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Yamaha PSS-A50 overview : From performing to recording, this mobile keyboard can do it all.

Yamaha PSS-A50 overview : From performing to recording, this mobile keyboard can do it all.

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Yamaha PSS-A50: Funk music sample.

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Description
The Yamaha PSS-A50 is a high-quality mini-keyboard inherited from the Yamaha reface series. The reface series is highly regarded by professionals for its outstanding touch, feel and expressive power. The PSS-A50 runs on four AA batteries or a USB mobile battery making it easy to take on road trips, jam sessions or even the recording studio. The included USB power cable also lets you plug into a computer or AC outlet.

Tools to Inspire and Capture the Moment

The PSS-A50 packs pro-level features, sounds and effects—like Motion Effect—in a small body. Its built-in arpeggiator can inspire new ideas, allowing you to create phrases and rhythms at the touch of a key. To help you capture the magic, use the PSS-A50’s Phrase Recorder to loop, playback and record.

Anytime, Anywhere

You can connect the Yamaha PSS-A50 to a home recording setup or a mobile device. Or, when you want to step inside your music and not be distracted by the outside world, simply plug in your favorite pair of headphones. This automatically disables the built-in speaker, giving you the privacy you need.
Yamaha PSS-A50 Mini-Key Keyboard
Yamaha PSS-A50 Mini-Key Keyboard
Yamaha PSS-A50 Mini-Key Keyboard
Features
  • High-quality and touch-sensitive mini keyboard with 37 keys
  • 42 Voices (instruments)
  • 138 Arpeggio types
  • Phrase recorder
  • Motion Effect
  • USB-MIDI connection
  • Light and compact
  • Built-in speaker / Headphones jack
  • Battery and USB bus powered (USB power adaptor is sold separately)
Specs
  • CONTROL INTERFACE
  • Number of Keys: 37
  • Type: HQ mini (High-Quality mini)
  • Touch Response: Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed
  • VOICES
  • Max Polyphony: 32
  • Preset Number of Voices: 40 Voices + 2 Drum Kits
  • EFFECT FUNCTIONS
  • Panel Sustain: Yes
  • Arpeggio Types: 138 types
  • Motion Effect: 34 types
  • Recording: MIDI data, Number of Phrases: 1 (Approx. 700 notes; fewer when recording using effects such as Motion Effect)
  • CONTROLS
  • Metronome: Yes
  • Tempo Range: 11 - 280, Tap Tempo (32–280)
  • Octave Button: -04 to +04
  • Transpose: -12 to 0, 0 to +12
  • Tuning: 427.0 - 440.0 - 453.0 Hz (Approx.0.2Hz Increments)
  • CONNECTIVITY
  • Stereo mini jack: (PHONES/OUTPUT)
  • USB TO HOST: Yes (MIDI, USB micro B)
  • AMPLIFIER & SPEAKERS
  • Amp: 1.4W
  • Speakers: Single 3.15" (8 cm) speaker
  • POWER
  • Power Consumption: 1.5 W
  • Auto Power Off Function: Yes
  • Compatible Batteries: Four AA alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR6) batteries
  • ACCESSORIES
  • Included Accessories: Owner’s Manual, USB cable, Online Member Product Registration
  • Sold Separately: USB power adaptor 5 V/500 mA
  • SIZE/WEIGHT
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 19-15/16" x 7-15/16" x 2-1/8" (506 mm x 201 mm 54 mm)
  • Weight (not including batteries): 2 lb., 10 oz (1.2 kg)
Reviews

4.73

15 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Exclusively made for me
Better than you might think
Super mini-piano keyboard!
Super mini-piano keyboard!
Tremendous Value
Quality sounds minuscule price
Big sound Small $
Good sound engine

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Yes

First the good, this thing is super portable and the sounds that come out of it really sound good, keyboard action is good and even responds to touch sensitivity, also having a button for the sustain is great so you don't need a pedal, and makes a pretty decent midi controller. Now the bad, I was going to use this in my live acoustic setup but when I plug a cable into the output/headphones jack I get a tremendous amount of hiss through my system so it is useless for a live gig. Also, the keys are a little too small for my big guitar playing sausage fingers. Not sure if I'm going to return it or not, might be fun to use for a campfire jam and messing around watching tv but I already have a couple of small midi keyboards I can just plug into my iPad with not much hassle so I really don't need this, maybe I'll try spending a little more and get one of the Reface series keyboards (or maybe just bite the bullet and get a Roland JD-Xi) and see how the sound quality is for live use.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Dead on arrival

I purchased this unit as a blemished open box item. It looked nice, but would not power on with batteries, or with a usb cable. I hope mf tested it before sending it out, but I don't know. Mf was good about returning it. I was disappointed and a little hesitant to purchase again.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Travel3
  2. Live performance3
  3. Songwriting3
  4. Accompaniment2
  5. Electronic Music2
Cons
  1. No prerecorded music1
  2. Poor Action1
  3. Too much hiss1
  4. No sustain jack, has button1
  5. Sounds not normalized/even when switching patch1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Been playing and performing for 20 years1
  3. I have pro-level performance gear1
  4. Really wanted something small and decent. Found1
  5. Pro keyboardist 50+years. Recording and produc1
Pros
  1. Easy to Use3
  2. Good Audio3
  3. Portable3
  4. Touch Sensitive Keys3
  5. Responsive / Good Action2

Reviewed by 15 customers

  • Exclusively made for me

    5

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    submitted5 months ago

    bySolman

    fromIndia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good product 👌

  • Great for travel

    5

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    submitted8 months ago

    byMelly

    fromLondon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought this so I could practice while travelling. It's great easy to use compact and I'm very pleased

  • A Pretty Solid Keyboard #sweepstakes

    5

    originally posted on

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    submitteda year ago

    bySahand

    fromFayetteville, NC

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It's pretty good and I haven't encountered any problems while using it. #sweepstakes

  • good music

    5

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    submitted2 years ago

    bymikamona

    fromJapan

    I make some frase. good enough.

  • Better than you might think

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byMrkeyboards

    fromPortland, OR

    This little keyboard delivers more than you might think. It's small, has small keys, has a small speaker that sounds..like a small speaker. The sounds of this keyboard are surprisingly good. The motion effects and the arpeggio are a lot of fun the play with. But plug into an amp and the sounds hold up. This is a surprisingly fun, feature-rich little board. Wish I bought this years ago.

  • This keyboard is great tool for a song writer on the go

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    byJk

    fromPA

    It fits in a backpack and has a bunch of usable sounds , for its size it sounds really great , and the touch response keys are fairly dynamic. Because of its size and portability I take it everywhere . Which makes this little keyboard a powerful tool for catching inspiration as it strikes . I even find my self with it in my lap while driving in traffic , when the melody comes , it comes . No matter where Im at , because of this great little keyboard I'm ready for it

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRachel

    fromCaldwell,ID

    Are the actual keys smaller then the standard piano keys?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This keyboard has standard size keys.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byKevin

    fromTX

    Will it load style files

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It will not.