Yamaha launches India-focussed keyboards with riyaz mode and Carnatic music

Music is a universal language that goes beyond geographical borders. A belief that resonates with Yamaha Music India. Their new range of keyboards is an example of that.

The Japanese brand recently unveiled two additions to their PSR – I series keyboards — the PSR – I510 (₹27,990) and the PSR – I610 (₹34,990). Designed and manufactured in India, the keyboards are aimed at Indian musicians, students and beginners.

The keyboard now has a riyaz mode with that has over 40 voices, enabling players to practise perform using the sound of instrments like the tabla, tanpura, harmonium and shehnai. There is also a style function that enables users to play Indian rhythms to match their chords. The keyboards also incorporate foundational Carnatic music elements such as Geetam, Swarajathi, Korvai and Abhyasa, alongside Western music features.

The keyboards include free apps and songbooks aimed at younger artists, beginners and students.

And then there is Looper, a musical tool that allows you to play your melodies continuously in a loop to allow layering of music. Then Auto Chord Play, which generates musical backing along with the user’s melodies.

Ryoji Maruyama, the sales unit head of musical instruments, Yamaha Music India, says, they entered the Indian market by starting in Gurgaon in 2008 and launched a factory in Chennai in 2019, adding “This launch is a long term commitment to India and establishes our future connections.”

“I have been endorsing Yamaha for eight years, and it’s been a fantastic journey. What stands out is how progressive and innovative the brand is, especially with these new India focussed features. As a musician, it’s been a pleasure to compose a demo song (along with musician Allan Preetham) for these keyboards,” said Gulraj, the musical composer behind ‘Pakeezah’ (Ungli), ‘Jaagran Gondhal’ (Aarpar) and ‘Shukra Guzaar’ (Kakuda).