{"product_id":"88-weighted-key-synth-1000-motif-voices-interface","title":"Yamaha MX88 88-Key Music Synthesizer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMore Than a Synth, More Than a Stage Piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha MX88 lives in that sweet spot between a music production synthesizer and a performance keyboard—and it doesn't compromise on either side. If you've ever wished you could have the weighted feel of a digital piano with the sonic flexibility of a full-blown workstation, this is that instrument. It's built for the player who needs authentic piano touch for ballads, punchy Rhodes for funk sets, and evolving synth textures for modern tracks—all without hauling three keyboards to the gig.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're getting \u003ccite index=\"1-1,3-7\"\u003e88 full-sized, velocity-sensitive keys with Yamaha's Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted action, over 1,000 voices from the legendary MOTIF XS sound engine, and a class-compliant USB audio\/MIDI interface\u003c\/cite\u003e that connects directly to your computer or iOS device. \u003ccite index=\"1-5,28-21\"\u003eMatte black keytops absorb moisture and remain tactile after extended use\u003c\/cite\u003e, so you can play through long rehearsals or recording sessions without your fingers slipping. The MX88 also doubles as a DAW controller with transport controls, assignable knobs, and built-in templates for popular software instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for the gigging keyboardist who needs one reliable board for multiple styles, the home producer building tracks in a DAW, or the piano player ready to expand into synthesis without losing the feel they're used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWeighted Keys That Actually Feel Like a Piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"11-3,11-4,11-5\"\u003eThe MX88 features a Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted action with a heavier response in the low keys and a lighter response in the high keys, providing realistic acoustic piano touch and response\u003c\/cite\u003e. This isn't the springy, synth-action keybed you'll find on most portable keyboards. The resistance is graded across the range, meaning bass notes have the heft you'd expect from a real piano, while the upper register stays light and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"11-7,11-8\"\u003eThe Full Concert Grand Piano in the MX88 comes directly from the MOTIF series, with a powerful focused low end, highly-detailed midrange and pristine high end\u003c\/cite\u003e—it's the same piano sound heard on countless professional recordings. Beyond the acoustic piano, you'll find authentic electric pianos, tonewheel organs with rotary speaker simulation, clavinet sounds, orchestral strings, brass, woodwinds, and an enormous range of synthesizer textures. \u003ccite index=\"20-27,20-28\"\u003eMOTIF Sound Engine Voices consist of up to eight Elements that can be layered for a thick, fat sound or zoned so a different Element plays in different parts of the keyboard\u003c\/cite\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"4-6,13-13\"\u003eWith 128 notes of polyphony and 16-part multitimbral capability\u003c\/cite\u003e, you can layer multiple sounds, hold the sustain pedal on dense chords, and run full backing sequences without notes cutting off. That's critical if you're playing live with MIDI tracks or building complex arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStudio-Ready Connectivity and DAW Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"11-16,11-17\"\u003eThe MX88 is USB audio and MIDI class-compliant, which allows you to record and playback stereo audio to and from your computer or iOS device—perfect for recording the MX88 into your DAW and listening to your mixes through speakers or headphones\u003c\/cite\u003e. One USB cable handles both MIDI and audio, so you don't need a separate audio interface for basic recording or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MX88 goes further as a control surface. \u003ccite index=\"11-18,11-19\"\u003eIt's also a dedicated control surface—use the onboard transport controls with your DAW and interact with plug-in parameters via the control knobs\u003c\/cite\u003e. \u003ccite index=\"13-20\"\u003eWhen used with Cubase, an AI knob lets you control any parameter with the MX's large rotary encoder simply by mousing over it\u003c\/cite\u003e. There are also built-in templates for popular VST instruments, making it easy to control third-party synths and effects without complex MIDI mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-8\"\u003eThe MX88 is equipped with Yamaha's VCM FX engine, which meticulously models vintage effects at the circuit level\u003c\/cite\u003e—phasers, flangers, EQs, and wah effects that recreate the character of classic analog gear. \u003ccite index=\"22-4,22-6,22-7\"\u003eThe MX series does not have built-in speakers; it includes standard stereo 1\/4″ line out jacks to connect to PA systems or audio interfaces, and a 1\/4″ headphone jack\u003c\/cite\u003e. You'll need to connect it to an amp, interface, or headphones to hear it, which is standard for stage keyboards and keeps the weight down for portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88-key Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted action with heavier low keys and lighter high keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 1,000 voices from the Yamaha MOTIF XS sound engine, including pianos, organs, strings, brass, and synth textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128-note polyphony and 16-part multitimbral operation for complex layering and sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass-compliant USB audio\/MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac, PC, and iOS devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) effects engine for authentic vintage effects processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DAW control surface with transport controls, assignable knobs, and built-in templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOTIF Sound Engine with up to 8-element voice architecture for layering and splitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte black keytops that resist moisture during extended playing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4″ stereo line outputs and 1\/4″ headphone output (no built-in speakers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Cubase AI music production software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaha\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MX88\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e MX88BK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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