Yamaha PSR-2100 keyboard workstation (2003)

$425.00

The Yamaha PSR-2100 is a 61 key workstation that has made its way into our must-have keyboard list. Primarily because, it has a solid Wurly sound, and it has a solid Rhodes sound. That alone should be enough, but it has very solid pads and organ sounds too. Its built in speakers are also robust, making it a great writing tool. The wide range of outs make it a powerful recording tool. 

Some key features of this keyboard include:

  • Front facing speakers (that sound really good!)

  • Really good e piano and synth pad sounds (plus a lot more sounds to discover)

  • USB connectivity

  • Line outputs

  • Over 800 voices (great keyboard sounds and pads!!)

The Yamaha PSR-2100 is a 61 key workstation that has made its way into our must-have keyboard list. Primarily because, it has a solid Wurly sound, and it has a solid Rhodes sound. That alone should be enough, but it has very solid pads and organ sounds too. Its built in speakers are also robust, making it a great writing tool. The wide range of outs make it a powerful recording tool. 

Some key features of this keyboard include:

  • Front facing speakers (that sound really good!)

  • Really good e piano and synth pad sounds (plus a lot more sounds to discover)

  • USB connectivity

  • Line outputs

  • Over 800 voices (great keyboard sounds and pads!!)


What makes the psr-2100 so cool today

The built-in speakers on the PSR-2100 sound good enough that I think they are very worth recording with a microphone. I’ve always liked close-miking keyboard instruments with a dynamic microphone, and I think this keyboard would lend itself particularly well to that approach. Select one of the amazing Wurlitzer electronic piano sounds, and you almost forget that you’re playing a more modern keyboard. It feels like sitting down at a great vintage instrument (which, of course, you are!), and I think that the experience translates into the way you play.

More about the PSR-2100

The PSR-2100 was a fairly sophisticated instrument when it was introduced, with a large library of sampled sounds, built-in effects, a 16-track sequencer, and extensive accompaniment and sound-editing functions. There’s a lot to explore in this keyboard, even if you have no interest in using the auto accompaniment features.

We really like the PSR-2100 as a writing and recording keyboard. The built-in stereo speakers are substantial enough to make it enjoyable to play without needing an external amplifier, and the stereo line outputs allow it to be connected directly to recording equipment. It’s the kind of keyboard that can be left set up in a studio, ready for you to make some music.

Features

  • 61 velocity-sensitive keys with adjustable touch response

  • Over 800 instrument voices, including electric pianos, acoustic pianos, organs, synthesizers, strings, brass and percussion

  • AWM stereo sample-based sound engine

  • 64-note maximum polyphony

  • Built-in stereo speaker system

  • Stereo line outputs for connection to an amplifier, mixer or recording interface

  • USB connectivity for MIDI communication

  • Built-in effects, including reverb, chorus and DSP effects

Condition

All keys and functions are working properly.

The keyboard looks great overall, with some fading and discoloration of the plastic consistent with its age. One key has a small chip on its underside.

Original power cord included.

Check out this video of the Electronic piano sounds on the Yamaha PSR-2100

Also, check out some of the the vintage inspired pad sounds in the PSR-2100