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Description

Unleash your creativity with the Yamaha PSS-80, a compact and versatile keyboard designed for musicians who love to experiment. Whether you're a beginner finding your first notes or an experienced player looking for a portable companion, this keyboard offers a range of features to ignite your musical journey. With 49 mini keys, the PSS-80 is perfect for on-the-go jam sessions or small studio setups, delivering Yamaha's renowned sound quality in a sleek and lightweight design.

The PSS-80 stands out with its intuitive interface, providing a user-friendly experience that encourages exploration. It includes a variety of voices and rhythms, allowing you to experiment with different sounds and styles to enhance your compositions. The built-in effects and auto-accompaniment features expand your creative options, letting you play with a full band sound or enjoy a simple solo performance.

This keyboard is an excellent tool for learning, with a built-in song bank and educational features that make mastering new pieces fun and engaging. Its battery-powered option ensures you can play anywhere, making it a favorite among traveling musicians and street performers alike.

Key Features:

  • 49 mini keys for a compact, portable design
  • Variety of voices and rhythms for versatile sound options
  • Built-in effects and auto-accompaniment for enhanced creativity
  • User-friendly interface designed for easy exploration
  • Battery-powered option for playing on-the-go
  • Built-in song bank and educational features for learning
  • Lightweight design perfect for travel and small spaces
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Yamaha PSS-80 Portasound Keyboard

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Yamaha PSS-80 Portasound Keyboard

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KeyboardKrazy49

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HOW TO circuit bent a Yamaha Portasound PSS-80 with 10 mods (by BAUM)

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Baum Inventions

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Yamaha Portasound PSS 80 Demonstartion

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Baum Inventions

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Yamaha Portasound PSS-80 - dare to be square(wave)?

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Alfonse

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Yamaha Portasound Keyboard PSS-80 Demo

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Brian Davis

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Yamaha PSS-80 - Audio Output Modification & Demo - MVM #37

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Midiverse - TV

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Yamaha Porta Sound PSS-80

Edgar Ponce

Edgar Ponce

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Circuit Bent Yamaha PSS-80 w/ Pitch Bend, LFO, Vibrato & Distortion

Haunted Harmonics

Haunted Harmonics

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha PSS-80.

Mods and upgrades

  • The "select sound" mute mod, discovered on YouTube, is praised for improving the user experience by eliminating unwanted tones.

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  • Mods like pitch bend, fuzz LFO, gain distortion, and touch vibrato significantly enhance the Yamaha PSS-80's sound capabilities.

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  • A single 47k resistor and an extra jumper connection are needed to enable the PSS-125's drum pad functionality on the PSS-80, although success isn't guaranteed.

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Features and functionality

  • The PSS-80 shares voice chip circuitry with the PSS-100 and PSS-125, allowing cross-compatibility of certain mods.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Accessing the circuit board can be done by flipping it downward without desoldering ribbon cables, simplifying maintenance.

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  • Using diodes in series, similar to those in D3-D8, is essential for proper button matrix functionality when attempting modifications.

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Comparisons

  • The PSS-100 features an additional RAM chip and larger CPU compared to the PSS-80, providing extra functionality for data storage and display.

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  • The PSS-80's IC behaves identically across different PCBs, unlike the PSS-125, indicating a disabled drum pad pin specific to the PSS-80's version.

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See how Devendra Banhart uses Yamaha PSS-80

Devendra Banhart

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