Designed for the professional stage performer - any musician with a strong affinity for the piano will appreciate this revolutionary and intuitive Stage Keyboard.
The Yamaha Stage Keyboard - Reinvented & Enhanced
Utilizing several innovative technologies and delivering a feel that is incredibly authentic to an acoustic piano, the YC88 from Yamaha is built for the professional that requires a wide range of sounds with over 145 voices, 80 presets sounds and over 35 types of FX - all wrapped up in a compact and lightweight package.
The flagship choice in Yamaha's renowned YC series of instruments, this premium instrument boasts a beautiful Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard, built-in Virtual Circuitry Modeling Organ technology with physical Drawbars, extensive real-time control, and authentic acoustic/electric piano and FM synth sounds - this is the obvious choice for the professional stage performer.
Yamaha YC88 Drawbar Organ and Stage Keyboard Features:
- 88-key Natural Wood Graded Hammer Keyboard
- Synthetic Ebony & Ivory Keytops
- VCM Organ, AWM2, and FM Sound Engines
- 160 Live Set Sounds & 80 Presets
- 9 Drawbar Controllers
- Integrated Effects & Master EQ
- Rotary Speaker Simulation
- Split/Layer functionality
- Pitch and Modulation Lever
- Balanced XLR Jack Outputs
- USB Audio Interface Compatability
Yamaha YC Series
Following in the footsteps of its predecessors - the YC88 features an extended 88 key keyboard with premium weighted keys, maintaining the same prolific features as the original to deliver a more professional instrument that is well-equipped to match the highest demands of the modern-day stage performer.
Diverse Sound Engines
A true virtuoso in versatility - the YC73 features a wide range of premium keyboard sounds, from authentic Yamaha grand/upright pianos to tonewheel organ with rotary
speaker, to synthesizers - this stage keyboard has it all.. and more!
Including three FM organ models and various iconic FM e-piano sounds, the built-in 8-Operator FM engine adds a versatile touch to this already capable keyboard.
Complete with built-in proprietary Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology, analog circuitry is replicated to deliver incredibly authentic simulations of EQ's, compressors and phasers like no other stage keyboard can.
VCM Organ Technology
As well as simulating effects and processors, the powerful VCM technology can be used to replicate the analog circuitry of instruments with incredible accuracy and precision.
Virtually recreated, Yamaha's tonewheel organ sounds incredible and as 'non-static' as the original, thanks to its authentically replicated behaviour and rotary speaker emulation - a truly unique and unrivalled selling point for this line of instruments.
Grand Piano Weighted Action Keys
Improving upon its both of its predecessors, the YC88 features beautiful natural wood keys with a pleasant weighted action that models the unmistakable response of a grand piano, right down to the heavier hammers in the low end lighter in the high end.
This truly remarkable feel is only further enhanced by triple sensor action, responding to your touch just as accurately and speedily as its real counterpart.
With authenticity reinforced through this immaculate instrument, it stands proudly as the superior choice for any performer who is truly serious about delivering a professional performance.
Yamaha Flowkey
As a new customer, users can also get access to 3 months of Flowkey Premium for free, an accessible learning software that can be used across multiple devices giving you access to over 1500 songs varying from classical piano pieces to pop.
Yamaha YC88 Drawbar Organ and Stage Keyboard Specifications:
Keyboard
- 88-key NW-GH3 Natural Wood Graded Hammer keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops
Tone Generation
- Tone Generation Technology: VCM Organ, AWM2, FM
- Polyphony (max.): VCM Organ + AWM2: 128*, FM: 128 (*Total of VCM Organ and AWM2)
Voices
- Number of Live Set Sounds: 160 (Preset Live Set Sounds: 80)
- Number of Voices: 145 (Organ: 6 / Keys: 139)
- Effects: 32 types, Master EQ, Reverb
- Speaker/Amp Sims: 6 types (Rotary Speaker: 2 types, Amp: 4 types)
Display
- Type: Full Dot LCD (128 × 64 dots)
Connectors
- OUTPUT [L]/[R] (XLR jacks, BALANCED)
- OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks, UNBALANCED)
- [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack)
- INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)
- FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2]
- FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE]
- MIDI [IN]/[OUT]
- USB [TO HOST]/[TO DEVICE]
- [AC IN]
Size/Weight
- Dimensions: 1298 mm × 364 mm × 142 mm (51-1/8” × 14-5/16” × 5-9/16”)
- Weight: 18.5 kg (40 lb, 13 oz)
Included Accessories
- Owner’s Manual × 1
- Power cord × 1
- Foot pedal (FC3A) x 1
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| SKU | 317087 |
| Shipping Weight (kg) | 18.500000 |
| Power Supply | AC IN |
| MPN | CYC88UK |
| Colour | black |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Number of Keys | 88 keys |
| Key Action | Graded Hammer Action |
Delivery
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- Weekend UK Mainland Delivery (Saturday-Sunday): £19.99
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