Showing posts with label Yamaha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yamaha. Show all posts

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Yamaha PSR-E423 Synth Focused 61 Key Portable Keyboard Bundle

Yamaha PSR-E423 Synth Focused 61 Key Portable Keyboard Bundle Review



Yamaha PSR-E423 Synth Focused 61 Key Portable Keyboard Bundle Feature

  • Yamaha PSR-E423 Synth Focused 61 Key Portable Keyboard.
  • Yamaha Electronic Keyboard Survival Kit 1B Accessory Value Pack 2.

Yamaha PSRE423 PSR-E423 Synth Focused 61 Key Portable Keyboard.


- Control Knobs, Arpeggiator and Pitch Bend : Most of the features of the PSR-E423 have been enhanced over its predecessor. Two control knobs provide real-time control for filtering the main melody tone, and changing the tempo of the arpeggio just like an analog synthesizer. The Pitch Bend wheel brings Voices like the Sax and Trumpet to life.
- Improved Arpeggio Function : Tap into instant inspiration with the Arpeggio function which has been improved for smoother playability. New hold mode and allocated key-range will free your hands for playing with both hands. It provides an expanded150 patterns that automatically generate even more useful phrases that change depending on the notes and chords you play.
- A Variety of New Dynamic Voices : Dynamic Voices usually found on high-end workstations, are now on the new PSR-E423. There are two different waveforms that change depending on how hard you play the keyboard, this allows more expression on Voices such as overdriven or nylon guitar. High quality Voices, from acoustic instruments to electric sounds, have been expanded to 700 varieties. All of these high-quality Voices sound better through 2-way speakers.
- Wider World Content and 174 Varieties of Styles with Auto-backing Mode : Auto-backing Mode Arabic, Indian and Chinese content has been added to Styles, Rhythm and Voices. With our high-quality Styles and Voices, you'll sound like you have a professional backing band behind you.
- Extended Flash Memory, Connectivity to PC via USB : 4 times more flash memory has been added to the PSR-E423 so you can play along with your favorites transferred from a PC.

Bundle Also Includes : Yamaha Electronic Keyboard Survival Kit 1B Accessory Value Pack 2.


Sunday, August 21, 2011

Yamaha WX5 MIDI Wind Controller

Yamaha WX5 MIDI Wind Controller Review



Yamaha WX5 MIDI Wind Controller Feature

  • 16-key configuration MIDI output connector Dedicated connection to WX-Series tone generators High-res wind sensor gives you precise mastery of volume Thumb-controlled pitch bend wheel
The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller - Plays Like a Woodwind, Sounds Like ... Anything You Like! Extraordinary Playability and Versatility The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller takes wind MIDI control to new levels of performance and playability. With precise, responsive wind and lip sensors, a choice of single-reed or recorder type mouthpieces, and a range of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive wind control more accessible than ever before. The WX5 gives experienced wind players a new medium and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, playable enough for beginners. Expressive Controls The WX5 provides expressive control and nuances that are simply not available with keyboards or other MIDI controllers. Although it is ideal for use with just about any MIDI tone generator or synthesizer, combined with a state-of-the-art tone generator such as the Yamaha VL70m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator, the WX5 is capable of expressive depth and tonal subtlety that rivals the finest acoustic instruments. If You Already Play a Wind Instrument... The WX5 is your key to vastly expanded expression and musical scope. You'll be able to use familiar fingering and techniques to play an unlimited range of new sounds. Play the WX5 like a saxophone, for example, but sound like a trombone, piano, electric guitar, bass ... literally any sound that gives you the musical effect you want. Why leave this type of sonic versatility to the keyboard players? If You've Never Played a Wind Instrument Before... The WX5 is easy to learn. You can choose a fingering that you're most comfortable with right from the beginning. And, unlike an acoustic wind instrument, it doesn't take months of practice just to get a decent tone. The reedless recorder type mouthpiece supplied in addition to the saxophone type mouthpiece makes playing even easier. An extensive range of customizable parameters lets you set up the WX5 to play the way you want it to.The WX5 can open the door to a whole new wo