Yamaha PSR-130 Home Keyboard Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Yamaha PSR-130 is a home keyboard released in 1997. It is marketed primarily to home musicians.
The PSR-130 has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 16 notes of polyphony. It has 110 on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and no pedals.
It uses Yamaha's AWM sound generation. Advanced Wave Memory is a classic high-quality sample playback and layering engine.
It has no built-in learning system. It has a built-in amplifier and speakers. It can run from both AC and battery power.
It's a part of the PSR family of instruments, whose models span from 1984 to the present day. Its release year of 1997 has it launched in the main years of PSR production.
Specifications
Form
Number of Keys: 61
Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive: yes
Aftertouch: no
Sound
Number of Voices: 110
Polyphony: 16
Sound Generation: AWM
Piano Sounds: yes
Real World Sounds: yes
Sounds Editable: no
Accompaniments: yes
Extra Features
Recorder/Sequencer: no
Tutorials: no
Communication
MIDI: no
USB: no
Tablet Connectivity: no
Power
AC Power: yes
Batteries: yes
Audio
Speakers: yes
Audio Out: yes
Audio In: no
Pedals
Sustain Pedal: no
Soft Pedal: no
Expression Pedal: no
Release Info
Year: 1997
RRP: $199
Description
The Yamaha PSR-130 is an early entry-level keyboard from Yamaha's PSR series, which includes affordable and user-friendly models suited for beginners.
- 61 Full-Size Keys: The PSR-130 has 61 full-size keys. These keys are non-touch-sensitive, meaning they don’t respond to different playing intensities, but they’re sufficient for basic learning and practice.
- Voices and Sound Options: The PSR-130 includes a modest selection of instrument voices. You can typically expect around 100 voices, including pianos, strings, brass, woodwinds, and some synthesized sounds, which provide a decent range of options for beginners.
- Rhythms and Accompaniments: There are about 100 accompaniment styles to choose from, covering genres like rock, pop, jazz, and classical. The accompaniment feature allows you to play chords with one hand while the keyboard provides a backing rhythm, which helps beginners learn timing and chord progressions.
- Built-in Songs and Lessons: One advantage of the PSR-130 over some earlier models is that it includes a small set of built-in songs and simple lesson functions. This can be helpful for those just starting out, as they can play along with built-in tutorials to learn basic melodies and chords.
- Digital Effects: The PSR-130 includes a few basic digital effects, such as reverb, which can add a bit more depth to the sounds. This is a slight improvement over the PSR-125, as it provides more flexibility in how you shape the sound.
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