If you like to know more about midi and recording, watch my additional PSS-A50 video: ua-cam.com/video/DDEKr_5AY9g/v-deo.html You can listen to (or buy) my full album made with the PSS-A50 on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/yamaha-pss-a50
This is hands down the best keyboard review/demo I have ever seen. The production values are amazing - sound and visual quality are better than most commercial videos. And your approach - what to show, and how you explain features - is so simple and straightforward. Thank you SO much for your content and efforts.
Yes its sounds really nice, but in this video he's sending the audio signal right out into his computer, it would be interesting to hear the sound directly from the speaker
@@dandvoracek8692 the voice AND the tone! perfect for this kind of demo videos! and he speaks just as much as needed, not a word too many! this gentleman knows very well what he's doing: a true pro!
Cool, I bought one! It's the limitations that make these little keyboards useful. With all the options of the big DAWs and fancy synths I don't know where to start, this little thing forces me to be creative!
Man! This channel is brilliant. Very good taste in every detail. the video, the art direction, the graphic design, the musical skills, the audio, the voice... Congratulations on who is behind this amazing content. Very very good job!
Wow, this was one of the best demos I've ever seen. I love the aesthetic, the pleasant voice tone, the style of the demonstrations and the smooth presentation overall. There's no fluff and it's exactly the kind of information I wanted. I will probably buy one of these keyboards now because I understand its abilities. I just subscribed even though I'm not really a piano/keys kind of person. Thank you! Well done! :)
I was looking for something small like this to learn to play while doing nothing at work. Is much time i am just setting around looking down the hall. Its my job, I am a night time security guard. Nobody around, just watching a building all night. So it might be a good time to learn something.
Blown away by the excellent production on this video and so surprised you don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Loved hearing all the different sounds
I wasn't expecting some of these features at this price and size. I was just looking for a good mini keyboard that a kid could enjoy, but that could still be used for MIDI. Would be nice if they added some more I/O, but still, it's pretty impressive.
It's shocking how good the bass and drums sound are. I don't know how much you processed them for the video or your Soundcloud, but I've heard worse from $1k+ keyboards. And of course your talent really makes it shine. Thanks for sharing with us!!!!!
I spent hours online looking for a decent liitle Synth, when ever I saw something within my price range I'd put the name into UA-cam and watch a review. I watched this review twice and bought one. Thank you. I'll be no doubt watching a thousand times again to copy what you do in this vid haha
Dude! This video is amazing. Incredible review/tutorial/music-making lesson in such a straightforward, clear, sound, and professional manner! I’m following this channel right away! Thank you!!
That's the best video I've seen about this funky little keyboard online, and the best video I've seen about ANY keyboard on youtube. 10 outta 10 for presentation!! That was really great. Thanks so much. I hope Yamaha get to see this video and listen to this guys thoughts about how this fantastic little keyboard could be improved. Imagine if Yamaha added the things he mentioned in the video, with more quality sounds, and dual crystal clear speakers. This little keyboard could even better.
4:03 That little run right there shows you just how awesome this little thing can sound. I'm at work but I wish I could try that run down the keyboard on my lunch break but I don't have a little portable keyboard, hence why I'm watching this video. lol
Big like on this one, I really appreciate the details you provide and the fact that you re not limiting on showing some simple harmony, you re actually creating on it, which remembers me how I learned piano the first... I had a Fujiyama, 37 keys as well and I wished at that age of playing a PSR. Meanwhile I grew up and I got professional gear, but I think you still found a way to make this little instrument so desirable. Cheers.
A great review . This looks like just the thing I can use in my writing as I have little space and its portability and quality sound might be a perfect fit ! Plus the arpeggio functions sound great !
Omg, I recognize a few of those drum patterns from my digital piano. Never occurred to me that Yamaha would reuse beats between models, but it makes sense.
This is a perfect discovery for me, serving as a very convenient small keyboard to carry around and be there when I want to explore a musical idea; or to supplement serious keyboards in performance; and as a very portable controller for a DAW. Far from perfect, but so convenient and so inexpensive. It's on my shopping list!
Thank you! Ordered mine. It arrives Sunday. Feeling slightly bad for my Casio SA 46 that was doing travel duties on the road, but this looks more up to the task.
This is awesome, I had no idea these existed! I'm glad Yamaha remade these vintage keyboards so younger generations can enjoy them too. The form factor reminds me a lot of the Casio SA 46 actually.
After watching several videos about keyboards , I decided to spend up to $100 and get one . The PSS-A50 was my choice . There were several larger keyboards in the $50 -$75 range , but I wanted a more compact keyboard . I do not play any musical instrument , so I'm not familiar with keyboards . This video really helped me getting started learning the functions of this new "toy" . There are lots of functions packed into a very compact keyboard . More functions with very few buttons makes this a challenge at first . Videos like this eases that challenge . Thanks for such an informative video . I've only had this pss-a50 a few days and love it already . Glad I chose this fine Yamaha keyboard .
I came to figure out which old casio I wanted but got this instead. It's super fun to jam on the couch! Tip: hold shift to toggle through the groups of arps or effects
I also like this extended review a lot, thank you! Searching for something to play with in these bad times ... Sometimes I did not catch how you called some function, so quick it was :-D
The last song was like a Go West that was never released. Awesome. Please play any Depeche Mode song in a future video before the whole humanity is wiped out by the corona virus.
I can't understand why I keep watching this video over and over. Maybe is the Van Halenesque vibe from "The Wild Life". Your immaculate timing and perfect voice progression makes this thing sound good.
the sound pretty much like most PSR keyboards except slightly lower fidelity. The keyboard probably uses a sample rate of 22 kHZ or so for the samples.
Thanks for this cool review. It is straight to the point and the language is very clear - for me as a non-native English speaker very easy to follow even without subtitles. Great job!
I wish Casio would create a similar thing out of their 1990th SA-series sound engine with all their quirky software generated original sounds fully editable and midified.
Probably a casio CZ synth is what you're looking for since most of those sounds on the SA series were CZ samples. Btw they're not really easy to find in great conditions at the right price (at least in Europe)
It is incredible all the great things that include Yamaha keyboards now, I have my old and beloved Yamaha psr-600 and the most top thing I brought when I bought it was a floppy drive xDDDD
Its on the way to santa, for my 10 years old son. Hope to get him approaching the keys via this exciting, not boring, Keyboard. Thanks so much, also for the history reports of casio products, i'm bout to get a ctx 5000 for myself 😉😎👍greetings from south east germany
Mein Gott! $99 for the A50? That's a ton of functionality and very good sounds for that price. Sounds like a wonderful starter board for youngsters/beginners. 100X better than what I started with: a used Casio MT-500 & a new Casio SK-1 ...both which I kept for nostalgia's sake 35years + later :P
Wow Such a wonderful Video Thank You!! I've watched 20 vids on A50 & read the Manual & still didn't really know this thing. What an Awesome Lesson this is on a very fun Keyboard! Your Midi Vid on A50 is also Fantastic!! 🎉❤👍
That pitch bend stuff is beautiful! However, I think Yamaha needs to create new sounds for their beginner keyboards as they have been using the same dated XG sounds for almost 20 years.
Definitely! I was a bit surprised when i saw that they used this old sound chip, but since this is my only Yamaha keyboard that's younger than 20 years, I am OK with that.
Hi there, bought one, after seeing this, december last year, almost 20y without an instrument,, I was thisrty :) i used to play guitar,, never touched a keyboard,, now im playing 3 good songs already,, You really got a hold on me - smokey,, Changes - B Sabbath and I Want you - Marvin Gaye. Now looking to leram brazilian ones like old Carmen Miranda sambas,,, very happy with it,,, watched this vídeo like ten times,, thank u Keen, luv from Brazil. I’ll post some questions,, simple but maybe can help others too
If you like to know more about midi and recording, watch my additional PSS-A50 video: ua-cam.com/video/DDEKr_5AY9g/v-deo.html
You can listen to (or buy) my full album made with the PSS-A50 on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/yamaha-pss-a50
those songs sound amazing! you did a great job! i would support you but i dont have money...
Hi. I looked for the song at 4:17 but I didn't find it there. Is it something I can find somewhere? I really like it.
@@enricooler1433 His albums are name your price, don't worry, you can get them for free or if you have money, you can support him
This is hands down the best keyboard review/demo I have ever seen. The production values are amazing - sound and visual quality are better than most commercial videos. And your approach - what to show, and how you explain features - is so simple and straightforward.
Thank you SO much for your content and efforts.
100 % agreed...
I need to avoid these videos, because now I need this
Yeah me two
Me too
its a sickness
Same here😥
Good thing this is a modern one, you can actually buy it
Duude, nobody's talking about how beautiful his voice sounds
I find it really annoying.
@@AndreaAustoni ok
I find his voice very relaxing. I can hear it all day.
Yes its sounds really nice, but in this video he's sending the audio signal right out into his computer, it would be interesting to hear the sound directly from the speaker
@@dixonnegron1083 he sounds like a nut
yamaha should hire this guy to demo their products lol.
very nicely produced and professional-looking review you got there !
+ the voice!
I second you
Do not open!
@@dandvoracek8692 the voice AND the tone! perfect for this kind of demo videos! and he speaks just as much as needed, not a word too many! this gentleman knows very well what he's doing: a true pro!
I have no idea how to transpose my pss, need help 😄
Cool, I bought one! It's the limitations that make these little keyboards useful. With all the options of the big DAWs and fancy synths I don't know where to start, this little thing forces me to be creative!
M vV you're so damn right
Exactly! I love limitations!
this in a looper would be awesome
True, I’m here after all the midi controllers review…Finally I just want something to have a break from staring at the monitor 24/7 😩
Can it play single notes without any patterns? -ie I want to be able to play bass notes only to replace my bass guitar
for a second i thought i was watching some documentary or the show how its made. quality stuff.
How it's played
Nick P lmao exactly
Dang, that's a lot of performance for 99 bucks. I'm impressed.
Just $99? That's it?!?
JoOngleGamer 3 octave midi for 99. I’m down
I paid £85 post free from Amazon UK
4 times the price and you can get a professional PSR series keyboard
Please help me in making loop, when i record phrase so extra 4 beat pause coming in loop. Sometimes perfect loop but sometimes 4 extra beats.. 😊
Man! This channel is brilliant. Very good taste in every detail. the video, the art direction, the graphic design, the musical skills, the audio, the voice... Congratulations on who is behind this amazing content. Very very good job!
I can't believe how much sound shaping they've managed to fit in this form-factor. Pretty amazing if you ask me.
Clearly an underrated channel.
Wow, this was one of the best demos I've ever seen. I love the aesthetic, the pleasant voice tone, the style of the demonstrations and the smooth presentation overall. There's no fluff and it's exactly the kind of information I wanted. I will probably buy one of these keyboards now because I understand its abilities. I just subscribed even though I'm not really a piano/keys kind of person. Thank you! Well done! :)
The best review I have seen so far of any product on UA-cam. Love your style.
I’m now subscribed.
Thanks for the upload.
I was looking for something small like this to learn to play while doing nothing at work.
Is much time i am just setting around looking down the hall.
Its my job, I am a night time security guard.
Nobody around, just watching a building all night.
So it might be a good time to learn something.
Go for it! you will never regret!
agree , go for it, this little keyboard will get you started & you'll have a lotta fun. You will at least get an idea what music technology is doing .
you are lying
@Phil Babb = Troll 👤
Imagine some robbers trying to break in and all of a sudden they hear some dissonant chords played at a piano
I was blown away by your review
and how you drew out all the juice
this little board has to offer.
I'm getting one - I can't wait!
i showed up here again for the third time just to listen to this wonderful tune in the end of video.
I really like how he uses the sounds from the keyboard he's reviewing in the intro tune and the background music throughout the video!
These things are actually really powerful, useful, and FUN! You've sold me!!!
A very 80's sounding device. I love it.
thats exactly what it is!
@@gabepenn7386 The Pss series never sounded like that in the 80's
@@zibbezabba2491 but the 80's sounded like that anyway
You wouldn't say that if he played Beethoven the whole time
Bought it thisafternoon! Now checking this vid! No regrets, what a great little machine! And a perfect tutorial, thanks 🙏
Sir you are outstanding at what you do
Blown away by the excellent production on this video and so surprised you don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Loved hearing all the different sounds
I wasn't expecting some of these features at this price and size. I was just looking for a good mini keyboard that a kid could enjoy, but that could still be used for MIDI. Would be nice if they added some more I/O, but still, it's pretty impressive.
How much was it?
@@Charlie19501 Roughly the equivalent of $100. Used I'd guess you could get it for half that if not less.
No exaggeration this might be the best product demo video I’ve ever seen..
Was looking into buying a keyboard for fun. This seems fun indeed but i'm also hyper-intimidated by all the skill. Great video.
That song in the end was ROCKING! buying it
It's shocking how good the bass and drums sound are. I don't know how much you processed them for the video or your Soundcloud, but I've heard worse from $1k+ keyboards. And of course your talent really makes it shine. Thanks for sharing with us!!!!!
This video is the best ever user manual. I already have one of these, but I wouldn't be able to figure out so many functions by myself 😅.
I spent hours online looking for a decent liitle Synth, when ever I saw something within my price range I'd put the name into UA-cam and watch a review. I watched this review twice and bought one. Thank you. I'll be no doubt watching a thousand times again to copy what you do in this vid haha
HAHAHAH SAME I KEPT LOOKING FOR HOURS TILL I FOUND THIS VID. I will be ordering mine soon, so excited !
Me too. I bought a50 instead of the e30. I ♥️ the sounds.
how do you like it?
I would pay money to watch this guy reviewing anything at all! Congrats!
this is just pure class. amazing man, the value you got out of that thing is out of this world.
What a great review and demonstration. Thanks for taking the time! Just bought one.
Fantastic Presentation.........
You are Master of it........
Yamaha should appreciate it......
Dude! This video is amazing. Incredible review/tutorial/music-making lesson in such a straightforward, clear, sound, and professional manner! I’m following this channel right away! Thank you!!
This thing is AMAZING. Just the arpeggiator alone is worth the price.
Great review--very professional. You're an excellent musician and composer as well.
Wonderful stuff! Thanks for sharing your talent and brilliance with the world!
You wouldn't expect such a quality sound out of this toy looking keyboard!
this thing sounds way better then roland g1000
Yamaha portasounds have always been remarkably good keyboards, i have a PS 1 that looks like a brown brick but for some sounds its brilliant.
im just jealous of todays kids getting their hands on great tech compared what i had to start with 30 years back. pretty incredible!!
That's the best video I've seen about this funky little keyboard online, and the best video I've seen about ANY keyboard on youtube. 10 outta 10 for presentation!! That was really great. Thanks so much. I hope Yamaha get to see this video and listen to this guys thoughts about how this fantastic little keyboard could be improved. Imagine if Yamaha added the things he mentioned in the video, with more quality sounds, and dual crystal clear speakers. This little keyboard could even better.
4:03 That little run right there shows you just how awesome this little thing can sound.
I'm at work but I wish I could try that run down the keyboard on my lunch break but I don't have a little portable keyboard, hence why I'm watching this video. lol
Brilliant review 10/10 and (as someone else also commented) a very good voice delivery - voices are important!!!
Wow! It's incredible how much music you can produce with this little instrument. I have ordered one.
Big like on this one, I really appreciate the details you provide and the fact that you re not limiting on showing some simple harmony, you re actually creating on it, which remembers me how I learned piano the first... I had a Fujiyama, 37 keys as well and I wished at that age of playing a PSR. Meanwhile I grew up and I got professional gear, but I think you still found a way to make this little instrument so desirable. Cheers.
you have an atomic timing in your hands mein herr!! great art 👌
Best keyboard, musical instruments review of all time !! Thank you !! #1 !!!
A great review . This looks like just the thing I can use in my writing as I have little space and its portability and quality sound might be a perfect fit ! Plus the arpeggio functions sound great !
One of the best and more complete reviews I've seen so far. Thank you!
No
Absolutely stunning review and awesome jam at the end! 💙
Omg, I recognize a few of those drum patterns from my digital piano. Never occurred to me that Yamaha would reuse beats between models, but it makes sense.
This is a perfect discovery for me, serving as a very convenient small keyboard to carry around and be there when I want to explore a musical idea; or to supplement serious keyboards in performance; and as a very portable controller for a DAW. Far from perfect, but so convenient and so inexpensive. It's on my shopping list!
I stumbled upon this channel whilst looking for Yamaha pss130 review
This is a great channel
Subscribing
Great narration voice by the way
Wow, what an awesome Review, thank you!!
this is a very amazing intuitive demo!
Jesus. I just wanted to know if i should by it for my kid. You have made me want to learn all about keyboards
Most comprehensive review of anything ever!
Wow the yamaha pss series has come a long way, thanks for sharing
I think I've been hypnotized by his voice.... Just placed my order!
Thank you! Ordered mine. It arrives Sunday. Feeling slightly bad for my Casio SA 46 that was doing travel duties on the road, but this looks more up to the task.
Which one do you like better?
This is awesome, I had no idea these existed! I'm glad Yamaha remade these vintage keyboards so younger generations can enjoy them too. The form factor reminds me a lot of the Casio SA 46 actually.
Wow, that's one nice, practical, in-depth presentation.
Now that is a professional review...and voice..ASMR !
I love the review-and-tutorial-in-one style!
After watching several videos about keyboards , I decided to spend up to $100 and get one . The PSS-A50 was my choice . There were several larger keyboards in the $50 -$75 range , but I wanted a more compact keyboard . I do not play any musical instrument , so I'm not familiar with keyboards . This video really helped me getting started learning the functions of this new "toy" . There are lots of functions packed into a very compact keyboard . More functions with very few buttons makes this a challenge at first . Videos like this eases that challenge . Thanks for such an informative video .
I've only had this pss-a50 a few days and love it already . Glad I chose this fine Yamaha keyboard .
Still happy with your purchase?
one year on how is it holding up??
Thanks much for the review. Ordered one for my birthday!
Watching this video after some months again. It‘s so impressive what you are doing with this tiny keyboard.
This guy could make a fortune just from narrating stuff.
I came to figure out which old casio I wanted but got this instead. It's super fun to jam on the couch! Tip: hold shift to toggle through the groups of arps or effects
Thanks for your very informative review. Keep up with the good work!
You make this thing rock!
I also like this extended review a lot, thank you! Searching for something to play with in these bad times ... Sometimes I did not catch how you called some function, so quick it was :-D
“I know it says do not open…” classic.
Well, you have been successful in making me curious and making the competitors maybe rather furious. Thanks!
I've found a gold mine of a channel. Fantastic presentation, pacing and playing. Your videos brim with style and quality.
The last song was like a Go West that was never released. Awesome. Please play any Depeche Mode song in a future video before the whole humanity is wiped out by the corona virus.
I can't understand why I keep watching this video over and over. Maybe is the Van Halenesque vibe from "The Wild Life". Your immaculate timing and perfect voice progression makes this thing sound good.
This is the best looking review of anything I have ever seen
Your excellent review sold me on one : - ) Love it, including the fact it doesn't need power to retain the recorded phrase.
Always amazed at the drums on these small keyboards theyre better than a lot of VSTs..
the sound pretty much like most PSR keyboards except slightly lower fidelity. The keyboard probably uses a sample rate of 22 kHZ or so for the samples.
Sorry? Which VSTs you mention around?
And if you think it can't get even better than ... but it does! Well done, Yamaha. Well done, @keenonkeys!
Way more advanced than my Casio SA-46. I will be watching, thank a lot for the top notch reviews 🙂
Thanks for this cool review. It is straight to the point and the language is very clear - for me as a non-native English speaker very easy to follow even without subtitles. Great job!
The quality of your video is so amazing! Thank you for all details, I wish Yamaha payed you for this incredible work. Thanks a lot
This is how a review should be!!! I watched the SHS 10 keytar review and loved it! You should review the new SHS 500 keytar!!
Great...
Million thanks for the video..
I wish Casio would create a similar thing out of their 1990th SA-series sound engine with all their quirky software generated original sounds fully editable and midified.
Same, imagine a modern VL tone or a moder version of the MT Series
Yeah, a revitalised Casio SA1 with multilayer loop function...
Probably a casio CZ synth is what you're looking for since most of those sounds on the SA series were CZ samples.
Btw they're not really easy to find in great conditions at the right price (at least in Europe)
It is incredible all the great things that include Yamaha keyboards now, I have my old and beloved Yamaha psr-600 and the most top thing I brought when I bought it was a floppy drive xDDDD
I've seen one the other day and I consider buying one and at the same time you posted this.
It's a sign, buying one today :)
Thank you!
Its on the way to santa, for my 10 years old son. Hope to get him approaching the keys via this exciting, not boring, Keyboard. Thanks so much, also for the history reports of casio products, i'm bout to get a ctx 5000 for myself 😉😎👍greetings from south east germany
You have a very relaxing voice good video
Mein Gott! $99 for the A50? That's a ton of functionality and very good sounds for that price. Sounds like a wonderful starter board for youngsters/beginners. 100X better than what I started with: a used Casio MT-500 & a new Casio SK-1 ...both which I kept for nostalgia's sake 35years + later :P
That tune at the end got me jivin' in my chair alone
Wow Such a wonderful Video Thank You!! I've watched 20 vids on A50 & read the Manual & still didn't really know this thing. What an Awesome Lesson this is on a very fun Keyboard! Your Midi Vid on A50 is also Fantastic!! 🎉❤👍
I just ordered one of these. So excited. Will use this videos as a tutorial.
Wow! Great presentation, Yamaha owe you a lot.
That pitch bend stuff is beautiful! However, I think Yamaha needs to create new sounds for their beginner keyboards as they have been using the same dated XG sounds for almost 20 years.
Definitely! I was a bit surprised when i saw that they used this old sound chip, but since this is my only Yamaha keyboard that's younger than 20 years, I am OK with that.
I would think that Yamaha would have been roasted for not investing in any new sounds.
Or inherit voices from previous Tyros keyboards not those very old ancient low quality voices.
14:41 - 15:50 is a damn fine jam.
Just bought my pss a50 yesterday! Excellent little helper :))
That ending song was brilliantly 80's haha
I loved that intro at 16:24
Hi there, bought one, after seeing this, december last year, almost 20y without an instrument,, I was thisrty :) i used to play guitar,, never touched a keyboard,, now im playing 3 good songs already,, You really got a hold on me - smokey,, Changes - B Sabbath and I Want you - Marvin Gaye. Now looking to leram brazilian ones like old Carmen Miranda sambas,,, very happy with it,,, watched this vídeo like ten times,, thank u Keen, luv from Brazil. I’ll post some questions,, simple but maybe can help others too