Name: YAMAHA YC61
SKU: 10150
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YAMAHA YC61

Feature	Details
Keys	61 semi-weighted waterfall
Engines	VCM Organ, AWM2, FM
Polyphony	128 notes
Live Sets	160 (80 preset + 80 user)
Effects	9 FX processors (incl. rotary, amp, reverb)
Controls	9 drawbars, dedicated knobs & sliders
Outputs	¼″ jacks; some with XLR balanced
MIDI/USB	In/Out + USB Host/Device
I/O	Audio in/out, headphone, foot controls
Display	LCD or OLED (depending on region)
Dimensions (W×D×H)	~35¼″ × 12¼″ × 4¼″
Weight	~15.7 lbs / 7.1 kg

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Overview: Yamaha YC61

A powerhouse for gigging keyboardists, the YC61 is Yamaha’s stage keyboard designed for expressive control and rich sound—especially for players who love organ performance.

Key Highlights & Features

Organ Focus & VCM Tech

VCM Organ Engine: Yamaha’s proprietary Virtual Circuitry Modeling faithfully recreates classic organ circuitry, delivering warm and dynamic tones with detailed control over elements like key click and leakage.
VCM Rotary Speaker: Two modeled rotary speaker profiles—one clean, one gritty—with adjustable speed and balance for vintage-inspired nuance.
FM Organ Mode: Drawbars control an 8-operator FM synth engine, conditioned for deep low-end and unique tonal experimentation.

Keyboard & Control Layout

Waterfall Semi-weighted Keys: 61 keys with an organ-style waterfall profile for seamless glissando and expressive dynamic control.
Physical Drawbars: Nine transparent LED-equipped drawbars replicate traditional organ toggles and offer visual clarity in split mode.
Intuitive Interface: Dedicated knobs, buttons, and sliders for direct access—no menu diving. Includes 9 FX processors and seamless Live Set switching.

Multi-Engine Soundset

Integrated sound engines: VCM Organ, sampled AWM2 acoustic/electric pianos, and FM synthesis—all available at your fingertips.
Polyphony: Up to 128 notes, across all engines combined.
Live Set Sounds: 160 total; 80 preset and 80 user slots.

Connectivity & Flexibility

Audio I/O: Dual ¼″ line inputs and outputs (plus balanced XLR on some references), headphone output, and a 2-channel audio/MIDI USB interface.
MIDI & USB: MIDI In/Out plus USB-to-Host and Device—ideal for both performance and sound upgrades.
Foot Controls: Includes sustain and assignable footswitch inputs, plus two foot controller inputs.

Size & Build

Compact & Lightweight: Dimensions are approx. 35¼″ wide × 12¼″ deep × 4¼″ high (or 896 × 309 × 108 mm), and it weighs around 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg).
Durable Design: Intuitive, stage-ready layout with waterfall keybed ensures quick transitions and ease of transport.

Workflow Enhancements

Live Set & Split Modes: Customizable splits allow organ on one side and piano or synth on the other, all with seamless transitions.
Firmware Updates: Yamaha regularly updates the Stage OS, adding new voices and improving features.
Sound Sharing – Soundmondo: Access and share YC programs across the community via Yamaha’s Soundmondo platform.

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SHS-500
Color/Finish
Body	Color	Black / Red
Size/Weight
Dimensions	Width	821 mm
	Height	65 mm
	Depth	121 mm
Weight	Weight	1.5 kg (not including batteries)
Control Interface
Keyboard	Number of Keys	37
Keyboard	Touch Response	Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed
Other Controllers	Pitch Bend	Yes
	Modulation	Yes
	Control Knobs	Yes
Display	Type	LCD
Display	Language	English
Panel	Language	English
Functions
Voices	Panel Sustain	Yes
Overall Controls	Transpose	-12 to 0, 0 to +12
Overall Controls	Tuning	427.0 – 440.0 – 453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2Hz increments)
USB audio interface		44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo
JAM		JAM Function (5 mode)
Voices
Tone Generation	Tone Generating Technology	AWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony	Number of Polyphony (Max.)	48
Preset	Number of Voices	30
Effects
Types	DSP	9 types (assignable on control knobs)
Types	Master EQ	4 types
Songs
Preset	Number of Preset Songs	3
Storage and Connectivity
Connectivity	DC IN	12V
	Headphones	Yes (stereo-mini)
	LINE OUT	Yes (mono)
	AUX IN	Yes (stereo-mini)
	USB TO HOST	Yes (MIDI/Audio: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo) *The MIDI control messages that the SHS-500 can send and receive are different from those of the SHS-300. For information on the MIDI control messages that the SHS-500 can send and receive, please refer to the “SHS-500 MIDI Reference”.
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers		0.7W
Speakers		3.6 cm
Power Supply
Power Supply		AC Adaptors (PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) or batteries (Six “AA” size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR6) batteries)
Power Consumption		3W (When using PA-130 AC adaptor)
Auto Power Off Function		Yes

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