TOP 5 Yamaha YC88 Live Performance Tricks!

[@nellysagundo6634]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. Will be receiving my YC61 next week - and link it to my MODX7+ and iOS with Camelot Pro..cannot wait ;)

[@TheRubicon515]

I just ordered a YC 88 from Sweetwater that should be arriving in 2 days. I had no idea it did all of this, I am absolutely stunned and so excited!! Thank you for the tips!!

[@j0rdan18]

Great vid - worth noting that the 61 model does not have the XLR outs

[@Featherlightstudio]

Thanks for the clarification

[@marcgattuso6129]

Thank you for the video. I absolutely love my YC-88 so to watch you walk through these 5 points is very helpful. I did not realize I could assign the volume from the iPad to one of the switches like that. Thanks again and keep putting these great videos out. It is much appreciated!

[@SmallPigMan]

Great video, Ive had the yc for a few months now and I keep learning new things watching your channel

[@Matthias652]

Great video with valuable tips many thanks!!

[@maikelmaes6130]

I don't have a YC just yet but this is an excellent post helping me decide if it's for me. Many thanks for posting!

[@danieladammonte5716]

Thank you! I wouldn't know these functions existed without your videos!

[@accdron]

Just picked up a YC-88 two days ago to add to my studio and live set-up. This has been incredibly helpful. Thanks!

[@keywavemusic]

Well done at Featherlight! Great tips.

[@racinglife9878]

Thanks for this video, helped me with the Ipad assigning volume. It would have been great if the YC had a few extra user assignable sliders/ knobs/ switches for internal or external control.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

This is a really important feature, for me. Need ability to change transpose control, between global, and per patch.

[@MattBeardsley]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing all this great info on the YC! Heh heh, with all those killer setups possible, it makes me wish the boards had a few more modulation levers.. iOS integration is bonkers

[@fidelonuselogu8874]

Someone should buy me this keyboard😭😭 let this be my first digital piano

[@Joker_The_Trickster]

Saving up for this keyboard :)

[@Featherlightstudio]

You will love it!

[@Joker_The_Trickster]

@@Featherlightstudio No doubts, haha! I’m just afraid I won’t do this instrument justice, I wouldn’t say I’m that experienced. Although I think it would also be great to have such a beast at my fingertips and kinda “grow together”, in a sense. Can’t wait!

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@Joker_The_Trickster Honestly, its one of the easiest keyboards I have learned to date. Literally everything is right on the panel, not much menu diving on this.

[@Joker_The_Trickster]

@@Featherlightstudio oh I’m not talking about interfaces or anything, I’ve seen enough videos and reviews about it that I can confidently say I know how everything works on this keyboard. I was referring to my experience and playing as a pianist/keyboardist in general Just last week I think I’ve watched your video on the 1.2 OS at least 6 times XD

[@andrebassaurus]

Great! Super tips!

[@niellseen]

Thank you for brillant videos😊 , it would be fantastic if you could make a video on how to set up YC with MainStage 3 , i don’t know if those midi zone settings is saved pr parch or global 😊

[@Featherlightstudio]

Great suggestion

[@andreas1987]

Ah, yes, that would be awesome!

[@leader1981a]

Thank you for this video. Is there any app on Ipad that play styles (pop, rock, cha cha...) and then output to YC88 so that I can play and pratice a particular song by myself?

[@Featherlightstudio]

These are several. This is one of the most popular arranger style apps: apps.apple.com/us/app/xmure-music-arranger/id1010191262

[@DazLane123]

Quick question please I want to keep the global Transpose static when switching programs , but when I select a program it reverts transpose back to 0 - Is there anyway to change this thanks

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

This is a really important feature, for me too. Need ability to change transpose control, between global, and per patch.

[@kbr-karaokebyrequest9907]

Question, is it still the same audio interface built in wise if you use Bluetooth midi connection from yc to iPad?

[@Featherlightstudio]

As I understand it, bluetooth via MIDI only makes the MIDI connection, not the audio into the YC audio interface. But I dont have the MB-BT01 here to test it with. Let us know what you find out.

[@kbr-karaokebyrequest9907]

@Featherlightstudio I see, thanks, that makes a lot of sense.. problem with apple camera kit is expensive and not last very long, mine broken twice, the non apple one is not working sometimes..

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@kbr-karaokebyrequest9907 The Apple monopoly definitely sucks but, the stuff does work.

[@davelenz718]

Hi all just purchased a YC88. Very Festive!. I wonder if I can trigger the amazing H1 organ voice via an external keyboard (midi) and have the YC itself play a piano voice?....I can't afford two. Any help would be much appreciated. With Thanks Dave in Keremeos

[@Featherlightstudio]

Absolutely, set the YC88 Organ voice to 'EXT' in settings, and set the Piano voice to 'INT' Or you can use the extensive Zone features for even more precise control.

[@davelenz718]

Hi again I tried your suggestions but could not locate the Ext or Int settings as you described. Please help if you can

[@Featherlightstudio]

Settings/External Keyboard/Organ, or Keys A, or Keys B

[@jhn1987]

I recently purchased the YC 73 and so far I’m very happy with it. I’m still learning my way around the keyboard. I was wanting to make my own live set but I was afraid of erasing or changing the pre loaded live sets. Do you have or know of any tutorials on this? Also, would using the Sound Mondo app be a better way to do this?

[@Featherlightstudio]

There are plenty of empty live set locations towards the end to copy Live Set Sounds to but its always best to save ALL your Live Sets as well as a full backup to a USB key. That way you can mix and match your Live Sets as you need to arrange them for your performances or create new ones. Sound Mondo is a HUGH resource for sounds as well!! With your phone or iPad you can upload and download anything in any direction to and from the YC! Some really great stuff on that site!!

[@jhn1987]

@@Featherlightstudio Thanks for your reply. I’m still learning the YC73. I tried to make some of my own live sets and I sort of stumbled my way through it. Are there any good tutorials on making your own live sets?

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@jhn1987 The start of this video details backing up sounds kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6ekc3uMlrWqeLs But I will try to make a video covering just building your own custom live sets here soon!

[@eprohoda]

mate~Like~professional recording-:)

[@TheSunlight74]

The edit on the integration of another board lost me a little...when you say "and then move the slider here" at 11:30 the camera then moves to the GAIN knob on the YC...is the slider you refer to the volume of the MOX at that point? The volume on the MOX? So with gain fully up you adjust the volume on the MOX so it matches the YC? Sorry, I got confused here!

[@Featherlightstudio]

Heh Simon, yes that's correct, set the input gain knob on the YC mostly wide open (as its really just a line level potentiometer) and then set the volume slider on the MOX to match levels. Sorry for the quick cut.

[@TheSunlight74]

@@Featherlightstudio Just a quick further question on this...is it possible to route the audio of the top board through the YC but not MIDI it up? So the boards are separate but the YC is controlling the volume output? This would be useful in just sending those two outputs to the mixer/FOH etc.

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@TheSunlight74 Absolutely, the YC will mix any audio input, even from a complex mixer setup, this is how I run my live setup sometimes. Very convenient

[@TheSunlight74]

@@Featherlightstudio Thanks for the reply!

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@TheSunlight74 You can route any audio signal ( Keyboard, Mixer, MP3 ) through the input and have the YC master volume act as the final volume for it. They dont need to have a MIDI connection, but obviously won't have control either.

[@ChrisBell034]

you demo'd using a second keyboard to control zones on the YC while having only the stereo DI send out of the YC. BUT is it possible to mix in a patch/ sound from the second keyboard that is played ON the second keyboard instead of a layer ontop of the YC while still being mixed and sent out of the YC ?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Yes, The analog inputs simply mix what ever comes into them (External Keyboards, Mixers, iPod, ect) with the main audio from the YC and spits the whole thing out the Main outputs of the YC

[@barrymcguire9208]

Fantastic video. Keep them coming! What iPad stand is that?

[@barrymcguire9208]

I see you’ve answered this already!

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@barrymcguire9208 I can't tell you how many people hare interested in that....I think the Ultimate Support company is missing out on a biz opportunity here lol

[@BiditaBagOfficial]

Sir. Can I add 3 pedals to YC88? If not then can I assign una corda(soft pedal)?

[@weaseldad]

Need to know how to get a cleaner, stronger piano. Any suggestions? I have a YC-61 AND YC-73

[@michaeldavis5106]

when you set a sound parameter to one of the controlers, will it still be set when you turn the keyboard on the next time? and wen you hook up an exturnal sound modgle to the YC, do you half to go in and ajust any settings? It seamed like you didn't half to do that on the video. I just want to make sure.

[@Featherlightstudio]

The sound assignment parameters are saved with each voice on the YC. You can have any arrangement of assignments you want with every voice in the Live Set. There's no way for the YC to know 'what' sound module you have so you will have to initially set the MIDI receive channel of the module. After that, all MIDI parameters set are stored with each voice also except the YC global settings.

[@emilamante]

This is awesome stuff! I just picked up a YC88 after watching your videos. Do you have any recommendations on a gig bag/case?

[@Featherlightstudio]

I tried several and ended up with a Gator TSA ATA Molded Keyboard Case 76 Key Molded Flight Case. Its for 76 note keyboards but if you remove the dividers, the YC88 fits the length like a glove with room for pedals in the front, spendy but works awesome as the YC88 is really too heavy for a lighter bag style case.

[@SmallPigMan]

@@Featherlightstudio Would the 88 key version of this case work well too? Or do you prefer the 76 because its a more snug fit

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@SmallPigMan The 88 note definitely works and more room for accessories but the smaller 76 note is much easier to take to a gig by yourself, or fit in your car.

[@danielst-onge8741]

mono setup on stage with a good mono sound or monitoring in stereo ?

[@Featherlightstudio]

ALWAYS in stereo if possible, especially for your own personal monitor.

[@abbezwaal]

Great stuff! I just received my YC88 and want to try it all out. Few questions. Which IOS apps are your favourite? Which double stand do you use? I have a Yamaha Montage M7 and want to put on top of it. Thnx!

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@abbezwaal currently I’m using Apple MainStage and Kong Module the most as layers to amazing internal sounds on the YC

[@ApostolicosDelNombre1]

How to reset the sounds from factory

[@Featherlightstudio]

This video may help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYHOkpt8h8x1jrM

[@LouisManofMusic]

Can you use drawbars as volume faders? 🎚🎚🎚🎚🎚

[@Featherlightstudio]

The drawbars work as controllers for the FM synth configurations but not as generic MIDI controllers like some of the other controllers (Mod Lever, ect ) If you find a workaround to this, please let all of us know!

[@TeeMost]

Great video and I’ve enjoyed all your videos on the YC series boards. Do you know if it’s possible to control an iPad sound source from an external keyboard controller that is connected to the YC via midi? I’ve looked at the user manual but the language is somewhat unclear.

[@Featherlightstudio]

Took me a bit to test this. No, it doesn't appear to 'echo' the Incoming MIDI data and combine it with the USB data the way an old school MIDI switch might do. You can, of course control if the internal YC sounds respond to ext MIDI control but the USB and MIDI protocols appear to be separately managed by the YC. If someone finds a way around this, please chime in here.

[@TeeMost]

@@Featherlightstudio Thanks for actually testing this, you are the first one as far as I can find!

[@TeeMost]

I had another look at the user manual, and it appears this may be possible. Under the Menu -> General -> MIDI Settings -> MIDI , here is the manual text, “When this is set to “Off,” they (MIDI terminals) are used as Port 2 (USB-MIDI interface). In this case, MIDI messages received by the MIDI [IN] terminal are output without alteration to USB Port 2 (MIDIOUT2 (YC Series))”. From that it appears that an external controller plugged into the YC MIDI-in should be able to pass through to the USB out (eg, to control an iPad). I’d love to know if this actually works and if there are any quirks. Do your recall if you tested it with this setting?

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@TeeMost OK, got it. I assumed you meant 'can you control BOTH onboard and iOS' from the ext MIDI controller. So yes, on the YC, if you set Menu/General/MIDI Settings/MIDI Port/MIDI to the OFF position, then an external MIDI controller can pass MIDI control info to the USB stream and control IOS sound modules. Just retested here, works. Of course you give up controlling the YC sound in favor of the IOS this way. This could easily be a complete video series on this topic probably lol.

[@TeeMost]

@@Featherlightstudio Thanks for testing, yes I suppose I had hoped it was possible to route MIDI to both the YC sound engine and an iOS device, in a Mainstage-esque manner, but I guess it’s one or the other. That still might work - my goal is to be able to cover any occasionally-needed sounds that aren’t present in the YC engines without the hassles of a laptop. So as an example, play piano/organ on the YC keyboard, and use a split MIDI controller to cover brass on the YC keys-B engine, and also route to Korg module for something like steel drums. You’re right, you could likely turn this topic into a whole video, haha. Thanks again for having a look at this, I’m leaning towards a YC-73 and trying to make sure my bases are covered.

[@johnsalazar3903]

Can the modulation lever assign be saved per program? For example if I wanted to assign it to filter cutoff on one patch and reverb depth on another?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Yes, each voice can have it's own unique set of parameters and controllers.

[@gregoryjohn4]

Are any of these features also built into the Yamaha CP series?

[@calebrabion]

Why would they put the mod levers way off to the side?

[@beethovenhlira]

It’s possible control volume for both A and B channels with one pedal? Like in nord?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Yes, Expression pedal assignments are independent for each of the sound engines and the Organ Section as well.

[@Greg-Howell-outdoors]

Can I split the organ to high end only? Thanks , there’s a lot on piano but not so much on these features.?

[@ryanluchuck8445]

Great video, thanks! When controlling the other keyboard, do you have to match the MIDI transmit settings on that keyboard to the YC?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Just like any regular MIDI setup, the receiving keyboard has to be on the channel you are sending from the YC

[@ryanluchuck8445]

@@Featherlightstudio Thanks for the reply. Where I'm confused is how does the YC know which sounds it is receiving? The Yamaha manual shows more than two keyboards possible in this setup. All would be MIDI channel 1 but the "transmit channel" in Master Keyboard mode determines the patch? Would love to do a private lesson with you on this.

[@DazLane123]

Hello what is the stand for the Ipad please thanks

[@Featherlightstudio]

It's actually not an independent stand at all, its the top bracket to my Ultimate Support's APEX AX-48 stand without the arms inserted. Link in the description

[@musikman337]

Are you running latest os?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Yes

[@raincells]

This was terrific! Thank you for posting this. Question - I own the CP88. Do you know if the CP88 can also use the IOS based apps in the same fashion as the YC88? Thanks again.

[@Featherlightstudio]

Yes, the CP88 has the same USB/MIDI/Audio interface as the YC series keyboards. From the CP88 Manual... "Apps compatible with this instrument provide many more convenient and creative ways to enjoy music with it. For details on how to connect the devices, refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual,” which is available from the Yamaha website

[@_gamingtv_]

Are the few hundert Dollars worth it, against the cp88?

[@Featherlightstudio]

The CP88 is a piano focused instrument, the YC88 is an all around stage focused instrument. It depends on what your specific needs are.

[@_gamingtv_]

I play in a band and up until now I've been playing an old Yamaha sy55 and it finally broke after 20 years and now I want to get a stage piano. I've been thinking for a few weeks now which stage piano I should buy, there are really many of them, Yamaha yc88, Roland RD 2000, Nord stage 4 and so on. I just don't know which one to buy, can you help me? Does this stage piano also have a drum Kit, cause i need that

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@_gamingtv_ If you have the opportunity, I would go to a music store and spend some time with all of these. Its the only way to know which one is best for you.

[@Featherlightstudio]

@@_gamingtv_ The YC series are not multitimbral sound modules in the traditional sense and dont have onboard drum sounds.

[@yohaneswortham9056]

Whats the Maximum amount of layers??. Is 6 possible or no. Lol.

[@Featherlightstudio]

lol, well, there are 3 total engines and some of the Keys A/B engine sounds are layered as well.

[@Bonamici]

💙💛

[@onkeyz]

But is there a ground lift

[@Featherlightstudio]

This keyboard has a internal power supply instead of a external DC adapter so the concept of the “ground lift” on a D.I. Box works a bit differently here. Bit if you still have grounding Issues in your setup, you could use something like an Ebtech Hum Eliminator which is very effective.

[@KristopherCraig]

One of the knobs ,the predrive has broken off on my YC88. The keyboard is only a couple of months old. Is the YC not a durable keyboard? Any suggestions what I should do, or who I should contact?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Hmm, Ive had mine as a live touring board for almost a year and its been very durable. But I would say that a hard case (Gator, ect) is a must for a board of this weight if your giging live. If you feel its warranty related, I would contact your vendor for more info.

[@KristopherCraig]

@@Featherlightstudio Thank you so much for this info. I ordered one for the ship I work on and now I can report to production that the keyboard is durable and it was not a bad design

[@ryanmaynes2951]

Every time he says worship environment I wanna puke