Yamaha PSR-A5000

In the PSR-A Line: Yamaha Arranger Dedicated to Oriental Scales and Styles

Derived from Yamaha's arranger DNA, the PSR-A5000 positions itself as a benchmark for keyboardists seeking a stage-oriented instrument capable of respecting the subtle intonation and ornamentation nuances unique to Oriental music. It combines immediate usability (touch navigation, direct controls) with advanced editing tools to customize styles, kits, and voices according to your traditions and repertoire.

Keyboard Design

The 61-key standard keyboard with "Organ FSB" action sensitive to velocity (Initial Touch) prioritizes a fast and precise response, ideal for trills, ornaments, and rapid phrasing. The 5 response curves allow you to adjust dynamics to your touch. In performance, the assignable joystick facilitates pitch bend, vibrato, and effects control, while 7 assignable buttons and 2 rotary potentiometers provide direct access to key parameters (filter, volume, DSP). Finally, tuning memories and scale controls are designed to instantly recall your scales (maqâm and custom temperaments) in live situations.

Sound Quality

The Yamaha PSR-A5000 is based on AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) technology with stereo samples and a maximum polyphony of 128 voices, maintaining depth even with dense arrangements. Its library includes 1,161 instruments and 86 drum/SFX kits, complemented by an Oriental bank (299 Oriental sounds, 44 Oriental percussion kits) and numerous expressive voice families: 219 Super Articulation, 25 MegaVoice, 41 Sweet!, 64 Cool!, 91 Live!. For sound reinforcement, the MAIN and SUB outputs simplify routing to a mixer, while the AUX input and headphone output integrate naturally into a studio or rehearsal setup.

Built-in Effects

• Reverb: 59 presets + 30 user slots
• Chorus: 106 presets + 30 user slots
• DSP/Inserts: up to 8 effects per part
• EQ and compression: integrated processing to refine the mix and presence

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Multi-effects, EQ, Compressor, Chorus	MIDI I/O	IN, OUT (DIN)
Speakers	Yes	USB to Device port	Yes
Number of speakers	4	USB to Host port	Yes
Sampler	No	Inputs	Attenuation pedal, Sustain pedal, Stereo mini jack, mic IN
Max polyphony	128	Outputs	USB Type B, Mono & stereo audio, 6.5 mm headphone, USB Type A
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Color	Black
Synthesis type	PCM	Color screen	Yes
Number of keys	61	Power supply	AC Adapter
Touch	Lightweight	Display	Color LCD screen
Number of styles	454	Weight	11 kg
Amplification	15 W	Dimensions (mm)	1017 x 139 x 431
Transposition	Yes

Type	"Organ FSB" touch, velocity-sensitive (Initial Touch)	EQ and compression	built-in
Touch response	5 levels (soft to hard)	Audio recorder	WAV & MP3
Controllers	assignable joystick, 7 assignable buttons, 2 rotary knobs	Playback	lyrics display, time stretch, pitch shift
Tuning/scales	5 memories + dedicated buttons (maqâm, etc.)	Vocal Cancel	yes
Technology	AWM with stereo samples	Creation tools	Chord Looper, Song Creator, Multi Pad Creator, style and sound creator
Voices	1,161 instruments, 86 drum/SFX kits, 480 XG	Line outputs	MAIN + SUB
Oriental bank	299 oriental sounds, 44 oriental percussion kits	USB	To Host & To Device (x2)
Articulations	219 Super Articulation, 25 MegaVoice, 41 Sweet!, 64 Cool!, 91 Live!	MIDI	IN/OUT
Reverb	59 presets + 30 user presets	Control	2 assignable pedal inputs
Chorus	106 presets + 30 user presets	Headphones	dedicated output
DSP/Inserts	up to 8 effects per part	Dimensions	1017 cm x 139 x 431 mm