Yamaha SHS-500 Sonogenic Keytars 37 Mini Keys Electronic Keyboard with Power Adapter, Red

SKU: YASHS500RDC

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Victor M : My friend said it was good and I should get it.

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2023-03-27T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Feels like a toy, plays like a synth

The jam function doesn't work as advertised, I haven't been able to get one song on the sonogenic with the Chords app.

Gus

2022-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I like this instrument!

I jam to radio music....learning chords - not the stupid jam thing you've got

baseballtaxman

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Yamaha SHS-500 Specifications

Control Interface

Control Interface

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  • Keyboard: Number of Keys

    37

  • Keyboard: Touch Response

    Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed

  • Other Controllers: Pitch Bend

    Yes

  • Other Controllers: Modulation

    Yes

  • Other Controllers: Control Knobs

    Yes

  • Display: Type

    LCD

  • Display: Language

    English

  • Panel: Language

    English

Functions

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  • Voices: Panel Sustain

    Yes

  • Overall Controls: Transpose

    -12 to 0, 0 to +12

  • Overall Controls: Tuning

    427.0 - 440.0 - 453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2Hz increments)

  • USB audio interface

    44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo

  • JAM

    JAM Function (5 mode)

  • Tone Generating Technology

    AWM Stereo Sampling

  • Polyphony: Number of Polyphony (Max.)

    48

  • Preset: Number of Voices

    30

Effects

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  • Types: DSP

    9 types (assignable on control knobs)

  • Types: Master EQ

    4 types

  • Preset: Number of Preset Songs

    3

Storage and Connectivity

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  • Connectivity: DC IN

    12V

  • Connectivity: Headphones

    Yes (stereo-mini)

  • Connectivity: LINE OUT

    Yes (mono)

  • Connectivity: AUX IN

    Yes (stereo-mini)

  • Connectivity: USB TO HOST

    Yes (MIDI/Audio: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)

Amplifiers and Speakers

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  • Amplifiers

    0.7W

  • Speakers

    3.6cm (1.42")

Power Supply

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  • Power Supply

    AC Adaptors (PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) or batteries (Six "AA" size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR6) batteries)

  • Power Consumption

    3W (When using PA-130 AC adaptor)

  • Auto Power Off Function

    Yes

General

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  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    821 x 65 x 121mm (32.32 x 2.56 x 4.76")

  • Weight

    1.5kg (3.31 lbs) (not including batteries)

  • UPC Code

    086792367699

About Yamaha SHS-500

It's Your Turn To Be The Star
Sonogenic SHS-500 is a new type of instrument from Yamaha that is perfect for music lovers who want to participate in making music, but maybe haven't learned how. This Keytar ("Keyboard + Guitar") gives you the freedom to dance, jump and move around while you play!

Jam Mode - Play with your favorite music on the spot
Thanks to Jam Mode you can instantly enjoy playing along with your favorite songs. Simply connect the instrument with the free app Chord Tracker and play along with songs stored on your smart device. No matter which keys you press, the notes automatically match the song, so you don't have to worry about hitting the wrong notes, fingering technique or even knowing the proper scales and chords.

Designed to go with you anywhere
This slim and ultralight instrument weighs less than 3.5 lbs and can run on batteries, making it extremely portable and playable anywhere!

Play any type of music
SHS-500 features 30 different instrument Voices. From synthesizers to drums, SHS-500 has the right sound available for you to play any kind of music. The 37 expressive mini keys provide premium feel and response for fast, accurate and natural playing.

Live Control at your fingertips
In addition to Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, SHS-500 also features an assignable knob that lets you control a wide range of effects, giving you extraordinarily expressive, dynamic performance power. You can also assign effect control to your modulation wheel!

Turn heads!
This stylish, modern take on retro, is eye-catching and sure to grab the attention of your fans and followers!

Connectivity
SHS-500 has MIDI (mini-DIN) terminal to allow you to connect with an external digital instrument, such as a synthesizer and control the other instrument via MIDI. Connect to your smart device using Bluetooth MIDI or a computer via USB for 2-way audio and MIDI.

Recommended songs for Jam Mode
The Chord Chart feature of the Chord Tracker app does a great job analyzing tens of thousands of songs. However some songs, especially those that are more harmonically complex or less harmonically defined, are not as well suited for the Chord Chart analysis. We have analyzed a number of popular song titles to give you an idea of what type of music tends to get the best results so that you can get the best experience with this innovative feature. If you like these songs or artists, then it's likely that other songs like these, by these or similar artists, will also achieve good results when using Jam Mode with Chord Tracker.

What's in the box:

  • Yamaha SHS-500 Sonogenic Keytars 37 Mini Keys Electronic Keyboard
  • AC Adaptor
  • Strap
  • MIDI Breakout Cable
  • Owner's Manual
  • Yamaha 1 Year Limited Warranty