Yamaha S70XS

LIMS 2009: Yamaha introduced two new synthesizers, the Yamaha S70XS and S90XS keyboards, with 76 & 88 keys.

Features:

• The sounds of the Motif XS plus a huge new S6 handcrafted grand piano sample
• 76/88 note Yamaha Balanced Hammer weighted action
• Performance Creator for instant splits, layers and drum performances
• 4 knobs, 16 backlit LEDs and tons of buttons for direct hands on control
• 1/4”/XLR Combo jack A/D input (with front panel controls) for adding vocals and guitars
• Direct to USB Stereo Audio record/ playback (plus 18 minutes of internal flash memory)

The Yamaha S series is scheduled to ship in August 2009, with MSRP list prices of $3,699 for the S70XS and $3,799 for the S90XS.

Check out the MusicRadar video overview from LIMS, above. Details below.

If you’ve had a chance to try out the new Yamaha S70XS and S90XS keyboard synthesizers, leave a comment! Read more…