Detail 01
VCM Organ engine
Yamaha describes it as modeling individual organ components, including transistors and resistors, to reproduce classic tonewheel organ behavior and character.
Product detailSKU #1500000317968
YamahaYC61 61-Key Stage Keyboard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact 61-key stage keyboard centered on organ performance, with physical drawbars, a waterfall keyboard, and real-time control alongside piano and FM synth sounds.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging keyboardists
- Players prioritizing organ touch and drawbar control
- Rigs needing organ, acoustic/electric piano, and FM synth sounds
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than 61 keys
- Players seeking a keyboard without organ-focused controls
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Physical drawbars
Provides direct real-time control of the organ sound.
Detail 03
Waterfall keyboard
The YC61 uses a waterfall-style keyboard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The YC61 has 61 keys and a waterfall keyboard.
- 02Its organ section uses Yamaha Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) and physical drawbars.
- 03It also includes acoustic piano, electric piano, and FM synth sounds.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many keys does the Yamaha YC61 have?
It has 61 keys.
02Does the YC61 have physical drawbars?
Yes. It has physical drawbars for real-time organ control.
03What sound types are included?
It includes organ, acoustic piano, electric piano, and FM synth sounds.
04Who is the YC61 designed for?
Yamaha describes it as designed for gigging keyboardists.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000317968
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