Yamaha YC88 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

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Overview

The Yamaha YC88 is a digital piano and synthesizer released in 2021. The instrument offers a high quality piano experience together with synth functionality.

The YC88 has 88 fully weighted full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 128 notes of polyphony. It has 145 on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, and a sustain/damper pedal.

It uses Yamaha's AWM sound generation. Advanced Wave Memory is a classic high-quality sample playback and layering engine. It also uses FM sound generation. Frequency Modulation is an iconic digital synthesis for metallic, bell-like, and evolving tones.

It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has a built-in amplifier and speakers. It runs from AC power.

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Specifications

Form

Number of Keys: 88
Key Weight: Piano
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: 145
Polyphony: 128
Sound Generation: VCM Organ, AWM2, FM
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:

Extra Features

Recorder/Sequencer:
Tutorials:

Communication

MIDI:
USB:
Tablet Connectivity:

Power

AC Power:
Batteries:

Audio

Speakers:
Audio Out:
Audio In:

Pedals

Sustain Pedal:
Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:

Release Info

Year: 2021
RRP: $3499

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FAQ

Does it have Digital Output?

YC-series has a digital output using USB Audio. This allows you to record digitally to any DAW computing device and iOS device.

Can it play MIDI and Audio files?

No. YC-series has no function for play these file formats.

What kind of sounds are built in?

As of OS v1.3, there are 9 types of organs using the new VCM organ and FM sound sources, various pianos and electric pianos, strings, synth sounds, etc. A total of 190 tones and 136 live set sounds combining these tones are built in. Other sounds may be added through firmware updates.

What is VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling)?

VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology is Yamaha's advanced modeling technology that models analog circuits at the component level, faithfully reproducing the saturated sound and nonlinear characteristics of analog devices. The YC series features organs, rotary speakers and effects that utilize VCM technology.

Are there any expansion options for YC61/73/88?

No. YC-series has USB Audio/MIDI capability onboard.

Is it possible to inherit the volume and other controller operation information when switching from one Live Set Sound to another?

The default setting (factory default) for the YC series is to reset the operation information for the various controllers (foot controllers, sustain pedals, etc.) to their default values when switching between Live Set Sounds. If you want the controller operation information to be inherited when switching from one Live Set Sound to another, use the following procedure to set "Controller Reset" to "Hold."

What year was the Yamaha YC88 launched?

This instrument was launched in 2021

What other models did Yamaha release in 2021?

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