunt samenstellen maar heb met de mogelijkheden van deze piano al wat leuke en gekke geluiden gehoord. Ook het spelen op deze 88 keys is echt heel prettig en mijn oude Roland RD 300 GX valt hierbij in het niet. Dus op naar vele uurtjes (en jaren) speel plezier met mijn nieuwe aanwinst.