Yamaha MX88 88-Key Weighted Action Synthesizer
The MX88 music synthesizer is the complete solution for the modern piano player, aspiring music producer or live performer. Boasting a realistic piano touch — thanks to over 100 years of piano manufacturing experience — MX88 features an 88-note weighted keyboard, modern synthesizer technology and easy connectivity to computers and iOS devices.
Product Features
- The 88-note, GHS weighted action is heavier in the low keys and lighter in the high keys, just like an acoustic piano
- Class-compliant USB audio/MIDI for true “plug and play” connectivity without installing any drivers
- Motif sound engine: layer, zone, switch, cycle, randomize and control up to 8 elements within a single voice
- Virtual circuitry Modeling (vcm) re-creates the sound and behavior of vintage effects and signal processors.Display 3 digit LED + 20 x 2 line character LCD (backlit)
- 128 notes of polyphony ensures dropout-free performance playing live or with full 16-track sequences
Great Value Great price for the quality of sounds.Pros:1. This has the full motif sound engine, but you need to use a computer editor like Vycro MX to access all of the power.2. Most of the sounds are really good. Very usable pianos, strings, and synths.3. USB audio/midi interface is built in, can use with computer or iPad without extra hardware.4. Super light-weight.Cons:1. Doesn’t have a good rock organ… meaning a growling Hammond through a Leslie. There…
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