Comments on: Yamaha MM8 Review

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:13:22 +0000

I have been playing piano’s/keyboards for many years and have had several keyboards like a Kurzweil PC88,Korg Triton,Yamaha P-90,Yamaha P-95,Rroland FP-3 and a Yamaha CP-33. I play mainly country music and I play with bands but I also do some dueling piano gigs also. What do you think of the MM8′s piano sounds and also the feel of the keys is the piano sounds and touch the same as what is on the Yamaha CP-33? I am also looking for more sounds like a really nice organ and strings.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:46:17 +0000

It could mean many things. I would call the technical staff where you bought it and ask them what the problem could be. Also check the troubleshooting part of your owner’s manual. If you still cannot figure it out, then return it for a new one if you have a warranty.

By: dre

dre — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:29:12 +0000

i jus got the mm8 brand new n a blank blue screen came on what does dat mean

By: Tom C

Tom C — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:33:35 +0000

Hello, Dan. Thanks for the advice but I don’t understand why you don’t recommend the MM8 for the composer/arranger. It seems to me that most likely any writer would use this synthesizer as MIDI and all recording possibilities/capabilities would be dependent on the digital audio workstation (DAW)used. I understand that the Cubase that comes with it is pretty basic, but that the Cubase 6 is very nice. But I’m jsut learning about all this. Please, before I run out and buy this why I, as a composer/arranger, would not want to use this particular synthesizer. I’ve looked extensively at others, in particular the Casio Privia px330 but don’t care for the sounds or lack of controls for tweaking. Thanks.

By: tom c

tom c — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:15:00 +0000

The casio privia K330 has 128 note polyphony, and 16 tracks for recording. Plus, it has built in speakers. But….I’m thinking I’m going with the Yamaha MM8 because of the better sounds and the cubase software recording program. I have been told that the casio’s sounds are not nearly what the yamahas are. I suppose the thing to do is to get to the store and play them both.

By: tom c

tom c — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:10:59 +0000

The Yamaha MM8 not recommended for composers/arrangers?? Some way yes, some say no. Is it because it has only 32 notes polyphony or because it has only 8 track recording capabilities?? Won’t the Cubase software program expand that considerably? Thanks. I’m looking for a good sounding, 88 key piano feel keyboard that I can jam with friends with and enable me to do some orchestral recording.

By: stephanie

stephanie — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:02:56 +0000

i have a yamaha keyboard and the power supply board is not good can u help me to get one

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:36:12 +0000

Looks like the MM8 is still available at Amazon. Click here

By: rowan

rowan — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:37:57 +0000

Hi Dan, I wanted to buy the yamaha mm8 but it seems like they have discontinued it. Could you reccomend another 88key keyboard with composition and production capabilities which also sounds and feels decent?
thanks for the help
Rowan

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:11:10 +0000

I have the MM8 but cannot figure out how to disable the “extra” instrumentation it wants to give while recording. All I want to do is find a drum pattern, record it and play along with a piano. I want to add my own background instruments. Any help? I’ve read the manual 100 times….