Yamaha PSR I500 (61-Key Portable Keyboard)

• Broad Collection of Indian Instruments: Featuring the voices of 40 Indian instruments, including new samples created with input from renowned Indian music producers, enabling users to perform authentic traditional and modern Indian music.
• Auto Accompaniment Styles: Includes 50 different types of Indian Styles, auto-generated basslines and rhythm tracks that accompany you as you play, simplifying solo performances and practice sessions.
• Quick Sampling: Allows users to import their own sounds like vocal phrases, SFX, or looping choruses, and the PSR-I500 will adjust the pitch to match the played key, enhancing creativity and performance.
• Riyaz Feature: Comes with a built-in Tabla/Mridangam & Tanpura function, with 30 patterns of Taals, offering users the ability to practice traditional Indian rhythms or supplement performances with authentic backing rhythms.
• Versatile Instrument Voices: In addition to Indian instruments, the keyboard includes a variety of others from pianos to synthesizers, suitable for genres ranging from classical orchestra to electronic dance music.
• Song Lesson Function: Users can learn to play their favorite songs with step-by-step lessons, making use of a vast library of onboard songs and compatibility with additional songs from Yamaha MusicSoft or custom teacher-created content.

Color/Finish

Body

• Color: Metallic Dark Gray

Size/Weight

Dimensions

• Width: 37-1/4" (946 mm)
• Height: 5-1/2" (139 mm)
• Depth: 15-7/8" (404 mm)

Weight

• Weight: 14 lbs. (6.6 kg, 9 oz.) not including batteries

Control Interface

Keyboard

• Number of Keys: 61
• Type: Organ Style
• Touch Response: Yes (Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed)

Other Controllers

• Pitch Bend: Yes
• Control Knobs: Yes (x 2)

Display

• Type: Custom LCD
• Size: 3.6" x 1.6" (92 mm x 42 mm)
• Backlight: Yes
• Language: English

Panel

• Language: English

Voices

Tone Generation

• Tone Generating Technology: AWM Stereo Sampling

Polyphony

• Number of Polyphony (Max.): 48

Preset

• Number of Voices: 801 (257 Panel Voices + 32 Drum/SFX Kits + 50 Arpeggio Voices + 462 XGlite Voices)
• Featured Voices: Indian Voice x 40, Sweet! Voice x 8, Cool! Voice x 3

Compatibility

• GM: Yes
• XGlite: Yes

Effects

• Types: DSP 10, Reverb 12, Chorus 5, Master EQ 6, Harmony 26

Functions

• Dual/Layers: Yes
• Split: Yes
• Arpeggio: 160
• Melody Suppressor: Yes

Accompaniment Styles

Preset

• Number of Preset Styles: 282 (Incl. Indian 50 styles)
• Fingering: Multi
• Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, SYNC STOP, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL, TRACK ON/OFF

Other Features

• One Touch Setting (OTS): Yes
• External Styles: 10
• Compatibility: Style File Format (SFF)

Songs

Preset

• Number of Preset Songs: 60

Recording

• Number of Songs: 10
• Number of Tracks: 6 (5 Melody + 1 Style/Pattern)
• Data Capacity: Approx. 19,000 notes (when only “melody” tracks are recorded)
• Compatible Data Format: Playback SMF (Formats 0 & 1), Recording Original File Format (SMF 0 conversion function)

USB Audio Recorder

• Recording Time (max.): 80 minutes (approx. 0.9 GB) per Song
• Format: Playback WAV(44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo), Recording WAV(44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)

Quick Sampling

• Sampleing Type: Normal, Oneshot, Loop
• Samples (Preset/User): 5
• Sampling Time: Approx. 9.6 sec.
• Sampling Sources: AUX IN
• Sampling Format: Original File Format (16 bit, stereo)
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

Functions

• USB audio interface: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo
• Registration: Number of Buttons 4 ( x 8 banks )
• Lesson/Guide: Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.6)/ Listening, Timing, Waiting

Overall Controls

• Metronome: Yes
• Tempo Range: 11 - 280
• Transpose: -12 to 0, 0 to +12
• Tuning: 427.0 – 440.0 – 453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2Hz increments)
• Riyaz (Tabla/Tanpura Pattern): Preset 30, Sections 5

Storage and Connectivity

Storage

• Internal Memory: Approx. 1.73 MB
• External Drives: USB flash drive

Connectivity

• DC IN: 12 V
• Headphones: Headphones/Output
• Sustain Pedal: Yes
• AUX IN: Yes (Stereo-mini)
• USB TO DEVICE: Yes
• USB TO HOST: Yes

Amplifiers and Speakers

• Amplifiers: 6 W + 6 W
• Speakers: 4.7" (12 cm) x 2

Power Supply

• Power Supply: PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha, Six “AA” size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR6) batteries
• Power Consumption: 8 W (When using PA-150 AC adaptor)
• Auto Power Off Function: Yes

Accessories

• Included Accessories: Music Rest Yes, Song Book Download from PC, Power Adaptor Yes

• Music Rest: A sturdy and reliable stand for your sheet music, allowing for comfortable practice and performance sessions.
• Power Adapter: PA-150
• Owners Manual: Find all the essential information on the operation and maintenance of your piano within this detailed guide.
• 1-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano is protected against any defects in materials and workmanship for a full year from the purchase date.