Yamaha PSS-16 Home Keyboard Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Yamaha PSS-16 is a home keyboard released in 1990. It is marketed primarily to home musicians.
The PSS-16 has 37 synth/organ style mini keys without touch sensitivity or aftertouch. It has eight notes of polyphony. It has 100 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.The keyboard is a decent choice for children. Its miniature keys are ideal for smaller fingers. It's very much an entry level model, making it cheaper but also with fewer functions or lower quality sounds than more expensive keyboards. It's a part of the PSS family of instruments.
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Specifications
Form
Number of Keys: 37Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Mini
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:
Sound
Number of Voices: 100Polyphony: 8
Sound Generation: AWM
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:
Extra Features
Recorder/Sequencer:Tutorials:
Communication
MIDI:USB:
Tablet Connectivity:
Power
AC Power:Batteries:
Audio
Speakers:Audio Out:
Audio In:
Pedals
Sustain Pedal:Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:
Release Info
Year: 1990RRP: $50
Description
Onboard effects include an arpeggiator, various effects and a number of real world sounds.
FAQ
What year was the Yamaha PSS-16 launched?
This instrument was launched in 1990
What other models did Yamaha release in 1990?
- KB-100
- MIE-1
- PSR-18
- PSR-19
- PSR-2
- PSR-3
- PSR-38
- PSR-4600
- PSR-48
- PSS-190
- PSS-290
- PSS-390
- PSS-50
- PSS-590
- PSS-790
- PSS-9
- SY22
- SY55
- YPR-20
- YPR-30
What models did other manufacturers release in 1990?
- Casio CT636
- Casio CT680
- Casio PT-22
- Casio SK-100
- Korg T3
- Korg Wavestation
- Roland E-30
- Roland HP-2700
- Roland HP-3700
- Technics KN3000
What other home keyboards were released at a similar time?
- Casio CT370
- Casio CT460
- Casio CT470
- Casio CT636
- Casio CT640
- Casio CT647
- Casio CT650
- Casio CT655
- Casio CT657
- Casio CT660
- Casio CT670
- Casio CT680
- Casio CT700
- Casio CT770
- Casio CTK-200
- Casio CTK-500
- Casio MT-540
- Casio MT-640
- Casio MT-750
- Casio SA-21
- Casio SA-35
- Casio SA-5
- Casio TA-10
- Technics KN720
- Technics KN920
- Yamaha DSR-500
- Yamaha KB-200
- Yamaha KB-2000
- Yamaha PSR-100
- Yamaha PSR-150
- Yamaha PSR-16
- Yamaha PSR-200
- Yamaha PSR-2500
- Yamaha PSR-27
- Yamaha PSR-300
- Yamaha PSR-300M
- Yamaha PSR-3500
- Yamaha PSR-36
- Yamaha PSR-37
- Yamaha PSR-400
- Yamaha PSR-410
- Yamaha PSR-4500
- Yamaha PSR-47
- Yamaha PSR-500
- Yamaha PSR-500M
- Yamaha PSR-500M
- Yamaha PSR-5700
- Yamaha PSR-6
- Yamaha PSR-600
- Yamaha PSR-6700
- Yamaha PSR-7
- Yamaha PSR-73
- Yamaha PSR-75
- Yamaha PSR-SQ16
- Yamaha PSS-100
- Yamaha PSS-101
- Yamaha PSS-102
- Yamaha PSS-103
- Yamaha PSS-104
- Yamaha PSS-11
- Yamaha PSS-125
- Yamaha PSS-140
- Yamaha PSS-20
- Yamaha PSS-21
- Yamaha PSS-280
- Yamaha PSS-31
- Yamaha PSS-380
- Yamaha PSS-480
- Yamaha PSS-51
- Yamaha PSS-580
- Yamaha PSS-595
- Yamaha PSS-680
- Yamaha PSS-780
- Yamaha PSS-795
- Yamaha PSS-80
- Yamaha PSS-80R
- Yamaha SHS-200
- Yamaha VSS-200
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