Yamaha PSR-SX700 61-Key Arranger Workstation Keyboard

Overview

The Yamaha PSR-SX700 is a professional 61-key arranger workstation designed for musicians who want expressive sounds, sophisticated accompaniment, and intuitive control for live performance, songwriting, and music production. It features 986 Voices, 41 Drum/SFX Kits, 480 XG Voices, and 400 Styles, giving performers an extensive collection of sounds and backing arrangements across a wide range of musical genres.

Built around Yamaha's FSB keyboard with Initial Touch, the PSR-SX700 combines a responsive playing experience with a 7-inch color touch display, assignable controls, joystick, Live Control knobs, Multi Pads, audio recording, microphone/guitar input, and expansion support. Its powerful arranger features make it suitable for solo performers, entertainers, composers, and musicians who need a versatile all-in-one keyboard workstation.

Key Features

• 61-key arranger workstation with FSB keyboard and Initial Touch response
• 986 Voices including 131 Super Articulation Voices and 24 Organ Flutes
• 41 Drum/SFX Kits and 480 XG Voices
• 400 accompaniment Styles including Pro, Session, DJ, and Free Play Styles
• 128-note maximum polyphony
• 7-inch color touch screen with 800 x 480 resolution
• Joystick controller with modulation hold for expressive performance control
• Two assignable Live Control knobs for real-time parameter adjustment
• Six assignable buttons for quick access to important functions
• Multi Pads for adding musical phrases, patterns, loops, and audio
• Audio Link Multi Pad function for triggering WAV audio files
• Mic/Guitar input for singers, instrumentalists, and collaborative performances
• Playlist and Registration Memory for fast performance setup
• WAV/MP3 audio recording
• Voice and Style expansion support through Yamaha Expansion Manager
• 400 MB expansion memory for additional musical content
• 1 GB internal memory for storing user data and content

Expressive Voices and Professional Arranger Sounds

The PSR-SX700 provides an extensive selection of realistic and expressive sounds for performing and arranging. Its 986 Voices include 131 Super Articulation Voices, 30 Mega Voices, 31 Sweet! Voices, 74 Cool! Voices, 89 Live! Voices, and 24 Organ Flutes, allowing musicians to cover everything from acoustic instruments and orchestral sounds to modern pop and electronic arrangements.

With 128-note maximum polyphony and AWM Stereo Sampling technology, the PSR-SX700 is equipped to handle detailed arrangements and layered performances while maintaining a natural and expressive sound.

Versatile Accompaniment Styles

The keyboard includes 400 professionally arranged accompaniment Styles, featuring 353 Pro Styles, 34 Session Styles, 10 DJ Styles, and 3 Free Play Styles. These provide rhythmic and harmonic backing that can transform a solo performance into a full-sounding musical arrangement.

Each Style includes multiple accompaniment sections, including introductions, main variations, fills, breaks, and endings. Four One Touch Settings are available for each Style, making it easy to recall suitable Voices and performance settings while playing.

Intuitive 7-Inch Touchscreen Control

The 7-inch color touch screen provides a clear and intuitive interface for selecting Voices, Styles, registrations, effects, and other keyboard functions. The 800 x 480 display makes navigating the arranger workstation fast and straightforward, while six assignable buttons provide quick access to frequently used functions.

Joystick and Live Control

The PSR-SX700 introduces a joystick controller that provides expressive control over pitch and modulation while adding modulation hold capabilities. Two assignable Live Control knobs can be configured for real-time adjustments, allowing performers to shape sounds and accompaniment parameters during a performance.

Multi Pads and Audio Link

Multi Pads add another creative dimension to performances by providing musical phrases, rhythmic patterns, effects, and other accompaniment elements. The Audio Link Multi Pad function allows compatible WAV audio files to be triggered from the Multi Pads, making it possible to integrate custom audio samples and loops into performances.

Microphone and Guitar Input

The dedicated microphone/guitar input makes the PSR-SX700 suitable for singers, instrumentalists, and performers who want to combine vocals or guitar with keyboard accompaniment. Built-in microphone and guitar processing includes noise gate, compressor, and three-band EQ for practical performance control.

Recording and Performance Management

The PSR-SX700 supports WAV and MP3 audio recording, providing a convenient way to capture performances, musical ideas, rehearsals, and arrangements. Playlist and Registration Memory functions make it easier to organize songs and recall complete performance setups quickly during live shows.

Expandable Sounds and Styles

The PSR-SX700 includes pre-installed expansion content and approximately 400 MB of expansion memory for additional Voices and Styles. Yamaha Expansion Manager allows musicians to customize the instrument with additional content, making it possible to expand its musical capabilities for different genres, regions, and performance requirements.

Typical Uses

• Professional live keyboard and arranger performance
• Solo entertainment and event performances
• Songwriting, arranging, and music composition
• Home practice and musical creativity
• Backing accompaniment for singers and instrumentalists
• Church, stage, hotel, and restaurant performances
• Studio and rehearsal applications
• Recording musical ideas and performances
• Customizing the keyboard with additional Voices and Styles

Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Model: PSR-SX700
• Product Type: Arranger Workstation Keyboard
• Number of Keys: 61
• Keyboard Type: Organ-style FSB, Initial Touch
• Touch Response: Normal, Soft 1, Soft 2, Hard 1, Hard 2
• Tone Generation: AWM Stereo Sampling
• Maximum Polyphony: 128 notes
• Preset Voices: 986 Voices + 41 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices
• Featured Voices: 131 S.Articulation!, 30 Mega Voice, 31 Sweet!, 74 Cool!, 89 Live!, 24 Organ Flutes!
• Accompaniment Styles: 400
• Featured Styles: 353 Pro, 34 Session, 10 DJ, 3 Free Play
• Display: 7-inch TFT color wide VGA LCD touchscreen
• Display Resolution: 800 x 480 dots
• Controllers: Joystick and 2 assignable control knobs
• Expansion Memory: Approximately 400 MB
• Internal Memory: Approximately 1 GB
• Audio Recording: WAV/MP3
• Microphone/Guitar Input: Yes
• Expansion Support: Yamaha Expansion Manager
• Dimensions: 1,017 x 431 x 139 mm
• Weight: 11.5 kg
• Color: Black

What's Included

• Yamaha PSR-SX700 Arranger Workstation Keyboard

Why Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX700?

The Yamaha PSR-SX700 combines professional arranger capabilities with intuitive touchscreen control and expressive performance features. Its extensive Voice library, 400 Styles, Super Articulation Voices, joystick, Live Control knobs, Multi Pads, and microphone/guitar input provide the flexibility needed for demanding live and creative applications.

For performers and creators looking for a versatile 61-key arranger workstation with powerful accompaniment, realistic sounds, recording capabilities, expandable content, and hands-on performance control, the PSR-SX700 offers a comprehensive platform for stage, studio, rehearsal, and entertainment use.