Real-time hands-on control over DAW and VSTs

The MX's top panel is equipped with solid, great-feeling knobs and buttons for real-time hands-on control over its internal sounds, external VST instruments, and DAW parameters. The streamlined interface lets you quickly find, edit, and store your sounds onboard. The MX88 comes with template editor software, so you can customize the interface to your preferences. There are advanced integration templates for most popular DAWs, and when used with Cubase, an AI knob lets you control any parameter with the MX's large rotary encoder simply by mousing over it.

Included music production suite

Yamaha's MX series ships with a complete music production software suite that includes Steinberg Cubase AI. Cubase AI gives you 64 MIDI tracks, 48 audio tracks, built-in VST effects, and even notation, so you can build complete productions. The MX88 also comes with Steinberg Prologue and Yamaha's YC-3B organ emulation to get you rolling.

Yamaha MX88 Features:

• 88 Graded Hammer Standard keys are heavier in the lower register and lighter in the higher register for real piano feel
• Matte black keytops absorb moisture and remain tactile after extended use without becoming slippery
• FM Essential expands your sonic arsenal with iOS FM synthesizer app that includes drum loops, FX, and more
• Class compliant USB audio/MIDI for plug-and-play connectivity
• Layer, zone, cycle, switch, randomize, and control up to 8 elements per voice with Yamaha's powerful MOTIF sound engine
• VCM (Virtual Circuit Modeling) re-creates the sound and behavior of vintage signal processors and FX
• 128-note polyphony for dropout-free live performance or with full 16-track sequences
• Damper Resonance DSP models grand piano sound with dampers off the strings
• Record/play back stereo audio and 16 channels of MIDI with a single USB cable and no external devices
• DAW Remote controls transport, mixer, and software instruments from the MX top panel
• USB-to-device port for connection of USB flash drives for loading and storing data
• 1/8" aux line input for connection of tablets and mobile devices
• Auto power off shuts down after period of inactivity, saving energy
• Includes Cubase AI, Steinberg Prologue, and Yamaha YC-3B