Yamaha CK88 88-Key Stage Keyboard with GHS Action

The Yamaha CK88 88-Key Stage Keyboard with GHS Action is a must - have for musicians. It comes with intuitive controls, built - in speakers, and a wide range of authentic piano, organ, and synth sounds. Wherever your music journey takes you, this keyboard is your perfect companion. The 88 - key Graded Hammer Standard action is ideal for both acoustic and electric piano playing. Its sound and effect combinations open up new sonic possibilities, including pianos, electric pianos, strings, brass, organ, and modern synth sounds. The easy - to - use controls let you focus on making music instead of getting lost in menus. There are dedicated organ controls, as well as synth and effect controls. With its long battery life, you can turn any place, like campgrounds, tour buses, and hotel rooms, into a performance stage or a recording studio. **Key Features**: - On the front panel, you can split, layer, mix, and process sounds effortlessly. The three - part system allows for almost endless sound combinations, like splitting bass and piano or layering organ with strings. - Whether it's a gig, studio session, or an impromptu jam, the CK88 has realistic instruments, modern synths, and organ sounds ready for instant performance or recording. - It features piano sounds from three famous Yamaha grands (CFX, S700, CF3) and the character - rich U1 upright piano from the Yamaha YC Series. The 'Digi Piano' sounds can bring back the 90s dance party vibes. - There is a great selection of vintage electric piano sounds, funky Clavi sounds, and classic 80s DX7 - style FM electric pianos. - For organ lovers, the CK88 offers multiple options. It has a dedicated organ section with five different organ types, rotary speaker effect, percussion, and an enhanced vibrato/chorus, suitable for various genres from 60s surf rock to gospel. - You get nine dedicated drawbars along with controls for the rotary speaker, percussion, and a vibrato/chorus section. - It can cover multiple parts. The ensemble and solo versions of brass, woodwinds, and strings help create big orchestral backgrounds or intimate quartets. You can also add choir sounds for drama and choose acoustic and electric guitars and basses to enrich your sound. - The keyboard even has chromatic percussion sounds like vibraphone, marimba, and bells. - You can enjoy a variety of complex synth sounds without dealing with complex menus. There are analog - style pads, leads, basses, synth brass, strings, and pads, all adjustable with modern synth controls. - Elegant filter and envelope generator (EG) controls let you shape the tone and amplitude. Mono and unison modes with panel switches offer more customization for synth leads and basses. - Create massive - sounding synths for any musical idea you have. - The built - in effects make it easy to personalize the sounds. There are three dedicated effects processors (Drive, Effects 1, Effects 2) and an A/D Input with two dedicated effects. The Drive offers five types of overdrive and distortion, while Effects 1 and 2 provide a wide range of modulation and time - based effects. - With 36 effects in total, it's like having a customizable guitar pedal board. - The Analog to Digital (A/D) Inputs allow you to apply two dedicated effects to the audio and save them to a LIVE SET. - Connect to Soundmondo, a free service, to access and share unique Yamaha synthesizer sounds with music creators worldwide. - The intuitive 1 - to - 1 interface ensures you can explore your sound freely. All controls are designed to keep you making music. - The CK Filter and Envelope Generator (EG) have dedicated controls for common synth parameters and a bypass button to return to default settings. - LIVE SETS can store and recall all front - panel settings, including splits, layers, special effects, A/D Input settings, sample playback, and LED light color. - It has two pedal inputs for foot switches or pedals to control sustain, effect on/off, volume, wah, etc. - A four - zone controller can connect with external MIDI devices, turning the CK88 into a full - fledged MIDI controller with your DAW or master keyboard. - You can easily play 44.1 KHz, 16 - bit .WAV files from a USB memory stick like a sampler. Just play the highest or lowest note on the keyboard to trigger and save to a LIVE SET.

Using the Yamaha CK88 is a breeze. First, if you want to get started with basic sound creation, use the front - panel controls to split, layer, and mix different sounds. For example, you can split the bass and piano sounds to have a more diverse musical output. To access a wide range of instrument sounds, just select the desired category on the keyboard. When it comes to live performances, use the LIVE SET feature. Before the show, save all your preferred settings like splits, layers, and special effects. During the performance, you can quickly recall these settings with just a click. If you want to connect external devices, use the four - zone controller to link it with your MIDI devices. This will turn the CK88 into a full - fledged MIDI controller. For audio playback, insert a USB memory stick with 44.1 KHz, 16 - bit .WAV files. Then, play the highest or lowest note on the keyboard to trigger the playback and save it to a LIVE SET. **Note**: When using the foot pedals, make sure they are properly connected to the pedal inputs. Don't expose the keyboard to extreme temperatures or humidity, as it can damage the internal components. **Maintenance**: Keep the keyboard clean by using a soft, dry cloth to wipe it regularly. If there are stubborn stains, use a mild cleaning solution. Avoid using abrasive materials that could scratch the surface. Also, store the keyboard in a protective case when not in use to prevent dust and physical damage.