Yamaha PSS-A50 - Full Review

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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • This is one of three new PSS keyboards Yamaha released 2019. It has a nice arpeggiator, motion FX, touch response, 32 voice polyphony and USB MIDI In/Out.
    If you want to know more about midi and recording, watch my PSS-A50 Midi video:
    • Yamaha PSS-A50 - Every...
    I've made a full album with the PSS-A50:
    keenonkeys.bandcamp.com/album...
    0:00 Introduction
    0:50 The New PSS Keyboards
    2:01 A Quick Look Inside
    3:15 Arpeggios and Sounds
    10:51 Motion FX
    12:32 Phrase Recorder
    18:35 Midi Functions
    19:28 Conclusion
    20:36 Final Performance
    Support this channel and buy a song or album on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com
    or listen to some tracks on Soundcloud:
    / user-229361059
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Komentáře • 913

  • @KeenOnKeys
    @KeenOnKeys  Před 3 lety +55

    If you like to know more about midi and recording, watch my additional PSS-A50 video: czcams.com/video/DDEKr_5AY9g/video.html
    You can listen to (or buy) my full album made with the PSS-A50 on Bandcamp: keenonkeys.bandcamp.com/album/yamaha-pss-a50

    • @enricooler1433
      @enricooler1433 Před 3 lety +3

      those songs sound amazing! you did a great job! i would support you but i dont have money...

    • @jacoborouces1422
      @jacoborouces1422 Před 3 lety +2

      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.

    • @bmhater1283
      @bmhater1283 Před 2 lety +2

      @@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

  • @MattiMattiMatti
    @MattiMattiMatti Před 4 lety +420

    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.

  • @johnodowd3565
    @johnodowd3565 Před 4 lety +205

    I need to avoid these videos, because now I need this

  • @minhle5340
    @minhle5340 Před 4 lety +605

    yamaha should hire this guy to demo their products lol.
    very nicely produced and professional-looking review you got there !

    • @dandvoracek8692
      @dandvoracek8692 Před 4 lety +16

      + the voice!

    • @GuruBahasaInggris
      @GuruBahasaInggris Před 4 lety +4

      I second you

    • @ShadowriverUB
      @ShadowriverUB Před 4 lety +7

      Do not open!

    • @dadautube
      @dadautube Před 4 lety +7

      @@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!

    • @meyazzbantawa4174
      @meyazzbantawa4174 Před 4 lety +2

      I have no idea how to transpose my pss, need help 😄

  • @yudhst
    @yudhst Před 4 lety +476

    Duude, nobody's talking about how beautiful his voice sounds

    • @AndreaAustoni
      @AndreaAustoni Před 4 lety +21

      I find it really annoying.

    • @yudhst
      @yudhst Před 4 lety +3

      @@AndreaAustoni ok

    • @dixonnegron1083
      @dixonnegron1083 Před 4 lety +30

      I find his voice very relaxing. I can hear it all day.

    • @mollet09
      @mollet09 Před 4 lety +4

      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

    • @steve0525
      @steve0525 Před 4 lety +4

      @@dixonnegron1083 he sounds like a nut

  • @mvv1408
    @mvv1408 Před 4 lety +107

    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!

    • @cwang-ec6ps
      @cwang-ec6ps Před 4 lety +6

      M vV you're so damn right

    • @EntombedHusk
      @EntombedHusk Před 3 lety +7

      Exactly! I love limitations!

    • @cokecl
      @cokecl Před 3 lety +3

      this in a looper would be awesome

    • @eo7994
      @eo7994 Před 2 lety +5

      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 😩

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable Před rokem +1

      Can it play single notes without any patterns? -ie I want to be able to play bass notes only to replace my bass guitar

  • @JustOnlyOnePiece
    @JustOnlyOnePiece Před 4 lety +127

    for a second i thought i was watching some documentary or the show how its made. quality stuff.

  • @joonglegamer9898
    @joonglegamer9898 Před 4 lety +131

    Dang, that's a lot of performance for 99 bucks. I'm impressed.

    • @Barber747
      @Barber747 Před 4 lety +7

      Just $99? That's it?!?

    • @WWENwO
      @WWENwO Před 3 lety +2

      JoOngleGamer 3 octave midi for 99. I’m down

    • @kelvinsmith6854
      @kelvinsmith6854 Před 3 lety

      I paid £85 post free from Amazon UK

    • @pianosnoosh
      @pianosnoosh Před 3 lety

      4 times the price and you can get a professional PSR series keyboard

    • @haveball
      @haveball Před 2 lety

      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.. 😊

  • @ijui
    @ijui Před 4 lety +61

    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!

  • @JojoCrazyCat
    @JojoCrazyCat Před 4 lety +219

    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.

    • @rodrigovilleda764
      @rodrigovilleda764 Před 4 lety +16

      Go for it! you will never regret!

    • @PeterGarofalo
      @PeterGarofalo Před 4 lety +7

      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 .

    • @philbabb6460
      @philbabb6460 Před 4 lety +2

      you are lying

    • @drunio1504
      @drunio1504 Před 4 lety +5

      @Phil Babb = Troll 👤

    • @DRakeTRofKBam
      @DRakeTRofKBam Před 4 lety +27

      Imagine some robbers trying to break in and all of a sudden they hear some dissonant chords played at a piano

  • @PackingLess
    @PackingLess Před 4 lety +8

    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

  • @teacher-sean
    @teacher-sean Před rokem +15

    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! :)

  • @paulolaraofficial
    @paulolaraofficial Před 2 lety +7

    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!!

  • @nfernando
    @nfernando Před 4 lety +4

    What a great review and demonstration. Thanks for taking the time! Just bought one.

  • @JustLimAnD
    @JustLimAnD Před 4 lety +7

    These things are actually really powerful, useful, and FUN! You've sold me!!!

  • @mihaimalaescuofficial
    @mihaimalaescuofficial Před 3 lety +5

    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.

  • @ThierryC-te3rx
    @ThierryC-te3rx Před 8 měsíci +5

    Clearly an underrated channel.

  • @saludanite
    @saludanite Před 2 lety +7

    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!

  • @raffitchakmakjian
    @raffitchakmakjian Před 4 lety +37

    I can't believe how much sound shaping they've managed to fit in this form-factor. Pretty amazing if you ask me.

  • @stratcat4461
    @stratcat4461 Před 4 lety +11

    Great review--very professional. You're an excellent musician and composer as well.

  • @fish998765432
    @fish998765432 Před 4 lety +4

    Most comprehensive review of anything ever!

  • @alframseysporndungeon8
    @alframseysporndungeon8 Před 4 lety +4

    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.

  • @nomadvideomachine
    @nomadvideomachine Před 2 lety +5

    Bought it thisafternoon! Now checking this vid! No regrets, what a great little machine! And a perfect tutorial, thanks 🙏

  • @luciano.armani
    @luciano.armani Před 3 lety +7

    this is just pure class. amazing man, the value you got out of that thing is out of this world.

  • @checktheevidence
    @checktheevidence Před 3 lety +5

    Wonderful stuff! Thanks for sharing your talent and brilliance with the world!

  • @WoodomainJeremyBroun
    @WoodomainJeremyBroun Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant review 10/10 and (as someone else also commented) a very good voice delivery - voices are important!!!

  • @chocobroodje4128
    @chocobroodje4128 Před 3 lety +2

    I love the review-and-tutorial-in-one style!

  • @lofinesse
    @lofinesse Před 10 měsíci +2

    Absolutely stunning review and awesome jam at the end! 💙

  • @geraldwagner8739
    @geraldwagner8739 Před 3 lety +1

    Watching this video after some months again. It‘s so impressive what you are doing with this tiny keyboard.

  • @DimitrisDimos
    @DimitrisDimos Před 4 lety +4

    I would pay money to watch this guy reviewing anything at all! Congrats!

  • @eaglechildkeys
    @eaglechildkeys Před 4 lety +9

    The look and the sounds are pretty good for the small keyboard that is ;) Nice channel . Subscribed!

  • @bornfree3963
    @bornfree3963 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for your very informative review. Keep up with the good work!

  • @senhorpescador
    @senhorpescador Před 2 lety +1

    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!

  • @dmallegro613
    @dmallegro613 Před 4 lety +5

    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

  • @kimthompson5871
    @kimthompson5871 Před 4 lety +20

    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 !

  • @captainkedde
    @captainkedde Před 4 lety +1

    I have just ordered mine december 25th, because of your video :-) Great demo and review

  • @stevenblakeakahashburns
    @stevenblakeakahashburns Před 3 lety +3

    I stumbled upon this channel whilst looking for Yamaha pss130 review
    This is a great channel
    Subscribing
    Great narration voice by the way

  • @adamyohan
    @adamyohan Před 2 lety +3

    I've found a gold mine of a channel. Fantastic presentation, pacing and playing. Your videos brim with style and quality.

  • @nicolabresciani9659
    @nicolabresciani9659 Před rokem +2

    Best keyboard, musical instruments review of all time !! Thank you !! #1 !!!

  • @ilikeitdark13
    @ilikeitdark13 Před 3 lety +2

    Now that is a professional review...and voice..ASMR !

  • @sir_s
    @sir_s Před 4 lety +7

    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!

  • @scra2et6
    @scra2et6 Před 4 lety +11

    i showed up here again for the third time just to listen to this wonderful tune in the end of video.

  • @maheshchaube2456
    @maheshchaube2456 Před 4 lety +22

    Sir you are outstanding at what you do

  • @bluegrassmagee8697
    @bluegrassmagee8697 Před 11 měsíci

    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!! 🎉❤👍

  • @adamgharmonica4659
    @adamgharmonica4659 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video.. thanks for taking us through in such detail - very musical examples too! enjoyed listening to them

  • @WinslowCat
    @WinslowCat Před 3 lety +3

    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!

  • @niko0lino
    @niko0lino Před 4 lety +12

    Was looking into buying a keyboard for fun. This seems fun indeed but i'm also hyper-intimidated by all the skill. Great video.

  • @txdap786
    @txdap786 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow the yamaha pss series has come a long way, thanks for sharing

  • @Hooli630
    @Hooli630 Před 4 lety +2

    simple and beautiful production quality. Subbed

  • @nathalygomes3112
    @nathalygomes3112 Před 2 lety +3

    One of the best and more complete reviews I've seen so far. Thank you!

  • @TheNemesisProject
    @TheNemesisProject Před 4 lety +3

    Hey there! I have to tell you I am so impressed with your Soundcloud music with all the different little keyboards. Pretty damn cool

  • @tumbler9428
    @tumbler9428 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, that's one nice, practical, in-depth presentation.

  • @paulussantosociwidjaja4781

    Well, you have been successful in making me curious and making the competitors maybe rather furious. Thanks!

  • @robertp9072
    @robertp9072 Před 4 lety +3

    Incredible review, thanks!

  • @yc0nyo
    @yc0nyo Před 4 lety +3

    Wow! Great presentation, Yamaha owe you a lot.

  • @immocallimmobilien382
    @immocallimmobilien382 Před 4 lety +1

    You have got it under control! Congratulations! Cool!

  • @ryanmccarthy4589
    @ryanmccarthy4589 Před 3 lety +1

    This is the best looking review of anything I have ever seen

  • @demofactory
    @demofactory Před 3 lety +12

    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!!!!!

  • @zibbezabba2491
    @zibbezabba2491 Před 3 lety +17

    A very 80's sounding device. I love it.

    • @gabepenn7386
      @gabepenn7386 Před 3 lety +1

      thats exactly what it is!

    • @zibbezabba2491
      @zibbezabba2491 Před 3 lety +1

      @@gabepenn7386 The Pss series never sounded like that in the 80's

    • @cokecl
      @cokecl Před 3 lety +1

      @@zibbezabba2491 but the 80's sounded like that anyway

    • @Agent-vj3ns
      @Agent-vj3ns Před 2 lety

      You wouldn't say that if he played Beethoven the whole time

  • @SuperlocoGypsy
    @SuperlocoGypsy Před 3 lety

    Questa è senza dubbio la migliore recensione / demo della tastiera che abbia mai visto!

  • @tomelwich49
    @tomelwich49 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent demo Keen!

  • @rashedkhanmenon7550
    @rashedkhanmenon7550 Před 4 lety +3

    It’s a great review and I bought a same piano after seeing it😊.Hopefully I will enjoy. Sir’Many thanks for uploading such a good video 🙏🙏and hope to see you more in the future😉

  • @PARTYFUNZEL
    @PARTYFUNZEL Před 4 lety +2

    And if you think it can't get even better than ... but it does! Well done, Yamaha. Well done, @keenonkeys!

  • @greywolf_harmonica
    @greywolf_harmonica Před rokem +1

    Thanks much for the review. Ordered one for my birthday!

  • @zacpiya
    @zacpiya Před 3 lety +1

    absolutely amazing review! I am shocked and subscribed.

  • @mattjazzml
    @mattjazzml Před 4 lety +9

    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.

  • @juanarocho973
    @juanarocho973 Před 4 lety +4

    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!!

  • @Mophonic
    @Mophonic Před 3 lety +1

    your voice and videos are high class man- wow

  • @avokevo5394
    @avokevo5394 Před 2 lety +1

    No exaggeration this might be the best product demo video I’ve ever seen..

  • @ejazzz0801
    @ejazzz0801 Před rokem +2

    extremely well made video 💕

  • @rabiabaria3963
    @rabiabaria3963 Před 3 lety +5

    you have an atomic timing in your hands mein herr!! great art 👌

  • @Goettel
    @Goettel Před rokem +1

    Your excellent review sold me on one : - ) Love it, including the fact it doesn't need power to retain the recorded phrase.

  • @benjaminelo3709
    @benjaminelo3709 Před 3 lety +1

    I just ordered one of these. So excited. Will use this videos as a tutorial.

  • @jebhammer8352
    @jebhammer8352 Před 3 lety +2

    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

  • @venug2617
    @venug2617 Před rokem +4

    Fantastic Presentation.........
    You are Master of it........
    Yamaha should appreciate it......

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy Před 4 lety +2

    I think I've been hypnotized by his voice.... Just placed my order!

  • @moad8794
    @moad8794 Před 3 lety +2

    I didnt need this but now I'm waiting on it to come in the mail haha. Great review!

  • @BruceHarms
    @BruceHarms Před 9 měsíci +3

    That song in the end was ROCKING! buying it

  • @goldenrule4193
    @goldenrule4193 Před 4 lety +3

    You are brilliant. Thank you for being you.

  • @rosielove1337
    @rosielove1337 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this review very professional, amazing sounds, I will be buying one thanks 🙂👍

  • @blkbeauti05
    @blkbeauti05 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a superb review. Thank you.

  • @salinger2000
    @salinger2000 Před 4 lety +5

    one of the best review i've seen on last years. It should be very useful if he make a video manual, with slower instructions and examples, most of all about arpeggio and sound on sound recordings. Anyway, thanks for this good work|

  • @jbowmanmusic
    @jbowmanmusic Před 4 lety +7

    Nice review! Had to do a double take when you demo'd the tap tempo - watching the first time around I thought you tapped in 120 and then 240 on the nail - the musical equivalent of the perfect circle ;-)

  • @gillesfrancois5277
    @gillesfrancois5277 Před rokem +1

    This is great review! Thank you so much!

  • @Richans
    @Richans Před rokem +2

    Wow, what an awesome Review, thank you!!

  • @joeporterfield7576
    @joeporterfield7576 Před 4 lety +6

    You have a very relaxing voice good video

  • @andyr8812
    @andyr8812 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow! It's incredible how much music you can produce with this little instrument. I have ordered one.

  • @toneranger
    @toneranger Před 4 lety +2

    Super vid... thorough walkthrough... fair play!!

  • @avva3802
    @avva3802 Před 4 lety +2

    Great review! Thank you!

  • @Ferrichrome
    @Ferrichrome Před 4 lety +4

    I watched the first 10 seconds and instantly subscribed

  • @fairplaylad420
    @fairplaylad420 Před 3 lety +5

    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 CZcams 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

    • @mariamIbrahim5848
      @mariamIbrahim5848 Před 3 lety +1

      HAHAHAH SAME I KEPT LOOKING FOR HOURS TILL I FOUND THIS VID. I will be ordering mine soon, so excited !

    • @Model3GenerativeANdroid
      @Model3GenerativeANdroid Před 3 lety

      Me too. I bought a50 instead of the e30. I ♥️ the sounds.

    • @supernothing77
      @supernothing77 Před 3 lety

      how do you like it?

  • @arturrozga5406
    @arturrozga5406 Před 3 lety +1

    Just bought my pss a50 yesterday! Excellent little helper :))

  • @valerioviti6630
    @valerioviti6630 Před 3 měsíci +1

    the last song was insane! bravo

  • @jeroendenhertog4975
    @jeroendenhertog4975 Před 4 lety +24

    You wouldn't expect such a quality sound out of this toy looking keyboard!

    • @techalex1992
      @techalex1992 Před 4 lety +6

      this thing sounds way better then roland g1000

    • @matthewcody1757
      @matthewcody1757 Před 4 lety +3

      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.

    • @AceMaheswaran
      @AceMaheswaran Před 3 lety +3

      im just jealous of todays kids getting their hands on great tech compared what i had to start with 30 years back. pretty incredible!!

  • @BARRATA
    @BARRATA Před 4 lety +8

    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

  • @HideOut55007
    @HideOut55007 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You make this thing rock!

  • @arielle2745
    @arielle2745 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the very helpful review!

  • @sailingshadowfax7518
    @sailingshadowfax7518 Před 3 lety +13

    This thing is AMAZING. Just the arpeggiator alone is worth the price.

  • @autobotsNdecepticons
    @autobotsNdecepticons Před 4 lety +28

    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.

    • @Charlie19501
      @Charlie19501 Před rokem +1

      How much was it?

    • @autobotsNdecepticons
      @autobotsNdecepticons Před rokem +1

      @@Charlie19501 Roughly the equivalent of $100. Used I'd guess you could get it for half that if not less.

  • @stevenaustin4591
    @stevenaustin4591 Před 4 lety +2

    Dude! this is pretty awesome for such a small keyboard! :)