The Yamaha YPT-270 is a top - notch 61 - key portable keyboard that comes with an AC adapter. Playing music on this keyboard is an absolute blast! When you're having fun playing, you'll be eager to practice more. And with more practice, you'll see rapid improvement, which will only make you want to play even more. This keyboard isn't just a musical instrument; it's also a great educational tool. It combines Yamaha's high - quality voices and styles with advanced learning functions. These features inspire beginner players to unlock their potential and develop a real passion for learning and playing music. The YPT - 270 has many fun and educational features that ensure quick progress. The whole learning experience, including practicing, is so enjoyable that your kids will never get tired of playing, even on their own. Here are some of its amazing features: You can select and play various instrument voices. Just press the 'portable' button for a piano sound. There's a wide range of sound effects available on the keyboard. The Quiz Mode lets you have fun while also improving your musical ear through the 'guess the note' quiz. The Lesson Mode isn't just for listening; it's integrated with musical lesson functionality. You can easily record your hand - played phrases as user songs for playback. Play chords with your left hand, and the auto - accompaniment feature will play matching styles. The Smart Chord setting allows you to play chords with simple techniques. It has built - in voices and styles unique to folk instruments. The simple operation panel makes it easy to use. You can practice discreetly at night with headphones. And its lightweight design makes storage a breeze. Key features include Quiz Mode, Smart Chord, 401 high - quality voices, 143 auto - accompaniment styles, 112 songs (with an easy songbook available via web download), lesson and recording functions, an AUX IN jack, Master EQ / Ultra Wide Stereo, Duo Mode, and a compact and portable design. It can also operate on AA batteries. Technical specifications: Width: 940 mm (37”). Height: 104 mm (4 - 1/8”). Depth: 317 mm (12 - 1/2”). Weight: 4.0 kg (8 lb, 13 oz) (excluding batteries). It has 61 keys, an LCD display, and supports English language for both display and panel. It uses AWM Stereo Sampling for tone generation, has a maximum polyphony of 32, 384 voices + 17 drum/SFX kits, and various effects types. It comes with panel sustain, 143 accompaniment preset styles, different fingering options, and multiple style control functions. It has 112 preset songs, a recording capacity for 1 song with 1 track, and an approximate data capacity of 300 notes. It also has a metronome, a wide tempo range, transpose and tuning options, and Duo functionality. The connectivity includes DC IN at 12 V, standard stereo phone jack for headphones, a sustain pedal, and a stereo mini jack for AUX IN. It has 2.5 W + 2.5 W amplifiers, 12 cm x 2 speakers, and a power consumption of 6 W when using a recommended AC adapter. It has an auto - power off function and can be powered by an AC adapter or six AA batteries. The included accessory is a music rest.
Using the Yamaha YPT - 270 is easy and fun. To start, you can either plug in the AC adapter or insert six AA batteries. Once it's powered on, you can start exploring its features. To play different instrument voices, just use the buttons on the panel to select the one you like. For a piano sound, press the 'portable' button. When you want to have some fun and improve your musical ear, try the Quiz Mode. Just follow the prompts and guess the notes. The Lesson Mode is great for learning. You can listen to the examples and follow along to improve your skills. If you want to record your playing, use the recording function. Simply start playing and press the record button to save your performance as a user song. To use the auto - accompaniment feature, play chords with your left hand, and the keyboard will play the matching styles. When using the Smart Chord setting, you can play chords with simple techniques, which is great for beginners. For a more private practice, especially at night, plug in your headphones. As for maintenance, keep the keyboard clean by using a soft, dry cloth to wipe it regularly. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight. If you're not using it for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent leakage. When using the AC adapter, make sure it's the one recommended by Yamaha to avoid any power - related issues. And always handle the keyboard gently to prevent any physical damage.
