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Imagine combining a vintage organ, a grand piano, and a modern synthesizer into one portable keyboard — that's the Yamaha YC88. Built for gigging musicians, this 88-key stage keyboard delivers authentic tonewheel organ sounds with physical drawbars, rich acoustic and electric pianos, and advanced FM synthesis. Pianists will feel at home, while organists will appreciate its responsive playability.
Whether you're playing gospel, jazz, or prog rock, it offers a wide range of sounds in a portable format that’s ready for any performance.
Sound Like the Real Thing
The YC88 doesn't just sound good — it sounds real. Yamaha's VCM technology models the organic quirks and imperfections of vintage gear, so your organ patches breathe and respond like the real deal. Combined with AWM2 sample playback and an 8-operator FM engine, this keyboard covers every sonic territory from warm Rhodes to snarling lead synths.
VCM Organ Engine: Three modeled organ vintages (fresh, road-worn, and vintage) let you dial in everything from bright gospel chops to gritty blues growls, with adjustable key click, leakage, and rotary speaker speed for total tonal control.
AWM2 & FM Sound Engines: Authentic Yamaha grand and upright pianos, classic electric pianos, and FM synth sounds (including leads, basses, brass, and pads) deliver rich, dynamic timbres with up to 128-note polyphony.
VCM Rotary Speaker: Two faithfully modeled rotary profiles — warm and full or dirty and aggressive — plus independent top and bottom rotor speed control, all without the maintenance headaches of the real thing.
Forget Menu Diving, Get Hands-On Control
The YC88 is designed for live performance, not tech support. With nine physical drawbars, dedicated controls for splits and layers, and an intuitive front-panel interface, you can shape sounds on the fly without getting lost in a maze of submenus. It's fast, immediate, and exactly what you need when you've got a setlist to get through.
Illuminated Drawbars: Nine see-through drawbar stops with customizable LED colors make it easy to see split configurations at a glance, giving you virtual upper and lower manual setups without needing a second keyboard.
320 Live Set Sounds: Store and recall up to 320 complete performance setups (152 presets included), each with splits, layers, effects, and MIDI assignments ready to go at the touch of a button.
Seamless Sound Switching: Change patches mid-performance without cutting off sustain or reverb tails — your previous notes ring out naturally while the next sound loads up.
Stage-Ready Build and Connectivity
Weighing in at a manageable 41 pounds and measuring just over 51 inches wide, the YC88 strikes the perfect balance between portability and playability. It's not too heavy to lug up a flight of stairs, but substantial enough that you won't worry about it sliding around onstage. And with balanced XLR outputs, USB audio/MIDI interface functionality, and comprehensive MIDI I/O, this keyboard integrates seamlessly into any setup — whether you're running direct to the PA, recording in the studio, or controlling external modules.
Premium Keybed: Natural Wood Graded Hammer (NW-GH3) action with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops delivers the weight, response, and feel of an acoustic grand, right down to the triple-sensor detection for fast trills and accurate dynamics.
Comprehensive I/O: Balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" outputs, stereo auxiliary inputs, dual foot controller jacks, assignable foot switch inputs, and USB audio/MIDI interface keep you connected to anything and everything.
Includes FC3A Sustain Pedal: Yamaha's half-damper sustain pedal is included, so you can control sustain with the same nuance and control you'd expect from an acoustic piano.
The Ultimate Gigging Keyboard
The Yamaha YC88 combines the best of analog and digital worlds to inspire your playing. It delivers the authentic character of vintage organs, the feel of acoustic pianos, and the flexibility of modern sound engines in one stage-ready instrument. Whether you're a pianist seeking great organ tones, an organist wanting true piano action, or a gigging musician tired of hauling multiple keyboards, the YC88 is built to meet your needs.
Yamaha YC88 Features:
Natural Wood Graded Hammer (NW-GH3) 88-key weighted action with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops
Triple-sensor detection for accurate, responsive playing dynamics
VCM Organ engine with three modeled vintages and adjustable key click, leakage, and rotary speed
AWM2 and 8-operator FM sound engines with 128-note polyphony (VCM + AWM2 combined)
Nine illuminated drawbars with customizable LED colors for split configurations
320 Live Set sounds (152 presets included) with seamless sound switching
Two VCM rotary speaker profiles with independent top/bottom rotor speed control
Comprehensive effects: 9 processors including reverb, 3-band master EQ, drive, delay, and more
Balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" outputs, stereo aux inputs, dual foot controller jacks
USB audio/MIDI interface for DAW integration and direct computer recording
Includes FC3A half-damper sustain pedal and AC power cable
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