The PSRS550 is a keyboard packed full of enjoyment for you
and the family
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Outstanding professional sound quality and styles at
unprecedented price points mark out new Yamaha keyboards
The PSRS550 is loaded with amazing voices. In fact, there are well over
seven hundred sounds including beautiful grand pianos, rich acoustic
instruments, sparkling synthesizers and a full set of Yamaha XG voices. You can
rest assured that XG and General MIDI sequences will sound their best when
played back on the PSRS550.Yamaha’s highly-acclaimed and exclusive
“Sweet”, “Cool” and “Live” voices, previously
only found on the award-winning TYROS, have been incorporated, resulting in
instrument sounds of breathtaking realism.
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One Touch Setting
The One Touch Setting (OTS) function automatically configures keyboard
parameters, such as melody voice selection, tempo, and accompaniment volume, to
optimally match each music style you select. This feature has been improved on
the PSRS550. You can, if you like, have the OTS advance automatically with the
4 Main Sections of a style for ultimate hands-free operation.
Sweet ! - Live ! - Cool ! - Natural !- and other great voices
For a new level of sonic versatility Yamaha PSRS550 keyboard offers a huge
selection of voices
- Sweet, enjoy delicate nuances such as the vibrato
- Live , stereo samples that encapsulate the acoustic instruments
- Cool reproduce the subtle shades of electric instruments
- Natural, use huge amounts of memory to create faithful reproductions of
original sounds
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Incredible Music Styles
The PSRS550 contains a wealth of fully arranged music styles, including
specially designed Pianist Styles, to backup your musical performance. Yamaha
style makers around the world have been working very hard to create some
wonderful new styles for this release of the PSRS550. Each style has 3 Intros,
Main A/B/C/D variations, and 3 Endings, as well as four fill-in patterns for
added musical expression. You can change the instrument part settings of any
music style, or even create your own custom styles.
Exceptional Sound
Dynamic two-way stereo speakers effectively reproduce the PSRS550s high
quality voices with rich, full-range sound. The keyboards built-in ports
enhance lower frequencies.
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The PSR-S550 inherit the high-quality sound features of the
PSR-S700/S900 to the max, resulting in improved musical performance through
increased polyphony and more voices variations, Using the 16-track sequencer
and Style Creator, the ability to produce a wide array of music has greatly
increased.
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Music Database
Keyboard operation has never been easier! Pressing the Music Database
button calls up an on-screen selection of songs by title. Simply select one of
your favorite songs and the keyboard is instantly set up and ready to play. The
correct tempo, matching style and appropriate sound(s) for the melody are just
waiting for you to start playing. Take your music to new heights by inputting
your own Music Finder songs. You could put in your favorite music book so that
all you have to do is select the song and the keyboard is ready to play. This
is a great tool for professionals as well as home hobbyists.
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16-Track Sequencer & Lyric Editor
Whether youre an enthusiastic beginner, a serious composer, or anything
in-between, the PSRS550s 16-track sequencer has the power to release your
musical talent. Arrange up to 16 different instrument parts to create your own
fully orchestrated songs. A variety of recording modes and editing functions
are available to suit your playing style. You can even see the notes displayed
on the large LCD screen (scoring ability).
In addition to MIDI connections, the PSRSS550 feature a USB port enabling
effortless computer connection, opening up a whole new world of educational and
creative possibilities. Expand your musical possibilities by connecting the
keyboard to external MIDI devices or even to a personal computer.
Digital Effects Processor
Create rich timbres and professional mixes with the PSRS550s built-in
digital effects processor. A wide variety of effects, from warm sounding
reverbs and choruses to extreme delays and distortion are provided for you to
add depth to any of the voices. The PSRS550 also includes several Multi Effects
and Master EQ that lets you precisely shape the sound.
Specifications Yamaha PSRS550
| Colour |
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| Body |
Color |
Silver / Black |
| Size/Weight |
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| Dimensions |
Width |
946mm (37-1/4") |
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Height |
130mm (5-1/8") |
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Depth |
402mm (15-7/8") |
| Weight |
Weight |
7.5kg (16lbs., 9oz.) |
| Control Interface |
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| Keyboard |
Number of Keys |
61 |
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Type |
Organ Style |
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Touch Response |
Yes |
| Other Controllers |
Pitch Bend |
Yes |
| Display |
Type |
Full Dot LCD |
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Size |
320 x 240 dots |
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Color |
Monochrome |
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Contrast |
Yes |
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Score Display Function |
Yes |
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Lyrics Display Function |
Yes |
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Language |
English, Japanese |
| Panel |
Language |
English |
| Voices |
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| Tone Generation |
Tone Generating Technology |
AWM Stereo Sampling |
| Polyphony |
Number of Polyphony (Max.) |
64 |
| Preset |
Number of Voices |
294 + 480 XG + 22 Drum/SFX Kits |
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Featured Voices |
11 Regional Voices, 8 Regional Drum/Percussion kits, 11 Sweet! Voices, 16
Cool! Voices, 13 Live! Voices |
| Compatibility |
XG |
Yes |
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GM |
Yes |
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XF |
Yes |
| Effects |
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| Types |
Reverb |
35 types |
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Chorus |
44 types |
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DSP |
237 types |
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Master EQ |
5 Preset |
| Functions |
Dual/Layers |
Voice layer (RIGHT 1, 2) |
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Split |
Separate split points for Chord and Voice (LEFT) |
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Panel Sustain |
Yes |
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Mono/Poly |
Yes |
| Accompaniment Styles |
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| Preset |
Number of Preset Styles |
176 |
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Featured Styles |
4 Arabic Styles, 2 Indian Styles, 2 Chinese Styles, 2 Mexican Styles, 3
Latin Styles and 1 Brazilian Style |
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Fingering |
Multi / Full Keyboard |
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Style Control |
INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, ENDING x 3 |
| Custom |
User Styles |
Yes |
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Style Creator |
Yes |
| Other Features |
Music Database |
600 + External Files |
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One Touch Setting (OTS) |
4 for each style |
| Songs |
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| Recording |
Number of Songs |
5 |
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Number of Tracks |
16 |
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Data Capacity |
Approx. 10,000 notes (when only "melody" tracks are recorded)
Approx. 5,400 chords (when only "chord" tracks are recorded) |
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Recording Function |
Quick Recording, Multi Recording |
| Compatible Data Format |
Playback |
SMF (Format 0 & 1), Style File |
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Recording |
SMF (Format 0) |
| Functions |
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| Registration |
Number of Buttons |
8 (x 8 Banks) |
| Demo/Help |
Demonstration |
Yes |
| Overall Controls |
Metronome |
Yes |
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Tempo Range |
5 - 280 |
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Transpose |
Yes |
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Tuning |
Yes |
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Octave Button |
Yes |
| Storage and Connectivity |
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| Storage |
Internal Memory |
800KB |
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External Drives |
Optional USB Flash Memory (via USB TO DEVICE) |
| Connectivity |
DC IN |
DC IN 16V |
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Headphones |
x 1 |
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AUX Pedal |
1Footswitch (optional) |
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LINE OUT |
Shared with Phones |
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USB TO DEVICE |
x 1 |
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USB TO HOST |
Yes |
| Amplification |
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| Amplifiers |
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12W + 12W |
| Speakers |
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12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2 |
| Power |
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| Power Supply |
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Adaptor (PA-301/PA-300) |
| Power Consumption |
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25W |
| Bundled Software |
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| CD-ROM |
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Yes |
| Accessories |
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| Included Accessories |
Music Rest |
Yes |
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