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Yamaha YC61 (Stage Piano)

$2,09999 $2,49900

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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.

Key Features
  • Will this replace my organ, piano, and synth rig? Yes—VCM organ engine, acoustic/electric pianos, and FM synths give you every essential stage sound in one keyboard.
  • Does it sound like a real Hammond B3? Virtual Circuitry Modeling recreates the actual electrical behavior of vintage tonewheel organs, not just samples.
  • Can I adjust organ sounds on the fly during a performance? Nine physical drawbars with LED color coding let you shape tone in real-time without touching menus.
  • Will the keyboard action feel right for organ playing? Available with waterfall keys designed specifically for authentic organ technique and fast playing.
  • How much does it weigh for load-in and travel? Just 15 pounds—you can carry it with one hand from your car to the stage.
  • Can I split the keyboard for bass and lead sounds? Front-panel controls let you instantly create splits and layers without diving into menus.
  • Will it survive the touring life? Metal panel and reinforced chassis built specifically for the rigors of live performance and constant transport.
  • Can I connect it to my DAW for recording? USB audio and MIDI interface provides direct connection to any recording software.
  • How do I keep track of drawbar settings in split mode? Customizable LED colors differentiate upper and lower drawbar configurations at a glance.
  • Is there a case designed for this keyboard? Custom YC soft case with padded protection and zippered compartments for all your pedals and accessories.

Detailed Specs
Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 35-1/4"
  • Height: 4-1/4"
  • Depth: 12-3/16"
Weight
  • Weight: 15 lb
Packing Box
  • Width: 40-3/4"
  • Height: 9-7/16"
  • Depth: 17-1/2"
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Number of Keys: 61
  • Type: Semi-weighted Waterfall keyboard, initial touch
Voices
  • 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 Voices: 200 (Organ:10 / Keys 190)
  • Number of Live Set Sound: 320 (Preset Live Set Sounds:152)
Effects
  • Reverb: 1 type
  • Master EQ: 3 band (with sweepable Mid)
  • Insertion Effect: Organ 1 systems (Pre Drive) / Key A 2 systems (1: 32 types, 2: 32 types) / Key B 2 systems (1: 32 types, 2: 32 types)
  • Effect: 36 types
  • Speaker/Amp: 7 types (Rotary Speaker: 3 types, Amp: 4 types)
Connectivity
  • 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

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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One Keyboard. Every Sound You Need on Stage.

Replace Your Entire Keyboard Rig with One Portable Powerhouse

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Authentic Organ, Piano, and Synth Sounds in One Portable Package

Stop Hauling Multiple Keyboards to Every Gig

You know the drill: load the B3 clone for church, the stage piano for ballads, the synth for pop covers. Three keyboards, three cases, three trips from the van. The YC61 changes everything. Yamaha captured the actual circuitry of vintage organs, the hammers of concert grands, and the FM engines of legendary synths. Every sound you need for a full setlist lives in one 15-pound keyboard. Your back will thank you.

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Authentic Hammond Tone with Zero Maintenance

Get That Classic B3 Growl Without the 400-Pound Monster

Real tonewheel organs are magical—until you need to move one, tune it, or fix the motor. The YC61 uses Virtual Circuitry Modeling to recreate the actual electrical behavior of vintage Hammonds. You get three distinct organ voices: pristine factory-fresh tone, the warm character of a well-gigged B3, and the gritty drive of a road-worn classic. Adjust key click, percussion, and leakage just like the real thing. But when the gig ends, you carry 15 pounds to your car instead of hiring a moving crew.

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Three Keyboard Actions Designed for Your Playing Style

Play Organ, Piano, and Synth the Way They Are Meant to Be Played

Ever tried playing organ on piano-weighted keys? Or piano on synth action? It feels wrong because it is wrong. The YC series gives you three keyboard action options: waterfall keys for authentic organ playing, balanced action for electric piano and synth, or graded hammer action for acoustic piano realism. Pick the one that matches your primary gig style. Yamaha spent 130 years perfecting keyboard actions—you get that expertise in every keypress.

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Tour-Grade Construction for Musicians Who Actually Tour

Built to Survive the Van, the Flight Case, and the Loading Dock

Stage keyboards take abuse. Dropped in parking lots. Stacked under guitar amps. Loaded into tour vans at 2 AM by exhausted musicians. The YC61 is built for this life. Metal panel. Reinforced chassis. Controls that survive a thousand setups and teardowns. This is not a bedroom keyboard that might handle a gig. This is a workhorse instrument engineered by a company that knows what touring musicians put their gear through. Play it hard. Pack it rough. It keeps working.

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Physical Drawbars with Modern Upgrades

Shape Your Organ Sound in Real-Time Like a Vintage Hammond

Digital organs with touchscreens and parameter menus kill your performance flow. You cannot adjust tone on the fly when you are hunting through menu pages. The YC61 has nine physical drawbars—pull them out, push them in, feel the sound change under your fingers. LED lights color-code your upper and lower manual settings so you always know which drawbar set you are adjusting. You get the tactile, immediate control of a 1960s B3 combined with the flexibility of modern split and layer modes. Your hands stay on the music, not in the menus.

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

Front-Panel Controls That Actually Make Sense

Change Sounds Between Songs, Not Between Sets

The worship leader just called an audible—piano ballad instead of the organ anthem you prepped. You have 12 seconds before the song starts. The YC61 puts every essential control on the front panel where you can see it. Split the keyboard. Layer two sounds. Adjust reverb. Swap entire patches. No laptop. No tablet. No diving into nested menus while the band waits. The interface was designed by people who actually gig, and it shows. Fast, intuitive, stage-ready.

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Custom-Fit Soft Case Designed for the YC Series

Protect Your Investment from Load-In to Soundcheck

Your YC61 survives the road, but why test it? The matching soft case adds padded protection for your keyboard and zippered compartments for your expression pedal, sustain pedal, cables, and power supply. Everything stays organized. Nothing rattles around loose in your gear bag. When you arrive at the venue, you pull out one case with everything you need. No hunting for the pedal you swear you packed. No tangled cable nightmares. Just grab your case, set up, and play.

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Yamaha

Yamaha YC61 (Stage Piano)

$2,09999 $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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