First of all I beg to differ, it is not an entry level keyboard/synth. I just got my MX88 and I can tell you after having several synthesizers and playing on my Friend's $4000 Nord, the MX88 holds it own. It has great authentic sounds and flexibility. From the acoustic pianos, lead and pad synths to the ease of operation, it's great, especially for the money. I'm still discovery its features.
I like this keyboard for its simplicity and great sounds. But one thing I like about the MOX over this is the ability to have the different drum pattern phrases that can be switched through while playing.
@@siddharthst2712 Awesome. I'm planning to get this to start learning. My neighbor might have an issue with the sound, so was wondering whether I could plug in my headphones and learn in peace :D
Hey Phil...you opened saying the MX could play up to three sounds simultaneously, and although you did bounce around a lot playing multiple sounds together, you didn't focus on this tutorially, so I missed that. If I can get three voices together this would solve a problem I encountered regarding a shortcoming in this unit.
How do I make the drumbeats start when I hit play? When I'm playing and I want to start the drums in a part of the song...they don't start right when I hit play. How do I fix that? Or if I start the song with the drums but stop the drums half way in the song for a quiet part but then try to hit play to start them again. They do not start right on the beat when I hit the button...Is there a way to fix that?
Hi Phil, very good video for the mx88bk. I’ve owned mine for a couple of months and have struggled at times with the various functions. Your video has provided some answers. Thanks.
MAN?" IF I WE'RE YOU," THAT YAMAHA MX88 IS A BEAST OF THOSE TOP SHELF'S SOUNDS," I'VE GOT ONE ALREADY," THOSE STAY IN THE ART OF MOTIF XS SOUNDS ARE KING," I LOVE IT WHEN I'VE STARTING TO PLAY ON THESE KEYBOARDS," YOU'VE CAN TAKE IT TO REHEARSAL," STUDIOS," STAGE," AND EVEN AT THE CHURCH," NO MATTER WHAT YOU'VE THROW AT IT," BUT THIS YAMAHA MX88 IS A VERY HOT KEYBOARD TO PLAYED WITH," WITH ALL YOU'RE CREATIVE IDEA'S FLOWING LIKE WATER," AND THEN RELEASES YOUR ALBUM."
Thanks for the Demo! We have had our MX88 for a couple of years. It has been our "piano" for our ensembles, but are now wanting to make use of the excellent sounds and abilities that it has. Do you know if it has the capability to download new sounds to the keyboard? I would love to know if we can create new sounds and add it to personal libraries, if possible! Thanks!
I'm currently learning on dinky battery powered piece of plastic keyboard (I only been at it for like a month) made alot of progress on it but im looking to move up to an arranger then maybe lots and lots of practicing . . . A SYNTHESIZER
This filled in a lot of blanks for me on this. I'm in a Contemporary Christian Rock Band, and this is the piano I have. You've answered a lot of questions I had. I'm hoping to make sure I learn as much as I can!
We just got one for my band. Request your advice for a good keyboard amplifier for rehearsals and small gigs ? We are a four person band - keyboards, guitars, bass, drums
Brilliant overview. Thanks and loved your playing! 😉👍 I heard you say a couple of times that you can have up to 3 sounds at once. Does that mean that layering is limited to only 3 voices, or is that a different thing altogether? I'm looking to programme multiple layers to be saved for live performance.
You can play 16 voices at once. From the keyboard, you can have two voices split or layered, plus a rhythm voice. The remaining voices can be played via MIDI, or from a MID file on the USB inserted into it.
U can use this as a portable piano but if u r serious about learning piano , check out some digital pianos from companies like Yamaha , Kawai and Roland. They manufacture digital pianos . u can even go for upright or grand directly if u want
You can certainly learn piano on this. But you can also learn on a $300-$500 keyboard as well, which is what I suggest to beginners. If you get to the point which you’re playing regularly or just want an upgrade, you can do that later. I would always caution someone to not purchase a $1k+ keyboard for their first one.
What is the main reason one would choose this over a similarly priced Yamaha electric piano? Especially if one plans to couple this with a DAW. Thanks!
Because it's synthesizer, that's clear. You want more sounds and the ability to play with lots expression. Unless you only play the piano, a synth is simply much more.
The problem with the mx is you can't use the fills in the drums like start n stop n interlude drums n more for drums patterns n that is the main minus point of the mx ... So pls help us
Price and features. The MODX8 , for example, has a lot more features & capabilities as a synthesizer. But it also costs almost twice as much as the MX88.
The key phrase here is "based on". That's just in case you think this thing has Motif sounds. It doesn't, because it's a cheap excuse for a synthesizer. Play the same sounds side by side with an actual Motif and you'll know what I mean. It's a great MIDI keyboard though.
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?
One of the best demonstrated video about the Yamaha MX88 I've seen. A lot of my questions were answered.
Best review available for this model. Phil is so enthusiastic about this piano . Love the way he explained all smoothly and nice 👍
First of all I beg to differ, it is not an entry level keyboard/synth. I just got my MX88 and I can tell you after having several synthesizers and playing on my Friend's $4000 Nord, the MX88 holds it own. It has great authentic sounds and flexibility. From the acoustic pianos, lead and pad synths to the ease of operation, it's great, especially for the money. I'm still discovery its features.
Need ur help....can the mx 88 recall selected sounds??
Best acoustic piano sound of all I tried in this price range, including MODX7, RD 88, Juno DS.
Bought one of these. Love it. The sound thru my HS8's are incredible. Really like the ease of operation and the weighted keys.
Does the keys getting click noise after several month be used?
Hopefully it'll sound good on my HS7's!
@@rakagunawan692 Mine has not. Ive been playing it for almost 2 years
@@fr3ak1shh They will undoubtedly. I had Rokit 7's before i bought the HS8's and it sounded really good on them too.
Hey GENO, do you know how to do this: after you play midi into a DAW, how do you select sounds from the mx88 to play those midi notes?
I like this keyboard for its simplicity and great sounds. But one thing I like about the MOX over this is the ability to have the different drum pattern phrases that can be switched through while playing.
But you can great your own complete drum track on your daw at home and load it in as midi or audio, which is better in the long run.
@@rodneylee4026 Isn't MOX also about double the price?
“That’s a progression I’m working out. It’s called the blues. I think I’ll patent it” 🤣
I just purchased the MX88!! Love it .
I like mine too. I just wish there were a way to delete the factory performances and open up those memory spots for personal patches.
I think the same and there's no metronome it suck
Sir you are an awesome teacher..........hope you make more videos
I connected my Mx88 to my audio interface and its just sounds amazing , this is the keyboard i use for recording pianos, brass and some synth sounds
Has this piano speaker build in?
@@rakagunawan692 nope , u need studio monitors to hear the output . i use presonus eris e4.5
@@siddharthst2712 I'm an absolute beginner. Can you confirm if you can connect normal headphones to it?
@@uvw7450 Yes , their is an headphone output on the board. U can use headphones or earphones ,provided u have an 1/4 inch converter
@@siddharthst2712 Awesome. I'm planning to get this to start learning. My neighbor might have an issue with the sound, so was wondering whether I could plug in my headphones and learn in peace :D
Beautiful and amazing, greetings and love to you from Jamaica
I think for a working cover band, this is the best KB for the money.
Great overview, thanks!
You are a very good piano player greetings from Australia
Best Demo for this Yamaha. Thank you. Just bought one
Hey Phil...you opened saying the MX could play up to three sounds simultaneously, and although you did bounce around a lot playing multiple sounds together, you didn't focus on this tutorially, so I missed that. If I can get three voices together this would solve a problem I encountered regarding a shortcoming in this unit.
How do I make the drumbeats start when I hit play? When I'm playing and I want to start the drums in a part of the song...they don't start right when I hit play. How do I fix that? Or if I start the song with the drums but stop the drums half way in the song for a quiet part but then try to hit play to start them again. They do not start right on the beat when I hit the button...Is there a way to fix that?
That was a pleasure to watch, great presentation 👌 thank you
Hi Phil, very good video for the mx88bk. I’ve owned mine for a couple of months and have struggled at times with the various functions. Your video has provided some answers. Thanks.
Always the best....You got me to buy this instrument man...thanks again...
MAN?" IF I WE'RE YOU," THAT YAMAHA MX88 IS A BEAST OF THOSE TOP SHELF'S SOUNDS," I'VE GOT ONE ALREADY," THOSE STAY IN THE ART OF MOTIF XS SOUNDS ARE KING," I LOVE IT WHEN I'VE STARTING TO PLAY ON THESE KEYBOARDS," YOU'VE CAN TAKE IT TO REHEARSAL," STUDIOS," STAGE," AND EVEN AT THE CHURCH," NO MATTER WHAT YOU'VE THROW AT IT," BUT THIS YAMAHA MX88 IS A VERY HOT KEYBOARD TO PLAYED WITH," WITH ALL YOU'RE CREATIVE IDEA'S FLOWING LIKE WATER," AND THEN RELEASES YOUR ALBUM."
Why are you shouting?
He's not shouting, his voice is just large.
What a great device and demonstration
Great presentation finally...
Thanks for the Demo! We have had our MX88 for a couple of years. It has been our "piano" for our ensembles, but are now wanting to make use of the excellent sounds and abilities that it has. Do you know if it has the capability to download new sounds to the keyboard? I would love to know if we can create new sounds and add it to personal libraries, if possible! Thanks!
what do you use for speaker or amp for the mx88?
I'm currently learning on dinky battery powered piece of plastic keyboard (I only been at it for like a month) made alot of progress on it but im looking to move up to an arranger then maybe lots and lots of practicing . . . A SYNTHESIZER
This filled in a lot of blanks for me on this. I'm in a Contemporary Christian Rock Band, and this is the piano I have. You've answered a lot of questions I had. I'm hoping to make sure I learn as much as I can!
We just got one for my band. Request your advice for a good keyboard amplifier for rehearsals and small gigs ? We are a four person band - keyboards, guitars, bass, drums
Motion Sound.
pure genius
At 4:33 that’s the Strange 12 which is my favorite Guitar Patch.
Great overview man love you man
Wonderful salesman. Great product.
Wow u can play that thing I never played 1 b4 I'm looking at getting this 1
Love this guy.
You are awesome good sir
8:07 the rhythm seems to be in my saved patch. How do I get it out of there? I don’t recall setting it in my patch
Brilliant overview. Thanks and loved your playing! 😉👍
I heard you say a couple of times that you can have up to 3 sounds at once.
Does that mean that layering is limited to only 3 voices, or is that a different thing altogether? I'm looking to programme multiple layers to be saved for live performance.
You can play 16 voices at once. From the keyboard, you can have two voices split or layered, plus a rhythm voice. The remaining voices can be played via MIDI, or from a MID file on the USB inserted into it.
what speakers do you recommend?
Which Guitar are you playing on 03.040 0 ??? and 06.50 Piano strings ??? That screen is Small to notice - Thanks
Hi! thanks for this video! I have just one question...does it possible to switch signature ex. 4/4 to 3/4?
Thank you for your review! Can you learn piano on this instrument?
U can use this as a portable piano but if u r serious about learning piano , check out some digital pianos from companies like Yamaha , Kawai and Roland. They manufacture digital pianos . u can even go for upright or grand directly if u want
You can certainly learn piano on this. But you can also learn on a $300-$500 keyboard as well, which is what I suggest to beginners. If you get to the point which you’re playing regularly or just want an upgrade, you can do that later. I would always caution someone to not purchase a $1k+ keyboard for their first one.
Which one is better, yamaha mx88 or korg krome 88?
Great Presentation.!!!
What is the main reason one would choose this over a similarly priced Yamaha electric piano? Especially if one plans to couple this with a DAW. Thanks!
Because it's synthesizer, that's clear. You want more sounds and the ability to play with lots expression. Unless you only play the piano, a synth is simply much more.
@@EduardoBach01 Thanks!
How does it fare as a Controller?
What stand do you recommend?
Can u recall sounds on this???
Can you layer more that 2 sounds?
Attempting to figure out how to play percussion in background.
Nvm, the keyboard background rhythm doesn't work when connected to DAW like cubase
How do you turn the drums down they are to loud
How sounds can layer on mx88?
so thats it, thats the 3 sounds hes talking about, i thought its like a piano+strings+trumpet for example
Where is the power on off switch
The problem with the mx is you can't use the fills in the drums like start n stop n interlude drums n more for drums patterns n that is the main minus point of the mx ... So pls help us
Ignacius Passah the drums in keyboards sound crap anyway...
@@officialWWM Wrong.
Nick B they all sound rubbish!
pork pie hat is the best in this synthesizer
Can you record with this
8:00
Of course.
What makes this "entry level"?
the price
Lars Pallesen price is no reflection of quality!
Price and features. The MODX8 , for example, has a lot more features & capabilities as a synthesizer. But it also costs almost twice as much as the MX88.
great job but no android
Does it come with inbuilt system speakers or requires to be connected to an external speaker
No inbuilt speakers.
Who still got one in 2021☺️☺️???
I’m about to get minee
The key phrase here is "based on". That's just in case you think this thing has Motif sounds. It doesn't, because it's a cheap excuse for a synthesizer. Play the same sounds side by side with an actual Motif and you'll know what I mean. It's a great MIDI keyboard though.
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?
The power cord used in this line is simply preposterous. Portability should not mean weaker contruction elements in the keyboard..
I have one ☝🏻 of them too! Lol
you can only play 2 sounds at the same time NOT 3, please tell how to play 3
I think he was talking about the drums as a third instrument.
Would be nice if he could record his videos on a place with more lights.God explanations congratulations
Wonderful instrument nicely demonstrated.