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The Yamaha CK88 is an 88-key stage keyboard that combines the sounds of the CP stage piano and YC organ/synth lines into one instrument. It has built-in speakers, battery power, and hands-on controls for organ, synth, and effects. It suits gigging musicians who want a portable, all-in-one keyboard with realistic pianos and organs, though its weighted action and speaker quality are points to consider. Compared to rivals like the Nord Stage or Roland RD, the CK88 offers a unique blend of speakers and battery operation at a lower price point, but may lack some premium features.
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Reviewers praise the CK88 for its portability, sound quality, and user-friendly interface, but some note that the speakers are underpowered and the key action feels light for serious piano work.
The Yamaha CK88 is an 88-key stage keyboard. It combines the sounds of the Yamaha CP Stage Piano with the organ and synth sounds of the YC Stage Keyboard. The sound set covers pianos, electric pianos, strings, brass, organ and modern synths.
Piano sounds come from three Yamaha grands, the CFX, S700 and CF3, plus the U1 upright piano from the YC Series. The organ section is based on the reface YC and offers five organ types, a rotary speaker effect, percussion and an enhanced vibrato/chorus. Brass, woodwinds and strings come in ensemble and solo versions. Synth sounds include analog-style pads, leads and basses, synth brass and strings, bells and textures.
You can split, layer, mix and process sounds from the front panel. The keyboard has built-in speakers and runs on battery power. Its A/D inputs take two dedicated effects that can be stored to a LIVE SET. The built-in stereo USB audio interface records and plays back audio with a computer or iOS device. The four-zone MIDI controller works with external MIDI devices, a DAW or a master keyboard. It also connects to the Rec'n'Share app and to Soundmondo, a free service for sharing Yamaha synthesizer sounds.
