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Yamaha PSR-550AD 61-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard with AC Adapterby YAMAHA
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Features
- 699 authentic instrument voices
- 61 piano-sized, touch-sensitive keys
- 3.5-inch floppy disk drive reads MIDI files
- 16-track recording plus editing features
- Download songs off Internet to play on keyboard
Amazon.com Product Description
With over 700 voices, 32 notes of polyphony, a 16-track sequencer, 3.5-inch disk drive, "To Host" port, and stereo two-way sound system, the Yamaha PSR550AD is packed full of features for amateur musicians and beginners alike. It includes an "EZ Navigator" feature and large, backlit, multicolor LCD display. This function tells the user which buttons to push next, based on what he or she is trying to accomplish.The PSR550AD contains a 3.5-inch disk drive for loading additional software and saving work. The disk drive allows users to write, arrange, and store songs while recording at the touch of a button. If you enjoy downloading songs or MIDI files from the Internet, the PSR550AD will play back your files. In addition, the 16-track sequencer provides recording and editing capabilities for the budding rock star.
Yamaha has included a "To Host" port for serial connection, for direct connection to a PC or Macintosh. Stereo two-way speakers with bass ports provide a dynamic sound system. If you need to practice in privacy or you don't want to disturb your neighbors, a headphone jack allows you to connect your favorite pair of headphones. The PSR550AD also includes a sustain pedal jack, assignable to 10 different functions.
It operates with an included Yamaha PA6 power adapter or six optional D batteries. Yamaha provides a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor.
Reviews
A VERY Incredible Keyboard!I researched keyboards for over a month before purchasing the Yamaha PSR-550. Needless to say, it is more than anything I learned while researching keyboards, and much more than I ever had hoped for! It has more capabilities than the above-average person could ever use. The price is well below that of what it should be, considering all that the keyboard can create. The only limits it has are those of the musician using it. I have connected it to my computer, and it performs perfectly. I recommend purchasing XGworks software to go along with the keyboard as well. The keyboard is fairly easy to learn (take your time, there are a gazillion combinations of controls and capabilities), very easy to set up, and time consuming to walk away from (it is so much fun to use that you loose track of time). Two words.....BUY IT!
YOU CAN STOP LOOKING NOWHunting high and low? Losing a tad bit of sleep? Wondering if your musicianship will suffer if this machine sucks? Oh brave heart put away your Internet Browser and write that novel, poem, or short story you've always wanted to. I was like you, fret this and fret that...what if the yea sayers are full of it? What if the nay sayers are too? Put simply there is no better deal for the money. I've done what your probably doing: all the worrying and comparative shopping with pure verve and I STILL feel a bit ashamed of myself for the amount the amount of time I spent looking. But its been seven heavenly months with my 550 and I anticipate many years to come before I have pounded this one into the ground and have to buy the very same model again. (Its even tough enough to abuse a little.) If they never improved upon this model then life would be just wonderful. For the money it is utterly complete in itself, the rest is up to your skill. If you are a passionate musician on a budget then you have found a home. I still look at my Baby (yes thats what I call it) and shake my head in wonder at how inexpensive, hell dirt cheap, it is. Most people think it costs at least a $1000 or $1500. I remember worrying about keyboard expressiveness and sound quality being my two peeves along with recording ability. I can shamelessly say to you that the 550 has all three in spades. The headphone jack is superb! I put a big pair of sony digital's on sometimes and man...whoa! Some people complain about its not loud enough. Pah! I have entertained a medium to large sized living room crowd of about 15. And it has a limiter that keeps all your dynamic range but doesn't allow you to blow the speakers. Lets see..anything else...oh! Forget the DGX boards...not enough substance. Alright thats about enough of me. Peace.
