Yamaha YC88
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Yamaha
YC88
Product Info
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The YC88 is a seriously impressive digital organ, nailing the vibe of a vintage Hammond without the maintenance headaches. It's ideal for gigging musicians, studio players, and anyone craving that classic organ sound with modern versatility and a responsive keybed. The joystick alone makes it a joy to play – really lets you get into it.
Product Description
- Yamaha YC88
- Organ Keyboard
- Sound generation: VCM Organ
- AWM2 and FM
- 88-Key NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory key tops
- 9 Drawbar controllers
- Integrated effects
- Rotary speaker simulation
- Master EQ
- Storable Live-Sets
- Split function
- Joystick for pitch and modulation
- Display
- 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI input and output
- 2 Inputs for footswitches
- 2 Inputs for foot controllers
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 1298 x 142 x 364 mm
- Suitable cover: Art.#512063# (not included in delivery)
PROS
- • NW-GH3 action feels remarkably authentic for a digital organ
- • VCM organ engine delivers surprisingly nuanced and complex tones
- • Joystick provides intuitive and expressive pitch/mod control
- • Comprehensive effects suite significantly expands sonic possibilities
CONS
- • The physical footprint is substantial, limiting portability
- • Drawbar range is somewhat limited compared to vintage B3s
- • Lack of built-in speakers necessitates external amplification
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88-key NW-GH3, synthetic ebony/ivory keytops
Manuals
Comprehensive user manual and online resources
Drawbars
9 drawbars with percussion and chorus simulation
Effects
Reverb, chorus, tremolo, rotary speaker simulation, master EQ
Speakers
None - line outputs only
Weight
Approximately 53 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VCM engine offers a more dynamic and responsive feel, recreating the physical behavior of vacuum tubes, unlike static sample playback.
They're genuinely expressive; the drawbar simulation includes detailed nuances and interaction with the effects, allowing for subtle tonal shaping.
Absolutely, the line outputs are standard, allowing seamless integration with external amplifiers, preamps, and traditional organ effects units.
