Yamaha P-S500 B
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Yamaha
P-S500 B
Product Info
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The P-S500 B is a really capable portable piano, especially when paired with the Smart Pianist app. It's a great choice for gigging musicians, music students, or anyone needing a compact, versatile instrument with a surprisingly responsive action. It's a solid performer for the price.
Product Description
- Yamaha P-S500 B
- Digital Piano
- 88 Weighted keys with hammer action (GHS)
- 660 Sounds with Smart Pianist app - otherwise 100
- Dual / Layer & Split
- 370 Styles with Smart Pianist App - otherwise 100
- Registration Memory
- 256-Voice polyphonic
- Full Dot LC-Display
- Audio & Midi Recording - Midi 16-track
- Audio: Wav
- Effects: with Smart Pianist App 58x Reverb
- otherwise 5x Reverb
- Master EQ: 5 + User
- Intelligent Acoustic Control
- Stereophonic Optimizer
- Vocal Harmony: 44
- Metronome
- Transpose
- Lesson/Guide function
- Stream Lights key display
- Audio to Score
- Audio Playback with Time Stretch
- Pitch Shift and Vocal Cancel function
- Wireless connection to smart devices via UD-WL01 WiFi USB adapter (not included)
- Stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack L/R + R
- Stereo input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- Aux pedal connection
- Connection for pedal unit (Yamaha LP-1
- not included)
- USB to Device connector
- USB to Host connector
- iPad connection (5V
- 2.1A)
- Power supply connector (PA-500)
- Speaker system 2x 20 W + 2x 6 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1329 x 410 x 167 mm
- Weight: 21.8 kg
- Colour: black
- Includes PA-500 power supply
- music stand
- sustain pedal
- USB cable (USB A to USB B) and USB converter cable (Micro USB / USB type A to USB type C)
PROS
- • Excellent GHS action provides surprisingly realistic weighted feel.
- • Smart Pianist app unlocks a vast library of sounds and styles.
- • The Stream Lights key display is a genuinely useful learning aid.
- • Solid build quality; feels durable for a portable stage piano.
CONS
- • The GHS action, while good, lacks the nuance of higher-end hammer actions.
- • Limited onboard effects without the Smart Pianist app.
- • Audio recording functionality is basic; geared towards simple demos.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
GHS Weighted Hammer Action
Sounds
660 (via P-S500), vastly expanded with Smart Pianist App
Polyphony
256 Voices
Effects
58 Reverb (with Smart Pianist), 5 Reverb (onboard), Master EQ 5+User
Connections
2x 6.3mm L/R, 3.5mm Stereo Input, MIDI (16-track), USB Audio/MIDI
Weight
16.9 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GHS is a good compromise for portability; it’s weighted and responsive, but lacks the finer dynamic control and heavier feel of GH3 found in their flagship models.
While you *can* use it without the app, you’re significantly limiting its potential; the app unlocks the full sound library and advanced features like vocal harmonies and a more extensive effects suite.
Yes, the USB MIDI and Audio connectivity makes integration straightforward; however, the onboard recording capabilities are quite basic and best suited for quick demos.
