Yamaha's MX88 is a synthesizer that's ideal for modern pianists, aspiring music producers, and live performers. With more than 100 years of piano manufacturing experience under their belt, it's no surprise that Yamaha can create an instrument that plays and responds just like a real acoustic piano. The MX88 has 88 full-sized, touch-sensitive keys that have a Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted action. There are more than 1,000 voices on board that come from the legendary MOTIF series. The MX88 also has a built-in audio and MIDI interface so that you can easily connect it to a computer. This flagship model will open the door to all sorts of musical creativity. MX88: Doubles as a DAW controller This synth has another trick up its sleeve too, it can also be used as a DAW controller! In fact, it even comes with Cubase AI for PC and Mac as well as Cubasis LE for iOS. Adjusting parameters in recording software can be done using certain controls on the MX88 that have assignable functionality. Use the MX88's MIDI interface to control other synths or samplers. You can even use the FM Essential iOS app to communicate with this synth using your smartphone or tablet. The app also gives you access to the FM synthesis engine that contains 256 iconic '80s-style voices. Product features Number of keys: 88 Arpeggiator/sequencer arpeggiator, sequencer Computer integration functions as audio interface, functions as DAW controller Control: sustain (input), switch pedal (input) Synthesizer inputsAUX input Sound source: digital, sample player MIDI & CV/gateMIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB Synthesizer outputs: line out jack Type of keys: hammer action 2 years Yamaha warranty included Weight and dimensions including packaging Weight (incl. packaging) 20.5 kg Dimensions (incl. packaging)152.0 x 51.0 x 27.0 cm Product specifications Yamaha MX88 Music Synthesizer 88 graded-hammer keys USB Audio / MIDI integration more than 1000 voices based on waveforms from the Motif XS polyphony: 128 parts: 16 4-part real-time controller with assignable functionality WAV, AIFF, and SMF playback from USB connectors: output L/R, jack headphone, jack foot controller, jack sustain, jack MIDI IN/OUT USB MIDI USB drive aux-in, mini jack dimensions: 132 x 40.5 x 16.8 cm weight: 13.9 kg included: Steinberg Cubase AI DAW software for PC/Mac Cubasis LE for iOS
