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Yamaha CK88 88-Key Portable Stage Keyboard | Demo and Overview at NAMM 2023

Yamaha CK88 88-Key Portable Stage Keyboard | Demo and Overview at NAMM 2023

Yamaha | CK Series Sound Demo

Yamaha | CK Series Sound Demo

Yamaha | Artist Insights | CK Series

Yamaha | Artist Insights | CK Series

Yamaha | CK Series Overview

Yamaha | CK Series Overview

Description

The Yamaha CK88 88-key portable stage keyboard combines the expressive piano sounds of Yamaha's CP series with an extensive sound library, all housed in a lightweight, gig-ready design. Featuring Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keys, the CK88 delivers the authentic touch and response of an acoustic piano, making it ideal for nuanced performances. With built-in speakers, Bluetooth audio connectivity and an onboard effects engine, this model is designed to support creative exploration anywhere. Whether you're playing piano ballads or layering synth textures, the CK88 offers professional-grade sound and functionality that adapts to demanding performance environments. Its compact form and robust feature set make it an essential tool for musicians seeking portability and versatility without compromise.

Diverse Sound Library With Real-Time Control

The CK88 features an expansive sound library that includes realistic piano tones, vintage drawbar organs, transistor organ sounds and lush synth basses and leads. Brass and string tones add depth and texture for ensemble playing, while onboard effects like reverb and delay enhance the instrument's tonal richness. Dedicated controls, including knobs for EQ and sound shaping, provide real-time manipulation, allowing players to craft their ideal tone effortlessly. This hands-on interface ensures full creative control, making the CK88 a powerful tool for live performance and studio sessions.

Quick and Easy Editing Without Menus

The CK88 simplifies sound customization with an intuitive interface designed for quick, on-the-fly adjustments. Volume, EQ and part levels are controlled via dedicated knobs, eliminating the need to navigate complex menus. With two assignable foot pedal inputs, players can add dynamic sustain or expression to their performance. The keyboard also supports four-zone MIDI control, allowing seamless manipulation of external sound modules and synths. This streamlined approach ensures players stay focused on their music, rather than being distracted by settings and configurations.

A Portable Workstation for Gigging and Practice

Weighing under 30 pounds, the CK88 is built for musicians on the move. Its compact design and integrated speakers make it perfect for intimate performances or rehearsals, while Bluetooth audio allows streaming from mobile devices for backing tracks or play-along practice. An A/D input enables integration of vocals or additional instruments, expanding its functionality for multi-instrument setups. Whether you're at home, onstage or traveling to gigs, this lightweight model delivers professional-grade performance in a portable package.

Premium Yamaha Design for Long-Lasting Reliability

Yamaha's reputation for quality craftsmanship is evident in the CK88. The Graded Hammer Standard keybed provides a responsive feel that supports expressive playing, while the onboard DSP effects offer studio-quality sound customization. Its durable construction ensures reliability for frequent transport and live use. The CK88's thoughtful design combines elegance and practicality, making it a trusted choice for players who demand both playability and longevity. From its keybed to its sound engine, this model is built to inspire and endure.

A Versatile Keyboard for Gigging Musicians

With its compact design, versatile sound library and built-in speakers, the Yamaha CK88 88-key portable stage keyboard is tailored for demanding musicians seeking professional performance in a gig-ready package. The weighted keys and hands-on controls provide the tools for expressive playing, while Bluetooth audio and A/D input expand its functionality. When you're ready to hit the stage, the CK88 delivers the reliability, creative freedom and premium sound quality you need to take your performances to the next level.

Open Box Yamaha CK88 Stage Keyboard Level 2  197881543907
Open Box Yamaha CK88 Stage Keyboard Level 2  197881543907
Open Box Yamaha CK88 Stage Keyboard Level 2  197881543907

Features

  • Weighted keys provide authentic feel for expressive performances
  • Diverse sound library includes piano, organ, strings, brass and synth tones
  • Built-in speakers deliver high-quality sound for intimate performances and rehearsals
  • Bluetooth audio for streaming backing tracks from your mobile device with ease
  • Real-time controls allow hands-on manipulation of EQ, volume and effects
  • Four-zone MIDI control integrates seamlessly with external synths and modules
  • Lightweight design makes transport easy for gigs and practice
  • Studio-grade DSP effects provide pro-level sound for live gigs and recording
  • Elegant, durable design ensures reliability for stage and home use
  • A/D input lets you add vocals or instruments to your live setup

Specs

Keyboard
  • Number of keys: 88
  • Action: Graded Hammer Standard (GHS)
Sounds
  • Max polyphony: 128
  • Voices: 363, including grand pianos, organs, strings and synths
  • Effects: Reverb, delay and EQ
  • Built-in speakers: Yes
Connectivity
  • USB: MIDI and audio recording
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Headphones: Yes

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Reviews

4.43

23 Reviews

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Best of breed IMHO

The Yamaha CK88 Stage Piano was recommended by Ray; another keyboardist and friend. (He's not a salesman for GC) The CK88 is perfect for me. It has good acoustic and electric piano sounds, it's not heavy, the layout is intuitive and easy to navigate, and it feels good when I play it. I really don't gravitate to organs but that may change because of the CK88. I also found the other programs/tones/sounds very usable. Love the 'Live Set Sound' functionality. The band I play in repertoire is eclectic. This keyboard covers more than the essentials. The built in speakers actually sound pretty good. This should be my final keyboard for a minute or 2. My new gigging rig will consist of the Yamaha CK88, Roland Fantom 07, a vintage Korg X50, and a Lync Keytar/vintage Roland JV1010 sound module.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Never fails to fail AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Ive had this board a little over a year and it CONSTANTLY breaks down. I've used it for two gigs and otherwise has been only a studio board. To start with some positives, the control layout and on board programming are phenomenal, this things a joy to write patches on. It's sample library is pretty excellent as well, although I will say its onboard Leslie emiulator leaves a lot to be desired, and definitely feels like yamaha purposefully loaded a poor leslie emiulator into it to not be too good as to start competing with the YC serries. That being said this is the least relyable bord I've ever had, eight months into owning it a board connector failed and left its keyboard non-functional, then a week after I got it back from that warranty repair (now out of warranty) the power switch failed to the on position(the only way to power it off is to pull the plug or remove the batteries), and now a key, F3 to be specific, is starting to badly rattle like part of its plastic weighted mechanism has cracked or failed. Yamaha is known for their outstanding build quality and reliability, and I'm absolutely appalled by how poor this one's is on both fronts. With a price tag of just under $1500 this is absolutely inexcusable.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Concerts14
  2. Accompaniment9
  3. Travel7
  4. Learning6
  5. Electronic Music5
Cons
  1. Limited Sound Selection2
  2. Not the sound I was looking for.1
  3. Unrealistic sound1
  4. No metronome1
  5. Unreliable1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Professional Musician10
  3. Child1
  4. Novice1
Pros
  1. Easy to Use21
  2. Portable18
  3. Responsive / Good Action18
  4. Good Audio16
  5. Touch Sensitive Keys12
  • Great product, but QC is slipping?

    3

    submitted22 days ago

    byRandy

    fromSeacoast, NH.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this for country rock and Jazz. So I'm limited to piano, electric piano and Hammond organ sounds almost entirely. It sounds great, feels great and is easy to program. I have no complaints on the musical results. The piano sound is excellent and the velocity mapping makes it very intuitive to play with nuance. However, a few days after my purchase I noticed that the lowest key rests a bit below the level of the other keys with a clunky sound at the key bed, meaning that something is broken or out of place. It sounds just fine. Then after one month of use, the power switch simply stopped working. Luckily it stopped working with the power ON, so it didn't interfere with a gig. But I'll have to drive an hour each way to swap it out for a new one. Switches are always a week point in electronics, but this is way below Yamaha's usual QC standards.

  • LEDs give me an eye seizure

    3

    submitteda month ago

    bySkip

    fromSan Diego

    Something's wrong with LEDs used on this board. They're green but they omit an irritating red color. I asked my wife to take a look and she said "I can't look at it". The layout and sounds are fine but I can't handle the visual annoyance. Time to bite the bullet and trade up to Nord.

  • This keyboard is great.

    4

    submitted4 months ago

    byPhillip

    fromGladewater, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    CK88 is a great keyboard if you are satisfied with digitized keyboard sounds. Great organ section to give you every sound an organ can make. But it doesn't do a good acoustic grand piano.

  • Love this keyboard

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byStephen

    fromChicago, IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Getting back into music after being out since the days of the DX7, D50, and Kurzweil. This is a fabulous keyboard; versatile, weighted action, massively customizable, and pretty easy to use (with the help of some online videos).

  • Ease of use. Efficient and Capable!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byDRE

    fromVA

    The sound quality is beautiful. I got this for Christmas and love it more each time I play it. Get to your saved voices quickly.

  • Yamaha ck88

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJack

    fromBOSTON

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    After owning multible 61 note keyboards i thought i would get an 88 note keyboard for the extended range of notes that i needed to play some classical songs i was,working on. I decided on the Yamaha CK88 and what a beautiful keyboard. Weighted keyboard for a real piano feel, great brass, electric pianos, strings, pads, synths, perc insteuments and a great sounding hammond organ with drawbars to control the sound and a very authentic leslie. I have been a rock keyboard player for over 40 years and wish i have this keyboard back then. Only downside is no metronome which i need for classical music practice. Over all a great keyboard for the price.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byDoug

    fromFlorida

    can music stand fit in it? Does it come with an AC plug?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) The CK88 will include a music rest. 2) Yes, it does.
  • asked byMichael

    from29072

    Does it have a music stand

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it includes a music rest.
  • asked byLori

    fromWarsaw, Ohio

    Does this keyboard have transpose function?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Yamaha CP88 can transpose the pitch by up to 12 semitones
  • asked byFrederick b

    from21286

    What does the warranty cover and for how long?...exclusive of GC store warranty at xtra cost.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yamaha has a 1 year parts and labor warranty.
  • asked byDave

    fromNorth Fort Myers, Florida

    Does the Yamaha CK-88 include an organ/leslie feature?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it does.
  • asked byArnoldo

    fromSan angelo, Texas

    How much does it weigh?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This weighs 29 lbs.
  • asked byEm

    fromCalifornia

    What are the dimensions and weight?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Thank you for your question. I will have a product specialist contact you.
  • asked byGreg

    fromArlington, Texas

    Are the keys weighted?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No. This plays/feels like an organ.