Yamaha MX88 synth is the most recent addition to the popular MX series of synthesizers, designed for stage and studio. The MX line keyboards are known for their high-quality instrument and synth sounds, better computer integration, a model with 88 keys seems to be the logical step forward, and it will appeal to piano payers as well.
Yamaha MX88: Pros & Cons
- Pros: Integrated audio and MIDI interface. Nice Action, Inspiring Sounds, Recent Model
- Cons:
The Yamaha MX88 is equipped with 88 weighted keys. It will appeal to players who need the touch and feel of a real piano with 88 weighted-action keys. The 88-key weighted-action MX88 synth keyboard will appeal to professional musicians, educators and also to worship musicians.
Yamaha MX88: Review
The MX88 sound collection is based on the legendary Yamaha Motif sound engine, and includes everything from authentic acoustic instruments to synthesizer leads, pads and more.
More Sounds
And like the MX49/61 BK/BU, you can take advantage of the FM Essential iOS App (FM synthesizer app for iPhone and iPad with real-time synth performance and editing) and directly control its functionality from the MX’s front panel using Apple’s Camera Connection Kit. You can access 256 voices using the app. In addition, Virtual Circuity Modeling allows you to access several vintage effects.
Make it heart of your studio
Connecting the Yamaha MX88 to computer (both Windows and Mac) is quite easy because of the built-in, bi-directional USB audio/MIDI interface (via USB). You can record the keyboard’s internal sounds on a computer-based DAW and monitor the computer’s output through the keyboard’s 1/4″ audio outputs or headphone jack. You can also use the controls of the Yamaha MX88 to control the DAW.
The Yamaha MX88 comes bundled with Cubase AI from Steinberg.
Yamaha MX88 vs Yamaha MX49 and MX61
The obvious difference is the number of keys. The Yamaha MX88 is intended primarily for live keyboarders, either as an all-in-one keyboard or as a controller/master-keyboard in conjunction with other synthesizers.
Yamaha MX88: Features / Specs
More Key features of MX88:
- Full selection of VCM effects
- Easy Split/Layer Performance Mode
- 16-part Multi timbral operation and 128-note polyphony
- Extensive hands-on control for VSTs and DAWs
- A software bundle that includes Steinberg Cubase AI
Yamaha MX88: Demo / Video Review
Yamaha MX88: Buying Links & Pricing
Yamaha’s MX88 has realistic piano action, inspiring synth sounds, making it perfect for the modern piano player, aspiring music producers and live performers. It also provides easy connectivity to computers.
Here are buying links to the Yamaha MX88:
The Yamaha MX88 88-Key is a full-size, weighted synthesizer workstation.
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