Electric-piano-style weighted keys and a real drawbar organ in a 73-key stage board. The Yamaha YC73 is a 73-key stage keyboard from the YC series, designed for gigging keyboardists. It has Yamaha’s VCM Organ engine with nine physical drawbars, plus acoustic and electric pianos, FM synth sounds and more. Yamaha made the YC73 for keyboardists who need a variety of keyboard-focused sounds with weighted action and mobility.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Gigging keyboardists who switch between organ, electric piano and piano, worship and band players who want weighted keys without the bulk of 88, and studio players who love vintage keys.
What’s in the box
- YC73 stage keyboard
- Owner’s manual
- Power cord
- Foot pedal (FC3A)
Specifications
| Keys | 73 (E to E), BHS (Balanced Hammer Standard), matte black keytops, initial touch |
|---|---|
| Tone generator | VCM Organ, AWM2, FM |
| Polyphony | VCM Organ + AWM2: 128; FM: 128 |
| Voices | 200 (organ 10, keys 190) |
| Live Set sounds | 320 (152 preset) |
| Effects | Organ pre-drive; Key A/B insertion 2 x 35 types each; 36 effect types; 7 speaker/amp types; reverb; 3-band master EQ with sweepable mid |
| Outputs | OUTPUT L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, unbalanced); OUTPUT L, R (XLR, balanced) |
| Inputs | INPUT L/MONO, R (6.3 mm) |
| Other connectors | PHONES (6.3 mm), FOOT CONTROLLER 1/2, FOOT SWITCH sustain/assignable, MIDI IN/OUT, USB TO HOST / TO DEVICE, AC IN |
| Display | Full-dot LCD 128 x 64 |
| Size (W x H x D) | 1086 x 145 x 355 mm |
| Weight | 13.4 kg |
| Type | Stage keyboard |
| Touch Sensitive | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB TO HOST, USB TO DEVICE, MIDI IN/OUT |
| Power Supply | AC power cord |
Good to know
- Power is through a standard power cord (included) – no external adaptor brick.
- No built-in speakers: use headphones, a keyboard amplifier, PA or monitors.
- An FC3A foot pedal is included; expression pedal and stand are sold separately.
- Yamaha offers an optional YC soft case with compartments for pedals and accessories.
FAQ
Does it have real drawbars?
Yes. Nine physical drawbars with organ footages and ratcheting, plus see-through stops with LED colours.
Can I record it on my computer?
Yes. The built-in USB audio and MIDI interface works with Mac, PC and iOS with a single cable.
Is the YC73 organ-only?
No. It has a full organ section plus pianos, electric pianos, FM and other keyboard sounds – 200 voices in all.
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