Yamaha MX88 Music Synthesizer Demo

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The MX88 music synthesizer is the complete solution for the modern piano player, aspiring music producer or live performer. Featuring an 88-note weighted keyboard, MX88 boasts realistic piano touch and sound thanks to over 100 years of piano manufacturing experience.
MX88 offers modern synthesizer technology based on the legendary Motif Sound Engine and features a wide range of sounds from classic, authentic instruments to modern, cutting-edge synths. Computer and iOS connectivity is easy with the integrated class-compliant USB audio/MIDI interface, making MX88 perfect for producing music using Cubase AI (included.)
MX88 also unlocks Cubasis LE and FM Essential on iOS devices. The 88-note, GHS weighted action is heavier in the low keys and lighter in the high keys, just like an acoustic piano. The special matte black key tops are designed to absorb moisture and remain tactile after extended use without becoming slippery.

[@creativite.productions]

So that first demo song you played definitely had me on the floor! Gonna rewind that and hope to pick it up.. LOVE your playing man

[@DQDebra]

Sounds very nice. Love Yamaha!

[@boboladouche5268]

Oh man, I just saw a performance of Mozart’s Requiem at the NC Symphony Orchestra. That little sniglet was pretty cool.

[@reneotten2288]

Awesome playing!

[@cesaralexander4539]

Another reason I love Yamaha and Guitar Center.

[@therealborischang]

how much do they pay you?

[@MachineGunMan]

Wonderful the strings demo with Lacrimosa

[@fr3ak1shh]

I had no idea this thing was made to pair with Cubase! That's awesome. Alright Guitar Center, you win again.

[@netobuenrostro4069]

I need this! I am going to add this to my wish list! I hope this works on Fl-studio!

[@NilesSexy]

Nice tutorial. I’m picking up a used one for $600. I’m super excited.

[@miguelrejas5034]

a NICE piece of art! Love Yamaha's ;)

[@UsernameInvalid48]

Used to work at Guitar Center and met this fellow. Very cool product, though he was actually demoing the flagship motif at the time.

[@jonathandossantossilva2683]

Timbre de piano lindo!!!

[@peteroppong1171]

Mennnn!!! I'm looming forward to seeing a "catchy" and very attractive encapsulation of these WONDERFUL sounds of the MOTIF we so adore. A little decoration of its body would have gone a little far. Please think about this.... Some of us BUY for BEAUTY.

[@alinoe3604]

4:15 This fragment reminds me of the music of the Cyborg JCVD movie :)

[@JoseCarlos-lr9gu]

Hi, you can do a tutorial on how to use the mx88's USB, thanks

[@berlosabidopronto7488]

Thatś it, this is the piano I will be buying.

[@therealborischang]

Congratulations!

[@Schluuma]

How is it? I’m assuming you’ve been playing it for well over a year now.

[@thefutureishere5717]

The sequence at 6:25 is a MOOD

[@EvenStevenMusic]

Hi, really hope you or someone can help. Just got an MX88, love the sounds. I've noticed in a performance that only the category I've selected for part 1 and 2 actually change while the other category voices default to 001. When i play I am switching between piano, electric piano, org, layering strings and/or splitting for keybass. I'd like to set the default voice (part?) in each category to my personal preference instead of the default. I'd like it to retain the information; otherwise I have to reset everything if I switch a performance. How can I do this? Without it, the performance section is not very useful to me. I've also seen recommendations to update the firmware but I don't see a firmware update on the yamaha site.

[@j-man4132]

Just bought me a Yamaha family Yamaha Mo8 x8 xf8 MX88 Mox8 it’s about to be lit.

[@Keyboardman88]

Another question; In the layer mode, is there a way to use the FC-1 foot pedal to bring in the 2nd sound? I layer pianos an strings and want to be able to use the pedal to increase and decrease the volume of the strings.

[@redmusichouse]

Hi Blake, 2 questions: Other than the FM Essential app, can the MX88 keyboard control other iPad synths such as Korg Gadget through the same USB input and have the audio come out through the MX88 as well? Also, do the DAW controls work with Logic/Digital Performer/Protools besides Cubase? Thanks!

[@themoors4563]

Cant find them in the stores... Great keys. Mx88

[@wereoursouls3472]

How do the piano sounds and keybed compare to the p125?

[@braxtonjackson_]

Question: Is there a way to assign a specific voice to each of the 4 knobs? Say I want a strings in the 1st one, Bass in the 2nd one, a Pad in the third and a different piano voice in the 4th. Is there a way I can do that while having the piano as the main voice and just use the knob to increase the sound of whatever voice I choose? Thanks!

[@newsroomheadlines5110]

hi can you use this as a controller for mainstage 3? if yes how is the setup done?

[@Iampastortanks]

can someone help me with how to set my outputs and stuff because I don't get the same sound they do and I got one. Is there settings I can change. I am new to this.

[@martinhuang3642]

What kind of amp is used here? It sounds so good

[@emirceric3227]

This is nice feature with Cubase, can you do same thing with Logic Pro x?

[@alainalvarez6294]

Very helpful video, I am a beginner, how can I connect the mx88 to mainstage??

[@christiangunawan7667]

Sir, I'm a transpose player. In PSR 3000 series, there is 8 saved preset so when I press it (the one below the screen), I have 8 preset (it's not just save the sound but it's include the point of the transpose. Exp number 1, I save C key, number 2 I save C# and number 3 I save D. So when I play song with increase in keys, I just press number 2 and when It goes up again, I just need to press 3). Is this keyboard have the same like PSR? Thank you so much b4

[@NyAinaRanjakavola]

i notice you use custom performances in this demo. Where can i get it please? 🙂

[@EN-ye3dz]

Whats the name of the piece you played

[@arrivalsband9201]

Anyboady tried connecting an MX88 to Presonus Studio one? Is there a patch list that we can get for it and that can be added to Studio one?

[@VaggosWho]

the moxf 88 is newer or this one???

[@peteroppong1171]

GREETINGS..... I'M STILL ON THAT IMPORTANT QUESTION. CAN YOU SWING THE ARPEGGIOS..... AND HOW.

[@billcampbell8031]

My question is? I know the Mx88 has drum kits , Does the Mx88 have preprogramed Drum styles like the DGX 660?

Low level coming out of this Keyboard?

[@rakagunawan692]

Does the keys getting clikck noise if had been played after month?

[@stevend984]

Now that I have my MX back I've been trying to figure out how to use the arpeggios for a guitar part. I can't find anything online that clearly displays this feature and the manual is vague at best. If there's anyone out there that can point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.

[@dragunarah8695]

Does it require an amplifier?

[@marksilvia6739]

How are you getting such a clean piano sound out of the MX88? None of the stock piano sounds do not sound like that.

[@HungryForWater]

What is the song at 1:33???

[@neorich59]

I'm looking for a synth that will allow you to create multiple layers/splits etc which can be saved and easily recalled for live performance. I'm assuming this keyboard will allow more than 2 layers without connecting it to a P.C? Any advice gratefully received, as these have dropped in price in the UK! 😉

[@Schluuma]

Wild Heart you can only have 2 layers I believe

[@yonez81110]

Hello, I have a Yamaha MX88. I bought an expression pedal and can't find any tutorial to set it up. Could you tell me how to do it? My wish is to have 2 sounds (for example, piano + organ) and to be able either to switch completely from one sound to the other, or to have only one sound and to evolve, using the pedal, towards the 2 sounds mix. Help, I'm lost! In advance, thank you for your answer. PS: I consulted the documents sold with the piano, there is no explanation in them

[@jasonmxx]

hello, i am looking for an 88-key (weighted action) keyboard, but i want more of realistic orchestral sounds (such as super articulation voices on the psr-series) rather than synths. i really wanted to buy a psr s keyboard but i really need the 88 keys. what do you guys recommend? thanks

[@kunchuzking3527]

I bought this baby for my birthday back in February and its a DOLL!!! I love it and its all what Blake said and more. Realistic keys and sound is not doing the board justice as it sounds comparable to the Montage..

[@amirprog]

The question is: how bad is the ghs keybed? Does it feel good? Is it durable when heavily played for hours? How easy is it to repair and how much expensive to repair? Better than sp6?

[@officialWWM]

Amir Amran I've seen reports of it failing after 6 months of heavy use :/

[@gregoryg2908]

I purchased an MX88 but am having a difficult time finding the really nice Grand Piano sounds. I have found the settings for the different grand pianos but still does not have that beautiful sound that I hear when playing a real grand. Can anybody give me the setting pairs of the prettiest sounds you have found on the MX88. Thanks. It will be appreciated and ease some frustration.

[@NyAinaRanjakavola]

Giggy G i have the same problem with my mx61. it sounds very bad compared to the demo i found here in YT. 😢

[@timporter6775]

What keyboard amplifier are you using, because my MX88 doesn't sound this good at all

[@qedit1755]

How is this person able to enjoy it ?

[@Keyboardman88]

I bought a MX 88 about a year ago, and this week i added a MX49 for solo work. OK, call me old fashioned, but, but I have found nothing useful with the factory performance settings. Is there any way to delete these factory performances and use the memory slots for my own set ups?

[@thanhla7080]

Do the keys weigh like a real piano ?

[@jimmygiannakis3638]

Tried one out today @ Guitar Center. I have the MX61 so I know the sounds are good and the same but, the key action was not good. It has the GHS entry action, noisy, sloppy and bouncy. My old P90 with the GHE action is 100% better. For the price point you would think Yamaha could upgrade the action. Liked the Roland RD88 better than anything on display. IMHO

[@fabriziodamato7351]

can someone pleaase tell me how many split or layers this instrument can do? thanks

[@non-youtuber]

2

[@Keyboardman88]

Does anyone know if the factory performances can be erased so that memory spaces can used? With the music that I play there are absolutely none of the factory performances that I find useful. It would be useful to have those performance slots for my own programs. thanks.

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

Keyboardman88 don’t want to go with a software rig full of your own sound design?

[@synthof]

Yes you can erase all the performaces ( 128 of them ) and replace your own performances, plus you can use the free Vycro mx software and make more advanced rich performances ; like you can create layers up to 16 sounds or split zones.

[@Keyboardman88]

@@synthof Thank you. Could you provide the steps that I need in order to erase the 128 factory performances. Please send info to [e-mail]. And I thank you very much. Is the Vycro mx SW on line? thanks again, Rob.

[@synthof]

@@Keyboardman88 Ok I emailed you , cheers!

[@iancraig1214]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@supsister1]

Love Yamaha over other brands

[@Dannyjedge]

The feel of Yamaha keys is only rivaled by maybe super high end Roland.. every Yamaha feels like a real piano IMO

[@Beatdropper]

🎹👍

[@raffaelesantabarbara1449]

I’ve been after a nice keyboard for a while, but at the same time I’m obsessed with owning an FM synth. However, the budget is somewhat tight and make a double purchase was out of reach. Then, some how I stumbled on the MX and checked all my boxes! It’s a versatile, great sounding keyboard-✅ It has FM synthesis ability-✅ And I can afford it- ✅ 🤷‍♂️ Gotta love it 😊

[@jcfretts]

"Even if you don't buy the MX - but you will" Um, I did. :)

[@Keyboardman88]

I have both the MX88 and a MX49. The MX49 is used for lead sounds...jazz flutes, soprano saxes, synth leads, etc.

[@Keyboardman88]

I have this keyboard for over a year now. I think its great; however, the keyboard is developing a problem. The keys high traffic zone between C3 and C5 are getting really bouncy, and have a clunking sound. They feel more lose that the rest of the keyboard. I've owned several Yamaha keyboards and have never experience this. Anyone else experiencing this problem?

[@Javkillers]

I had trouble with a key. Search videos on how to repair this, it is easy, you only need a pencil

[@tandavidts5749]

The only brand can match the mx88 will be the roland instrument.

[@officialWWM]

Can't decide between this or the Juno DS88 🤔

[@theycallmeaflat]

Music Islife Yamaha

[@officialWWM]

Andre Thomas why though?

[@theycallmeaflat]

The Yamaha models it’s sounds from the Motif sound engine. It’s known for its legendary and classic piano and electric piano sounds. The Juno DS sounds are coming from the Fantom and it’s more suited and built to be a synthesizer for the synth and bass and effects types of sounds. I own a Motif and Juno G.

[@officialWWM]

Andre Thomas ok, thank you, that's the kind of info I'm looking for. I'm not a pianist, I'm actually a guitarist but I've been learning some keyboards. I play pop, rock, blues etc in my band so I want something that can do all the classic 80s sounds and organs etc. the piano sounds are just one aspect. My concern with the Yamaha is the number of reports I've seen of the actual keys failing after 6 months of use :/

[@mikemikes8730]

what is the price?

[@ayosup5326]

$1,000

[@richardberriman]

Of course, it isn't the instrument, its the musician. but I think this guy could make a tin can, stick and string sound amazing :-)

[@RonaldRademaker]

moxf88 or mx88 ?

[@hugoriders]

It depends how much you wanna spend, the moxf has more features, sounds and the ability to load flash, this last one is amazingly cool but a lot of sounds are pretty much the same.

[@RonaldRademaker]

Hugo Alexandre what about the keyed? Did you test it?

[@michealjohnsoniii6199]

Moxf88 my friend is better choice

[@manoelbueno9997]

@@michealjohnsoniii6199 why is moxf a better choice? Does mx88 have audio interface builtin as moxf88 do?

[@peteroppong1171]

CUBASE AI DOESN'T COME WITH MX 61 ?

[@mrexcellent1]

I bought my MX61 a few years ago and mine came with Cubase AI.

[@LuisRodriguez-cf4tf]

Yep, still does

[@mjt11860]

guitar sounds like a cross btwn a guitar & harpsichord.

[@Lazzw26]

16:57

[@thevenerablekev1]

Blake's lost weight! Check it out.

[@therealborischang]

I’d rather not check out his bod.

[@mr5string]

How does this compare to the Montage?

[@Roboprogs]

I'm gonna call this a "tier 1" board (under $1000, $700 for 61 keys). None of the Yammy/Korg/Roland (MX/Kross/Juno) tier 1 boards have a sequencer you would want to use. To get a sequencer, and more/better sounds, you go up to "tier 2" (MOXF/Krome/FA), and cough up $1500 or so. To get aftertouch and all the sounds, you go up to "tier 3" (Montage/Kronos/Jupiter), and cough up $3000 or so. Montage has the best samples, and an engine that combines FM with other non-sine waves, and who knows what other features...

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

why do keep repeating the same reviews? What about the synth architecture; how many oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFO's. How deep is the synthesis WITHOUT s software editor? How about a video on editing a tone?

[@Javkillers]

I got it and the editing is awesome but without the john melas software is just a toy, so you need to spend some money on the software

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

Thank you for you help, I could not find a MX editor on John Melas website, but no matter, I do not purchase synths that need a software editor. I will probably purchase the Roland Juno DS instead.

[@Javkillers]

try here www.jmelas.gr/motif/products.php you can download and try the demo version. Anyway, I understand, I like the sounds of this synth and the fact that has everything to produce (eq, compressors, drum kits, etc.) but I agree with a lot of people that the editing is terrible and slow

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

Thank you again. Yes, I used to edit these deep menu synths, but life is too short, I now only program synths with 90% of the controls on the surface, the editing or sound design is over 10x faster for me, than on a menu. I don't use software editors because eventually they will not support the keyboard when it gets older. Anyone with a software editor only compatible with Windows XP will know what I am talking about.

[@therealborischang]

“Synth Architecture”? I think it is all digital emulation and there are no real oscillators or filters or envelope generators...

[@shookstylez]

i wished they would ditch stuff like guitar sounds and drum beats etc. to focus more on a really good synth engine and better piano sounds. too bad the keys arent wood on this board as well

[@TechGently]

Yes they should have added real ivory and mahogany wood, and buttons made of diamonds, god damn it, it's now over $10,000 I can't afford that! It's $999 and I think Yamaha has done a great job with this, but always someone that complains, if you don't like it, get the Montage.

[@TheFossie12]

hahawell said:)

[@nevadasmith4964]

good analogy, someone is never satisfied so let them go and spend the big money for another synth

[@luisrobertomacdonna4558]

Idk why he plays almost the same groove in all the videos he's trying the electric piano.

[@brankojerbic6040]

Its a shame its Ios biased. As a Pc / Android user no good for me as simply can't get full functionality. That's a bad decision by Yamaha considering Pc & Android are now the majority and by some margin....

[@stevend984]

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem...ew... yesI said the "P" word! For decades I have chosen Yamaha because I rely on the quality and I've never had a problem...Well until I got an MX88. I feel the same way about Tascam. I don't know if it's just me or what but it seems these days everything is being made so cheaply. The tech is there but the hardware has gotten cheaper every decade. ANYWAY... I got my MX88 last June specifically to tackle a project I had planned for a year. Having previously had a few Motif's I'm familiar with what the MX has and for that...no surprises. The action is good, but I also have a P255 and these actions are supposed to be the same, but they are not. It's all about the feel. ANYWAY...right out of the box after getting everything setup to start the project I noticed a crackling noise every time I turned the MX on. Consistently on every power on with first note/chord strike. All on attack of the note. BUT... after a few notes it would subside. Knowing now... I should have immediately returned it, but anxious to get the project going I made the exception since the noise consistently seemed to subside upon playing. It was like it just needed to warm up. Fast forward to project completion. After weeks of practice and many out takes I had a track I was happy with. BUT as I began to listen more carefully readying for mixdown I began to notice there were STILL crackles within the track. Be they ever so subtle... they were there, all on the strike/attack of the note! Because this noise is specific to the strike/attack of the note I was able to work around it by playing a little less aggressively and was eventually able to get a keeper track. However some crackling was still there. I performed a number of tests to ensure it wasn't another piece of equipment or a bad cable and found unanimously my MX has a problem. So yesterday I boxed it up and sent it to the nearest service center and it should be interesting to see what they find. So that said... has anyone else noticed this dilemma?

[@ryanson6815]

I prefer you Yamaha montage 8, I say it's probably the best ever synthesizer in the world :)

[@stevend984]

@@ryanson6815 I believe you...unfortunately I wasn't willing to pay 4 times more to justify what I use it for. So back my "QUESTION"...since you don't have an MX you can't answer my question. THANKS!

[@nunesnunes228]

piano muito fraco por sinal !

[@JohnProph]

why is his mouth so red?? someone punch him and he is bleeding? very distracting lol

[@therealborischang]

maybe he just ate some cherries?

[@rezmusic9124]

you're hilarious

[@manoelbueno9997]

ROFLMAO 😂😂😂

[@qedit1755]

it also sounds very bad via usb , this is not a good instrument, not sure who in this world invented it.