Yamaha
Yamaha PSR-I610 61-Key Indian Portable Keyboard
Yamaha's flagship Indian-music keyboard, built for live performance
- 927 Voices, including 50 Indian Voices and 29 Super Articulation Lite Voices
- 392 Styles (70 Indian), 50 Riyaz patterns and 75 lesson Songs
- Pitch-bend and modulation wheels plus a foot controller input
- 12 W + 12 W speakers, mic input and L/L+R, R line outputs
- Looper, Quick Sampling, Auto Chord Play and USB Type-C to Host
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Yamaha PSR-I610 61-Key Portable Keyboard for Indian Music
The Yamaha PSR-I610 is the flagship of Yamaha's PSR-I series of portable keyboards for Indian music. Its 61 touch-sensitive keys play 927 Voices, including 50 Indian instruments, with 392 auto-accompaniment Styles (70 of them Indian), 50 Riyaz Tabla/Mridangam and Tanpura patterns and 75 lesson Songs.
Yamaha designed it as the PSR-I model for performing, with 12 W + 12 W speakers, a microphone input, independent line outputs, a modulation wheel and a foot controller input. It suits singers, live keyboardists, music teachers and serious students who want the most complete Indian content in the range.
Key Features
50 Indian Voices with Super Articulation Lite
Alongside pianos, strings, brass and other everyday sounds, the PSR-I610 carries 50 Indian instrument Voices and 29 Super Articulation Lite Voices. Super Articulation Lite recreates playing techniques such as Bansuri vibrato and Santoor tremolo, so melodies sound closer to the real instrument without any extra effort from you.
392 Styles with Smart Chord and Auto Chord Play
Play a chord with your left hand and a full band follows you, across 392 Styles that include 70 Indian Styles. Smart Chord lets you trigger complete chords with a single finger, and Auto Chord Play runs through any of 135 preset chord progressions (or 10 of your own) to free your hands for melody and controls.
Riyaz on the PSR-I610: Tabla, Mridangam and Tanpura
The Riyaz function gives you 50 rhythm patterns built on Tabla or Mridangam with a Tanpura drone. Use them to accompany a performance or for daily raga practice when no accompanist is available, keeping your timing and pitch on track.
75 lesson Songs, including 35 Indian pieces
The built-in library runs from Raga scales and Geetams to Western classics, and 35 of the 75 Songs are Indian traditional Raga, Geetam, Swara Jathi and Korvai pieces. Three-step lessons (Listening, Timing and Waiting) plus Repeat & Learn help you master each piece, and Yamaha offers the sheet music as a free Song Book download.
Stage-ready hardware for live performance
Two 12 W amplifiers drive the built-in speakers, and a microphone input lets you sing and play without a separate PA. For bigger venues, the L/L+R and R outputs feed a PA system or powered speakers. Pitch-bend and modulation wheels, a Portamento button and an optional expression pedal on the foot controller input give you fine control over every phrase.
Looper and Quick Sampling for creative solos
The Looper records a phrase and replays it while you layer more parts on top, which you can combine with Styles for a full one-person performance. Quick Sampling assigns audio from your computer, a WAV file, the AUX input or your own voice to four Sampling Pads, each playable as a one-shot or a loop, with a sampling time of about 9.6 seconds.
DSP, Motion Effect, India EQ and Mega Boost
Dedicated DSP buttons call up high-quality effects (41 DSP1 and 12 DSP2 types), while 57 Motion Effects add dynamic filter and modulation sweeps. Two Live Control Knobs adjust assigned effects as you play, India EQ is tuned for Indian music, and Mega Boost lifts the volume by +6 dB over the normal maximum.
USB connectivity, recording and free apps
USB to Device records your performances as WAV audio (up to about 80 minutes per Song) and plays them back from a USB flash drive. USB to Host (Type-C) connects to a computer so you can use the keyboard's sounds with DAW software, and it doubles as a 44.1 kHz/16-bit stereo audio interface. Yamaha's free Rec'n'Share and MIDI Song to Style apps add easy recording, sharing and Style creation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Yamaha PSR-I610 and the PSR-I510?
Both have 61 touch-sensitive keys, a microphone input and L/L+R, R line outputs. The PSR-I610 adds more content (927 vs 887 Voices, 70 vs 60 Indian Styles, 50 vs 40 Riyaz patterns, 75 vs 65 Songs), twice the amplifier power (12 W x 2 vs 6 W x 2), a modulation wheel and a foot controller input. Choose the PSR-I610 if you perform live; the PSR-I510 suits players who do not need those performance extras.
Should I choose the PSR-I610 or the PSR-I300?
The PSR-I300 is the entry model, with 644 Voices, 224 Styles (30 Indian), 15 Riyaz patterns and 2.5 W x 2 speakers, and it has no microphone input, line outputs, foot controller input or modulation wheel. The PSR-I610 is the better choice for anyone who sings, performs or wants the deepest Indian sound library.
What comes in the box with the PSR-I610?
You get the PSR-I610 keyboard, the PA-300C AC adaptor and a music rest. The Song Book is a free download from Yamaha's website. A stand, headphones, microphone, sustain pedal and expression pedal are sold separately.
How is the PSR-I610 powered?
It runs from the supplied PA-300C AC adaptor (13 W power consumption) or from six AA alkaline, manganese or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, so you can also play where there is no power socket. An adjustable auto power-off function helps save power.
Can I connect the PSR-I610 to a computer or use an expression pedal?
Yes. The USB to Host (Type-C) port connects to a computer for use with DAW software and as a USB audio interface; Yamaha notes it cannot guarantee operation with every DAW. The foot controller input accepts an expression pedal such as the Yamaha FC7, and a separate foot switch input works with pedals like the FC4A or FC5 for sustain and other functions.
Is the PSR-I610 good for Hindustani and Carnatic music?
Yes. Riyaz offers Tabla or Mridangam patterns with Tanpura, the 35 Indian lesson Songs cover Raga, Geetam, Swara Jathi and Korvai, and the PIANO button switches instantly between Harmonium and Piano. Super Articulation Lite Voices such as Bansuri and Santoor add realistic ornamentation.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Model | Yamaha PSR-I610 |
|---|---|
| Type | 61-key portable keyboard for Indian music |
| Series | PSR-I Series (flagship model) |
| Colour | Metallic Dark Gray |
Keyboard & Controls
| Number of Keys | 61, organ-style |
|---|---|
| Touch Response | Yes (Soft, Medium, Hard, Off) |
| Pitch Bend | Yes (wheel) |
| Modulation | Yes (wheel) |
| Articulation Switches | Yes |
| Control Knobs | 2 |
| Display | Backlit LCD (English) |
Voices & Effects
| Tone Generation | AWM Stereo Sampling |
|---|---|
| Maximum Polyphony | 64 |
| Preset Voices | 927 (386 Voices + 43 Drum/SFX Kits + 40 Arpeggio Voices + 458 XGlite Voices) |
| Featured Voices | 50 Indian, 29 Super Articulation Lite, 10 Sweet!, 6 Cool!, 3 Live! |
| Compatibility | GM, XGlite |
| DSP | DSP1: 41 types; DSP2: 12 types |
| Reverb | 15 types |
| Chorus | 7 types |
| Master EQ | 6 types |
| Harmony/Echo | 26 types |
| Arpeggio | 182 types |
| Voice Functions | Dual/Layers, Split, Melody Suppressor, Panel Sustain |
Styles, Riyaz & Songs
| Preset Styles | 392 (including 70 Indian Styles) |
|---|---|
| Fingering | Multi Finger, Smart Chord |
| Style Control | ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, SYNC STOP, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN (A, B)/Auto Fill, TRACK ON/OFF |
| Auto Chord Play | 135 chord progressions + 10 USER chord progressions |
| Expansion Styles | 10 (Style File Format, SFF) |
| Riyaz (Tabla/Tanpura Patterns) | 50 |
| Preset Songs | 75 (including 35 Indian traditional Raga, Geetam, Swara Jathi and Korvai) |
| Lesson | Lesson 1-3 (Listening, Timing, Waiting), Repeat & Learn |
| Demo | 3 Demo Songs |
Recording & Sampling
| Song Recording | 10 Songs, 6 tracks (5 Melody + 1 Style) |
|---|---|
| Recording Capacity | Approx. 19,000 notes (melody tracks only) |
| Song Playback Format | SMF (Formats 0 & 1) |
| USB Audio Recorder | WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo), up to 80 minutes (approx. 0.9 GB) per Song |
| Quick Sampling | 4 samples, one-shot or loop, approx. 9.6 sec, 44.1 kHz |
| Sampling Sources | AUX IN, MIC INPUT, USB audio interface, WAV files |
| Other Functions | Looper, Motion Effect (57 types), Mega Boost |
Performance Functions
| Registration Memory | 4 buttons x 8 banks, with Freeze |
|---|---|
| PIANO Button | Yes (Harmonium/Piano) |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Tempo Range | 11-280 (Tap Tempo: 32-280) |
| Transpose | -12 to +12 |
| Tuning | 427.0-440.0-453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz steps) |
| Scale Types | 5 |
| Octave Button | Yes |
Connectivity & Sound System
| USB TO HOST | USB Type-C (USB audio interface: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo) |
|---|---|
| USB TO DEVICE | USB Type-A (USB flash drive) |
| OUTPUT | Standard stereo phone jacks (L/L+R, R) |
| Microphone | Standard mono phone jack |
| AUX IN | Stereo mini jack |
| Headphones | Standard stereo phone jack |
| Foot Switch | Yes (Sustain, Arpeggio Hold, Sustain + Arpeggio Hold, Articulation, Sostenuto) |
| Foot Control | Yes (Volume) |
| Internal Memory | Approx. 1.72 MB |
| Amplifiers | 12 W + 12 W |
| Speakers | 12 cm x 2 |
General
| Power Supply | PA-300C AC adaptor, or six AA alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR6) batteries |
|---|---|
| DC IN | 16 V |
| Power Consumption | 13 W (with PA-300C) |
| Auto Power Off | Yes (Disabled/5/10/15/30/60/120 minutes) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 992 x 136 x 404 mm |
| Weight | 7.3 kg (without batteries) |
| Included | PA-300C AC adaptor, music rest |
| Song Book | Free download from Yamaha's website |
| Optional | FC7 expression pedal, FC4A/FC5 foot switches, HPH-100/HPH-50 headphones |
Specifications from Yamaha India's official PSR-I610 product data; subject to change by Yamaha.
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