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Yamaha PSR-S/PSR-SX Series Comparison: All seventeen models compared

More detailed comparison of the PSR-S970 and PSR-975 plus a full specification comparison sheet for the newest five PSR-S models and PSR-SX models are further down this article page.

Yamaha introduced its first S Series arranger workstation keyboard in July 2006, meaning the range is well on its way to its fifteenth birthday.

Although we don’t know what the “S” stands for, it’s clear this range was targeted at the more advanced and professional musician.

The first model launched four years after the Tyros, and the S series borrows some features from the Tyros including sound generation and performance features such as Super Articulation Voices and Organ flutes.

Image of front of Yamaha PSR-SX900 arranger workstation keyboard

The PSR-S500 launched in 2006, followed by the more feature-laden PSR-S700 and PSR-S900 models in 2007.

2008 saw the introduction of the PSR-S550, while the PSR-S710 and PSR-S910 upgraded their S700 and S900 siblings in 2009.

In 2010 came the PSR-S650, with the PSR-S750 and PSR-S950 arriving in 2012.

2015 saw the launch of the PSR-S670, PSR-S770 and PSR-S970.

In 2018 Yamaha launched the PSR-S775 and PSR-S975.

In 2019 Yamaha announced the PSR-S line would be discontinued, superseded by the PSR-SX line of workstations. The PSR-SX700 and PSR-SX900 were launched in August 2019, with the PSR-SX600 arriving in late 2020.

The table below shows the main differences between the 17 models. Scroll/drag left-right to see the whole table.

We’ve only shown the RRP for models currently available, as historic data is proving difficult to find and, in any case, becomes rather meaningless after several years have passed and models are superseded.

MODEL Number Keys Key Type Polyphony Sounds Type Voices Display Accompaniment Speakers Amplifier Recorder Dimensions Weight Year RRP Current
PSR-S500 61 Full TR 32 AWM 659 320 x 240 Backlit LCD with Adjustable Contrast 150 2×4.7”, 2×1.2” 2x12W 9-track 37.25×15.9×5.1” 16.6lbs 2006    
PSR-S700 61 Full TR 96 AWM 875 5.7-inch QVGA LCD 205 2x(2×4.7”) 2x12W 16-track 30,000 note 39.6×17.1×5.9” 25.4lbs 2007    
PSR-S900 61 Full TR 128 AWM 891 5.7-inch QVGA LCD 305 2×4.7”, 2×1.6” 2x12W 16 track 39.6×17.1×5.9” 25.4lbs 2007    
PSR-S550 61 Full TR 64 AWM 796 320 x 240 Backlit LCD with Adjustable Contrast 176 2×4.7”, 2×1.2” 2x12W 16-track 37.25×15.9×5.1” 16.6lbs 2008    
PSR-S710 61 Full TR 128 AWM 891 5.7-inch QVGA LCD 232 2×4.7”, 2×2” 2x12W 16-track 39.6×17.1×5.9” 22lbs 2009    
PSR-S910 61 Full TR 128 AWM 1186 5.7-inch QVGA LCD 322 2×4.7”, 2×1.5” 2x12W 16-track 39.6×17.1×5.9” 24lbs 2009    
PSR-S650 61 Full TR 64 AWM 865 320 x 240 Backlit LCD with Adjustable Contrast 181 2×4.7”, 2×1.2” 2x12W 16 track 37.25×15.9×5.1” 16.1lbs 2010    
PSR-S750 61 Full TR 128 AWM 1186 5.7-inch QVGA LCD 325 2×4.7”, 2×2” 2x15W 16-track 39.6×17.1×5.9” 24.25lb 2012    
PSR-S950 61 Full TR 128 AWM 1299 5.7-inch QVGA LCD 408 2×5.1”, 2×1” 2x15W 16-track 39.4×17.2×5.8” 25.4lbs 2012    
PSR-S670 61 Full TR 128 AWM 930 320 x 240 Backlit LCD with Adjustable Contrast 230 2×4.7” 2x15W 16-track 39.5×16.1×5.25” 17.8lbs 2015 $999  
PSR-S770 61 Full TR 128 AWM 1346 7-inch TFT VGA LCD 360 2×4.7”, 2×2” 2x15W 16-track 39.45×17.2×5.83” 24.5lbs 2015 $1,699  
PSR-S970 61 Full TR 128 AWM 1510 7-inch TFT VGA LCD 450 2×5.1”, 2×1” 2x15W 16-track 39.4×17.2×5.8” 25.5lbs 2015 $2,599  
PSR-S775 61 Full TR 128 AWM 1752 7-inch TFT Wide VGA LCD 433 13cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2 2x15W 16-track 39.4×17.2×5.8” 24.5lbs 2018 $1,699  
PSR-S975 61 Full TR 128 AWM 2030 7-inch TFT Wide VGA LCD 523 13cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2 2x15W 16-track 39.4×17.2×5.8” 25.6lbs 2018 $2,599  
PSR-SX600 61 Full TR 128 AWM SS 1373 4.3-inch TFT Color WQVGA LCD 415 12cm x 2 2x15W 16-track 39.4×17.2×5.8” 25.6lbs 2020 $1,399 Y
PSR-SX700 61 Full TR 128 AWM SS 2030 7-inch TFT Color Wide VGA LCD 400 13cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2 2x15W 16-track 40x17x5.5” 25.35lbs 2019 $1,999 Y
PSR-SX900 61 Full TR 128 AWM SS 1393 7-inch TFT Color Wide VGA LCD 525 13cm x 2 + 2.5cm (dome) x 2 2x(15W+10W) 16-track 40x17x5.5” 25.35lbs 2019 $2,799 Y

Interesting to note the numbering Yamaha has used. The higher the first number after the S, the more feature-laden the keyboard is. The two following numbers show the succession of instruments in that particular class.

For example, the S700 has a greater feature set than the S500. The S710 supersedes the S700.

The SX models follow a similar pattern, with some correlation between the closer numbers from the previous S range.

All seventeen keyboards feature the same 61-key full-size organ/synth style key layout – no other keyboard sizes or weights have been introduced. Yamaha has decided not to add aftertouch to any of the keyboards in the S and SX range. This would add to the cost, and presumably make manufacture of any model with aftertouch more difficult, as they’re simply using the same basic physical layout and structure for each keyboard. There are plenty of additional controllers and switches available for manipulating sounds.

They all have roughly the same form factors, though vary in weight somewhat, and use Yamaha’s AWM sound generation technology.

Polyphony started out at just 32 notes, rising to 128 on the later models.

All but the first keyboard (PSR-S500) have a 16-track sequencer on board.

They all have some type of LCD (non touchscreen) with later models having colour instead of monochrome, and widescreen on the 2018 and PSR-SX models.

As you’d expect, the number of voices and accompaniments has also increased over time.

The flagship PSR-SX900 has a host of ways of controlling music performance, including two live controllers which can be assigned to a whole host of parameters, vocal harmony and vocoder functions, microphone/guitar audio input, arpeggiator, and USB audio playback with time stretch, pitch shift, and vocal cancel functions.

The PSR-S975/PSR-S970 has Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology that simulates the effects of phaser, Wah, compressors, and phasers at circuit level.

The other models feature a subset of these features but are still highly capable instruments.

All PSR-S models have now been discontinued by Yamaha, including the latest PSR-S670, PSR-S770, PSR-S775, PSR-S970 and PSR-S975. They are still available from third-party retailers – there may still be new stock available or alternatively on the second-hand market. 

The S and SX Series of keyboards are significantly cheaper than the Genos, with even the top-of-line PSR-SX900 being around half the price of the 61-key Genos.

Although you don’t get all the features of the Genos, which is Yamaha’s flagship arranger workstation, the S and SX Series of instruments are still worthy music keyboards for both studio and live work.

I’d suggest any of the models post-2010 would also be worth picking up second-hand, so long as they are in good condition. Though they have fewer features, they’re still laden with enough to keep many musicians happy, and can be expanded if desired.

Yamaha PSR-SX600 vs PSR-SX700 vs PSR-SX900

Let’s take a look at the first three models in Yamaha’s updated PSR-SX line, which supersedes the PSR-S series of arranger workstations.

The PSR-SX600 can be considered the entry level model in this range, despite being launched a year after both the SX700 and SX900. It is very slightly smaller and weighs about 7lbs less than the other two.

While all models have a 61-key organ style keyboard with touch sensitivity, but no aftertouch, the 700 and 900 boast Yamaha’s newer FSB technology which has a heavier initial key resistance and greater key travel, allowing for more nuanced expression and playing comfort.

The 600 features pitch bend and modulation wheels, while the 700 and 900 instead have a joystick controller offering greater performance control.

The number of voices, accompaniments, effects and some other features increase in number and variation from the 600 through to the 900.

The SX900 is the only model to feature built-in vocal harmony including 54 harmony and 20 synth vocoder variations, as well as a chord looper in the accompaniment section plus a sub-scale tuning setting for creating alternative tunings.

All models have quick and multitrack recording modes, with the 700 and 900 also adding step recording functionality. The SX600 only has 20MB of internal memory, while the SX700 has 1GB and the SX900, 4GB. All can use some form of external USB storage to expand this.

It’s also worth noting that, while MIDI is still very much a part of these keyboards, the SX600 does not feature dedicated MIDI IN and OUT ports, preferring to let the USB interface handle this. The SX700 and SX900 both have a pair of standard MIDI ports as well as USB functionality.

The power of the amplifier and size of speakers increases with model, with the SX900 featuring domed speakers which Yamaha claims improves audio quality significantly.

The RRP of the PSR-SX600 ($1,399) is half that of the PSR-SX900 ($2,799), with the PSR-SX700 leaning towards the lower end of the price range ($1,999).

Yamaha PSR-S975 vs PSR-S970

The PSR-S975 is Yamaha’s 2018 flagship S Series model and builds on the PSR-S970, which was released in 2015.

The PSR-S970 is still available new from Yamaha and dealers, so let’s take a look at whether the PSR-S975 is a significant upgrade, and hence whether you should go for the newer model or buy the older S970.

Aesthetics and Dimensions

How an instrument looks may not be the determining factor in a purchase decision, but it’s not unimportant.

The PSR-S970 has a metallic dark grey body, while the PSR-S975 is suited in black.

Size-wise, the instruments are identical, at 39.45″W x 5.93″H x 17.2″D (100.2cm x 14.8cm x 43.7cm) and weighing 25.57lbs (11.6kg).

Keyboard

Both instruments feature the regular 61 keys (5 octaves) in the organ style (unweighted).

There’s no aftertouch on either keyboard. The touch response can be set to five different modes: Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2.

Controllers

Both models come with a pitch bend and modulation wheel, plus two assignable control knobs.

Sound & Polyphony

Both keyboards use Yamaha’s AWM Stereo Sampling tone generation technology, with a maximum 128 notes of polyphony.

  PSR-S970 PSR-S975
No. Voices 989 1090
Drum/SFX Kits 41 55
XG Voices 480 480
S.Art Voices 131 140
Mega Voices 30 30
Sweet! Voices 31 32
Cool! Voices 74 74
Live Voices 89 99
Organ Flutes 30 30

Both models are XG, GS, GM and GM2 compatible.

Accompaniments

  PSR-S970 PSR-S975
Number of Preset Styles 450 523
Featured Styles 40 +Audio Styles, 366 Pro Styles, 31 Session Styles, 10 DJ Styles, 3 Free Play 40 +Audio Styles, 431 Pro Styles, 34 Session Styles, 15 DJ Styles, 3 Free Play
Fingering Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard
Style Control INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3  

Effects

  PSR-S970 PSR-S975
Reverb 52 preset + 3 user 52 preset + 3 user
Chorus 106 preset + 3 user 106 preset + 3 user
DSP 322 presets (with VCM) + 10 user 322 presets (with VCM) + 10 user
Master Compressor 5 presets + 2 user 5 presets + 5 user
Master EQ 5 presets + 2 user 5 presets + 2 user
Part EQ 27 27
Others Mic/Guitar effects
Noise Gate x1
Compressor x1
3Band EQ x1
Arpeggio Yes Yes
Vocal Harmony presets Vocal Harmony: 44
Synth Vocoder: 10
Vocal Harmony settings 60 *The number is the total of Vocal Harmony and Synth Vocoder
Vocal Harmony effects 23 23

Expansion

The PSR-S970 has 512MB of expansion memory for voices. The PSR-S975 has 768MB.

Both instruments have 128MB expansion for audio styles.

Other

Both instruments have a number of other features which don’t vary between the two.

This includes:

  • 16 track recording up to 300K per song
  • Multi-pads: 188 banks x 4 pads
  • Built-in lessons: Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo
  • Performance Assistant Technology (PAT)
  • Style Creator/Recommender
  • Lyrics Display
  • Audio recorder 80 mins. per song
  • Internal Memory: 13MB

Concluding, we can see the two instruments are very similar. Look, feel and sound technology are the same. What you’re getting in the new model is more sounds, styles and effects.

The question is whether you need that additional content. Of course, sounds and accompaniments make or break an arranger workstation, so yup could argue it’s worth getting the latest model to benefit from those.

Then again, do you really use all the sounds provided on a keyboard? The basic instruments most composers require are in both instruments, and if you want more it’s possible to use the keyboard to control additional hardware or DAW software.

PSR-SX models specs comparison

Below is a comparison table for the first three models of PSR-SX arranger workstations, using data from Yamaha.

This includes the PSR-SX600, PSR-SX700 and PSR-SX900.

 

 

PSR-SX900 PSR-SX700 PSR-SX600
Color/Finish
Body Color Black Black Black
Size/Weight
Dimensions Width 1017 mm (40″) 1017 mm (40″) 1004 mm
Height 139 mm (5.5″) 139 mm (5.5″) 134 mm
Depth 431 mm (17″) 431 mm (17″) 410 mm
Weight Weight 11.5 kg (25.35 lb) 11.5 kg (25.35 lb) 8.1 kg
Control Interface
Keyboard Number of Keys 61 61 61
Type Organ (FSB), Initial Touch Organ (FSB), Initial Touch Organ, Initial Touch
Touch Response Normal, Soft 1, Soft 2, Hard 1, Hard 2 Normal, Soft 1, Soft 2, Hard 1, Hard 2 Normal, Soft 1, Soft 2, Hard 1, Hard 2
Other Controllers Joystick Yes Yes
Control Knobs 2 (assignable) 2 (assignable) 2 (assignable)
Pitch Bend Yes
Modulation Yes
Display Type TFT Color Wide VGA LCD TFT Color Wide VGA LCD TFT Color WQVGA LCD
Size 800 x 480 dots (7 inch) 800 x 480 dots (7 inch) 480 x 272 dots (4.3 inch)
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Color Color Color Color
Language English, German, French, Spanish, Italian English, German, French, Spanish, Italian English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese
Panel Language English English English
Voices
Tone Generation Tone Generating Technology AWM Stereo Sampling AWM Stereo Sampling AWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) 128 128 128
Preset Number of Voices 1337 Voices + 56 Drum/SFX Kits 986 Voices + 41 Drum/SFX Kits 850 Voices + 43 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices
Featured Voices 252 S.Art!, 54 Mega Voices, 31 Sweet! Voices, 87 Cool! Voices, 131 Live! Voices, 24 Organ Flutes! 131 S.Art!, 30 Mega Voice, 31 Sweet! Voices, 74 Cool! Voices, 89 Live! Voices, 24 Organ Flutes! 73 S.Articulation!, 27 MegaVoice, 27 Sweet!, 64 Cool!, 71 Live!
Compatibility XG Yes (for Song playback) Yes (for Song playback) Yes (for Song playback)
GS Yes (for Song playback) Yes (for Song playback) Yes (for Song playback)
GM Yes Yes Yes
GM2 Yes Yes Yes
Expandability Expansion Voice Yes (approx. 1 GB) Yes (approx. 400 MB) Yes (approx. 100MB max.)
Editing Voice Set Voice Set Voice Set
Part Right 1, Right 2, Right 3, Left Right 1, Right 2, Right 3, Left Right 1, Right 2, Left
Effects
Types Reverb 59 Presets + 30 User 59 Presets + 30 User 52 Preset + 30 User
Chorus 106 Presets + 30 User 106 Presets + 30 User 106 Preset + 30 User
DSP 322 Presets (with VCM) + 30 User 322 Presets + 30 User 295 Preset + 30 User
Insertion Effect 1-8: 322 Presets (with VCM) + 30 User 1-5: 322 Presets + 30 User
Master Compressor 5 Presets + 30 User 5 Presets + 30 User 5 Preset + 30 User
Master EQ 5 Presets + 30 User 5 Presets + 30 User 5 Preset + 30 User
Part EQ 28 Parts 28 Parts 27 Parts
Others Mic/Guitar Effects: Noise Gate, Compressor, 3 Band EQ, Vocal Effect: 23 Mic/Guitar effects: Noise Gate x 1, Compressor x 1, 3Band EQ x 1 Mic effects: Noise Gate x 1, Compressor x 1, 3 Band EQ
Arpeggio Yes Yes Yes
Vocal Harmony Number of Presets Vocal Harmony: 54, Synth Vocoder: 20
Number of User Settings 60 *The number is the total of Vocal Harmony and Synth Vocoder
Accompaniment Styles
Preset Number of Preset Styles 525 400 415
Featured Styles 463 Pro Styles, 46 Session Styles, 10 DJ Styles, 6 Free Play 353 Pro Styles, 34 Session Styles, 10 DJ Styles, 3 Free Play 372 Pro Styles, 32 Session Styles, 10 DJ Styles, 1 Free Play
Fingering Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard, Smart Chord
Style Control INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3 INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3 INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3
Other Features One Touch Setting (OTS) 4 for each Style 4 for each Style 4 for each Style
Chord Looper Yes
Style Section Reset Yes Yes Yes
Unison & Accent Yes
Expandability Expansion Style Yes (Internal Memory) Yes (Internal Memory) Yes (Internal Memory)
Expansion Audio Style Yes (Internal Memory)
Compatibility Style File Format, Style File Format GE Style File Format, Style File Format GE Style File Format (SFF), Style File Format GE (SFF GE)
Songs
Preset Number of Preset Songs 5 Sample Songs 5 Sample Songs 3 Sample Songs
Recording Number of Songs Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity)
Number of Tracks 16 16 16
Data Capacity Approx. 3 MB/Song Approx. 3 MB/Song Approx. 1 MB/Song
Recording Function Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording
Compatible Data Format Playback SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF
Recording SMF (Format 0) SMF (Format 0) SMF (Format 0)
Multi Pads
Preset Number of Multi Pad Banks 329 Banks x 4 Pads 226 Banks x 4 Pads 188 Banks x 4 Pads
Audio Audio Link Yes Yes Yes
Functions
Registration Number of Buttons 8 8 8
Control Registration Sequence, Freeze Registration Sequence, Freeze Registration Sequence, Freeze
Playlist Number of Records 2500 (max.) Records per Playlist file 2500 (max.) Records per Playlist file 500 (max.) Records per Playlist file
Lesson/Guide Lesson/Guide Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo
Search Registration Bank Registration Bank Registration Bank
Demo/Help Demonstration Yes Yes Yes
Overall Controls Metronome Yes Yes Yes
Tempo Range 5 – 500, Tap Tempo 5 – 500, Tap Tempo 5 – 500, Tap Tempo
Transpose -12 – 0 – +12 -12 – 0 – +12 -12 – 0 – +12
Tuning 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz
Octave Button Yes Yes Yes
Scale Type 9 types 9 types 9 types
Sub Scale Setting Yes
Bluetooth Yes (Audio) * May not have this functionality depending on the country
Miscellaneous Direct Access Yes Yes Yes
Text Display Function Yes Yes Yes
Wallpaper Customization Yes Yes
Display Out Yes (by using a commercially available USB display adaptor) * For a list of compatible devices, access the “Yamaha Downloads” website. Yes (by using a commercially available USB display adaptor) * For a list of compatible devices, access the “Yamaha Downloads” website.
Voices Harmony/Echo Yes (with Arpeggio) Yes (with Arpeggio) Yes (with Arpeggio)
Panel Sustain Yes Yes Yes
Mono/Poly Yes Yes Yes
Voice Information Yes Yes
Styles Style Creator Yes Yes Yes
Style Recommender Yes Yes
OTS Information Yes Yes Yes
Songs Score Display Function Yes Yes Yes
Lyrics Display Function Yes Yes Yes
Song Creator Yes Yes
Multi Pads Multi Pad Creator Yes Yes Yes
Audio Recorder/Player Recording Time (max.) 80 minutes/Song 80 minutes/Song 80 minutes/Song
Recording .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo), .mp3 (44.1 kHz sample rate,128/256/320 kbps, mono/stereo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo), .mp3 (44.1 kHz sample rate,128/256/320 kbps, mono/stereo) *only on USB .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo)
Playback .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo), .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3: 44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64-320 kbps and variable bit rate, mono/stereo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo), .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3: 44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64-320 kbps and variable bit rate, mono/stereo) *only on USB .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo)
Lyrics Display Function Yes (.mp3 only) Yes (.mp3 only)
Time Stretch Yes Yes Yes
Pitch Shift Yes Yes Yes
Vocal Cancel Yes Yes Yes
Storage and Connectivity
Storage Internal Memory Yes (approx. 4 GB) Yes (approx. 1 GB) Yes (approx. 20 MB max.)
External Drives USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE) USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE) USB flash drive
Connectivity Headphones Yes Yes Yes
FOOT PEDAL 1 (SUSTAIN), 2 (ARTICULATION), Function Assignable 1 (SUSTAIN), 2 (ARTICULATION), Function Assignable 1 (Sustain), 2 (Unison), Function Assignable
Microphone Microphone/Guitar x 1 Microphone/Guitar x 1 Microphone x 1
MIDI IN, OUT IN, OUT
AUX IN Stereo mini jack Stereo mini jack Stereo mini jack
LINE OUT MAIN OUTPUT (L/L+R, R), SUB (AUX) OUTPUT (1,2 (L/L+R, R)) MAIN OUTPUT (L/L+R, R) MAIN OUTPUT(L/L+R, R)
USB TO DEVICE Yes (x 2) Yes Yes
USB TO HOST Yes Yes Yes
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers (15 W + 10 W) x 2 15 W x 2 15 W x 2
Speakers 13 cm x 2 + 2.5 cm (dome) x 2 13 cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2 12 cm x 2
Power Supply
Power Supply PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
Power Consumption 24 W 21 W 17 W
Auto Power Off Function Yes Yes Yes
Accessories
Included Accessories Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music Rest, AC Adaptor(may not be include depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.) Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music Rest, AC Adaptor(may not be include depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.) Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music Rest, AC Adaptor (may not be include depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.)

Most recent five PSR-S models specs comparison

We’ve created a comparison table for the newest five PSR-S models, using all the specification data provided by Yamaha.

This includes the PSR-S670, PSR-S770, PSR-S775, PSR-S970 and PSR-S975.

These are all now officially discontinued.

  PSR-S670 PSR-S770 PSR-S775 PSR-S970 PSR-S975
Color/Finish
Body Color Metallic Dark Gray Metallic Dark Grey Black Metallic Dark Grey Black
Size/Weight
  Width 39.53″ 39.45″ 1002 mm 39.45″ 1002 mm
Height 5.28″ 5.83″ 148 mm 5.83″ 148 mm
Depth 16.14″ 17.2″ 437 mm 17.2″ 437 mm
Weight 17.86 lbs 24.47 LBS 11.1 kg 25.57 LBS 11.6 kg
Control Interface
Keyboard Number of Keys 61 61 61 61 61
Type Organ, Initial Touch Organ, Initial Touch Organ, Initial Touch Organ, Initial Touch Organ, Initial Touch
Touch Response Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2 Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2 Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2 Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2 Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2
Other Controllers Pitch Bend Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Modulation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Control Knobs 2 (assignable) 2 (assignable) 2 (assignable) 2 (assignable) 2 (assignable)
Display Type QVGA 4.3 inch LCD TFT Color Wide VGA LCD TFT Color Wide VGA LCD TFT Color Wide VGA LCD TFT Color Wide VGA LCD
Size 320 x 240 dots 7 inch 7 inch 7 inch 7 inch
Color Monochrome Color Color Color Color
Language English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese English, German, French, Spanish, Italian English, German, French, Spanish, Italian English, German, French, Spanish, Italian English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Panel Language English English English English English
Voices
Tone Generation Tone Generating Technology AWM Stereo Sampling AWM Stereo Sampling AWM Stereo Sampling AWM Stereo Sampling AWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) 128 128 128 128 128
Preset Number of Voices 416 Voice + 34 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices 830 Voices + 36 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices 930 Voices + 50 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices 989 Voices + 41 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices 1090 Voices + 55 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices
Featured Voices 11 Mega Voices, 19 Sweet! Voices, 28 Cool! Voices, 19 Live! Voices 67 Super Articulation!, 23 Mega Voices, 27 Sweet! Voices, 64 Cool! Voices, 71 Live! Voices, 20 Organ Flutes! 76 S.Art!, 23 Mega Voices, 28 Sweet! Voices, 64 Cool! Voices, 81 Live! Voices, 20 Organ Flutes! 131 Super Articulation!, 30 Mega Voices, 31 Sweet! Voices, 74 Cool! Voices, 89 Live! Voices, 30 Organ Flutes! 140 S.Art!, 30 Mega Voices, 32 Sweet! Voices, 74 Cool! Voices, 99 Live! Voices, 30 Organ Flutes!
Compatibility XG Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GS Yes (for Song playback) Yes (for Song playback) Yes (for Song playback) Yes (for Song playback) Yes (for Song playback)
GM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GM2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Expandability Expansion Voice Yes (approx. 32 MB max.) Yes (approx. 160MB max.) Yes (approx. 280 MB max.) Yes (approx. 512MB max.) Yes (approx. 768 MB max.)
    Voice Set   Voice Set
Part Right 1, Right 2, Left Right 1, Right 2, Left Right 1, Right 2, Left Right 1, Right 2, Left Right 1, Right 2, Left
Effects
Types Reverb 44 Presets + 3 User 52 Presets + 3 User 52 Presets + 3 User 52 Presets + 3 User 52 Presets + 3 User
Chorus 71 Presets + 3 User 106 Presets + 3 User 106 Presets + 3 User 106 Presets + 3 User 106 Presets + 3 User
DSP 283 Presets + 10 User 295 Presets + 10 User 295 Presets + 10 User 322 Presets(with VCM) + 10 User 322 Presets (with VCM) + 10 User
Master Compressor 5 Presets + 2 User 5 Presets + 2 User 5 Presets + 5 User 5 Presets + 2 User 5 Presets + 5 User
Master EQ 5 Presets + 2 User 5 Presets + 2 User 5 Presets + 2 User 5 Presets + 2 User 5 Presets + 2 User
Part EQ   27 parts 27 parts 27 parts 27 parts
Others   Mic/Guitar effects: Noise Gate x 1, Compressor x 1, 3Band EQ x 1 Mic/Guitar effects: Noise Gate x 1, Compressor x 1, 3Band EQ x 1 Mic/Guitar effects: Noise Gate x 1, Compressor x 1, 3Band EQ x 1 Mic/Guitar effects: Noise Gate x 1, Compressor x 1, 3Band EQ x 1
Arpeggio Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vocal Harmony Number of Presets N/A N/A N/A Vocal Harmony: 44, Synth Vocoder: 10 Vocal Harmony: 44, Synth Vocoder: 10
Number of User Settings 60 *The number is the total of Vocal Harmony and Synth Vocoder 60 *The number is the total of Vocal Harmony and Synth Vocoder
Vocal Effect 23 23
Accompaniment Styles
Preset Number of Preset Styles 230 360 433 450 523
Featured Styles 208 Pro Styles, 12 Session Styles, 10 DJ Styles 322 Pro Styles, 27 Session Styles, 10 DJ Styles, 1 Free Play 387 Pro Styles, 30 Session Styles, 15 DJ Styles, 1 Free Play 40 +Audio Styles, 366 Pro Styles, 31 Session Styles, 10 DJ Styles, 3 Free Play 40 +Audio Styles, 431 Pro Styles, 34 Session Styles, 15 DJ Styles, 3 Free Play
Fingering Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard
Style Control INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3 INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3 INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3 INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3 INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3
Other Features Music Finder 1,200 Records 1,200 Records 1,200 Records 2,500 Records 2,500 Records
One Touch Setting (OTS) 4 for each Style 4 for each Style 4 for each Style 4 for each Style 4 for each Style
Expandability Expansion Style Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  Expansion Audio Style Yes (approx. 128MB max.) Yes (approx. 128 MB max.)
Compatibility Style File Format, Style File Format GE Style File Format, Style File Format GE Style File Format, Style File Format GE Style File Format, Style File Format GE Style File Format, Style File Format GE
Songs
Preset Number of Preset Songs 4 Sample Songs 5 Sample Songs 5 Sample Songs 5 Sample Songs 5 Sample Songs
Recording Number of Songs Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity)
Number of Tracks 16 16 16 16 16
Data Capacity approx. 300 KB/Song approx. 300 KB/Song approx. 300 KB/Song approx. 300 KB/Song approx. 300 KB/Song
Recording Function Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording
Compatible Data Format Playback SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF
Recording SMF (Format 0) SMF (Format 0) SMF (Format 0) SMF (Format 0) SMF (Format 0)
Functions
Registration Number of Buttons 8 8 8 8 8
Control Registration Sequence, Freeze Registration Sequence, Freeze Registration Sequence, Freeze Registration Sequence, Freeze Registration Sequence, Freeze
Lesson/Guide Lesson/Guide Guide mode, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo
  Performance Assistant Technology (PAT) No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Demo/Help Demonstration Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Overall Controls Metronome Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tempo Range 5 – 500, Tap Tempo 5 – 500, Tap Tempo 5 – 500, Tap Tempo 5 – 500, Tap Tempo 5 – 500, Tap Tempo
Transpose -12 – 0 – +12 -12 – 0 – +12 -12 – 0 – +12 -12 – 0 – +12 -12 – 0 – +12
Tuning 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz
Octave Button Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Scale Type 9 Presets 9 types 9 types 9 types 9 types
Miscellaneous Direct Access Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  Text Display Function No Yes Yes Yes Yes
  Wallpaper Customisation No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Voices Harmony/Echo Yes Yes (with Arpeggio) Yes (with Arpeggio) Yes (with Arpeggio) Yes (with Arpeggio)
Panel Sustain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mono/Poly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  Voice Information No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Styles Style Creator Yes (No Step Edit) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Style Recommender Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
OTS Information Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Songs Song Creator Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Score Display Function Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lyrics Display Function Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multi Pads
  Multi Pad Creator Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Preset Number of Multi Pad Banks 179 banks x 4 Pads 188 banks x 4 Pads 188 banks x 4 Pads 188 banks x 4 Pads 188 banks x 4 Pads
Audio Audio Link Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audio Recorder/Player Recording Time (max.) 80 minutes/Song 80 minutes/Song 80 minutes/Song 80 minutes/Song 80 minutes/Song
Recording .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo)
Playback .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo), .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3: 44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64-320 kbps and variable bit rate, mono/streo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo), .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3: 44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64-320 kbps and variable bit rate, mono/streo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo), .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3: 44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64-320 kbps and variable bit rate, mono/streo) .wav (WAV format: 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo), .mp3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3: 44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64-320 kbps and variable bit rate, mono/streo)
  Time Stretch No Yes Yes Yes Yes
  Lyrics Display Function No No Yes (.mp3 only) No Yes (.mp3 only)
  Pitch Shift No Yes Yes Yes Yes
  Vocal Cancel No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Storage and Connectivity
Storage Internal Memory approx. 2 MB approx. 13 MB approx. 13 MB approx. 13 MB approx. 13 MB
External Drives USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE) USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE) USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE) USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE) USB Flash Memory (via USB to DEVICE)
Connectivity Headphones Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FOOT PEDAL 1 (SUSTAIN), 2 (VOLUME), Function Assignable 1 (SUSTAIN), 2 (ARTICULATION), Function Assignable 1 (SUSTAIN), 2 (ARTICULATION), Function Assignable 1 (SUSTAIN), 2 (ARTICULATION), Function Assignable 1 (SUSTAIN), 2 (ARTICULATION), Function Assignable
Microphone No Microphone/Guitar x 1 Microphone/Guitar x 1 Microphone/Guitar x 1 Microphone/Guitar x 1
MIDI IN, OUT IN, OUT IN, OUT IN, OUT IN, OUT
AUX IN Yes Stereo mini jack Stereo mini jack Stereo mini jack Stereo mini jack
LINE OUT L/L+R, R L/L+R, R L/L+R, R L/L+R, R L/L+R, R
  RGB OUT No No No Yes Yes
  USB TO DEVICE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  USB TO HOST Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers 15 W x 2 15 W x 2 15 W x 2 15 W x 2 15 W x 2
Speakers 12 cm x 2 13 cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2 13 cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2 13 cm x 2 + 2.5 cm (dome) x 2 13 cm x 2 + 2.5 cm (dome) x 2
Power Supply
Power Supply PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha PA-300C or an equibalent recommended by Yamaha PA-300C or an equibalent recommended by Yamaha PA-300C or an equibalent recommended by Yamaha PA-300C or an equibalent recommended by Yamaha
Power Consumption 15 W 19 W 19 W 20 W 20 W
Auto Power Off Function Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accessories
Included Accessories Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music Rest, AC Adaptor(may not be include depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.) Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music Rest, AC Adaptor (may not be include depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.) Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music Rest, AC Adaptor(may not be include depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.) Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music Rest, AC Adaptor (may not be include depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.) Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music Rest, AC Adaptor(may not be include depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.)