Yamaha HD-300 Harmony Director

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Yamaha HD-300 Harmony Director

Yamaha

HD-300 Harmony Director

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Product Info

Article Number: 537664
Brand: Yamaha
Model: HD-300 Harmony Director
Price: $698.50

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The HD-300 is a clever device for educators and ensembles needing rhythm and harmony training tools. It's surprisingly versatile with Bluetooth and recording capabilities, making it a great fit for classrooms or rehearsal spaces where portability and focused functionality are key. Just be aware it's not a replacement for a full-sized stage piano.

Product Description

  • Yamaha HD-300 Harmony Director
  • Instrument for Harmony Training
  • Rhythm training and ensemble timing for orchestras and classes of all sizes and styles
  • 61 Keys
  • 79 sounds (woodwinds
  • brass
  • organ
  • piano and others)
  • Transpositions: C
  • Metronome (programmable with accent and subdivisions)
  • Tunings (equal temperament
  • ust Intonation)
  • Integrated recording function
  • Nine preset rhythm styles
  • Bluetooth (4.2
  • Midi + Audio)
  • iOS app for remote control and with separately usable tuner available
  • USB to Device
  • USB to host (Midi & Audio)
  • 2x Audio output 6.3mm (line/mic)
  • Adjustable microphone/audio input: 3.5 mm stereo jack
  • Expression pedal connection
  • Speaker: 2 x 3"
  • Operation with battery (6x AA
  • not included) or mains adapter (PA-150
  • not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 940 x 317 x 106 mm
  • Weight: 4.0 kg
PROS
  • • Excellent ensemble timing training, invaluable for group music education.
  • • Bluetooth MIDI/Audio connectivity expands creative possibilities significantly.
  • • Built-in recording simplifies capturing practice sessions and performances.
  • • The 61-key design provides a good balance of portability and functionality.
CONS
  • • The 61-key action, while playable, lacks the nuance of a full-sized keyboard.
  • • Limited polyphony could become an issue with complex arrangements.
  • • The speaker output, while adequate, won't satisfy serious performance needs.

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Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type Touch-sensitive, velocity-sensitive
Sounds 79 (woodwinds, brass, organ, piano, strings)
Rhythms 9 preset styles
Speakers 2 x 3" (approx. 8W total)
Weight Approximately 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs - estimated based on similar Yamaha models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tuner app offers convenient remote control, but latency could be a factor for critical live tuning; it's better suited for practice and setup.
While you can connect a microphone, the HD-300’s recording function is primarily designed for a single track – it's more for capturing a practice session than a full band recording.
It supports both MIDI and audio transfer via USB to Host, so you can use it to control other music software and route audio simultaneously.

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