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Yamaha  |  SKU: YC88

Yamaha YC88 (Stage Piano)

$3,14999 $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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Key Features
  • Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) Organ Engine: Capture the authentic sound and response of vintage organ tones with the innovative VCM technology that meticulously models classic organs.
  • Physical Drawbars: Achieve real-time control and customized settings with physical drawbars, allowing for a tactile and visual connection to the organ sounds you craft.
  • Extensive Real-Time Control: Sculpt your sound on the fly with extensive real-time controls, enabling dynamic performance and expressive playing.
  • Acoustic/Electric Piano and FM Synth Sounds: Access a diverse range of sounds including detailed acoustic grand pianos, rich electric pianos, and iconic FM synth tones, all with remarkable authenticity.
  • Versatile Keyboards with Different Actions: Choose from Yamaha's natural, balanced, and waterfall keyboard actions to suit your preferred touch, whether for organ, synth, or piano performances.
  • Intuitive Interface: Quick and effortless navigation with an intuitive interface that simplifies sound switching, layering, and sound-shaping directly from the front panel.
  • Portable and Durable: YC series keyboards are designed to withstand the rigors of live performance, offering lightweight yet sturdy construction for easy transport without sacrificing reliability.
  • Customizable Drawbar LED Colors: Personalize your experience with customizable LED colors for the drawbar stops, enhancing visibility and differentiation during performances.
  • USB Audio and MIDI Interface: Seamlessly integrate with digital audio workstations via USB, providing high-quality stereo audio and MIDI connectivity for recording and playing virtual instruments.
  • Road-Ready Design: YC series keyboards are constructed with the gigging musician in mind, ensuring the instrument can handle the bumps and challenges of touring and live performances.

Detailed Specs
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • 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 Live Set Sound: 160 (Preset Live Set Sounds:136)
  • Number of Voices: 190 (Organ:9 / Keys:181)
Effects
  • 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: 35 types
  • Speaker/Amp: 7 types (Rotary Speaker: 3 types, Amp: 4 types)
  • Reverb: 1 type
  • Master EQ: 3 band (with sweepable Mid)
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: [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
Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 1298 mm (51-1/8")
  • Height: 142 mm (5-9/16")
  • Depth: 364 mm (14-5/16")
Weight
  • Weight: 18.6 kg (41 lb, 0 oz)
Packing Box
  • Width: 1,548 mm (60-15/16")
  • Height: 291 mm (11-7/16")
  • Depth: 524 mm (20-5/8")

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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Stage Presence Redefined

Yamaha YC Series Digital Stage Keyboard – Command Your Performance

Step onto the stage with confidence with the Yamaha YC Series, where craftsmanship meets legendary sound. Perfect for the live performer, this range of stage keyboards offers a fusion of classic organ and piano touch with state-of-the-art digital innovation. Feel the energy as the YC Series transforms your musical expression under the spotlight, backed by the ambiance of dramatic stage lighting. Yamaha YC Series—where every note commands attention.

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Enjoy Studio-Quality Sound Every Time You Play

Discover Vintage Soul in a Premium Portable Keyboard: The YC Series

Experience the Ultimate in Keyboard Versatility: YC's Premium Sounds, from Classic Pianos to Vintage Synths, All in One Portable Studio.

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Explore the Timeless Character of Classic Organs

Yamaha Stage Keyboard: Elevate Your Performance with Vibrant, True-to-Life Organ Sounds

Experience the warmth of genuine organ tones right at your fingertips. The Yamaha stage keyboard's dedicated organ engine brings three iconic organ sounds to life: the crystal-clear Pristine, the seasoned Well-Traveled, and the deeply resonant Character-Rich. Tailor your organ sound to perfection. Tweak the key click, manipulate the leakage, and control the rotary speaker speed. Craft a signature organ tone that's distinctly yours.

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Unlock Your True Musical Potential

Precision-Crafted Yamaha Keyboards: Perfect for Any Playing Style

Experience the perfect touch with a Yamaha keyboard, precision-engineered for your playing style. Whether you prefer the natural feel of a graded acoustic, the responsive bounce of a balanced electric, or the expressive pull of authentic organ action, Yamaha delivers. Join the ranks of discerning musicians and make Yamaha your keyboard of choice.

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Designed for Musicians on the Move

Enhance Your Performances Anywhere with YC Keyboards: The Travel-Friendly Music Partner

Travel with confidence using a YC Keyboard. Its solid construction resists bumps, scratches, and jostles, ensuring your instrument's longevity. Perfectly sized for on-the-go musicians, it fits easily in a van or overhead on a plane. Whether you're gigging regularly or traversing the globe, trust in a brand that's dedicated to enduring quality.

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Streamlining Tradition: Next-Gen Command in Stage Keyboards

Experience the Classic Touch of YC's Drawbars with Cutting-Edge Features.

Elevate your stage performances with the revolutionary YC piano's drawbars. They bring classic footages to life with satisfying clicks and pair them with groundbreaking additions. Enjoy a seamless playing experience with transparent drawbar stops and customizable LED colors that clarify settings for split mode creativity. With the YC, you unlock a sonic palette that extends your keyboard's range and versatility, far surpassing anything you've envisioned.

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

Explore Soundscapes with Ease

Experience Pure Playability: YC's Intuitive Sound Control for Every Performance

Play effortlessly with the YC's intuitive interface, where simplicity takes center stage. Enjoy smooth transitions between splits and layers, fine-tune your sound in a snap, and immerse yourself in the music without the hassle of complex menus. Experience the ease of versatility with the YC – where your creativity flows uninterrupted.

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Travel with Confidence: Your Yamaha Piano Stays Safe

Travel Light, Play Safe: Protect Your Music Gear with the YC Soft Case

Carry your YC piano with ease. The custom-designed soft case protects your gear, neatly storing pedals and accessories in secure, zippered compartments.

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Yamaha

Yamaha YC88 (Stage Piano)

$3,14999 $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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