Yamaha YC61

Designed for gigging keyboardists, the YC Series features a newly designed Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) Organ engine with physical drawbars, extensive real-time control and authentic Acoustic/Electric Piano and FM synth sound. With three models to choose from, there’s a YC stage keyboard for every stage and every player.

The SK-PRO 61 is a high-quality keyboard from the brand Hammond. Hammond is an American company that has been producing keyboard instruments for over 80 years. They were among the first to develop electronic keyboard instruments, including some of the earliest digital organs. As a result, they have exceptional expertise in keyboard design. The SK PRO 61 is no exception — it is a high-quality, highly versatile keyboard. This model is part of Hammond’s SK series; the SK-PRO 73 is also available. 

Operation and Use

The SK-PRO 61 features 61 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys. This ensures that the keys don’t feel too light, making the instrument a great choice for players who are used to acoustic keyboard instruments. With 61 keys, the keyboard is compact yet highly versatile. Weighing only 9.3 kilograms, it’s also very lightweight and easy to transport – making it the perfect keyboard for musicians who travel or perform frequently. Hammond has done everything to make the SK series an excellent line of stage keyboards, and the SK PRO models are no exception. They are incredibly versatile in use. The keyboard features a large color display, making all functions and settings clearly visible – even in low-light environments.

In addition, the SK PRO 61 is equipped with pitch bend and modulation wheels, making it quick and easy to alter sounds or toggle functions on and off. This allows players to smoothly switch between different parts while performing, significantly reducing the time usually needed to change functions or sounds during a set. Furthermore, the keyboard includes four built-in sound engines, which can be used either independently or simultaneously.

Sounds and Features

The SK PRO 61 is suitable for virtually any application. This model includes a tonewheel organ, but can also be used effectively as a piano or synthesizer. In addition, it allows for layering different sounds and functions, enabling, for example, simultaneous use of both piano and synthesizer voices. Switching between sounds or functions while playing is also made easy with the dedicated selection buttons. Up to four different voice sections can be used at the same time. The SK PRO 61 also includes a wide range of patches. Patches allow users to save and recall custom sound combinations and settings. The keyboard can store up to 200 organ, 400 piano, and 200 synthesizer patches. You can also connect a USB stick to expand the memory. Additionally, these patches can be layered, split, or customized, and up to 200 of these combinations can be saved for easy access. The SK PRO 61 comes with a broad selection of pre-programmed sounds, including the authentic tone of a grand piano as well as high-quality digital piano sounds.

Connections

Finally, this model offers a wide range of connection options. As mentioned earlier, you can connect a USB stick to expand the memory. The SK PRO 61 features both a USB-A and a USB-B port, which also allow you to connect to a PC or laptop. It is also possible to create a MIDI connection using a USB-MIDI cable. Furthermore, the keyboard is equipped with left and right jack outputs, allowing you to connect an amplifier in either mono or stereo, as well as a headphone jack with a dedicated volume control. Additional connections include pedal inputs and an 11-pin Leslie connector (Leslie cable sold separately). In short, a very versatile keyboard for the enthusiastic keyboard player!

Please note: The SK PRO 61 is sold without pedals or stand.

Yamaha YC61

Designed for gigging keyboardists, the YC Series features a newly designed Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) Organ engine with physical drawbars, extensive real-time control and authentic Acoustic/Electric Piano and FM synth sound. With three models to choose from, there’s a YC stage keyboard for every stage and every player.

SOUND

When it comes to versatility, YC is a virtuoso. Featuring premium keyboard sound with more possibilities than ever. Choose from authentic Yamaha grand/upright pianos, electric pianos and keyboards to a tonewheel organ with rotary speaker, synths, acoustic sounds and more. Our proprietary VCM recreates the circuits of vintage analog EQs, compressors and phasers right down to the transistors and resistors to capture the subtleties other digital simulations can’t. It’s like having an incredible sounding keyboard with everything, to go.

TOUCH

At Yamaha, we put everything we’ve learned over the last 100 years into everything you touch. Whether you prefer the natural feel of a graded acoustic piano, the balanced touch of an electric piano or a waterfall keyboard with authentic organ action, there’s a YC that’s right for you. It’s no wonder more players reach for Yamaha keyboards than any other.

DESIGN

YC Keyboards aren’t just designed to be played. They’re made to be bumped, jostled, scratched, crammed in a van, stuffed in an overhead bin and adored by players and fans, gig after gig. In short, they’re built to last, like the company that stands behind them.

Yamaha YC61

Designed for gigging keyboardists, the YC Series features a newly designed Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) Organ engine with physical drawbars, extensive real-time control and authentic Acoustic/Electric Piano and FM synth sound. With three models to choose from, there’s a YC stage keyboard for every stage and every player.

SOUND

When it comes to versatility, YC is a virtuoso. Featuring premium keyboard sound with more possibilities than ever. Choose from authentic Yamaha grand/upright pianos, electric pianos and keyboards to a tonewheel organ with rotary speaker, synths, acoustic sounds and more. Our proprietary VCM recreates the circuits of vintage analog EQs, compressors and phasers right down to the transistors and resistors to capture the subtleties other digital simulations can’t. It’s like having an incredible sounding keyboard with everything, to go.

TOUCH

At Yamaha, we put everything we’ve learned over the last 100 years into everything you touch. Whether you prefer the natural feel of a graded acoustic piano, the balanced touch of an electric piano or a waterfall keyboard with authentic organ action, there’s a YC that’s right for you. It’s no wonder more players reach for Yamaha keyboards than any other.

DESIGN

YC Keyboards aren’t just designed to be played. They’re made to be bumped, jostled, scratched, crammed in a van, stuffed in an overhead bin and adored by players and fans, gig after gig. In short, they’re built to last, like the company that stands behind them.

V-Combo VR-09 Live Performance Keyboard

Travel-ready, affordable, and outfitted with top-level Roland sounds, the V-Combo VR-09 is the ideal all-in-one solution for performing keyboard players. Dedicated piano, organ, and synth sound engines—organized in three intuitive blocks on the front panel—provide all the essential tones you need, right under your fingertips. The powerful real-time controls give you maximum expression on stage, with nine sliders for tone shaping and a large array of knobs and buttons for tweaking the seven simultaneous effects and various parameters. Other great features include an onboard looper, a drum section stocked with a library of rhythms for practice and jamming, and more. With its versatile sound selection, inspiring operation, and smart user interface, the V-Combo VR-09 is a dream come true for gigging musicians.

The Nord Organ 3 consists of only the very best that Nord has to offer in the field of organs. With 2 high-quality waterfall manuals, brilliant sounds and a very extensive but effective controls, this is one of the best combo organs on the market. Are you a fanatic organ player, and are you looking for an all-in-one combo organ for on stage? Then this new Nord Organ 3 is definitely worth it!

New sound generator

The Nord Organ 3 finally introduces a real combo organ from Nord, as well as some internal updates. For example, it comes with a brand new B3 generator, which has been perfected down to the last detail. The Hammond B3 is the most popular Hammond organ ever, and therefore a very important sound for all combo organs. In addition to the update of the B3, you also get many new and improved effects. Chorus/Vibrato has been addressed, and the virtual rotary speaker has also been completely redesigned. These effects are exclusive to the Organ 3 to date, which makes it very popular. 

Vintage design, modern controls

The Norg Organ 3 has a beautiful design at first glance. With characteristic redwood panels on the side, and all drawbars neatly above the keyboard. The drawbars are not only very cool, but also very easy to operate. That is immediately a good summary of the Nord Organ 3: it is very easy to use, and reacts instantly to what you adjust! Ideal for on stage.

Keyboard and more

Nord has added a new Triple Sensor Keyboard to Organ 3, giving you even more control over the B3 sound. Of course, in addition to the B3 sounds, it also has the necessary digital organs and pipe organs built in. And thanks to the Nord Sound Library it is very easy to add even more sounds! In short, the Nord Organ 3 is perhaps the most complete organ for the stage!

Accessories:

Nord Wooden music stand

Nord music stand V2

Nord Piano monitor V2

Nord Pedal Keys 27

NORD Halfmoon Switch

Nord Sustain pedal

The Roland V-Stage

The V-Stage is Roland's fantastic new keyboard. The keyboard features high-quality sound technologies, a convenient user interface and a versatile and responsive system. In addition, the system has weighted keys with a faux hammer action, which provides an authentic feel. This responsiveness also makes the keyboard suitable for pianists who are used to an acoustic piano, as the keys do not feel too light.

Sound

The V-Stage has four independent sound engines, providing a versatile sound library. The four sound engines consist of Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, and Synthesizer. With the Acoustic Piano, you have access to authentic and expressive acoustic piano sounds, including professionally recorded grand pianos via Roland's famous V-Piano technology. With the Electric Piano, you can bring legendary digital models back to life, from retro '80s icons to modern systems. The Organ gives you access to a three-layer organ developed using Roland's Virtual Tone Wheel technology. With the Synthesizer, you have access to 400 ZEN-Core sounds for ultimate versatility. You can also set up layers, allowing you to play multiple engines at once. In addition, each engine has a mixer, allowing you to customize certain aspects of the sound. You can view some sound demos of the V-Stage here. You can also mix sounds with other sounds or edit them. The system also comes with a great effects panel, allowing you to add effects such as reverb, delay, mods and filters.

Controls

In addition, the V-Stage has an ergonomic layout with a convenient user interface. The buttons make it easy to make changes and let you focus on playing and not programming. The buttons are clearly labelled and illuminated. Everything is also easy to keep track of with the large LCD display. You can also make quick changes while playing with one hand with just one touch of a button for an efficient experience. Furthermore, you can connect four different pedals to the keyboard. With the USB port, you can connect the keyboard to your PC or laptop and work with various apps, stream music or even record. You can also connect MIDI controllers to the system via the MIDI port.

Roland

Roland was founded in 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka, Japan. Kakehashi had specifically founded this company to compete in the competitive market of professional musical instruments. He started with seven employees in a small shed and produced their first product: a drum machine. Not much later came their first synthesizer and soon they expanded their range enormously to all kinds of digital audio products. They are now one of the largest audio companies in the world. This is partly due to their philosophy: music is a universal means of communication that must be supported by innovation and reliability. In addition, they also find the physical quality of their products very important, which is why all their products are extremely innovative and high-quality.