Stage Keyboard with Drawbar Organ with Balanced Hammer Action
Yamaha - YC73
73-key Stage Keyboard with Balanced Hammer Action KeysDesigned for gigging keyboardists, the YC Series features a newly designed Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) Organ engine with physical drawbars, extensive real-time control and authentic Acoustic/Electric Piano and FM synth sound. With three models to choose from, there’s a YC stage keyboard for every stage and every player.
The YC73 is the ideal model for the keyboardist who wants to cover the widest possible range of sounds. And that with a still compact size, a very comfortable weight, and direct and intuitive access to all important parameters for sound design. Using the MIDI Master Mode the larger keyboard range already allows three Split Zones, using internal sounds and in combination with external sound generators. Another criterion that should not be underestimated is the fact that not every keyboardist needs a keyboard with 88 keys or is used to it from a piano. The “Balanced Hammer Standard” keyboard of the YC73 lies in a pleasant “middle” between the other two keyboard versions.
73Number of Keys
128 NotesPolyphony
4 x 1/4"Pedal Inputs
At a glance
• 73 keys
• Sound Engine: VCM Organ, AWM2, and FM
• Rotary Speaker simulation
• Split/Layer functionality
• Pitch and Modulation Lever
• 2 Line Outputs: 6.3 mm jack
• 2 Line Inputs: 6.3 mm jack
'The Warm, Authentic Sound of an Organ'
VCM ORGANHow do you reproduce the warm, authentic sound of an organ in a stage keyboard? You build an organ engine the Yamaha way, from the ground up. Yamaha puts your favorite classic organ sounds in one powerful, stage keyboard. YC models three organ vintages - just out of the box, well-traveled and character-rich vintage. Need more? Go under the hood to adjust key click, leakage, rotary speaker speed and more to get the one-of-a-kind organ tone you've been searching for.
SOUNDWhen it comes to versatility, YC is a virtuoso. Featuring premium keyboard sound with more possibilities than ever. Choose from authentic Yamaha grand/upright pianos, electric pianos and keyboards to a tonewheel organ with rotary speaker, synths, acoustic sounds and more. Our proprietary VCM recreates the circuits of vintage analog EQs, compressors and phasers right down to the transistors and resistors to capture the subtleties other digital simulations can’t. It’s like having an incredible sounding keyboard with everything, to go.
Standout Features
VCM EFFECTSVCM re-creates the sound and behavior of vintage effects and high-end studio signal processors by modeling the circuits down to the original analog component level.
FM ORGANIn 1983, Yamaha introduced the iconic sounds of FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis to the world with the launch of the synthesizer DX7. Now YC brings FM synthesis to the organ for a new generation of players. Simply switch to FM Organ and your drawbars control 8 FM Operators that send a pure sound with massive low end. Add rotary speaker or amp sim effects for character and vibe. Intuitive controls make it easy to discover new sounds. Or recreate classic transistor organ tones from warm to reedy to buzzy by choosing one of three popular FM Organ modes.
VCM ROTARY SPEAKERYC brings you the authentic sounds of classic rotary speakers with no maintenance required. Choose from two faithfully modeled rotary speaker profiles - warm and full or dirty and aggressive - and adjust top or bottom rotor speed for total control.
Direct, Immediate & Total Sound Control
intuitive interfaceYC is made for long jams, not long menus. The intuitive interface gives you fast and easy splits, layers and sound-shaping directly from the front panel. Proving that versatility doesn’t have to be complex.
MOBILITYYC88 weighs 41 lb, 0 oz (18.6 kg), YC73 is 29 lb, 9 oz (13.4 kg) and YC61 comes in at an incredible 15 pounds, 10 oz. (7.1 kg). Which makes them compact and light enough for you to be your own roadie. But with a sound that players who can afford roadies will appreciate.
COMPUTER/iOSYC features a built-in USB stereo audio and MIDI interface for Mac, PC and iOS devices. With a single USB cable, you can record the YC audio and MIDI to a DAW and play and monitor virtual instruments.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Type | Stage Keyboard |
|---|---|
| Sound Engine | VCM Organ, AWM2, FM |
| Number of Keys | 73 |
| Type of Keys | Balanced Hammer Action |
| Touch Sensitivity | Normal, Soft, Hard, Wide, Fixed |
| Other Controllers | Pitchbend Lever, Modulation Lever |
| Polyphony | 128 Notes (AWM2/Organ), 128 Notes (FM) |
| Presets | 8 organ, 139 keys |
| Effects | Reverb, Rotary Speaker, 3-band EQ |
| Audio Inputs | 2 x 1/4" (R, L/Mono) |
| Audio Outputs | 2 x XLR (main out), 2 x 1/4" (R, L/Mono) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4" |
| USB | 1 x Type B, 1 x Type A |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out/USB |
| Pedal Inputs | 4 x 1/4" |
| Pedal Included | Yes, FC3A (sustain) |
| Display | LCD |
| Power Supply | Standard IEC AC cable |
| Height | 5.6" |
| Width | 42.75" |
| Depth | 14" |
| Weight | 29.6 lbs |
