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Yamaha PSRS550B Arranger Workstation Keyboard

Discontinued - see the Yamaha PSRS650 here.
Discontinued by Manufacturer
Product Code:YAMAHA-PSRS550B
The Yamaha PSR-S550 digital keyboard opens the door to an Arranger Workstation level of product for those musicians on a limited budget. You will love its Tyros looks and its excellent sound quality.

The PSRS550B Arranger Workstation offers professinal features like USB MIDI and storage, 16-track sequencing, Ethnic Voices, Drum Kits, and full Yamaha XG compatibility. The PSR550B makes a wonderful addition to any serious musician's keyboard arsenal.

Wide Selection of Voices & Styles
The PSR-S550B has a total of 294 realistic instrument voices (283 panel voices, 11 Regional voices, 480 XG voices, 14 Drum/SFX Kits and 8 Regional Drum/Percussion Kits), and 176 accompaniment styles (including 4 Arabic, 2 Indian, 2 Chinese, 2 Mexican, 3 Latin & 1 Brazilian Style) which allows the enjoyment of regionally unique music, making it possible to have even more fun with music.

Amazingly Realistic Sounds
Yamaha's highly acclaimed Sweet! and Cool! Voices deliver incredibly natural and dynamic sound. Use the Pitch Bend wheel, and hear these Voices - especially the Sax and Trumpet - truly come alive!

Style Creator
Style Creator on the PSRS550B supports original style production and style editing. The newly added regional voices can also be used, expanding the joy of performing music.

XG-compatible
It provides more voices and variations, as well as greater expressive control over voices and effects, and to ensure compatibility of data well into the future.

Music Database plus External Files
You want to play music in your favorite style, but you're not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you want to play ... simply select the appropriate style from the Music Database. The panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of sounds and style! Furthermore, this instrument allows Music Database files transferred from a computer or stored on a USB flash memory device. These files can be used in the same way as the internal Music Database.
  • USB MIDI and USB storage capability (storage device optional)
  • Backlit LCD (320 x 240) displays lyrics, chords and notation
  • 16-track sequencer, XG compatible with 64 not polyphony
  • 3 style intros/endings with dedicated buttons, 4 variations and fills
  • Ethnic content, Voices and drum kits
  • Pitch bend wheel
  • 4 One Touch settings
  • Large selection of Sweet, Live, and Cool voices
  • PA300 adapter included
  • 37.2 x 15.8 x 5.1 inches
  • 16.53 pounds

Color/Finish

Body

ColorBlack

Size/Weight

Dimensions

Width946mm (37-1/4")
Height130mm (5-1/8")
Depth402mm (15-7/8")

Weight

Weight7.5kg (16lbs., 9oz.)

Control Interface

Keyboard

Number of Keys61
TypeOrgan Style
Touch ResponseYes

Other Controllers

Pitch BendYes

Display

TypeFull Dot LCD
Size320 x 240 dots
ColorMonochrome
ContrastYes
Score Display FunctionYes
Lyrics Display FunctionYes
LanguageEnglish, Japanese

Panel

LanguageEnglish

Voices

Tone Generation

Tone Generating TechnologyAWM Stereo Sampling

Polyphony

Number of Polyphony (Max.)64

Preset

Number of Voices294 + 480 XG + 22 Drum/SFX Kits
Featured Voices11 Regional Voices, 8 Regional Drum/Percussion kits, 11 Sweet! Voices, 16 Cool! Voices, 13 Live! Voices

Compatibility

XGYes
GMYes
XFYes

Effects

Types

Reverb35 types
Chorus44 types
DSP237 types
Master EQ5 Preset

Functions

Dual/LayersVoice layer (RIGHT 1, 2)
SplitSeparate split points for Chord and Voice (LEFT)
Panel SustainYes
Mono/PolyYes

Accompaniment Styles

Preset

Number of Preset Styles176
Featured Styles4 Arabic Styles, 2 Indian Styles, 2 Chinese Styles, 2 Mexican Styles, 3 Latin Styles and 1 Brazilian Style
FingeringMulti / Full Keyboard
Style ControlINTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, ENDING x 3

Custom

User StylesYes
Style CreatorYes

Other Features

Music Database600 + External Files
One Touch Setting (OTS)4 for each style

Songs

Recording

Number of Songs5
Number of Tracks16
Data CapacityApprox. 10,000 notes (when only "melody" tracks are recorded) Approx. 5,400 chords (when only "chord" tracks are recorded)
Recording FunctionQuick Recording, Multi Recording

Compatible Data Format

PlaybackSMF (Format 0 & 1), Style File
RecordingSMF (Format 0)

Functions

Registration

Number of Buttons8 (x 8 Banks)

Demo/Help

DemonstrationYes

Overall Controls

MetronomeYes
Tempo Range5 - 280
TransposeYes
TuningYes
Octave ButtonYes

Storage and Connectivity

Storage

Internal Memory1,895KB
External DrivesOptional USB Flash Memory (via USB TO DEVICE)

Connectivity

DC INDC IN 16V
Headphonesx 1
AUX Pedal1Footswitch (optional)
LINE OUTShared with Phones
USB TO DEVICEx 1
USB TO HOSTYes

Amplifiers and Speakers

Amplifiers12W + 12W
Speakers12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2

Power Supply

Power SupplyAdaptor (PA-301/PA-300)
Power Consumption25W

Bundled Software

CD-ROMYes

Accessories

Included Accessories

Music RestYes

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