Yamaha PSR F-52 vs PSS A-50 which is value for money ? . both of these keyboards are comparable because the price range in which they can be grabbed is 7000 INR to 8000 INR .
Yamaha PSR f52 is a 61 keys full size keyboard whereas PSS A-50 is a mini keyboard with 37 keys . the first major difference between these two keyboards is touch response . PSR F-52 is a non touch responsive keyboard which is also the cheapest 61 keys keyboard from Yamaha whereas PSS A-50 is a touch responsive keyboard which can be operated with Power bank , mobile charger .
Yamaha PSS A-50
- High quality and touch-sensitive mini keyboard.
- 42 voices (instruments).
- 138 arpeggio types.
- Phrase recorder.
- Motion effect.
- USB-MIDI connection.
- Light and compact.
- Built-in speaker and headphones jack.
- Battery and USB bus powered (USB power adapter is sold separately).
- 1.2 kg (2 lb, 10 oz) (not including batteries)
- panel sustain
- Metronome-Yes
- Tempo range (-12 to 0, 0 to +12)
- Tuning (427.0 – 440.0 – 453.0 Hz (Approx.0.2Hz Increments))
- This instrument PSS F-50 is a bus-powered type device which can be powered by a computer connected via the USB cable.
- PSS F-50 requires four “AA” size, Alkaline (LR6)/Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries). The Alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are recommended for this instrument, since other types may result in poorer battery performance.
Major differences between Yamaha PSR F-52 & PSS A-50
- Yamaha PSR f52 has number of Indian tones and rhythms (mentioned in detail in same page) whereas PSS A-50 has no any Indian tones and rhythms except FLUTE (tone no-25)
- PSS A-50 has motion effects
- PSS A-50 can be operated with power bank but PSR F52 can not run on power bank.
- PSS A-50 is a touch responsive keyboard but PSR F52 is not a touch responsive keyboard .
- PSR F52 has 61 keys whereas PSS A-50 has only 37 keys
Recording in Yamaha PSS A-50
You can record your performance (Phrase Recording). Note that the previously recorded data will be
erased since only one recording is available. When recording capacity becomes full during recording, a “FUL” message appears on the display and recording is stopped.
Yamaha PSS A-50 settings
Functions , settings provide extra convenience and enhanced operation. To change them, hold down the [SHIFT] button, and then simultaneously press the appropriate key on the keyboard (repeatedly if necessary) as indicated. Use the [+]and [-] keys to change the value, or the Default key to call up the default value
Auto power OFF setting in PSS A-50
It Changes the amount of time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off. The Off setting disables this feature.
Settings: OFF / 005 / 010 / 015 / 030 /060 / 120 min
Creating music with MIDI in Yamaha PSS A-50
By connecting this instrument to a computer via the included USB cable, you can record performances on this instrument as a MIDI Song to music production software on computer, or use this instrument as a master keyboard to enter data on music production software. These features greatly expand your music creation and performance possibilities.
Backup parameters of Yamaha PSS A-50
The following settings are maintained even when the power is turned off. Phrase, Master Volume Level, Tuning, Touch Response, Battery Type, Auto Power Off setting, MIDI Settings (other than Local Control)
When disconnecting the USB power adaptor, or low (or no) battery power, backup is not executed.
Initialization in Yamaha PSS A-50
This operation initializes the backup data. While holding down the highest white key on the keyboard, simultaneously press the power button (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on so that “CLR” will be displayed.
All Indian tones in Yamaha PSS A-50
One of the very big disadvantage of Yamaha PSS A-50 is that , it does not have any Indian tone like , Harmonium , Sitar , SANTUR etc. their is only one tone you will get at tone number 25 Flute .
Maximum polyphony of Yamaha PSS A-50
The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Arpeggio and Phrase playback use a number of the available notes, so when Arpeggio and Phrase playback are used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. If the maximum polyphony is exceeded, earlier played notes will be cut off and the most recent notes have priority (last note priority).
Yamaha PSR F-52
Yamaha offers a wide range of keyboard models catering to beginners, intermediate players, and professionals. the very first type of keyboard models are mini keyboards which include Yamaha PSS f-30 , Yamaha PSS E-30 , Yamaha PSS A-50 . keys of these mini keyboards are small mostly suitable for kids , junior students , but for the person who is serious about music learning , wants to learn playing keyboard and going to make career in it ,he must start from 61 keys keyboard.
features of Yamaha PSR f-52
- 61 non touch sensitive keys
- 136 Voices (including 41 World Voices) + 8 Drum Kits (including 5 World Drum Kits)
- 69 onboard Songs
- 158 auto accompaniment Styles (including 75 World Styles)
- Various functions (Panel Sustain, Metronome, Sound Boost and more!)
- Auto power Off
- weight – 2.8kg
- Transpose , Tuning
- Duo mode
- shift button
- small digital display
- run on battery and electricity
Cons of Yamaha PSR F-52
Here are some cons of the Yamaha PSR-F52
- No touch response
- Not large display
- Not any midi port
- No aux in port
- No internal recording
- No tone layer
Can we use headphones in Yamaha PSR F-52
yes , definitely we can use external headphones , earphones in Yamaha PSR F-52 because it consist of phones/output jack .
You can connect a set of stereo headphones with a stereo mini plug to the [PHONES/OUTPUT]. This jack also functions as an external output for sending the audio signal of this instrument to external audio equipment. The speakers of the instrument are automatically shut off when a headphones plug, etc. is inserted into this jack.
Major functions of Yamaha PSR F-52
To set the various Functions, press the appropriate key (repeatedly if necessary)
while holding down [SHIFT].
- One Touch Setting
- Panel Sustain
- Sync Start
- Part Mute
- Metronome
- Tempo Range: 11–280 (32–280, Tap Tempo)
- Duo
- Transpose: -12–0–+12
- Tuning: 427.0–440.0–453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
- Sound Boost
- Volume Limit
All Indian tones in Yamaha PSR F-52
The Yamaha PSR-F52 includes a variety of Indian tones (voices) to cater to local musical preferences. Yamaha refers to these as “Indian Voices” which is available under World category in the official voice list.
Here are the Indian tones (voices) available in the Yamaha PSR-F52:
- Tanpura
- Harmonium 1 (Single Reed)
- Harmonium 2 (Double Reed)
- Harmonium 3 (Triple Reed)
- Pungi
- Bansuri
- Sitar
- Detuned Sitar
- Shehnai
- Gopichant
- Tabla
- Indian Kit
All Indian Rhythms in Yamaha PSR F-52
99 Bhajan
100 Bolly Mix
101 Indian Pop
102 Hind Ballad
103 Indy Waltz
104 Bhangra
105 Kerala
106 Rajasthan
107 Dandiya
108 Qawwali