Yamaha YC73 – 73-Key Stage Keyboard with Balanced Hammer Action
The Yamaha YC73 is built for gigging keyboardists who demand authentic acoustic and electric piano feel, tone variety, and reliable portability. Featuring a BHS (Balanced Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black keytops, three premium sound engines (VCM Organ, AWM2, FM), and intuitive real-time controls, the YC73 delivers pro-level performance in a compact design. Whether you're dialing in expressive organ tones, vintage EPs, or lush layered textures, the YC73 has the sounds and feel to bring your playing to life.

Features

• 73-key BHS keyboard with weighted balanced hammer action
• VCM Organ, AWM2, and FM sound engines
• 152 onboard voices including 9 organ and 143 keyboard sounds
• 128-note polyphony for both VCM Organ + AWM2 and FM engines
• 160 Live Set Sounds (104 factory presets)
• Dedicated rotary speaker and amp modeling effects
• Onboard reverb, master EQ, and up to 4 insert effects per section
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" stereo output
• Includes FC3A sustain pedal

Specifications

Keyboard
- Number of Keys: 73
- Type: BHS (Balanced Hammer Standard), matte black keytops

Tone Generation
- Technology: VCM Organ, AWM2, FM
- Polyphony: 128 notes (VCM Organ + AWM2 combined), 128 notes (FM)
- Number of Voices: 152 (Organ: 9, Keys: 143)
- Live Set Sounds: 160 total (104 preset)

Effects
Insertion Effects:
- Organ: 1 system (Pre Drive)
- Key A: 2 systems (35 types each)
- Key B: 2 systems (35 types each)
- Rotary Speaker: 3 types
- Amp Modeling: 4 types
- Reverb: 1 type
- Master EQ: 3-band with sweepable mid

Connectivity
Line Out:
- 1/4" L/MONO, R (unbalanced)
- XLR L, R (balanced)
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4" stereo
- Foot Controller: 2 inputs (assignable)
- Foot Switch: Sustain and assignable
- MIDI: In, Out
- USB: TO HOST, TO DEVICE
- AUX IN: 2 x 1/4" (L/MONO, R)
- AC IN: Yes

Display
- Type: Full Dot LCD (128 x 64 dots)

Size/Weight
- Width: 1,086 mm (42-3/4")
- Height: 145 mm (5-11/16")
- Depth: 355 mm (14")
- Weight: 13.4 kg (29 lbs, 9 oz)

Packing Box Dimensions
- Width: 1,358 mm (53-7/16")
- Height: 291 mm (11-7/16")
- Depth: 524 mm (20-5/8")

Included Accessories
- Owner’s Manual
- Power Cord
- FC3A Foot Pedal (sustain)