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Description

Unlock your musical creativity with the Yamaha PSR-185, a versatile and user-friendly portable keyboard that serves as an ideal companion for beginners and hobbyists alike. This keyboard offers a wide range of features to help you explore and expand your musical talents. With 61 full-size keys, the PSR-185 provides an authentic playing experience, ensuring you have ample space for expressive performances. Its intuitive design makes it easy to navigate through various settings, offering a seamless user experience.

The PSR-185 comes equipped with a robust selection of 100 different voices, allowing you to mimic everything from traditional pianos and organs to more eclectic instruments like synthesizers and brass. Whether you're practicing your scales or composing your next hit, the 100 built-in rhythms provide a dynamic backdrop to your practice sessions. Additionally, the PSR-185 includes a range of educational features, such as the Yamaha Education Suite, which guides you through step-by-step lessons to enhance your playing skills.

Key Features:

  • 61 full-size keys for a realistic playing feel
  • 100 voices and 100 rhythms for a diverse range of sound options
  • Yamaha Education Suite for guided learning
  • MIDI compatibility for connecting with other musical devices
  • Built-in speakers for immediate sound playback
  • Portable design for easy transport and storage
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Yamaha PSR-185 demo and review: NOW we have birds!

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Yamaha PSR-185 demo and review: NOW we have birds!

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Gearfacts

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Yamaha PSR-185 (Test sounds)

Tiago Mallen

Tiago Mallen

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YAMAHA PSR 185

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Keyboards - review - repair

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YAMAHA PSR-185 (DEMO songs)

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Keyboards - review - repair

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Yamaha PSR-185 61 key electronic keyboard. watch demo video.

Bill Green

Bill Green

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Yamaha PSR-185 test for Reverb listing

Vintage Technology

Vintage Technology

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha PSR-185.

Features and functionality

  • The Yamaha PSR-185 lacks MIDI ports, limiting its use as a controller without additional hardware.

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Comparisons

  • The PSR-300, a similar model, includes MIDI capabilities, offering better controller functionality compared to the PSR-185.

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Value and pricing

  • Vintage models like the PSR-47 or PSR-48 can be a low-cost MIDI solution for around $20-$30, offering basic MIDI functionality.

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3.5 out of 5

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blakeindisguise

Easy light keyboard

Easy to get the hang of and a cheap keyboard anyone should own even if they are mildly attracted to the sound of the piano. Has a huge plethora of sounds and can even hook pedals into it for more tone bending madness! Only misses a recording function, but thats a small slash mark for a begineer grade keyboard.

paperplane0jihad

i've seen better

a regular keyboard

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See how Thiago Bernard uses Yamaha PSR-185

Thiago Bernard

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Infinita Madrugada

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At 0:47 we can see Thiago using a Yamaha PSR 185 to play "Pensamentos Noturnos".

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Star Feminine Band

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