Yamaha YC-88 Stage Keyboard

The Yamaha YC-88 is an incredible portable stage keyboard offering world class piano and electric piano sounds, physical drawbars with VCM modelling, a plethora of instant hands-on real-time control and superb effects and all weighing in under 19Kg. The 3 component sound sections can be layered or split and all setups can be stored for instant access when performing live. Combined with a powerful effects section, the YC-88 is the perfect combination of control, sound quality, build quality and portability aimed at the performing musician or for studio work.

YC-88 Main Features

• Selection of world famous acoustic piano including CFX, S700, Nashville CF3 and more
• 2 Organ engines including FM organ and VCM organ for authentic vintage organ sound
• Physical drawbars with backlit LED's for easy viewing on dark stage environments
• Selection of high quality effects including 2x insertion effects, speaker/ amp sims and master reverb and EQ
• Lighweight at only 18.6Kg
• NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded piano action for superior playing feel and response
• Firmware updates add new features and voices as and when Yamaha release them

Yamaha YC-88 Version update V1.20 to V1.30

Yamaha added new features as part of the update to V1.30. Features include:

• A new Vibrato/Chorus effect has been added to the FM Organ Voices.
• A new Pan setting has been added to the Live Set Sound settings.
• A new function that allows simultaneous changing of parameters in the Keys Section has been added.
• A new function allows maintaining the rotation speed of the rotary speaker effect has been added.
• New Live Set Sounds have been added.
• New Voices have been added.

It is always worth keeping up to date with new firmware but do remember to backup your setup before installing as your data may be lost.

YC-88 World Famous Acoustic Pianos

Yamaha have made sure the most renowned and important sounds are found in the YC-88 piano. Starting with the Yamaha CFX grand which is their flagship 9ft grand piano and followed by the likes of the S700, C7, Nashville C3 and more. Whether you need deep bass and crystal highs of the CFX or the cutting tones of the classic CF3, each piano has a unique character so you have every piano tone you need to perform no matter what style of music you want to play.

YC-88 Real Wood Key Action - Graded

Having the best sound means nothing without the key action to go with it. Yamaha have fitted the YC-88 with the stunning NW-GH3 action which puts true wooden based keys at your fingertips, with triple sensors under the keys for superior dynamic control and the feel of a real piano. The triple sensor design allows players to perform those repetitive notes and faster passages with ease.

Immediate Access Hand-on Controls

The Yamaha YC-88 has been designed with performance in mind. The front panel gives access to all key features required for performance including sound control and modification, effects, custom live sets, drawbars and more. The controls offer intuitive operation and many offer backlit LCD indicators for clarity and highlighting on dark stages.

There is no doubt that live performance can be stressful so offering an easy access front panel for all live features, without having to dive through menus, is critical. The YC-88 does this just perfectly and it is as useful live on stage as it is when working in the studio practicing or setting up your custom sounds.

YC-88 Physical Drawbar Organ Section

Yamaha YC-88 puts your favorite classic organ sounds in one powerful, stage keyboard. YC models three organ vintage organs, well-traveled and character-rich. Controls allow you to change key click, leakage, rotary speaker speed and more to get the ultimate organ tone. Software updates have introduced some superb rotary organ enhancements for rotary speaker simulations as well as other enhancements.

As well as VCM organs the YC-88 FM organs engine allows versatile control to create your own unique organ sound. More FM organ models were added with the last update offering even more potential. Simply switch to FM Organ and your drawbars control 8 FM Operators that send a pure sound with massive low end. Add rotary speaker or amp sim effects for character and vibe. Intuitive controls make it easy to discover new sounds. Or recreate classic transistor organ tones from warm to reedy to buzzy by choosing one of three popular FM Organ modes.

YC-88 - Versatile Effects Section

Make your sound shine with the built-in effects processor system. Its possible to run 2x insert effects, amp simulation and master reverb and master EQ all at a the same time! Layer up your sounds and add that special sparkle with a little delay or boost the organ with powerful amp and rotary effects. The YC-88 effects section gives it that final touch to making the sound stand out on stage or in the studio.