Customer reviews about Yamaha PSS-A50

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Here's the problem people have with this keyboard...

Earlier Vinyls 14.06.2020

UPDATE JUNE 2021
After 18 months of working fine, the keyboard suddenly stopped functioning. It just won't switch on. From what I read across other reviews, this is not an exception.
Sending it back to Thomann for repair (thank God for the warranty), but really disappointed in Yamaha's quality standards...

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You will read it in a lot of reviews: the PSS-A50 is trying so hard to punch above its weight it ends up disappointing.

Granted: Yamaha was full of good intentions with this keyboard but did have to make a few compromises.

Now look at it from the other angle: this is a below 100€ keyboard. For a fraction of the price of a Reface, you notably get:
the same keys than the Reface series with velocity sensors,
a compact but playable format,
tons of voices + some effects (pitch, modulation, etc.),
100+ 'arpeggios' (loops you can play over)
a basic but fun one track recorder
a MIDI connection to use it as a master keyboard,
and a lot more...

So yes, the only speaker doesn't sound great,
yes, the usability of some functions is questionable,
and yes, "overall it could have been better".

However at that level of price, I challenge you to find any competitive keyboard that does better.

Just take the time to learn how to make the most out of it.
Definitely having a ton of fun with mine x Garageband.
Highly recommended as a travelmate or family mini-synth.

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Not perfect, but very handy and fun to use

Cripes 27.03.2020

Compact and light with 37 keys, runs on 4xAA batteries or USB power. Built-in speaker. Small selection of voices can seem a little bland. Arpeggiator is a great feature which takes time to master.Basic short phrase recorder is also very handy for sketching ideas. Doubles as a MIDI keyboard so great for travellers. No sustain pedal socket and only a combined headphones/output socket, which can be a little hissy. Everything involves compromise but Yamaha have steered a sensible course with this mini keyboard. Recommended.

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for my baby

ThorSwe 17.12.2021

Bought this for my baby (and for me to plinker with some times). He is still to small but I hope one day he will like it. I chose this one because its a good brand and also the only in its priceclass with touch sensitive keys.. Thats a big + !! So far I like it, hope it will keep working for a long time..

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great value and cool features for this price range

wungad 02.03.2021

I bought two of these because one of the kids stuck something into the USB port and MIDI stopped working (charging and power still works).
Love it so much, that I did not hesitate to get another one since repair costs exceed the value of a new unit.
Simply a winner in this price range if you want velocity keys and MIDI controller option.
PRO: velocity keys, phrase record/loop, compact, USB charged and MIDI support via USB
CON: slight noise when using headphones, mono speaker, could use more info on the left side of the keyboard

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Solid keyboard that does what is expected

StefanVe 27.12.2022

I needed a keyboard that was small, easy to grab, with decent sounds. Just something for testing out ideas so to say. They keyboard is well built, the keys feel good and distinct and the dynamic feels as natural as can be on a small. non-weighed, keyboard. It has many more features than I need so I will not comment on them.

I guess I could give it 5 stars, but I don't think this was ever intended to be a 5 star instrument, not for that price, so I give it 4.

In a sentence: Money well spent!

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A surprise but a welcome one at that

DrPeppa 14.10.2023

The sounds are actually good for the price. Very efficient tool

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in this price range a little miracle

Zeonoid 03.02.2021

Some reviewers on youtube say its not worth. I disagree all the functions are clear after a little while and there is certain amount of logic in every step you take. I love it.

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Amazing keyboard for the price

IngvarJackal 07.10.2020

The sounds are very good, the keybed is also very good and comparable to Reface series.
Arpeggios are very fun and good in this keyboard.
Arpeggio hold button is a little annoying to hold in some playstyles, the looper has no quantization (so it requires a good precision to press), the output and speaker are noisy.
I use this keyboard as a cheap and light supplementary instrument to play basslines and pads, and I'm totally satisfied with it.

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after 5 weeks half of the order received

DudyE 23.12.2022

I am still waiting for the base drum..........I don't think I will receive it less than more 4 weeks, Thomann is really very nice company with resonable prices, but the delivery is non beliveble , from Chine to my contry it tooks 2 weeks max., from Germany its 2 months !!!!

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handy instrument to exercise melodies

Belgium_André 29.01.2023

not too large, not to small

works as MIDI input for Syntesia; Music Writer.

I use it for Piano and Trumpet practice

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