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The PSR-I500 is the ideal portable keyboard for Indian music lovers. A vast collection of onboard Indian instruments (Voices) and auto accompaniment function (Styles) covers a broad spectrum of Indian music genres from every corner of the country. Functions like Quick Sampling are designed to assist you during various performances. In addition, the PSR-I500 features a number of lesson functions, including a built-in Tabla/Mridangam & Tanpura function called “Riyaz,” to help you learn how to play songs or traditional Indian “Raga” scales.
Yamaha PSR-I500 61-Key Portable Keyboard
Yamaha PSR-I500 61-Key Portable Keyboard
Yamaha PSR-I500 61-Key Portable Keyboard

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  • Indian Styles provide a variety of accompaniment, including 50 different types of Indian Styles from around the country
  • Built-in Tabla/Mridangam & Tanpura function called “Riyaz”. Practice to traditional Indian rhythms, or use it for backing rhythm. The PSR-I500 features 30 different patterns of Taals
  • 60 play-along songs onboard, 20 of which are Raga practice songs. Playing along with these authentic accompaniment tracks allows users to master a variety of Indian Ragas
  • 7 types of Indian-featured Arpeggios
  • Newly added “India” master EQ type makes PSR-I500 sound more punchy and rich for Indian instruments in particular when connected to a PA system

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Keyboard
  • Number of keys: 61 Key
  • Key size: Full
  • Key Type: Organ-style
Sounds
  • Number of voices: 801
  • Polyphony (max): 48-note
  • Layers: Yes
  • Split: Yes
Connectivity
  • AUX input: Yes
  • MIDI connectivity: Yes
  • Line output: No
  • Line input: Yes
  • USB Connectivity: Yes
  • Headphone jacks: 1
  • Pedal inputs: 1
  • Storage type: USB 
  • Expandability available: No
Onboard Features
  • Recording/Playback Yes
  • Accompaniment styles: 282
  • Preset songs: 60
  • Display: Custom LCD
  • Effects: Yes 
  • Built-in speakers: Yes
  • Pitch bend: Yes
  • Other controls: Yes
Other
  • Width: 37.25 in.
  • Height: 5.5 in.
  • Depth: 15.875 in. 
  • Weight: 14 lb., 9 oz.
  • Power adapter: Included
  • Batteries: Yes

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4.6

5 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  4. ONLY NEEDS TO IMPROVE SHEHNAI LIKE ROLAND1

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • I think once is enough

    5

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    submitted2 years ago

    byPK

    fromFL

    Play Hindi songs

  • Descent keyboard

    4

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    submitted2 years ago

    byKarthic

    fromIndia

    Keyboard is good and has nice connectivity features like headphone and mobile. But you need to get wires and adapters on your own

  • Very nice product

    5

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    submitted2 years ago

    bySurinder

    fromEdmonton AB, Canada

    Using for ryaaz and learning to play.

  • A great Indian Sound keyboard for those in North America

    4

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    submitted3 years ago

    byShishir

    fromRedding, California

    Have been looking for a Keyboard with Indian Instrument Voices and Rhythms for many years. Have owned various high-end keyboards (Yamaha, Roland Juno etc). Finally discovered that this Yamaha keyboard is available in the USA at a very good price. There is also one made by Casio, but that is not available in the USA (yet). The keyboard is light and has built-in speakers - which are of good quality. It can also run on batteries, but no thanks. The Indian Instrument voices are really good - especially harmonium. They could have added more voices such as additional Santoor etc Most of the rhythms are good, but was disappointed that some common rhythms can be improved - notably TeenTal and also the mchine is missing additional rhythms for Garaba and Dandia. The rthythm beats rate is unfortunately same for all the rhythms to start with - and that should be corrected. Typically, rhythms for classical music have a slow beat rate compared to some Bollywood songs. The feel of the keys is good. The knobs are located in a proper pattern, however for some changes to your selection, you have to go through multiple button pushes. For the price paid in the USa, it is a great machine as the options are very few. I would be willing to pay more for a robust version and the one with 74 or 88 keys. Hope that is planned next.

  • YAMAHA PSR I5000

    5

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    submitted5 years ago

    byPATEL

    fromFULLERTON , CALIFORNIA, USA

    this keyboard really nice, needs to change width height is great and needs to label on front "YAMAHA PSR I500" OR "YAMAHA I500"

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byKenny

    fromundisclosed

    Can I make my own beats on this keyboard?

    Can I make my own beats on this keyboard?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, but no.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byUday

    fromCupertino, CA

    Does the Yamaha PSR I500 come with an Arranger? What is the advantage of having an Arranger? Does the Keyboard come with Warranty? Is the PSR I500 only good for playing Indian songs? I would like to play both Indian and Western songs. Please advise.

    Does the Yamaha PSR I500 come with an Arranger? What is the advantage of having an Arranger? Does the Keyboard come with Warranty? Is the PSR I500 only good for playing Indian songs? I would like to play both Indian and Western songs. Please advise.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    This needs a little bit of discussion. Please give us a call 855-770-3373