Grand-piano feel with natural wood keys – plus real drawbar organ – in one stage keyboard. The Yamaha YC88 is a 88-key stage keyboard from the YC series, designed for gigging keyboardists. It has Yamaha’s VCM Organ engine with nine physical drawbars, plus acoustic and electric pianos, FM synth sounds and more. Yamaha made the YC88 for pianists who need the best piano action feel and a variety of keyboard sounds.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Pianists in bands and worship teams who also play organ, session and stage keyboardists who want a premium 88-key board, and studio players who need grand-piano feel with vintage organ and EP sounds.
What’s in the box
- YC88 stage keyboard
- Owner’s manual
- Power cord
- Foot pedal (FC3A)
Specifications
| Keys | 88, NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer), synthetic ebony and ivory keytops, initial touch |
|---|---|
| Tone generator | VCM Organ, AWM2, FM |
| Polyphony | VCM Organ + AWM2: 128; FM: 128 |
| Voices | 200 (organ 10, keys 190) |
| Live Set sounds | 320 (152 preset) |
| Effects | Organ pre-drive; Key A/B insertion 2 x 35 types each; 36 effect types; 7 speaker/amp types; reverb; 3-band master EQ with sweepable mid |
| Outputs | OUTPUT L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, unbalanced); OUTPUT L, R (XLR, balanced) |
| Inputs | INPUT L/MONO, R (6.3 mm) |
| Other connectors | PHONES (6.3 mm), FOOT CONTROLLER 1/2, FOOT SWITCH sustain/assignable, MIDI IN/OUT, USB TO HOST / TO DEVICE, AC IN |
| Display | Full-dot LCD 128 x 64 |
| Size (W x H x D) | 1298 x 142 x 364 mm |
| Weight | 18.6 kg |
| Type | Stage keyboard |
| Touch Sensitive | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB TO HOST, USB TO DEVICE, MIDI IN/OUT |
| Power Supply | AC power cord |
Good to know
- Power is through a standard power cord (included) – no external adaptor brick.
- No built-in speakers: use headphones, a keyboard amplifier, PA or monitors.
- An FC3A foot pedal is included; expression pedal and stand are sold separately.
- Yamaha offers an optional YC soft case with compartments for pedals and accessories.
FAQ
Does it have real drawbars?
Yes. Nine physical drawbars with organ footages and ratcheting, plus see-through stops with LED colours.
Can I record it on my computer?
Yes. The built-in USB audio and MIDI interface works with Mac, PC and iOS with a single cable.
Is the action like a real piano?
Yes. The NW-GH3 natural wood graded action with triple sensor reproduces the weight and response of a grand piano.
Talk to Suhavi
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.