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Description

Step into a world of musical expression with the Yamaha Electone A-505, a versatile organ that bridges the gap between traditional sound and modern technology. Designed for both budding musicians and seasoned professionals, this instrument offers a robust sound palette, allowing for a wide range of musical styles and genres. The AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) technology ensures a rich, authentic tonal quality, capturing the nuances of acoustic instruments while providing the flexibility of electronic adjustment.

With its dual-manual keyboard and pedalboard, the Electone A-505 unleashes an expansive range of musical possibilities. The intuitive interface and customizable sound settings make it an ideal choice for live performances, teaching environments, and home practice. Whether you are looking to recreate the classics or invent new soundscapes, the Electone A-505 provides the tools to bring your musical vision to life.

Its built-in rhythm patterns and accompaniment features enhance the playing experience, offering endless creative potential. Connect with the musician community via MIDI compatibility, enabling seamless integration into a wider studio setup or live performance rig. The Yamaha Electone A-505 isn't just an instrument; it's your musical partner, ready to inspire and elevate your artistry.

Key Features:

  • Dual-manual keyboard with pedalboard for expansive playability
  • AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) technology for authentic sound
  • Built-in rhythm patterns and accompaniment features
  • Intuitive interface with customizable sound settings
  • MIDI compatibility for seamless integration with other devices
  • Ideal for live performances, teaching, and home practice
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Yamaha A-505 assembly

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Yamaha A-505 assembly

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The inside of Yamaha A-505

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha Electone A-505.

Mods and upgrades

  • Arduino systems can be used to add MIDI capabilities, but require connecting relays to each key, similar to light-triggering systems.

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  • MIDI out is feasible with optical MIDI kits, similar to those used in original Rhodes pianos, but lacks support for velocity or aftertouch.

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Features and functionality

  • The Electone's speaker and drum machine are highly praised for their quality, despite the organ's age and lack of modern features.

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Use cases and applications

  • Processing Electone sounds through MIDI-controlled synths and effects can yield interesting results, akin to techniques used by Pete Townshend with the VCS3.

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Build quality

  • The Electone is primarily analog with solid-state components, making repairs easier compared to digital counterparts.

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Artist usage

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See how Robbie Chater uses Yamaha Electone A-505

Robbie Chater

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The Avalanches

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Keyboards

Casio PT30 electronic keyboard. Clavia Nord Micro Modular synth. Farfisa organ. Korg MS2000 synth. Lowry upright pedal organ. Moog Minimoog synth. Roland PC160, PC160A and PC200 MkII controller keyboards. Roland SH1000 and SH2000 synths. Yamaha Electone A505, YC20, YC30 and YC50 organs. Samplers Akai MPC2000XL percussion sampler with MFC42 filter. Akai S900, S2000 and S5000 samplers.

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