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Yamaha  |  SKU: YC61

Yamaha YC61 (Stage Piano)

$1,99999 $2,49900

The Yamaha YC Series Stage Keyboard is a versatile instrument for professional players, featuring a vast selection of exceptional sounds that satisfy every musical style. These include highly detailed samples of Yamaha's own concert grand pianos, such as the CFX and S700, along with genuine FM organ tones and extensive 8-operator FM synthesis capabilities for intricate sonic textures.

Each model in the series is designed to meet various performers' needs, with a user-friendly drawbar system and keyboard actions tailored to different playing techniques. The YC61 model stands out for its durability, easy transportability, and an integrated USB audio/MIDI interface, making it the perfect all-encompassing stage keyboard for performing musicians who value a seamless blend of functionality and practicality.

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Key Features
  • Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) Organ Engine: Capture the authentic sound and response of vintage organ tones with the innovative VCM technology that meticulously models classic organs.
  • Physical Drawbars: Achieve real-time control and customized settings with physical drawbars, allowing for a tactile and visual connection to the organ sounds you craft.
  • Extensive Real-Time Control: Sculpt your sound on the fly with extensive real-time controls, enabling dynamic performance and expressive playing.
  • Acoustic/Electric Piano and FM Synth Sounds: Access a diverse range of sounds including detailed acoustic grand pianos, rich electric pianos, and iconic FM synth tones, all with remarkable authenticity.
  • Versatile Keyboards with Different Actions: Choose from Yamaha's natural, balanced, and waterfall keyboard actions to suit your preferred touch, whether for organ, synth, or piano performances.
  • Intuitive Interface: Quick and effortless navigation with an intuitive interface that simplifies sound switching, layering, and sound-shaping directly from the front panel.
  • Portable and Durable: YC series keyboards are designed to withstand the rigors of live performance, offering lightweight yet sturdy construction for easy transport without sacrificing reliability.
  • Customizable Drawbar LED Colors: Personalize your experience with customizable LED colors for the drawbar stops, enhancing visibility and differentiation during performances.
  • USB Audio and MIDI Interface: Seamlessly integrate with digital audio workstations via USB, providing high-quality stereo audio and MIDI connectivity for recording and playing virtual instruments.
  • Road-Ready Design: YC series keyboards are constructed with the gigging musician in mind, ensuring the instrument can handle the bumps and challenges of touring and live performances.

Detailed Specs
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Number of Keys: 61
  • Type: Semi-weighted Waterfall keyboard, initial touch
Voices
Tone Generation
  • Tone Generating Technology: VCM Organ, AWM2, FM
Polyphony
  • Number of Polyphony (Max.): [VCM Organ + AWM2]:128 *Total of VCM Organ and AWM2, [FM]:128
  • Number of Live Set Sound: 160 (Preset Live Set Sounds:136)
  • Number of Voices: 190 (Organ:9 / Keys:181)
Effects
  • Types: Insertion Effect
  • Effect: 32 types
  • Speaker/Amp: 6 types (Rotary Speaker: 2 types, Amp: 4 types)
  • Reverb: 1 type
  • Master EQ: 3 band (with sweepable Mid)
Connectivity
Connectors
  • Line Out: OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks, UNBALANCED)
  • Headphones: [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack)
  • Foot Controller: FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2], FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE]
  • MIDI: MIDI [IN]/[OUT]
  • USB: USB [TO HOST]/[TO DEVICE]
  • AUX: INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks)
Other
  • Connectors: [AC IN]
  • Display: Full Dot LCD (128 x 64 dots)
  • Additional package contents: Owner’s Manual x 1, Power cord x 1
Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 35-1/4" (896 mm)
  • Height: 4-1/4" (108 mm)
  • Depth: 12-3/16" (309 mm)
Weight
  • Weight: 15 lb (7.1 kg, 10 oz)
Packing Box
  • Width: 1,035 mm (40-3/4")
  • Height: 240 mm (9-7/16")
  • Depth: 444 mm (17-1/2")

Included Accessories
  • Owner's Manual: Learn about the features and care of your instrument in this comprehensive manual.
  • 3-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano comes with a rock-solid guarantee against material and craftsmanship defects, valid for three full years after your purchase date.

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Stage Presence Redefined

Yamaha YC Series Digital Stage Keyboard – Command Your Performance

Step onto the stage with confidence with the Yamaha YC Series, where craftsmanship meets legendary sound. Perfect for the live performer, this range of stage keyboards offers a fusion of classic organ and piano touch with state-of-the-art digital innovation. Feel the energy as the YC Series transforms your musical expression under the spotlight, backed by the ambiance of dramatic stage lighting. Yamaha YC Series—where every note commands attention.

Discover the Essence of Music: Explore the Yamaha YC Series and Embrace the Fusion of Innovation and Tradition

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Experience Studio-Quality Sound Every Time You Play

Your Premium Portable Keyboard: The Vintage Soul of the YC Series

Experience a Studio of Sounds in One Portable Keyboard: Authentic Yamaha Pianos, Electric Keys, Organ, Synths, and More with Exclusive Vintage Replication Technology.

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Experience the Timeless Character of Classic Organs

Yamaha Stage Keyboard: Experience Authentic Organ Sounds

Experience the genuine feel of an organ with the Yamaha stage keyboard's specialized organ engine. You'll have access to three distinctive organ tones: the crisp 'Pristine', the seasoned 'Well-Traveled', and the deep 'Character-Rich'. Personalize every performance by fine-tuning key click, leakage, and the spin of the rotary speaker to craft your signature organ sound.

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Unlock Your Inner Music Maestro

Precision-Engineered Yamaha Keyboards: Perfect for Any Playing Style

Experience the precision of a Yamaha keyboard, designed with a century of expertise for a flawless fit with your musical expression—whether you prefer the nuanced touch of graded acoustic, the even response of balanced electric, or the genuine feel of authentic organ action. Choose Yamaha: the preferred keyboard of discerning musicians everywhere.

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Crafted for the On-the-Go Musician

Ultimate On-the-Go Performance: YC Keyboards

Take your YC Keyboard anywhere confidently. It's built to endure bumps, scratches, and jostles, making it your perfect travel companion – whether by van or plane. Ready for constant gigs, it's a robust tool for the performing musician. And with our dedication to enduring quality, we've got your back.

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The Stage Keyboard Reimagined: Elevate Your Performance

YC's Drawbars: Classic Touch, Revolutionary Performance

Experience unparalleled control with the YC's drawbars, designed for the intuitive musician. Effortlessly customize your sound with smooth-operating drawbars, featuring both classic and innovative elements. The clear drawbar stops illuminate in your choice of colors, making upper and lower configurations instantly recognizable for split mode exploration. Elevate your performance, as this virtual drawbar system broadens your keyboard’s sonic potential, inviting creativity that surpasses all expectations.

Control panel of a modern stage keyboard with numerous switches, knobs, and sliders for sound customization, featuring organ, piano, and synthesizer settings.

Explore Your Sound Universe with Seamless Control

Experience Effortless Expression: YC Pianos’ Intuitive Sound Dynamics

Experience seamless creativity with the YC piano. Its user-friendly design means more time making music, less time navigating complicated settings. Create splits, layer sounds, and tweak tones right from the intuitive front panel—proof that powerful versatility needn't be complex.

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Travel with Confidence: Your Yamaha Piano Stays Secure

Store Your Music Essentials with Confidence: The YC Soft Case

Carry your Yamaha gear with ease. The YC soft case is tailored to protect your equipment. It features convenient zippered compartments, perfect for safekeeping your pedals and all your essential accessories.

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Yamaha

Yamaha YC61 (Stage Piano)

$1,99999 $2,49900

The Yamaha YC Series Stage Keyboard is a versatile instrument for professional players, featuring a vast selection of exceptional sounds that satisfy every musical style. These include highly detailed samples of Yamaha's own concert grand pianos, such as the CFX and S700, along with genuine FM organ tones and extensive 8-operator FM synthesis capabilities for intricate sonic textures.

Each model in the series is designed to meet various performers' needs, with a user-friendly drawbar system and keyboard actions tailored to different playing techniques. The YC61 model stands out for its durability, easy transportability, and an integrated USB audio/MIDI interface, making it the perfect all-encompassing stage keyboard for performing musicians who value a seamless blend of functionality and practicality.

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