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Yamaha YC61 specs
The YC61 is Yamaha's 61-key stage keyboard built around a dual-manual-style organ engine (VCM Organ) plus AWM2 and FM playback, launched in 2020 as the entry point of the YC series. It targets gigging keyboardists who need drawbar organ, piano and synth sounds in one light 7.1 kg board.
Brand: Yamaha
7.6/ 10
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Semi-weighted waterfall keys over the VCM organ, AWM2 and FM engines at 7.1 kg - a capable organ-first gig board.
#11 of 21 stage pianos · full ranking| Status | legacy |
|---|---|
| Keys | 61 |
| Key action | Semi-weighted Waterfall keyboard, initial touch |
| Polyphony | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 200 |
| Effects | 36 effect types; organ Pre Drive; Key A/B insertions (32 types x 2 each); rotary speaker/amp sims (3 rotary, 4 amp); 1 reverb; 3-band Master EQ |
| Sound engine | VCM Organ + AWM2 + FM |
| Speakers | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | No |
| Pads / faders | no |
| Weight | 7.1 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [896, 108, 309] mm |
| Battery power | no |
| Released | 2020 |
Manuals & documentation
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Strengths
- VCM Organ engine with AWM2/FM voices covers organ, keys and synth roles in one board
- Only 7.1 kg with 61 waterfall keys - easy one-hand carry for gigging
- 320 Live Set sounds (152 preset) for fast sound changes on stage
Weaknesses
- Semi-weighted waterfall action is not for piano-focused players
- 128-note polyphony total across VCM Organ + AWM2
- No onboard speakers or balanced XLR outputs (unlike YC73/YC88)
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Spec source: usa.yamaha.com — verified 2026-10-11