A terrific starter keyboard.
It's the first in the series with a backlit LCD screen, and numerous other upgrades have been incorporated: improved Yamaha Education Suite II, dedicated split-and-layer buttons, a new speaker system with bass ports, plus it's GM and XG Lite compatible and Internet ready. Standard features make it a fantastic keyboard for the price: the industry's best portable piano sound, high-quality tone generation and DSP effects, special DJ voices, 61 full-size keys with touch response, 32-note polyphony, 480 voices, 9 reverbs, 4 choruses, 100 preset songs, 100 styles, and much more. Requires 6 D batteries or PA3C power adapter (not included).
Features
61 full-size keys with touch response
32-note polyphony
480 voices
9 reverbs and 4 choruses
100 preset songs
100 styles
Built-in 2-way speaker system with bass ports
Improved Y.E.S. (Yamaha Education Suite II)
Backlit LCD display
General MIDI and XG Lite compatible
PC button for easy computer connectivity
Special DJ voices for cool sounds and grooves
26 harmony types
Headphone jack
Sustain pedal input
12cm speakers x 2
3W + 3W amplifier
Dimensions: 36-1/3" x 14-4/5" x 5-1/5"
11.66 lbs.
Purchased for my son for piano lessons. Hasn't been used for the past 4 years. Was excellent for my son while he took piano lessons!