Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
The Yamaha B200 is a synthesizer released in 1988. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The B200 has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity and aftertouch. It has eight notes of polyphony. It has 200 on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, and a sustain/damper pedal.
The B200 uses Yamaha's FM sound generation. Frequency Modulation is an iconic digital synthesis for metallic, bell-like, and evolving tones.
It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has a built-in amplifier and speakers. It runs from AC power.View Prices on AmazonView Prices on ReverbView Prices on ebayView Prices on Music & Arts
As the Yamaha B200 is 38 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.
Model: B200
Price: $1,155 / ¥148,000
Tone Generator: FM Synthesis
Keyboards: 61 keys
Polyphony: 8
Dimensions: 1,018.6 (W) x 363.5 (D) x 124.2 (H) mm
Weight: 14.5kg
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This instrument was launched in 1988
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Added: 2026-02-03 Updated: 2026-02-11 ID: 1563
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