Yamaha SK50D Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

Overview

The Yamaha SK50D is a synthesizer released in 1980. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.

The SK50D has 122 synth/organ style full sized keys without touch sensitivity or aftertouch. It has seven notes of polyphony. It has no pedals.

It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.

Description

Model: SK50D
Price: $2,605 / ¥590,000
Tone Generator: Electronic Organ Type + Analog Synthesizer Type
Keyboards: Uper; 61 keys, Lower; 61 keys
Polyphony: Upper; 7 (NORMAL OFF)
7 + 1 (NORMAL ON)
Lower; 7 (BASS OFF)
7 + 1 (BASS ON)
Dimensions: 1,128 (W) x 642 (D) x 237 (H) mm
Weight: 48.2kg

FAQ

What year was the Yamaha SK50D launched?

This instrument was launched in 1980

What other models did Yamaha release in 1980?

• PS-1
• PS-10
• PS-2
• PS-20
• PS-3
• PS-30
• PS-30B
• SK20
• SK30

What models did other manufacturers release in 1980?

• Casio Casiotone 201
• Casio Casiotone 301
• Casio M-10
• Korg Trident

What other synths were released at a similar time?

• Korg CX-3
• Korg Delta
• Korg Lambda ES50
• Korg MS-10
• Korg MS-20
• Korg Poly-61
• Korg Polysix
• Korg PS-3200
• Korg SAS-20
• Korg Trident
• Roland Juno-6
• Roland Juno-60
• Roland JUPITER-4
• Roland JUPITER-6
• Roland JUPITER-8
• Roland SH-09
• Roland SH-101
• Roland SH-2
• Roland VP-330
• Yamaha CE20
• Yamaha CE25
• Yamaha CS-01
• Yamaha CS-15
• Yamaha CS-15D
• Yamaha CS-20M
• Yamaha CS-40M
• Yamaha CS-5
• Yamaha CS-70M
• Yamaha GS1
• Yamaha GS2
• Yamaha SK10
• Yamaha SK15

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Resources

• Old Yamaha keyboard models: an overview of vintage

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