From the incredibly affordable PSR series to synthesizers and high end music workstations like MOTIF and TYROS, Yamaha is the undisputed industry leader in digital keyboards and synthesis technologies. These products have many features that are essential in school applications and teaching.

For courses in composition and arranging, having a full palette of studio-quality sounds is essential. Yamaha digital keyboards allow for the creation of complete orchestral arrangements all on one unit. Many have built-in sequencers for recording and detailed editing of MIDI performances. Synthesizers can be used to teach the basic elements of tone and the fundamentals of sound. Recently, marching bands have added the unique sound of these instruments to their performances.

Add an Orchestra to Your Student’s Musical Experience

Whether you desire a complete array of orchestral sounds at once or you’re looking to fill in a few missing parts, Yamaha Digital Keyboards are superior in every way – from the sounds they produce to your ability to easily change sounds. Whether the sound you prefer is contemporary or as traditional as an organ or piano, Yamaha meets your needs.

Create Your Own Accompaniment

A music workstation like the Yamaha MOTIF contains not only a wide selection of sounds but also a 16 track MIDI/Audio recorder that lets you record and playback songs, including real vocal and guitar parts, right from the keyboard. Create your own orchestration, record it to the MOTIF and then play along with it live. You can even connect your workstation to one of our portable digital recorders to produce your own CD.

Play Professionally-Recorded MIDI Tracks

There are professionally-recorded MIDI tracks, that when played on Yamaha synthesizers, bring these superior musicians into your students’ educational experience. But unlike a CD track, you have control over each instrument, including the ability to mute or change individual sounds or play them live, change keys, add or delete verses, and much more. All Yamaha instruments support the Standard MIDI File (SMF) format.

Create Your Own Sheet Music and Score

With our synthesizers, you’re able to record and save what you play as a MIDI file. We use SmartMedia™ technology (like many digital cameras), the most dependable and cutting-edge way to store data. Once you record a MIDI file, you can then open it in your favorite notation program, transpose it and edit it as you like. Our instruments are superior in capturing every nuance of what you play.

Quickly Connect Your Synthesizer to Your Computer

Our synthesizers allow you to easily take full advantage of MIDI with a simple USB or MIDI cable from your computer to the synthesizer. Yamaha has made interacting with your favorite sequencing or notation software much easier.

With the features we’ve shared and many more you’ve yet to discover, you can easily see why we’ve taken technology in music education to new heights.