Yamaha YC61 61-Key Stage Keyboard

Authentic VCM Organ and Versatile Stage Keys in a 7.1 kg Instrument

The Yamaha YC61 is a 61-key stage keyboard that pairs Yamaha’s VCM Organ engine and nine physical drawbars with a flexible Keys section. Its semi-weighted waterfall keyboard follows the design of traditional organ keyboards, making it a natural choice for organists and gigging keyboard players.

VCM Organ, AWM2 and FM tone generation provide 200 Voices and 320 Live Set Sounds, while a built-in USB audio and MIDI interface connects the YC61 to Mac, PC and iOS devices for recording and production.

Semi-weighted waterfall keyboard

The 61-key semi-weighted waterfall action with initial touch is modelled on traditional organ keyboards, giving drawbar organ parts an authentic feel.

VCM Organ with nine physical drawbars

The nine drawbars have the footages and ratcheting you expect from an organ. Yamaha’s VCM Organ models classic organ sound in three vintages – from just out of the box to well-travelled and character-rich – and key click, leakage and rotary speaker speed can all be adjusted.

FM Organ plus rotary speaker and amp simulation

Switch to FM Organ and the drawbars control eight FM operators for a pure sound with a massive low end. Speaker and amp effects include three rotary speaker types and four amp types for anything from warm and full to dirty and aggressive.

A Keys section for pianos, electric pianos and more

Alongside the organ, the Keys section covers acoustic and electric pianos as well as warm pads, lush strings, deep synth basses, leads and brass that can be split, layered or played solo. In total there are 200 Voices (10 organ and 190 keys) and 320 Live Set Sounds.

Insertion effects and master processing

The Organ section has its own Pre Drive insertion, while Key A and Key B each have two insertion effect systems with 35 types per system. A reverb and a three-band master EQ with sweepable mid complete the sound, and Yamaha’s VCM technology recreates the behaviour of vintage effects and high-end studio processors.

Stage and studio connectivity

Connections include unbalanced L/MONO and R outputs, headphones, two foot controller inputs, sustain and assignable foot switch inputs, MIDI In/Out, and USB To Host and To Device. The built-in USB stereo audio and MIDI interface works with Mac, PC and iOS devices.

Q. Is the YC61 keyboard weighted?

It uses a semi-weighted waterfall keyboard with initial touch, designed after traditional organ keyboards. For a weighted action, the YC73 uses Yamaha’s BHS action and the YC88 uses the NW-GH3 natural wood graded hammer action.

Q. Does it have real drawbars?

Yes. Nine physical drawbars control the VCM Organ, and also the eight operators of the FM Organ.

Q. Can I record into a computer?

Yes. The YC61 has a built-in USB stereo audio and MIDI interface for Mac, PC and iOS devices, plus MIDI In/Out sockets.

Q. What is included in the box?

Yamaha lists the Owner’s Manual and a power cord. Pedals and stands are sold separately.

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