61-key digital workstation with 796 amazingly realistic sound voices.
The PSR-S550 inherit the high-quality sound features of the PSR-S700/S900 to the max, resulting in improved musical performance through increased polyphony and more voices variations, Using the 16-track sequencer and Style Creator, the ability to produce a wide array of music has greatly increased.
Keyboard/Polyphony
- 283 realistic instrument voices, 11 Regional voices, 480 XG voices, 14 Drum/SFX kits and 8 Regional Drum/Percussion kits
- 16-track sequencer
- Style Creator
- 176 built-in accompaniment styles including 14 Regional styles
- Fully XG-compatible
61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 64-note polyphony.
Wide Selection of Voices & Styles
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 supports original style production and style editing. The newly added regional voices can also be used, expanding the joy of performing music.
16-track sequencer
16-track sequencer allows more advanced music production to a wide range of people to enjoy music, from beginners to those involved in music production.
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.
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 Keys61TypeOrgan StyleTouch ResponseYesOther Controllers
Pitch BendYesDisplay
TypeFull Dot LCDSize320 x 240 dotsColorMonochromeContrastYesScore Display FunctionYesLyrics Display FunctionYesLanguageEnglish, JapanesePanel
LanguageEnglish
Voices
Tone Generation
Tone Generating TechnologyAWM Stereo SamplingPolyphony
Number of Polyphony (Max.)64Preset
Number of Voices294 + 480 XG + 22 Drum/SFX KitsFeatured Voices11 Regional Voices, 8 Regional Drum/Percussion kits, 11 Sweet! Voices, 16 Cool! Voices, 13 Live! VoicesCompatibility
XGYesXFYesGMYes
Effects
Types
Reverb35 typesChorus44 typesDSP237 typesMaster EQ5 PresetFunctions
Dual/LayersVoice layer (RIGHT 1, 2)SplitSeparate split points for Chord and Voice (LEFT)Panel SustainYesMono/PolyYes
Accompaniment Styles
Preset
Number of Preset Styles176Featured Styles4 Arabic Styles, 2 Indian Styles, 2 Chinese Styles, 2 Mexican Styles, 3 Latin Styles and 1 Brazilian StyleFingeringMulti / Full KeyboardStyle ControlINTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, ENDING x 3Custom
User StylesYesStyle CreatorYesOther Features
Music Database600 + External FilesOne Touch Setting (OTS)4 for each style
Songs
Recording
Number of Songs5Number of Tracks16Data CapacityApprox. 10,000 notes (when only "melody" tracks are recorded) Approx. 5,400 chords (when only "chord" tracks are recorded)Recording FunctionQuick Recording, Multi RecordingCompatible Data Format
PlaybackSMF (Format 0 & 1), Style FileRecordingSMF (Format 0)
Functions
Registration
Number of Buttons8 (x 8 Banks)Demo/Help
DemonstrationYesOverall Controls
MetronomeYesTempo Range5 - 280TransposeYesTuningYesOctave ButtonYes
Storage and Connectivity
Storage
Internal Memory800KBExternal DrivesOptional USB Flash Memory (via USB TO DEVICE)Connectivity
DC INDC IN 16VHeadphonesx 1AUX Pedal1Footswitch (optional)LINE OUTShared with PhonesUSB TO DEVICEx 1USB TO HOSTYes
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers12W + 12WSpeakers12cm 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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