Yamaha YPR-8 Home Keyboard Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Yamaha YPR-8 is a home keyboard released in 1985. It is marketed primarily to home musicians.
The YPR-8 has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has eight notes of polyphony. It has five on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, and a sustain/damper pedal.
The YPR-8 uses Yamaha's FM sound generation. Frequency Modulation is an iconic digital synthesis for metallic, bell-like, and evolving tones.
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 YPR-8 is 41 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.
Specifications
Form
Number of Keys: 61Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:
Sound
Number of Voices: 5Polyphony: 8
Sound Generation: FM
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: 1985RRP: $290
Description
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FAQ
What year was the Yamaha YPR-8 launched?
This instrument was launched in 1985
What other models did Yamaha release in 1985?
- DX100
- DX21
- DX27
- DX5
- PCR-800
- PF70
- PF80
- PSR-50
- PSR-60
- PSR-62
- PSR-70
- PSR-90
- PSS-110
- PSS-150
- PSS-401
- PSS-450
- VSS-100
- YPR-1
- YPR-6
What models did other manufacturers release in 1985?
- Casio CT320
- Casio CT6000
- Casio CZ-2000S
- Casio CZ-2600S
- Casio CZ-5000
- Casio MT-52
- Casio PT-1
- Casio SK-1
- Korg DW-8000
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 1
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 2
- Roland JX-8P
- Technics KN1000
What other home keyboards were released at a similar time?
- Baldwin EX-10
- Baldwin EX-20
- Baldwin EX-30
- Casio Casiotone 405
- Casio Casiotone 501
- Casio Casiotone 7000
- Casio CT310
- Casio CT320
- Casio CT350
- Casio CT360
- Casio CT410V
- Casio CT430
- Casio CT510
- Casio CT6000
- Casio CT630
- Casio CT6500
- Casio CT805
- Casio MT-18
- Casio MT-220
- Casio MT-25
- Casio MT-28
- Casio MT-35
- Casio MT-36
- Casio MT-400V
- Casio MT-41
- Casio MT-500
- Casio MT-52
- Casio MT-520
- Casio MT-600
- Casio MT-65
- Casio MT-68
- Casio MT-800
- Casio MT-88
- Casio MT-90
- Technics KN200
- Technics KN220
- Technics KN300
- Technics KN400
- Technics KN440
- Technics KN500
- Technics KN501
- Technics KN550
- Technics KN650
- Technics KN701
- Yamaha DSR-1000
- Yamaha DSR-2000
- Yamaha HD-81
- Yamaha MK-100
- Yamaha PC-1000
- Yamaha PCS-30
- Yamaha PCS-500
- Yamaha PS-200
- Yamaha PS-35
- Yamaha PS-35S
- Yamaha PS-55
- Yamaha PS-55S
- Yamaha PS-6100
- Yamaha PSR-11
- Yamaha PSR-12
- Yamaha PSR-15
- Yamaha PSR-21
- Yamaha PSR-22
- Yamaha PSR-31
- Yamaha PSR-32
- Yamaha PSR-40
- Yamaha PSR-6300
- Yamaha PSR-80
- Yamaha PSS-120
- Yamaha PSS-130
- Yamaha PSS-160
- Yamaha PSS-170
- Yamaha PSS-260
- Yamaha PSS-270
- Yamaha PSS-30
- Yamaha PSS-360
- Yamaha PSS-370
- Yamaha PSS-460
- Yamaha PSS-470
- Yamaha PSS-560
- Yamaha PSS-570
- Yamaha SHS-10B
- Yamaha SHS-10R
- Yamaha SHS-10S
- Yamaha TYU-20
- Yamaha TYU-30
- Yamaha TYU-40
- Yamaha VSS-30
- Yamaha YPR-7
- Yamaha YPR-9
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