🎹 Yamaha Portasound PSS-570 – Rare Vintage FM Workstation Keyboard – Synthwave / LoFi Dream Machine
Up for sale is a Yamaha PSS-570, one of the rarest and most complete models from the legendary Portasound series. This keyboard captures the unmistakable late-80s Yamaha FM sound — the same digital character that defined vintage sound cards, arcade machines, retro video games, and early home studio productions.
If you make synthwave, vaporwave, lo-fi hip hop, retro electronic music, ambient, or experimental music, this thing is pure inspiration.
Unlike most small vintage keyboards, the PSS-570 is surprisingly deep and feels almost like a miniature late-80s DAW/workstation. It allows you to:
• 🥁 start full accompaniment beats and rhythms
• 🎸 trigger chord-based bass lines automatically
• 🎹 perform melodies and leads on top simultaneously
• 🎛️ combine and layer multiple sounds together
• ✨ access Yamaha’s beautiful integrated FM synthesis engine
The FM synthesis on this model sounds absolutely incredible for:
dreamy pads, metallic textures, retro leads, digital bells, vintage basses, and nostalgic 80s atmospheres.
It has that unmistakable crunchy and emotional digital texture that modern plugins still try to recreate.
Among the vintage PSS lineup, the PSS-570 is considered one of the most feature-rich and desirable models thanks to its advanced accompaniment system, expressive FM sounds, programmable features, and overall versatility.
📦 Condition
Very good cosmetic condition for its age and fully working.
Only minor cosmetic imperfections:
• one missing rubber foot underneath
• some light scratches on the back from normal use
✅ Includes:
• unofficial Victory power supply with European plug
• Tiger gig bag perfectly sized for transport and storage
This is not just a keyboard — it’s a real time capsule from the golden age of digital synthesis. Perfect for collectors, producers, live performers, studio decoration, or anyone searching for authentic retro Yamaha textures.
🌍 International shipping available
💬 Price negotiable
Sold privately as used vintage equipment, therefore no warranty or returns included.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | a month ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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