The CK88, more for less
Yamaha has really hit the nail on the head with the CK88! A very versatile instrument at an affordable price. And even though it is thus a more affordable version of say a CP88 and/or YC88, you can't tell at first glance. It is a very comprehensive instrument that feels and sounds like true high-end.
The CK88
We at Klundert Music would really describe the CK88 as the little brother of the CP88 and YC88. The CK88 brings back some of the most coveted features of these two big brothers in a slightly smaller package. For example, the CK88 has real physical drawbars, vibrato/chorus and percussion switch to control the various organ samples. Additionally, for the entire instrument, there are filters, eg, drive, compression and a plethora of other effects right under your fingers. And all this can be simply pre-programmed and stored under the quickly accessible preset buttons below the LED screen. Round out a very comprehensive stage piano.
On the back and hop.
In addition to all these typical stage piano features, the CK88 has something else special. Whereas many other stage pianos can only be listened to over external speaker or headphones, the CK88 has two internal speakers to quickly play or work out something on the go. And to make things even crazier, this piano can even be used with AA batteries.
CK88 Specifications
- High quality sounds based on both AWM2 and AWM (Organ Flutes)
- 128 voices of polyphony
- Three parts (separately selectable)
- 363 voices (all categories)
- 51 effect types:
- Insert effects: 5 drive types, 36 effect types
- Delay: 4 types
- Reverb: 3 types
- Percussion/Chorus/Vibrato for the organ flutes
- Master-EQ
- 160 Live Set memory slots (80 user / 80 overwritable presets)
- Built-in speakers (switchable, 6W x 2)
- Full Dot-LCD (128 x 64 dots)
- USB MIDI/Audio interface
- Bluetooth audio (input only)
- Audio input for external audio sources, with input effects
- Compatible with Soundmondo and the Rec'n'Share app
- Two keyboard variants:
- CK88 - GHS keyboard with 88 keys: matte black key cover
- CK61 - FSB keyboard with 61 keys, first touch
