Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
The Yamaha PCS-500 is a home keyboard released in 1984. It is marketed primarily to home musicians.
The PCS-500 has 49 synth/organ style mini keys without touch sensitivity or aftertouch. It has seven notes of polyphony. It has 10 on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and a sustain/damper pedal.
The PCS-500 uses Yamaha's Phase Alignment Stereo Sampling, for improved stereo sample imaging with o-point filtering.
It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has no built-in learning system. It has a built-in amplifier and speakers. It can run from both AC and battery power.View Prices on AmazonView Prices on ReverbView Prices on ebayView Prices on Music & Arts
As the Yamaha PCS-500 is 42 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.
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Added: 2026-02-06 Updated: 2026-02-11 ID: 1649
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