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The Yamaha HandySound HS-501 is your ultimate portable companion for musical creativity, bridging the gap between professional sound quality and user-friendly functionality. Designed for both budding musicians and seasoned performers, this keyboard offers an engaging way to explore the world of music. With its 61 full-sized keys, the HS-501 provides a realistic playing experience, accommodating a wide range of styles from classical compositions to electronic beats.

This versatile keyboard is equipped with a rich selection of voices and accompaniment styles, making it easy to customize your sound. Whether you're practicing at home or performing on stage, the HS-501 delivers robust audio quality with its built-in stereo speakers. For those looking to delve deeper into creating unique sounds, the keyboard's onboard effects and intuitive controls offer endless possibilities.

The HS-501 is not just about performance; it's also about connectivity. Featuring USB and MIDI capabilities, it seamlessly integrates with your favorite music software and devices, expanding your creative toolkit. Additionally, its lightweight design ensures that you can take your music wherever inspiration strikes.

Key Features:

61 full-sized, touch-sensitive keys for authentic playing
Wide variety of voices and accompaniment styles
Onboard effects for sound customization
Built-in stereo speakers for clear audio output
USB and MIDI connectivity for integration with music software
Lightweight design for easy portability
Intuitive interface for user-friendly operation

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Stewart Copeland

Singer, Guitarist

The Police

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Visible in this photo of Stewart Copeland's "hotel rig" (or "suitcase studio") from around the Synchronicity tour, featured in the Police Vintage gallery section of his website. Also visible in a photo of his "Rhythmatist" writing setup (though it looks reversed) here

From Down Beat magazine May 1984 issue:

On the road Copeland figures out his new charts on his "suitcase studio" - a Yamaha HandySound HS-5O1 polyphonic mini-synth, a Casio PT2O monophonic mini-synth (that also plays chords), a BOSS Dr Rhythm, the Scholz Rockman (for studio effects), a Fostex X-15 Multi-tracker cassette recorder, Sanyo C mini-monitor speakers, and Sony headphones, plus a Fender Stratocaster for that dose of heavy metal.