About Yamaha

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Yamaha is a giant in the world of synthesizers, having shaped the industry with iconic instruments since the 1970s. One of their earliest and most groundbreaking entries was the **Yamaha CS Series**, including the **CS-80**, which became famous for its expressive analogue sound and polyphonic capabilities. However, it was the launch of the **DX7** in 1983 that truly revolutionised music. The DX7, based on FM synthesis, offered a digital alternative to traditional analogue synths, providing crystal-clear sounds that became defining elements of 1980s pop, rock, and electronic music. Its affordability, reliability, and MIDI compatibility made it a favourite among professionals and amateurs alike.

Building on this legacy, Yamaha has continued to innovate with instruments like the **Motif Series**, combining sampling, synthesis, and sequencing in one powerful workstation. Their **Reface Series**, introduced in 2015, brought classic sounds back in compact, portable form, appealing to both new musicians and vintage enthusiasts. Throughout the years, Yamaha has maintained a reputation for quality, versatility, and innovation, producing synthesizers that are equally at home in professional studios and live performances.

Yamaha PSS-A50 – Portable, Digital Keyboard with Phrase Recording, 42 Built-in Voices and 138 Arpeggio Types with a Lightweight Design, in Black, 50.6 x 20.1 x 0.54 centimeters

£102.00 £69.00

Portable and lightweight, the PSS-A50 has been designed to offer ultimate freedom for beginners, mobile e-keyboard featuring a host of built-in features suitable for creating the next big hit on the go Thanks to the built-in Arpeggiator, the PSS-A50 … read more

Yamaha Remie PSS-E30 – Portable and Lightweight Keyboard for Young Children, 47 Built-in Voices, 74 Sound Effects and a Quiz Mode, Fun Learning Instrument, in White

£51.00

Beautiful sounds and noises help to make the Remie PSS-E30 a lightweight and engaging musical instrument, packed with features designed to help children learn and have fun with music Kids of all ages can enjoy discovering new musical notes and sounds… read more

Alesis Melody 61 Keyboard Piano for Beginners with 61 Keys, Speakers, Tablet/Sheet Music Stand, 300 Sounds and Music Lessons

£59.99 £49.89

Compact Keys – Electric keyboard piano, featuring 61 keys, perfect for helping new piano students of all ages develop their finger strength and dexterity Massive Sound Library – 300 inspiring built-in sounds with the ability to layer or split 2 sound… read more

Yamaha NP-15 Piaggero Digital Keyboard with 61 Touch Sensitive Keys and 15 Instrumental Voices, Lightweight and Portable

£320.40 £163.00

Elegance and simplicity in one: The Piaggero NP-15 is a simple and stylish digital home keyboard for beginners that combines a practical design with quality sound that can go everywhere with you This compact keyboard features 61 box style keys in a p… read more

Bonnlo Portable Piano Keyboard 88 Keys Folding Piano Keyboard, Eletric Piano with Dual Bluetooth, Headphones, Piano Bag – Black for Beginner & Creater

£74.99 £69.99

Ultra-Portable Foldable Design: Glarry 88-key digital piano weighs just 4.9kg/10.78lbs and folds into a compact 50×9.05×2.1in size, making it ideal for travel, gigs, or small spaces. The lightweight MDF construction and included 420D carrying bag ens… read more

Keyboard

A music keyboard is a versatile musical instrument consisting of a set of keys or buttons that produce different pitches when pressed. Keyboards come in various forms, including acoustic pianos, electric pianos, synthesizers, and MIDI controllers. They allow musicians to play melodies, harmonies, and chords with ease, making them fundamental tools in a wide range of musical genres and settings. Keyboards often feature additional controls such as knobs, sliders, and buttons for manipulating sound parameters, and they can be connected to other devices like computers or sound modules for expanded functionality. Whether used for classical, pop, jazz, or electronic music, the keyboard’s intuitive layout and expressive capabilities make it an essential component of modern music production and performance.

Keyboards

Pianos and Keyboards

From expressive stage pianos to versatile MIDI controllers and classic electric keyboards, this category brings together everything you need to play, perform, and produce. Whether you’re after the weighted feel of hammer-action keys, the vintage charm of a Rhodes-style sound, or a compact keyboard to control your synth rig, you’ll find something here to suit your playing style. Ideal for both studio work and live performance, these instruments offer tactile connection and musical freedom across genres — from ambient textures to punchy techno stabs and everything in between.

Portable

A portable synthesizer refers to a compact and lightweight synth designed for easy transportation and on-the-go music production or performance. These synths are built with mobility in mind, making them ideal for musicians who frequently travel, perform live, or collaborate in various locations. Despite their smaller size, portable synthesizers often include essential features like multiple oscillators, onboard effects, built-in speakers, and battery operation, allowing users to create and play music without needing additional equipment or power sources.

Portable synths like the Korg Volca series or Roland’s Boutique range are popular for their compact form factor and affordability, making them accessible for both beginners and experienced musicians. They may come with mini-keyboards, intuitive controls, and simplified interfaces to facilitate quick sound design and performance. While they might not offer the extensive feature sets of professional studio synths, portable synths provide the flexibility to sketch ideas, perform impromptu gigs, or integrate into a larger setup as a secondary device. Overall, portability in synthesizers is about balancing functionality and convenience without sacrificing too much on sound quality or playability.