The Yamaha PSR-S950 is one of the bestselling Yamaha arranger workstations.
There are different Yamaha PSR versions, which are PSR-S750, PSR-S650, PSR-A2000 and PSR-S950.
I would highly recommend Yamaha PSR-S950 as the best performing arranger workstation digital piano of Yamaha.
The Yamaha PSR-S950 is crowned as the Ultimate PSR.
This ultimate cutting edge technology contains Vocal Harmony 2 and Vocal Cancel that let’s users experience “instant Karaoke.”
This feature is usually not conveniently featured on any other arranger workstation platforms except the Yamaha PSR-S950.
Yamaha PSR-S950 has most amount of tones, voices, and styles than any other PSR Serieses.
In addition, this state-of-art keyboard comes with flexible features of audio editing tools that let’s users tweak audio sounds to create a unique voices and styles.
This unique feature puts the Yamaha PSR-S950 on the top of ultimate throne of arranger workstations.
Considering some of the unique features of Yamaha PSR-S950 (MIC/Line Input, Vocal Harmony, Audio Styles, Audio Manipulations, Bring-Party-to-Life) The Yamaha PSR-S950, the arrange workstation of cutting-edge technology, is a digital piano to be aware of. Let me explain now in details about the Yamaha PSR-S950
Sound
The sound of Yamaha PSR-S950 is known to be pristine and clear.
With speaker power of 15Wx2, get ready for grandeur surround sound!
Along with the 128 Polyphony, you will feel sufficiency in Yamaha PSR-S950’s sound.
The Yamaha uses the samples from the Authentic Yamaha Grand Pianos. Yamaha Acoustic Grand Pianos are known to be worlds best.
Added with thousands of voices and sounds installed on Yamaha PSR-S950, this instrument is a walking, breathing, metalic database of sounds.
You will have total of 786 Voices + 33 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices + GM2 + GS (for song playback) PLUS you will get featured voices of 62 Super Articulation Voices, 23 Mega Voices, 27 Sweet! Voices, 64 Cool! Voices, 39 Live! Voices, 20 Organ Flutes!
You’ve never had this much database packed into one machine before…
Action
The Yamaha PSR-S950 61keys that are designed to emulate a real authentic piano.
The weighted hammer keys will surprise you in the performance comfort.
The amazing Yamaha PSR-S950 has the most amazing touch-reponse controller that allows you to control the responsiveness of the digital piano.
coupled with the color LCD screen and the Multi Pads. This state-of-art arranger workstation will be your dream come true.
Functions
Yamaha PSR-S950 has many functions which can include…
Super Articulation (SA) | Super Articulation function adds extra sound details and nuances that reproduces the characteristics of an authentic acoustic instruments.
Mega Voice Style Technology| This unique function can cancel vocals on any MP3 or Wav files. You can then sing-a-long to the instrumentals you just created.
Vocal Cancel| this amazing function can cancel out the vocals on any sound files. This will allow you to create an instrumentals out of any songs. You can then edit, compose, sample and even sing-along to the instrumental.
Score, Lyrics and Text Display| On the large LCD Screen, you will be able to see lyrics, music notations, texts, and lyrics to help your performance and vocals. 
MP3 Playback| If you would like to play, compose, edit, arrange and sample your own authentic MP3 and Wav files. This is the way to go.
Layer (Dual layer) | With this technique, you can play two different sounds simultaneously on one key. You will be able to play ‘piano and string’ sound or ‘piano and organ’ sound simultaneously on one key. You will be able to make the performance more beautiful and will give you more enjoyment.
Split | You can play two different instrument sounds on each hand within a keyboard. For example, left hand can play vibratone, right hand can play piano; it gives effect of one person playing two different instrument sound.
Transpose Function | You can easily harmonize with different instruments.
Voice and Style Expansion (VSE) | Yamaha’s new Voice and Style Expansion pack takes your Yamaha PSR-S950 into a full selection list of voice and style varieties of your choice.
APP’s | The Yamaha PSR-S950 can be used with apps that are downloadable on gadgets such as iPhones, iPads, and iPods.
LIST OF APP’s
MusicSoft Manager
| Works with: | iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (4th/5th Generation), iPad (3rd/4th generation), iPad2 (2nd generation), iPad mini |
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| Requirements: | Requires iOS 6.0 or later |
| Languages: | English and Japanese |
| Compatible instruments: | Please refer to “Related Products” below. * You can connect your instrument using Yamaha’s i-MX1 interface. In case of iPhone5, iPod touch(5th generation), iPad(4th generation) and iPad mini, you can use i-MX1 with Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter. For instruments that have an USB to Host terminal, you will need an iPad(3rd/4th generation), iPad2 or iPad mini(& Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter) with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.***requires optional IMX1 MIDI to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector or IUX1 USB to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector |
Download from the App Store
NoteStar
| Works with: | iPad / iPad 2 |
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| Requirements: | iOS 4.2 or later |
| Languages: | English |
Download from the App Store
Piano Diary
| Works with: | iPad 2 / iPad / iPhone 4 / iPhone 3GS / iPod touch (4th generation, 3rd generation) |
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| Requirements: | iOS 4.2 or later |
| Languages: | English |
| Supported instruments: | You can use Piano Diary with any MIDI- or USB-equipped piano, digital piano or keyboard. For instruments that have USB, you will need an iPad or iPad 2 with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit. ***requires optional IMX1 MIDI to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector or IUX1 USB to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector |
Download on the App Store
Repertoire Finder
| Works with: | iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (4th/5th Generation), iPad (3rd/4th generation), iPad 2 (2nd generation), iPad mini |
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| Requirements: | Requires iOS 6.0 or later |
| Languages: | English |
| Compatible instruments: | Please refer to “Related Products” below. * You can connect your instrument using Yamaha’s i-MX1 interface or Wi-Fi (CVP-605/609 only). In case of iPhone 5, iPod touch(5th generation), iPad(4th generation) and iPad mini, you can use i-MX1 with Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter. For instruments that have an USB to Host terminal, you will need an iPad(3rd/4th generation), iPad2 or iPad mini(& Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter) with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.***requires optional IMX1 MIDI to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector or IUX1 USB to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector |
Download from the App Store
Visual Performer
| Works with: | iPhone 3GS/4/4S & later, iPod touch (3rd/4th Generation & later), iPad (1st/3rd generation), iPad2 (2nd generation) |
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| Requirements: | Requires iOS 5.1 or later |
| Languages: | English and Japanese |
| Supported instruments: | ***requires optional IMX1 MIDI to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector or IUX1 USB to iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connector |
Download from the App Store
Other functions include recording, metronome, USB function and it has an Aux & Mic connection, OUT IN plug that can connect to another speaker, Audio Link Multi Pads that lets your own audio files from the pads, and Audio Recording function that allows you to record songs. Yamaha PSR-S950 also has USB function that connects to computers, iPhones, iPads, iPods and enjoy composition and computer music.
Options
The options for Yamaha PSR-S950 comes with adapter, pedal, and power outlet. X-Stand and x-bench can be ordered separately.
Warranty
The Yamaha warranty is three years parts and labor.
Color
This piano is available in black color
Specs
****Trouble seeing the specification table on your gadget? Here is the original specifications page: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/arranger_workstations/psr-s950/
Size/Weight
| Dimensions | Width | 1,002 mm (39 7/16″) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 148 mm (5 13/16″) | |
| Depth | 437 mm (17 3/16″) | |
| Weight | Weight | 11.5 kg (25 lbs., 6 oz.) |
Control Interface
| Keyboard | Number of Keys | 61 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Organ | |
| Touch Response | Hard 2, Hard 1, Medium, Soft 1, Soft 2 | |
| Other Controllers | Pitch Bend | Yes |
| Modulation | Yes | |
| Multi Pads | 126 banks x 4 Pads | |
| Display | Type | Color LCD |
| Size | 5.7 inch (320 x 240 dots TFT QVGA ) | |
| Color | Color | |
| Contrast | – | |
| Language | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian | |
| Panel | Language | English |
Voices
| Tone Generation | Tone Generating Technology | AWM Stereo Sampling |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphony | Number of Polyphony (Max.) | 128 |
| Preset | Number of Voices | 786 Voices + 33 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices + GM2 + GS (for song playback) |
| Featured Voices | 62 Super Articulation Voices, 23 Mega Voices, 27 Sweet! Voices, 64 Cool! Voices, 39 Live! Voices, 20 Organ Flutes! | |
| Expandability | Expansion Voice | Yes (approx. 64 MB max.) |
| Editing | Voice Set | |
| Part | Right 1, Right 2, Left | |
| Compatibility | XG, XF, GS, GM, GM2 | |
Effects
| Types | Reverb | 44 Presets + 3 User |
|---|---|---|
| Chorus | 106 Presets + 3 User | |
| DSP | DSP 1: 295 Presets + 3 User, DSP 2-4: 295 Presets + 10 User | |
| Master EQ | 5 Presets + 2 User | |
| Part EQ | 28 Parts (Right 1, Right 2, Left, Multi Pad, Style x 8, Song x 16) | |
| Mic Effects | Noise Gate x 1, Compressor x 1, 3Band EQ x 1 | |
| Vocal Harmony | Number of Presets | 44 |
| Number of User Settings | 10 | |
| Vocal Effect | 23 | |
Accompaniment Styles
| Preset | Number of Preset Styles | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Styles | 25 +Audio, 1 FreePlay, 350 Pro, 32 Session | |
| Fingering | Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered, Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard | |
| Style Control | INTRO x 3, MAIN VARIATION x 4, FILL x 4, BREAK, ENDING x 3 | |
| Other Features | Music Finder | 2,500 Records |
| One Touch Setting (OTS) | 4 for each Style | |
| File Format | Style File Format, Style File Format GE | |
| Expandability | Expansion Style | Yes |
| Expansion Audio Style | Yes (approx. 64 MB max.) | |
Songs
| Preset | Number of Preset Songs | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Recording | Number of Songs | Unlimited (depending on USB flash memory capacity) |
| Number of Tracks | 16 | |
| Data Capacity | approx. 300 KB/Song | |
| Recording Function | Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording | |
| Compatible Data Format | Playback | SMF (Format 0 & 1), XF |
| Recording | SMF (Format 0) |
Functions
| Registration | Number of Buttons | 8 presets/bank (unlimited number of banks, depending on USB flash memory capacity) |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Registration Sequence, Freeze | |
| Lesson/Guide | Lesson/Guide | Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key, Your Tempo |
| Performance Assistant Technology (PAT) | Yes | |
| Demo/Help | Demonstration | Yes |
| USB Audio Recorder | Playback | .wav, .mp3 |
| Recording | .wav | |
| Overall Controls | Metronome | Yes |
| Tempo Range | 5 – 500, Tap Tempo | |
| Transpose | -12 – 0 – +12 | |
| Tuning | 414.8 – 440 – 466.8 Hz | |
| Octave Button | Yes | |
| Scale Type | 9 Presets | |
| Miscellaneous | Direct Access | Yes |
| Text Display Function | Yes | |
| Wallpaper Customization | Main, Lyrics | |
| Voices | Voice Creator | Yes |
| Harmony/Echo | Yes | |
| Panel Sustain | Yes | |
| Mono/Poly | Yes | |
| Voice Information | Yes | |
| Styles | Style Creator | Yes |
| Style Recommender | Yes | |
| OTS Information | Yes | |
| Songs | Song Creator | Yes |
| Score Display Function | Yes | |
| Lyrics Display Function | Yes | |
| Multi Pads | Multi Pad Creator | Yes |
| USB Audio | Time Stretch | Yes |
| Pitch Shift | Yes | |
| Vocal Cancel | Yes |
Storage and Connectivity
| Storage | Internal Memory | approx. 6.7 MB |
|---|---|---|
| External Drives | USB Flash Memory, etc. (via USB to DEVICE) | |
| Internal Memory (for Expansion Pack) | approx. 64 MB | |
| Connectivity | DC IN | 16V |
| Headphones | Yes | |
| FOOT PEDAL | (optional) Switch or Volume x 2 | |
| Microphone | Yes | |
| MIDI | In/Out | |
| AUX IN | Yes | |
| OUT PUT | (R, L/L+R) | |
| VIDEO OUT | Yes | |
| USB TO DEVICE | Yes | |
| USB TO HOST | Yes |
Amplifiers and Speakers
| Amplifiers | 15 W x 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | 13 cm + 2.5 cm dome tweeter (x 2) | |
Power Supply
| Power Supply | PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 16 W | |
| Auto Power Off Function | Yes | |
Accessories
| Included Accessories | AC Adaptor | PA-300C |
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Multi Pads
| Preset | Number of Multi Pad Banks | 126 banks x 4 Pads |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Audio Link | Yes |
