A keyboard you wear like a guitar – pick it up, strap it on and play anywhere. The Yamaha SHS-300 (White) is a compact keytar (“key”board + gui”tar”) with 37 pro-quality mini keys, 12 voices, a built-in speaker and battery power. It is made for music lovers and beginners who want to jump straight into playing.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Beginners and hobby players who want a fun instrument to jam with songs, guitar players who want to try keys, stage performers who want to move around, and students who want a light keyboard to carry to school or college events.
What’s in the box
- SHS-300 keytar
- Strap
- USB cable
- Owner’s manual
Specifications
| Keys | 37 mini keys |
|---|---|
| Touch response | Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed |
| Tone generator | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| Polyphony | 32 notes |
| Voices | 12 |
| Controllers | Pitch bend, modulation (vibrato), panel sustain |
| JAM function | 3 modes (1Finger, Backing, Melody A) |
| Transpose / tuning | -6 to +6 / 427.0-453.0 Hz |
| Amplifier / speaker | 0.7 W / 8 cm |
| Connections | PHONES/OUTPUT (stereo mini), AUX IN (stereo mini), USB TO HOST |
| Power | USB AC adaptor 5 V/1 A, USB hub 5 V/1 A, or 4 x AA batteries |
| Power consumption | 2.5 W (USB AC adaptor) |
| Auto power off | Yes |
| Size (W x H x D) | 733 x 56 x 125 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (without batteries) |
| Colour | White / Blue |
| Type | Keytar |
| Connectivity | USB TO HOST, AUX IN, Headphones/Output |
Good to know
- Batteries and a USB AC adaptor are not included; use four AA batteries or a 5 V / 1 A USB power source.
- The JAM function works with the free Yamaha Chord Tracker app on your smart device.
- Headphones or an amplifier can be connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT mini jack.
- Yamaha makes a soft case for the SHS-300 and SHS-500: the SC-KB350.
FAQ
Is it good for a beginner?
Yes. Yamaha says even beginning players can perform difficult chords or phrases, and the JAM function stops wrong notes when playing along with songs.
Does it need an amplifier?
No. It has a built-in speaker, so you can play without any external amp.
Can I record it on a computer?
Yes. Connect USB TO HOST to use it as a MIDI keyboard with music production software.
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