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 REFACE CP Professional Keyboard

£299.00

Keyboard instruments Easy to use Premium quality

Yamaha PSR-E473 Portable, Versatile Digital Keyboard with 61 Touch-Sensitive Keys, in Black

£381.00 £289.00

The portable PSR-E473 has a powerful sound engine that delivers pro-quality sound, loaded with enhanced effects and a wide range of styles – from the latest hits to genres from around the world With Quick Sampling, you can capture external sounds by … read more

Yamaha P-145BT Digital Piano – Lightweight, Portable Digital Piano with Graded-Hammer-Compact Keyboard, 88 Weighted Keys and 10 Instrument Sounds, Bluetooth – Black

£369.00 £349.00

BEAUTY MEETS SIMPLICITY: The P Series P-145BT is a simple and stylish digital piano for beginners that combines a practical design with quality sound that can go everywhere with you. A COMPACT OPTION WITH GREAT SOUND: The P-145BT is perfect for music… read more

Yamaha P-225 Digital Piano with 88 Graded Hammer Compact Keys and 24 Instrumental Voices, Lightweight and Portable, Black

£469.00 £449.00

Beauty meets simplicity: The P Series P-225 is a simple and stylish digital piano for beginners and experienced musicians alike, combining a lightweight, practical design with quality sound This compact piano features 88 innovatively-designed, graded… read more

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

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.