Yamaha MX88
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Yamaha
MX88
Product Info
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The MX88 is a solid workhorse synth for gigging musicians and serious hobbyists. You get a huge palette of Yamaha sounds, a playable action, and a built-in interface—a lot of value for the money. It's a great entry point into the world of Yamaha's professional sound engines without the premium workstation price tag.
Product Description
- Yamaha MX88
- Synthesizer
- 88-Key Graded Hammer Standard keyboard
- AWM2 tone generation
- 128-Voice polyphon
- 16-Parts multitembral
- Over 1000 voices based on the waveforms of the Motif XS
- VCM effects (Virtual Circuitry Modelling)
- Arpeggiator
- Split / Layer function
- Playback of WAV
- AIFF and standard MIDI files from USB memories
- Integrated USB audio / MIDI interface Core-compliant
- Four real-time rotary knobs with assignable functions
- Pitch bend and modulation wheel
- 3-Digit LED display and 2 line LCD display
- 2 x Line output: 6.3 mm jack (L / R)
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Foot controller / sustain pedal input
- MIDI In / Out
- AUX-In
- Dimensions: 1320 x 405 x 168 mm
- Weight: 13.9 kg
- Includes licenses for download versions of Cubase AI software for PC / Mac
- Cubasis LE for iOS as well as FM Essential Synth App (4 operators FM synthesis)
PROS
- • Excellent AWM2 engine delivers Motif XS sounds at a lower price
- • Graded Hammer Standard action provides realistic piano feel and responsiveness
- • Integrated audio interface simplifies recording and eliminates external hardware needs
- • Versatile voice architecture allows for complex layered and split sounds
CONS
- • Action, while good, lacks the nuance of higher-end fully weighted keys
- • Physical controls are somewhat limited compared to dedicated workstations
- • The LCD display could be brighter and offer more information at a glance
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Key Features
Keys
88
Key Type
Graded Hammer Standard
Synthesis Type
AWM2 / VCM
Polyphony
128 Voices (16 Parts)
Effects
VCM Effects, built-in digital effects
Connections
Line Outputs, Headphone, MIDI In/Out, USB Audio/MIDI, AUX-In, Foot Controller/Sustain Pedal Input
Weight
13.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a good compromise, but lacks the finer graded nuances of a top-tier digital piano—more responsive for synth playing than a traditional piano action.
Absolutely; it's class-compliant, so it works seamlessly with most DAW software and VST plugins.
It's based on the Motif XS waveforms, but with some limitations in routing and editing compared to the flagship model.
