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Yamaha YC88 (Stage Piano)

$2,99999 $3,99900

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The Yamaha YC Series Stage Keyboard is designed for professional musicians, offering a variety of sounds that includes grand pianos and authentic FM synthesis. With its user-friendly drawbar system and tailored keyboard actions, this keyboard adapts to various playing preferences.

The YC88 model, in particular, combines durable construction, ease of transport, and comprehensive connectivity features like a USB audio/MIDI interface, making it a practical choice for performers who need a reliable, all-encompassing stage keyboard solution.

Key Features
  • Do I get authentic organ sounds or digital approximations? Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) engine recreates actual vintage organ circuits for genuine tonewheel character, key click, and leakage.
  • Can I control organ sounds like a real Hammond? Nine physical drawbars with transparent stops and customizable LED colors give you tactile, visual control over your organ voice in real-time.
  • What about piano and electric piano sounds? Premium acoustic grand pianos, classic electric pianos, and iconic FM synth tones sampled from legendary instruments—not generic keyboard sounds.
  • Will the keyboard action work for both organ and piano playing? The 88-key graded action provides proper piano touch with heavier bass notes, while still allowing the smooth, even response organ players need.
  • Is this durable enough for regular gigging? Metal chassis and pro-grade construction withstand nightly load-ins, van transport, and years of touring without failure.
  • Can I change sounds quickly during live performances? Intuitive front-panel layout puts splits, layers, and effects at your fingertips with zero menu diving or performance interruption.
  • How do I protect this keyboard when traveling? Custom padded soft case included free, with dedicated compartments for sustain pedal, expression pedal, and cables.
  • Can I use this with my computer for recording? Built-in USB audio and MIDI interface connects directly to your DAW for high-quality stereo recording and virtual instrument control.
  • Is it light enough to carry by myself? Road-ready design balances rugged durability with manageable weight—no need to recruit helpers for load-in.
  • Can I see my drawbar settings under stage lighting? Customizable LED colors illuminate drawbar stops clearly, with split mode showing different colors for each keyboard zone.

Detailed Specs
Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 51-1/8"
  • Height: 5-9/16"
  • Depth: 14-5/16"
Weight
  • Weight: 41 lb, 0 oz
Packing Box
  • Width: 60-15/16"
  • Height: 11-7/16"
  • Depth: 20-5/8"
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Number of Keys: 88
  • Type: NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops
Voices
  • Tone Generating Technology: VCM Organ, AWM2, FM
  • Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.): [VCM Organ + AWM2]:128 *Total of VCM Organ and AWM2, [FM]:128
  • Number of Voices: 200 (Organ:10 / Keys 190)
  • Number of Live Set Sound: 320 (Preset Live Set Sounds:152)
Effects
  • Reverb: 1 type
  • Master EQ: 3 band (with sweepable Mid)
  • Insertion Effect: Organ 1 systems (Pre Drive) / Key A 2 systems (1: 35 types, 2: 35 types) / Key B 2 systems (1: 35 types, 2: 35 types)
  • Effect: 36 types
  • Speaker/Amp: 7 types (Rotary Speaker: 3 types, Amp: 4 types)
Connectivity
  • Line Out: OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks, UNBALANCED), OUTPUT [L]/[R] (XLR jacks, BALANCED)
  • Headphones: [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack)
  • Foot Controller: FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE]
  • MIDI: MIDI [IN]/[OUT]
  • USB: USB [TO HOST]/[TO DEVICE]
  • AUX: INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)
Other
  • Connectors: [AC IN]
  • Display: Full Dot LCD (128 x 64 dots)
  • Additional package contents: Owner's Manual x 1, Power cord x 1, Foot pedal (FC3A) x 1

Included Accessories
  • Foot Pedal: FC3A
  • Power Adapter: PA-150
  • Owner's Manual: Everything you need to know about your new Yamaha piano is detailed in this handy guide.
  • 3-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano is protected against material and craftsmanship defects for a full three years from the purchase date.
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The Stage Keyboard That Sounds Like Your Heroes

See Why Top Touring Musicians Choose the YC Series

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Vintage Organs, Grand Pianos, and Classic Synths—All Tour-Ready

Every Sound You Need for Live Performance

Stop hauling multiple keyboards to gigs. The YC88 gives you authentic organ tones that nail classic rock and jazz, grand piano sounds that cut through the mix, electric pianos that sit perfectly in any song, and FM synths for 80s classics. Each sound is meticulously sampled from the actual instruments—not generic approximations. You get the tones that define legendary recordings, all in one portable keyboard that fits in your van.

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Three Distinct Organ Voices from Pristine to Growling

Organ Sounds That Make Hammond Players Jealous

The dedicated organ engine captures every nuance that makes vintage organs legendary. Choose Pristine for gospel clarity, Well-Traveled for that worn-in studio sound, or Character-Rich for gritty blues and rock. Control key click intensity, adjust leakage for authentic age, and change rotary speaker speed on the fly. These are the organ tones you hear on classic albums—now instantly accessible at your fingertips without the maintenance headaches of a real tonewheel organ.

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Choose Your Touch: Graded Piano, Balanced Electric, or Waterfall Organ

Keys That Match Your Playing Style

Piano players need weighted keys with graded resistance. Organ players want fast, smooth waterfall action. The YC88 delivers authentic keyboard feel that matches what you play. The 88-key graded action gives you proper piano technique with heavier bass notes. Switch to organ sounds and you get the responsive, even touch that lets you fly across drawbar solos. No compromises—each sound type feels like the real instrument under your fingers.

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Light Enough to Load Alone, Tough Enough for Nightly Gigs

Built for the Road Without the Weight

Tour with confidence knowing your keyboard can handle the punishment. The YC88 survives van bumps, airport baggage handlers, and multiple load-ins per week. At a manageable weight, you can actually lift it by yourself without calling for backup. The metal chassis protects the internals while the control panel withstands years of hard use. This is what happens when a company with 130+ years of instrument-making experience designs a gigging keyboard—it just works, night after night.

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Nine Physical Drawbars with Transparent Stops and LED Color Coding

Real Drawbars You Can Actually Feel

Touchscreen drawbars feel wrong. You need the satisfying click and instant tactile feedback of real physical controls. The YC88 gives you nine drawbars that move smoothly and let you shape organ tones in real-time during performances. Transparent drawbar stops with customizable LED colors let you see your settings instantly, even under dim stage lighting. Split mode? Different LED colors instantly show which drawbar set controls which zone. This is how drawbars should work—fast, visual, and completely reliable when you are performing live.

Control panel of a modern stage keyboard with numerous switches, knobs, and sliders for sound customization, featuring organ, piano, and synthesizer settings.

Instant Access to Every Control—No Menu Diving Required

Change Sounds Without Breaking Your Flow

In the middle of a song, you cannot afford to hunt through menus. Every essential control lives on the front panel where you can reach it instantly. Split the keyboard? One button. Layer two sounds? Two seconds. Adjust rotary speed? Dedicated knob right there. Fine-tune effects? Real-time knobs, not buried in submenus. The YC88 interface gets out of your way and lets you focus on performing. When the spotlight hits and the band is counting you in, your keyboard should be the easiest part of the gig.

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Padded Protection with Room for Pedals and Cables

Custom Gig Bag Included at No Extra Cost

You spend serious money on a professional keyboard—it deserves real protection. The included custom soft case has padded walls that shield your YC88 from impacts and scratches. Zippered compartments keep your sustain pedal, expression pedal, and cables organized instead of loose in your car. Carry handles and shoulder straps make load-in easier whether you are walking three blocks to a jazz club or navigating a festival backstage area. This is not a cheap generic bag—it is purpose-built for the YC series.

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Yamaha

Yamaha YC88 (Stage Piano)

$2,99999 $3,99900

The Yamaha YC Series Stage Keyboard is designed for professional musicians, offering a variety of sounds that includes grand pianos and authentic FM synthesis. With its user-friendly drawbar system and tailored keyboard actions, this keyboard adapts to various playing preferences.

The YC88 model, in particular, combines durable construction, ease of transport, and comprehensive connectivity features like a USB audio/MIDI interface, making it a practical choice for performers who need a reliable, all-encompassing stage keyboard solution.

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