Yamaha S90 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

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Overview

The Yamaha S90 is a digital piano and synthesizer released in 2002. The instrument offers a high quality piano experience together with synth functionality.

The S90 has 88 fully weighted full sized keys with touch sensitivity and aftertouch. It has 64 notes of polyphony, which is considered low for a modern digital piano but was common on older instruments with less advanced sound technology. It has hundreds of on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and a sustain/damper pedal.

It uses Yamaha's AWM sound generation. Advanced Wave Memory is a classic high-quality sample playback and layering engine.

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.

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Disclosure

As the Yamaha S90 is 24 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.

Specifications

Form

Number of Keys: 88
Key Weight: Piano
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: 640
Polyphony: 64
Sound Generation: AWM2 (compatible with MSPS)
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: 2002
RRP: Unknown

Description

Model: S90
Price: $1,981 / ¥248,000
Tone Generator: AWM2 (compatible with MSPS)
Keyboards: 88 keys
Polyphony: 64
Dimensions: 1,357 (W) x 386 (D) x 163 (H) mm
Weight: 23.0kg