By Jody Stein
Yamaha keyboards have created the YPT model; a superb musical instrument at an affordable price. It performs at a standard and includes settings more usually seen on mid to high end models, but all for a starter keyboard price.
Before we go any further into the details of the YPT let's take a look at the brand. Yamaha have been producing musical products for decades and what they all have in common is quality.
Yamaha aren't just famous for instruments, but also stereo systems, speakers and amplifiers to name just a few things. The innovative approach they take to all things musical has come up trumps again in the form of their latest keyboard and has left people gobsmacked that they can stuff so much quality into a keyboard and still only ask for less than $200!
Pricing
Two hundred dollars is definitely budget pricing in the world of musical instruments and is generally the ceiling most people will stay under for explorations into new instruments. From taking a look at the spec, you'd expect to pay more around the $400 price for a keyboard with the spec of the YPT.
Features
Ultra-wide-stereo (UWS) leaps out straightaway as a feature more accustomed to expensive models, as does the pre-installed software to help you through the learning process. All of this is crammed into a lightweight and compact machine which is perfect for beginner to master alike.
An important benefit about the YPT is size; thanks to the compact size and weight, this keyboard can be easily stowed under a bed or placed in a closet without taking up lots of room.
Included
You can never accuse Yamaha keyboards of being stingy with their packages and this is the case for the YPT as well. An x-brace stand which keeps your keyboard at height and sturdy for playing is included as are Yamaha closed-cup headphones, which all add up to great value.
These genuine Yamaha headphones are perfect for drowning out background noise and letting you hear every note you play without distraction. They also allow the playing of the keyboard at all time of day and night, without the worry of disturbing others. Simply plug them into the keyboard headphones slot and full musical immersion is yours.
Sound
Certain keyboards have been known to suffer from polyphony issues, but the YPT doesn't show up any problems in this regard with a solid fidelity throughout the range of tones. If you choose to record pieces of music you play, you'll be secure in the knowledge that the pieces are leaving the keyboard in the tone intended.
Extras
It seems that Yamaha have encompassed the entire musical spectrum with their own on-board electronic synthesized sound and voice effects, which number an impressive 385 and feature such well known instruments as the grand piano and harpsichord, to name just two.
We defy anybody to become bored with this keyboard, because the number of sound effects will keep you experimenting for a long time. You can even use the pre-recorded drum kit sound effects to provide your own backing band. Yamaha keyboards have produced a winner with the YPT, so why delay your purchase?
Before we go any further into the details of the YPT let's take a look at the brand. Yamaha have been producing musical products for decades and what they all have in common is quality.
Yamaha aren't just famous for instruments, but also stereo systems, speakers and amplifiers to name just a few things. The innovative approach they take to all things musical has come up trumps again in the form of their latest keyboard and has left people gobsmacked that they can stuff so much quality into a keyboard and still only ask for less than $200!
Pricing
Two hundred dollars is definitely budget pricing in the world of musical instruments and is generally the ceiling most people will stay under for explorations into new instruments. From taking a look at the spec, you'd expect to pay more around the $400 price for a keyboard with the spec of the YPT.
Features
Ultra-wide-stereo (UWS) leaps out straightaway as a feature more accustomed to expensive models, as does the pre-installed software to help you through the learning process. All of this is crammed into a lightweight and compact machine which is perfect for beginner to master alike.
An important benefit about the YPT is size; thanks to the compact size and weight, this keyboard can be easily stowed under a bed or placed in a closet without taking up lots of room.
Included
You can never accuse Yamaha keyboards of being stingy with their packages and this is the case for the YPT as well. An x-brace stand which keeps your keyboard at height and sturdy for playing is included as are Yamaha closed-cup headphones, which all add up to great value.
These genuine Yamaha headphones are perfect for drowning out background noise and letting you hear every note you play without distraction. They also allow the playing of the keyboard at all time of day and night, without the worry of disturbing others. Simply plug them into the keyboard headphones slot and full musical immersion is yours.
Sound
Certain keyboards have been known to suffer from polyphony issues, but the YPT doesn't show up any problems in this regard with a solid fidelity throughout the range of tones. If you choose to record pieces of music you play, you'll be secure in the knowledge that the pieces are leaving the keyboard in the tone intended.
Extras
It seems that Yamaha have encompassed the entire musical spectrum with their own on-board electronic synthesized sound and voice effects, which number an impressive 385 and feature such well known instruments as the grand piano and harpsichord, to name just two.
We defy anybody to become bored with this keyboard, because the number of sound effects will keep you experimenting for a long time. You can even use the pre-recorded drum kit sound effects to provide your own backing band. Yamaha keyboards have produced a winner with the YPT, so why delay your purchase?
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