- 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
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.
Features
Keyboard/Polyphony
61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 64-note polyphony.
Features
Keyboard/Polyphony
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.
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.
Technology
Audio & Video
PSR-S550 Demonstration Movie
Online Services
The quality, sound and playability of Yamaha instruments can take your music to new heights. With Yamaha’s Online Services, you’ll go even further. The power of the internet opens up a whole world of new possibilities for Yamaha’s instruments, and your music making. Whether you want to learn to play your favorite songs, explore new ways to enhance your performances, or simply listen to beautiful music on your instrument, you’ll find a way to do it with Yamaha’s Online Services.
MIDI Songs
Discover new ways to play with Yamaha song downloads!
MIDI songs are infinitely flexible, infinitely fun, and a very powerful musical tool. Plus with Yamaha song files, designed specifically for use on Yamaha keyboards, you can take the possibilities farther than ever before.
Some of our most popular songs:
What’s next?
Where to find Online Services for Yamaha Musical Instruments
Yamaha MusicSoft is Yamaha’s official online shop for new song downloads, expansions voices, music software and more for your Yamaha piano or keyboard.
Browse Yamaha MusicSoft
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Specs
Size/Weight
| Dimensions | Width | 946mm (37-1/4") |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 130mm (5-1/8") | |
| Depth | 402mm (15-7/8") | |
| Weight | Weight | 7.5kg (16lbs., 9oz.) |
Control Interface
| Keyboard | Number of Keys | 61 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Organ Style | |
| Touch Response | Yes | |
| Other Controllers | Pitch Bend | Yes |
| Display | Type | Full Dot LCD |
| Size | 320 x 240 dots | |
| Color | Monochrome | |
| Contrast | Yes | |
| Score Display Function | Yes | |
| Lyrics Display Function | Yes | |
| Language | English, Japanese | |
| Panel | Language | English |
Voices
| Tone Generation | Tone Generating Technology | AWM Stereo Sampling |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphony | Number of Polyphony (Max.) | 64 |
| Preset | Number of Voices | 294 + 480 XG + 22 Drum/SFX Kits |
| Featured Voices | 11 Regional Voices, 8 Regional Drum/Percussion kits, 11 Sweet! Voices, 16 Cool! Voices, 13 Live! Voices | |
| Compatibility | XG | Yes |
| XF | Yes | |
| GM | Yes |
Effects
| Types | Reverb | 35 types |
|---|---|---|
| Chorus | 44 types | |
| DSP | 237 types | |
| Master EQ | 5 Preset | |
| Functions | Dual/Layers | Voice layer (RIGHT 1, 2) |
| Split | Separate split points for Chord and Voice (LEFT) | |
| Panel Sustain | Yes | |
| Mono/Poly | Yes |
Accompaniment Styles
| Preset | Number of Preset Styles | 176 |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Styles | 4 Arabic Styles, 2 Indian Styles, 2 Chinese Styles, 2 Mexican Styles, 3 Latin Styles and 1 Brazilian Style | |
| Fingering | Multi / Full Keyboard | |
| Style Control | INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, ENDING x 3 | |
| Custom | User Styles | Yes |
| Style Creator | Yes | |
| Other Features | Music Database | 600 + External Files |
| One Touch Setting (OTS) | 4 for each style |
Songs
| Recording | Number of Songs | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Tracks | 16 | |
| Data Capacity | Approx. 10,000 notes (when only "melody" tracks are recorded) Approx. 5,400 chords (when only "chord" tracks are recorded) | |
| Recording Function | Quick Recording, Multi Recording | |
| Compatible Data Format | Playback | SMF (Format 0 & 1), Style File |
| Recording | SMF (Format 0) |
Functions
| Registration | Number of Buttons | 8 (x 8 Banks) |
|---|---|---|
| Demo/Help | Demonstration | Yes |
| Overall Controls | Metronome | Yes |
| Tempo Range | 5 - 280 | |
| Transpose | Yes | |
| Tuning | Yes | |
| Octave Button | Yes |
Storage and Connectivity
| Storage | Internal Memory | 1,895KB |
|---|---|---|
| External Drives | Optional USB Flash Memory (via USB TO DEVICE) | |
| Connectivity | DC IN | DC IN 16V |
| Headphones | x 1 | |
| AUX Pedal | 1Footswitch (optional) | |
| LINE OUT | Shared with Phones | |
| USB TO DEVICE | x 1 | |
| USB TO HOST | Yes |
Amplifiers and Speakers
| Amplifiers | 12W + 12W | |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | 12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2 | |
Power Supply
| Power Supply | Adaptor (PA-301/PA-300) | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 25W | |
Bundled Software
| CD-ROM | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
Accessories
| Included Accessories | Music Rest | Yes |
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