It doesnt have a synthesizer control, but it does have a lot of built in sounds to play with. The keyboard uses a 2operator fm synthesizer to produce 100 preset voices, and also offers manual control of some but not all of the synthesizer parameters, so the user can create their own sounds. This keyboard was first released in 1988 as yamaha pss680 with different case. It has been tested using nostalgia on os x with tos versions 1. Models yamaha dsr yamaha dsr2000 yamaha dsr500 yamaha ez150 yamaha ez20. Portasound pss 680 electronic keyboard pdf manual download. Just to update this thread, the best current way to edit patches on the yamaha pss 480580 680 780 is to use martin tarenskeens ctrlr panel, with ctrlr. You have six as far as i can remember sliders to control parameters and its really nice. British software mail order company specialising in music software. In response to the increasing popularity of my dx7s pages on this site, ive now created a yamaha dx7s home page. Psu express is proud to present the 12v 1a dc psu that is ideal for use with yamaha keyboards and other units. Apparently this is not normal, my wife didnt ever have a first synthesizer mine was a yamaha pss 680, but personally i think everyone should have a cheap and nasty electronic musical instrument at some point in their life.
Ive since uploaded to kboard 4, so i can now sell this. Im still a newbie and am not sure if the pss 680 can transmit sysex files or if the dx100 can play sysex files created by a 680 but i thought i would. Get a compatible power supply charger for the yamaha keyboard pss 680. Unlike 1980th, nowadays only few companies still dare to bring out new. Yamaha pss 680download the official user manual this is it, you have found the official user manual for your product. I own a couple of cheap yamaha keyboards like the yamaha pss 140 and the psr22. It seems such a long time ago now, but back in 1988 yamaha and casio. Ive especially wanted a pss 680, because the blue drum pads are just so cool, and also because its got a pitchwheel, midi inoutthru, a killer stereo chorus effect, and more programmability than anything else in the whole portasound range. Yamaha dsr2000 schematic maintenance manual yamaha. Nov 19, 2017 i got this amazing little synth for just 7 bucks, but it did need some tlc. In the late 1980s a friend of mine had a yamaha pss 680. Yamaha is one of the most popular instrument manufacturers. They have been making musical instruments since the late 19th century. If you find one at a garage sale in good working order, buy it.
The pss 140 sounds like a very ghetto dx7, but the psr22 sounds pretty good, with the ability to do some some envelope shaping and layering of sounds. The 680 is a 2 op fm beast with great drum sounds that are low fi samples from the rx7 yet sound really cool. Yamaha portasound pss680 operating manual pdf download. This is the type of keyboard that would not be surprising to find in the musical instrument section of a major toy store. Pss570 49keys 21sounds, ym3812, additional drum chip 1987. So, my daughter rose was 18 months old, and i decided it was time for her first synthesizer. See more ideas about mini keyboard, broken mirror and midi keyboard. Firmware software updates documents and data safety information social media.
Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use the programs and data files composing the software accompanying this agreement, and any programs and files for upgrading such software that may be distributed to you in the future with terms and conditions attached collectively, software, only on a computer, musical instrument or equipment item. The pss 470 was released by yamaha in 1987, and was clearly aimed at nonprofessionals. Unfortunately it also has some annoying limitations. Myvolts 12v power supply adaptor compatible with yamaha. Products for yamaha pss series replacement keys parts. It is a synthetic late 80s early 90s who has a 5 octave keyboard outputs. The sounds are crap, the sequencer is crap and has no quantize feature, in fact just about everything in this keyboard is crap. Fortunately at least the yamaha pss 780 pss 680 keyboards are not really rare and relatively easy to find a ebay about 4060. Power supplies free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
With the exception of the top c note on the 61note keyboards, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys within a given style are identical. Me showing you some sounds, rhythms, digital synthesizer features and some of the keyboards features on this yamaha pss 680 portasound keyboard. Yamaha did provide information regarding the data that the pss 580 transmits via sysex in the manual, which can be useful for programmers who wish to create their own programs for. Yamaha made other 2 operator fm portasound models that offer some programmability, if thats where the magic is for you.
Its a simple synth built in a plastic case, with builtin stereo speakers, stereo outputs and 49 minisized keys. Ive downloaded a second program called pss wave editor. Doesnt have midi but many say it gives more sonic possibilities than 480 680 780. It is not intended to give you advice on your personal financial circumstances. It has the same number of keys and width as a pss470 and many of the other portasound keyboards. You can hear the demo for yourself, but this unit has a slight defect in that is a fuzzing distortion of static is in the audio. Here are some basses and a bell patch all sampled in 5ths. Power supply replacement for yamaha pss170 keyboard adapter uk 12v. I use it as a keboard controller for my software synth and sequencer. This software works with the yamaha pss 480, pss 680, pss 580 and pss 780 home keyboards. Yamaha pss680 keyboard specifications, pictures, prices. What are some of the best of the cheap yamaha pss and psr. Yamaha pss 680 portasound pss 680 vintage retrowave.
These arent really anything special, but theyre a lot more programmable and professional than the pss 480. This 12v highquality power adapter is 100% compatible with the yamaha keyboard pss 680. The 790 came out a bit later when yamaha was pushing awm technology and so its awm with vector synthesis where you move a. Buy yamaha pss 790, pss 795, pss 780, pss 680 ac adapter replacement. In my opinion, the other portasound gem besides the 3641570 is the pss x80 series. As far as i know, no official voice editors were ever released by yamaha, so only third party software is available for editing the voices. For products made by yamaha motor company, see list of yamaha. Ive added downloadable copies of the yamaha dx7s owners manual and yamaha dx7s service manual to the music equipment manuals page. Yamaha pss 680 yamaha pss 7 yamaha pss 780 yamaha pss 790. Yamaha portasound keyboards include several popular lines of portable electronic musical keyboards produced by the yamaha corporation during the 1980s and 1990s. Here are some samples in sfz format that were sampled from my yamaha pss 480 which has the exact same sounds and functionality as the pss 680 which i use to own. Keep in mind that i havent deeply explored this idea, but. Firmware software updates documents and data safety information social media facebook instagram.
Psr170 psr275 psr260 psr260 electronic digital piano midi keyboard spare charger power plug cord. Pss wave editor editor for yamaha pss 480, 580, 680, 780 vintage synths allow to create sounds further than the original 100 presets. Most of these replacement keys are used, but in fine condition. Dec 23, 2005 the pss 680 a synth 4 octaves headphone out, midi in, out, thruuuuuu by transformer and power supply but has nothing to do with sound 100 ditables instrumentals, proceeds from the famous yamaha fm synthesis two oscillators, please. I currently own a yamaha dx100 but love the presets, particularly, the drums and percussion from the yamaha pss 680 and was wondering if anyone had sysex files of the pss 680 factory presets. If your particular model psr pss dgx keyboard doesnt have its own section here is the place to post. The pss480 does not have a midi thru port, only the pss680 has this, however to help musicians who may need the function of a thru port, yamaha made the midi out port behave as a thru port in that it passes all the information received at the midi in port. Atv quad waterproof cover rain for honda recon rincon 250 650 680 yamaha kodiak. Keyboard instruments yamaha s digital keyboards feature hundreds of voices and sounds, advanced synthesis technology, even interactive tutorials. A great way to make the old yamaha consumer synths shine. The pss 680 is aimed towards the very young consumer who has no previous experience with keyboards or sequencers. Try the pss 460, pss 470, pss 560, pss 570, pss 380, pss 390 or pss 680. I think increasing the amount of user patch slots is more or less impossible because at least on the pss 480580 they are kept in 64k of battery backed static ram, and the only way to add more user patch slots is to get an oversized replacement static ram and cycle through the additional banks on a hardware level. Extremely easy to use but except for the keys which are crap mini sized ones.
There are several different types of keys used on the yamaha keyboards, so you will need to make sure you order the correct style click on the link for your keyboard below. The pss 680 a synth 4 octaves headphone out, midi in, out, thruuuuuu by transformer and power supply but has nothing to do with sound 100 ditables instrumentals, proceeds from the famous yamaha fm synthesis two oscillators, please. Using this software brings these humble keyboards to a sonic capability just short of yamaha s own dx100, as 8 different waveforms are available for each of the pss series operators, so a single operator can generate the output of 2 operators on the dx100. The yamaha pss 680 keyboard has an average rating of. The yamaha pss 780 is a fiveoctave 61key smallkey keyboard, and was a very sophisticated keyboard when it came out in 1989.
It contains the exact same synthesizer chip found in the original adlib and soundblaster cards from the early pc era. It seems such a long time ago now, but back in 1988 yamaha and casio ruled the u. Its quite cheap and cheezy sounding toy, though it is programmable and you can get something out of it. Which was odd really, as the two companies had a war going on. Yamaha pss680 portasound portable keyboard 61 keys music. Music software for yamaha keyboards including the tyros. Yamaha psr275 portable electronic keyboard piano 61 keys working.
The pss460 and pss470 are identical except for the color scheme. View and download yamaha portasound pss680 operating manual online. The pss 100 was the more advanced sister model of the yamaha pss 80 see there and shares most of its features, but additionally has each 16 preset sounds and rhythms and a more advanced sequencer that can be played to. The other unsung portasound hero pss680 is now mine. To make the chip cheaper to manufacture, many of the internal registers were removed. I got this amazing little synth for just 7 bucks, but it did need some tlc. Yamaha psre363 touch sensitive 61key portable keyboard w music rest. Aug 05, 2010 me showing you some sounds, rhythms, digital synthesizer features and some of the keyboards features on this yamaha pss 680 portasound keyboard. Firmware software aktualisierungen support dokumente sicherheitshinweise social media facebook instagram youtube twitter. Pss 380 is also said to be one of the best of pss family. Psu express is proud to present the 12v 1a dc psu that is ideal for use with yamaha. Click here to see similar items on ebay, and to buy. Opll, is a costreduced fm synthesis sound chip manufactured by yamaha corporation and based on their ym3812 opl2.
Yamaha pss 680 keyboard part 12 me showing you some sounds, rhythms, digital synthesizer features and some of the keyboards features on this yamaha. True, it is not as sophisticated as some of the more expensive synthesizers, and yes, now that i have gotten used to using the normal size keys on keyboards, the keyboard keys do seem to be a little cramped. View and download yamaha portasound pss 680 operating manual online. From acoustic grand pianos to clavinova digital pianos to the new hybrid line, yamaha has a solution for every need. Buy 12v yamaha pss 680 keyboard uk power supply adaptor charger lead at amazon uk. Congratulations on your purchase of the yamaha portasound pss680. Keyboards were first introduced in the 1980s, with yamaha being the first to make portable personal keyboards.
Parts and accessories for yamaha pss series keyboards. Some of the higherend keyboards had advanced features like programmable synthesizer controls and midi capability. I see a little interest in the yamaha pss 680 music station. This is a list of products made by yamaha corporation. The yamaha pss 680 keyboard is a cool little keyboard. The name suggests the instruments portability, with battery operation being a consistent feature across the line. Latest manuals, catalogs, and softwares are available for download. Fortunately at least the yamaha pss780 pss680 keyboards are not really rare and relatively easy to find a ebay about 4060.
Firmware software updates documents and data safety information. Yamaha pss680 editor gearslutz pro audio community. Buy 12v yamaha pss680 keyboard uk power supply adaptor charger lead at. A neat vintage item that i bought as an intro midi controller. There is software available to edit it via computer, called pssedit, although i believe you need an early version of windows 2000xp to run it. Yahama ydp keyboards are most commonly named in lists of the best electronic keyboards. Super power supply ac dc power supply adapter for yamaha pss590 pss680 pss7 pss780 pss790 ps. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. The 2 op fm engine can also be fully edited via free software. Unfollow yamaha pss 680 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Load new midi songs into your instrument for an exciting, interactive musical experience. Ad posted 20 days ago save this ad what is the best electric keyboard to buy.
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