Yamaha PSR-I500 Portable Keyboard

Introducing the Yamaha PSR-I500, the portable arranger keyboard designed to immerse you in the world of Indian-style music like never before. With 61 touch-sensitive keys, this portable keyboard offers the perfect platform for your musical journey. Explore 801 different voicings, including over 40 traditional Indian instruments. Dive deeper with features like 48-voice polyphony, arranger functions for transposing, splitting keys, quick sampling, and dual voices. But what truly sets it apart is the built-in "Riyaz" function, featuring Tabla, Mridangam, and Tanpura, allowing you to practice to traditional Indian rhythms or use them as backing rhythms for your Indian-style performances.

Explore Indian Music Rhythms with "Riyaz"

Unlock the true essence of Indian music with the built-in "Riyaz" function on the Yamaha PSR-I500. "Riyaz" brings the heart of India's musical heritage right at your fingertips, offering a unique and essential feature for enthusiasts and performers. Whether you're a novice or an experienced musician, you can immerse yourself in the mesmerizing rhythms of Tabla, Mridangam, and Tanpura. With this invaluable feature, you can experience the depth of Indian music, making the PSR-I500 the ideal choice for anyone exploring the rich world of Indian melodies and rhythms.

Versatile Sounds with Over 800 Voicings

Experience boundless musical possibilities with the PSR-I500's vast sound library, offering over 800 different voicings. The PSR-I500 includes 40 Indian-style instruments, allowing you to infuse the authentic sounds of India into your compositions. With 48-voice polyphony, you can layer multiple voices and create intricate arrangements without the worry of notes dropping out. Whether you're into classical, rock, pop, or world music, this keyboard provides the sonic versatility you need to bring your musical ideas to life.

Powerful Arranging Capabilities

The PSR-I500 empowers you to take control of your musical arrangements with a suite of powerful arranging capabilities. Quick Sampling lets you add your own sampled contents, allowing for unique and personalized creations. Style/Arpeggio provides a library of musical patterns and accompaniments. With Transpose, you can adapt your music to different keys effortlessly. Go further with Dual Voice and Split Key functions, letting you layer two voices simultaneously for a richer and more textured sound or split the keybed to assign two different voices to different parts of the keyboard. Whether you're composing, performing, or experimenting, these arranging capabilities offer you the tools you need to craft music that truly stands out.

Features

• 61 Keys w/ Touch Response (Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed), Organ Style
• 801 Voices (257 Panel Voices + 32 Drum/SFX Kits + 50 Arpeggio Voices + 462 XGlite Voices)
• 10 DSP Effects, 12 Reverb, 5 Chorus, 6 Master EQ, 26 Harmony
• Built-In Lesson Functions Including the Tabla/Mridangam & Tanpura Function: "Riyaz," to Help You Learn How to Play Songs or Traditional Indian "Raga" Scales
• Import Standard MIDI Files
• Auto-Arpeggio Function Features Indian Style Arpeggios
• Registration Memory Setting to Recall Stored Settings
• Dual Voice to Play 2 Instruments Together
• Split Function Lets You Split the Keyboard & Assign Instruments to the Lower & Upper Halves
• Portamento Function Creates a Smooth Transition in Pitch From the First Note Played on to the Next
• Transpose Function
• Pitch Bend Wheel
• Custom LCD Display w/ Backlight
• Includes Music Rest, Song Book Download from PC, & Power Adapter