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Typesynthesizer (rompler)synthesizer (rompler)
Keys
Number of keys6161
Sizefull sizefull size
Mechanicsactiveactive
Sensitivity adjustment
Rigiditysemi-weighted
Specs
Polyphony128 voices128 voices
Built-in timbres1373 шт1232 шт
Auto accompaniment
Accompaniment styles415 шт305 шт
Learning mode
Tempo change5 – 50020 – 250
Metronome
Sequencer (recording)
Mixer
Built-in compositions
Effects and control
Timbres layering
Keyboard split
Octave shift
Arpeggiator
Reverberation
Chorus
Transposition
Pitch controller
Modulation controller
Fine tuning
Connectors
Inputs
mini-Jack (3.5 mm)
MIDI in
USB to device (type A)
mini-Jack (3.5 mm)
MIDI in
USB to device (type A)
Microphone1
Connectable pedals2 шт2 шт
Outputs
USB to host (type B)
MIDI out
headphones
USB to host (type B)
MIDI out
headphones
Linear outputs22
In box
In box
PSU
PSU
General
Built-in acoustics30 W24 W
Number of bands11
Displaycolourmonochrome
Power consumption17 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)1034x134x410 mm1044x129x317 mm
Weight8.1 kg7.5 kg
Color
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Yamaha PSR-SX600 Digital Keyboard - a Powerful Digital Workstation Keyboard with 61 Touch-Sensitive Keys 850 Authentic Instr

With 61 touch-sensitive keys and 850 instrument voices including drum kits, the PSR-SX600 digital workstation allows you to e... morexplore all musical genres The colour screen display not only displays musical notation and song lyrics but also ensures intuitive and easy operation. Functions such as arpeggio and multi pads provide further musical variation With the Unison and Accent function, the automatic accompaniment feature can be individually adapted to the users playing level / The microphone input also enables live sessions at home or on the road The PSR-SX600 is a real digital workstation that features 43 drums/SFX kits, 480 XG voices and 415 accompaniment styles including DJ styles, filters, live control knobs and a track mute function Items delivered: 1 x Yamaha PSR-SX600 digital workstation, including a power supply unit and instruction manual, in a black finish
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Yamaha PSR SX600 Digital Arranger Keyboard VCV1760

Enter the world of digital arrangers! The Yamaha PSR SX600 digital arranger keyboard is Yamahas latest addition to their top-... moreend PSR SX series. Perfectly modelled for singer-songwriters stage performers and enthusiasts the PSR SX600 is guaranteed to impress! Just like all Yamaha products the PSR SX600 is full of high-quality premium sounds. 1373 of them in fact. Alongside all of the popular sounds you know and love the PSR SX600 is also brimming with sounds from Brazil China and Africa so now you can explore a new and authentic musical experience. With the PSR SX600 you can now add a new depth of realism to your music. Thanks to Yamahas Unison and Accent feature you now have expressive and nuanced control over Style playback for even more musical variation.
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Yamaha SPSRSX600

Unleash Your Sonic Potential with the Yamaha PSR-SX600 Digital WorkstationExperience the power and versatility of the Yamaha... morePSR-SX600, a professional-grade digital synthesizer designed to elevate your musical journey. Whether you´re a seasoned performer, a passionate composer, or just starting your musical exploration, the PSR-SX600 offers an intuitive platform to bring your creative visions to life. This dynamic workstation boasts an impressive array of features, starting with its vast library of over 1.800 instrument voices, including Yamaha´s renowned Super Articulation voices for unparalleled realism. From lush orchestral strings to punchy synth leads, the PSR-SX600 delivers exceptional sound quality and expressive control. Effortlessly navigate the intuitive interface with the large 7-inch color touchscreen display. Effortlessly browse sounds, access functions, and manipulate effects with the intuitive graphical interface. The assignable knobs and faders provide real-time control over your sound, allowing for dynamic and expressive performances. Unleash your inner composer with the powerful onboard sequencer and recording capabilities. Craft intricate arrangements with the 16-track sequencer, and capture your musical ideas with ease using the audio recording function. The PSR-SX600 empowers you to produce professional-quality music from inspiration to final production.Connect and collaborate with the versatile connectivity options. Seamlessly integrate the PSR-SX600 into your existing setup using the USB audio/MIDI interface, or connect to external devices like microphones and speakers. Expand your sonic palette by loading your own custom samples and instrument voices.Perform with confidence thanks to the PSR-SX600´s robust construction and stage-ready features. The durable design ensures reliable performance, while the intuitive layout and clearly labeled controls provide effortless navigation, even in dimly lit environments. The Yamaha PSR-SX600 is more than just a digital synthesizer, it´s a comprehensive musical tool that empowers you to explore, create, and share your musical vision with the world.
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Yamaha Musical instrument SPSRSX600

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Sensitivity adjustment

Ability to change the sensitivity of active mechanics (see above) in the synthesizer.

This function allows you to adjust the intensity of the key's response to pressing. Simply put, the higher the sensitivity, the louder and sharper the sound will be, with the same pressing force. This allows you to change the characteristics of the instrument's sound.

Also in synthesizers with this function, it is often possible to completely turn off the active mechanics and play on a “passive” keyboard. This can be useful for making certain voices, such as harpsichord or organ, sound realistic.

Rigidity

Unweighted. Keys with a very low pressing force, literally "failing" under the fingers. This option is well suited for inexpensive synthesizers with passive mechanics (see above), but is rarely used in active models — a small resistance force makes it difficult to choose the optimal pressing force.

— Semi- weighted. Medium-strength keys, not up to the hardness of a full-fledged piano, but showing noticeably more resistance than unweighted ones. This variant is most popular among instruments with active mechanics (see above) — the force on the keys provides adequate feedback and at the same time playing such an instrument does not cause any special difficulties even for those who previously dealt only with unweighted keyboards.

Weighted. Keys with high actuation force, comparable to that of a classical piano. Used only in professional hammer action instruments (see above) — high rigidity is a must for such mechanics (more precisely, for the response that it must provide).

Built-in timbres

The number of built-in sounds provided in the synthesizer.

The number of timbres is often described as the number of instruments that a given model can imitate. However, this is not entirely true — rather, this parameter can be called "the number of instruments and sound effects." For example, the same instrument — an electric guitar — with different "gadgets" (distortion, overdrive) will sound differently, and in the synthesizer each such gadget will be considered a separate timbre. The “drums” timbre usually combines different types of drums and other percussion instruments — in other words, it allows you to portray both the “bass drum” and the cymbals without switching settings, just by pressing the desired keys. And some timbres may not have analogues among real instruments at all.

The more built-in timbres, the more extensive the possibilities of the synthesizer, the more diverse the sounds that can be extracted from it. At the same time, in high-end models like workstations (see "Type"), this number can reach 1000 or even more.

Accompaniment styles

The number of auto accompaniment styles (see above) originally provided in the synthesizer, in other words, the number of accompaniment options available to the user.

The more extensive this set, the higher the probability of finding among these melodies suitable options for a particular case. At the same time, the abundance of styles in itself is not yet a 100% guarantee that among them there will be a suitable one, especially since different synthesizer models can differ markedly in a specific set of melodies. So the list does not hurt to clarify before buying. Also note that the situation can be corrected by user styles (see below) — many synthesizers with auto accompaniment support them.

Learning mode

The presence of a learning mode in the design of the synthesizer.

The purpose of this function is clear from the name. It is most often based on the following principle: the synthesizer itself tells the student which keys to press, displaying the keyboard on the display or highlighting the necessary keys using the backlight (if available, see above). Of course, at different levels of learning, the format of such prompts will also be different: for example, at the very beginning, the synthesizer highlights the necessary notes until they are pressed, and at the final stage it highlights them at the tempo at which you need to play the melody, and evaluates the accuracy of the student pressing the desired keys. There are also other features and nuances of learning — for example, the mode of separate learning of parts for the left and right hands, when the instrument itself plays one part and tells the student how to play the second. In addition, a metronome function is practically mandatory for a synthesizer with this mode (see below).

Regardless of the specific functionality, this mode will be very useful for those who are just developing their keyboard playing skills.

Tempo change

The range in which you can change the tempo of the programme played by the synthesizer — auto accompaniment, lesson tune (see above), metronome (see below), recorded sample, etc.

Pace is measured in beats per minute. Changing it allows you to adjust the speed of the synthesizer to the specifics of the situation — for example, slightly slow down the tutorial if it is too hard to master at the initial pace. The wider the range of tempo adjustment, the more options the musician has to choose from, especially in the area of very slow and very fast tempos.

Note that the traditional range of musical tempos covers values from 40 beats / min (“grave”, “very slowly”) to 208 beats / min (“prestissimo”, “very fast”), however, in synthesizers it can be more extensive — for example, 30 – 255 bpm.

Mixer

The presence of a mixer in the design of the synthesizer.

A mixer in this case is a device designed to control individual audio channels that make up the sound of a synthesizer as a whole. The list of these channels includes, in particular, the main voice, the layered voice (see “Dubbing voices”), several auto accompaniment channels (main, bass, drums, etc.). With a mixer, the musician can manually control these channels — turn some of them on and off, switch the timbre, tempo, key, etc. This greatly expands the possibilities for using the synthesizer.

Octave shift

Synthesizer support for octave shift function.

This function allows you to shift the sound of the instrument one or more octaves up or down — for example, so that the keys of the first octave sound the notes of the second, or vice versa. This function can be used for both simple convenience and more practical purposes — it allows you to play very low and very high notes that are not initially covered by the keyboard range. This is especially useful for shortened 49- or 61-key synths that do not initially fit the full range of the piano.

Modulation controller

The presence of a modulation controller in the design of the synthesizer.

This function allows you to give the sound the effect of vibration, "trembling" — when the note does not sound at a constant volume, but unevenly, with alternating peaks and dips in volume. This effect makes the sound more alive, gives it a resemblance to the performance on a real instrument, and is also often used as an artistic device.
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