Yamaha Psr-A300

Yamaha Psr-A300

[Portable Keyboards]

6/2005 on sale

Enter a whole new dynamic world of oriental music!

61-key touch response keyboard that features realistic Arabic and Oriental voices, packs a full set of Arabic/Oriental styles to match.

Portable Digital Music Instruments Catalog 2011/2012 [English]	PDF [12.7MB

• Total of 523 high-quality instrument voices (including Arabic and Oriental voices)
• Variety of 135 accompaniment styles (including Arabic & Oriental styles)
• Special 2-track Easy Recording feature
• Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) feature
• Portable Grand button lets you instantly call up Yamaha's world-famous grand piano sound

Players looking for authentic Arabic and Oriental instrument voices and styles will appreciate the comprehensive capabilities and dynamic sound of the PSR-A300. It features convenient learning and practice features along with simple recording functions in a high-quality, touch-sensitive instrument. This versatile performance keyboard has 523 dynamic, authentic voices, including 41 Arabic/Oriental voices and 12 drum kits. It also has 135 accompaniment styles, including 83 Arabic/Oriental styles. Use the Scale Setting feature to create and instantly call up authentic tunings for whatever music style you play.

Features

Keyboard/Polyphony

61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 32-note polyphony.

Wide Selection of Voices & Styles

Total of 523 high-quality instrument voices (108 panel voices, 41 Arabic & Oriental voices, 361 XGlite voices, 12 Drum Kits and Sound Effect Kit), and 135 accompaniment styles (including 83 Arabic & Oriental Styles)

Oriental Scales

The Oriental Scales feature lets you simply and easily raise or lower the pitches of specific notes and create your own scales. You can change the scale settings at any time-even when you are playing. The scale settings can be stored for instant recall, whenever you need them.

Sound Effect Kit

Try out each key and enjoy the sound of a dog burking, running water, a creaking door and many other unique effects.

Easy Recording

Special 2-track Easy Recording feature lets you record and save up to five of your original songs, great for composing and practice purposes.

Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)

Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) is an advanced set of helpful learning tools built into the instrument, letting you teach yourself how to play and perform. Y.E.S. helps you master a song with easy lesson steps. Each lesson can be done in isolation with either your left hand or right hand, or both.

Portable Grand Button

Playing piano is fast and easy with Yamaha's Portable Grand function. One dedicated button brings up a great sounding piano, stunningly rich and authentic in its sound as well as setting up the keyboard to play as a piano.

Reverb

Different reverb types let you add rich, concert-hall ambience to your performance.

Specs

Color/Finish

Body	Color	Champagne Gold

Size/Weight

Dimensions	Width	945mm (37-1/4'')
	Height	128mm (5-1/16'')
	Depth	370mm (14-5/8'')
Weight	Weight	5.1kg (11lbs., 4oz.)

Control Interface

Keyboard	Number of Keys	61
	Type	Organ Style
	Touch Response	Yes
Other Controllers	Pitch Bend	Yes
Display	Type	Custom LCD
	Size	92mm×32mm
	Backlight	Yes
	Language	English
Panel	Language	English

Voices

Tone Generation	Tone Generating Technology	AWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony	Number of Polyphony (Max.)	32
Preset	Number of Voices	143 + 361 XGlite + 19 Drum/SFX/SE Kits
	Featured Voices	35 Oriental Voices, 6 Oriental Percussion Kits, Sound Effect Kit
Compatibility	GM	Yes
	XGlite	Yes

Effects

Types	Reverb	9 types
	Chorus	4 types
Functions	Dual/Layers	Yes
	Split	Yes
	Panel Sustain	yes (in menu)

Accompaniment Styles

Preset	Number of Preset Styles	135
	Featured Styles	24 Arabic Styles, 23 Khaligi Styles, 17 Iranian Styles, 9 Greek Styles, 10 Turkish Styles
	Fingering	Multi
	Style Control	INTRO, MAIN x 2, FILL-IN, ENDING
Custom	User Styles	Style File Format
Other Features	One Touch Setting (OTS)	Yes

Songs

Preset	Number of Preset Songs	35
Recording	Number of Songs	5
	Number of Tracks	2
	Data Capacity	Approx. 10,000 notes (when only "melody" tracks are recorded)Approx. 5,500 chords (when only "chord" tracks are recorded)
	Recording Function	Yes
Compatible Data Format	Playback	SMF
	Recording	No (Original File Format)

Functions

Lesson/Guide	Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)	Listen & Learn, Timing, Waiting, Chord Dictionary
Overall Controls	Metronome	Yes
	Tempo Range	32 - 280
	Transpose	-12 to 0, 0 to +12
	Tuning	Yes
	Number of Scale Keys	12
	Number of Scale Memory Buttons	4
Miscellaneous	PIANO Button	Portable Grand Button

Storage and Connectivity

Storage	Internal Memory	373KB
Connectivity	DC IN	DC IN 12V
	Headphones	x 1
	MIDI	In/Out
	AUX Pedal	1 Footswitch (optional)

Amplifiers and Speakers

Amplifiers		2.5W + 2.5W
Speakers		12cm×2

Power Supply

Power Supply		Adaptor (PA-3B/3C), or batteries (Six "AA" size, LR6 or equivalent batteries)
Power Consumption		10W

Accessories

Included Accessories	Music Rest	Yes

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