Yamaha YPT 280 Portable Keyboard, Black

Full Description

Inspires creativity with a wide range of voices

With 410 instrument voices and 18 drum/SFX kits, the YPT 280 lets players explore different sounds right from the start. From acoustic pianos to quirky effects like barking dogs, every key press is an opportunity to discover and create. Yamaha’s AWM Stereo Sampling also delivers rich sound quality, even in this compact format.

Practical tools for effective learning

Beginners will benefit from Yamaha’s three-step lesson system – Listen & Learn, Timing, and Waiting – built into the keyboard. There’s also a fun quiz mode to sharpen listening skills, plus a grading function that tracks progress. With 122 preset songs and downloadable content, players always have something new to try.

Play like a band with Smart Chord and styles

Smart Chord and 150 accompaniment styles help users create full backing tracks instantly. Just play a single note and the keyboard fills in rhythm, bass and chords. This is a great way for learners to sound complete without complex finger work, and adds variety to solo performances or practice routines.

Lightweight design with versatile connectivity

Weighing only 4kg and measuring 940mm wide, the YPT 280 is easy to move and set up anywhere. It runs on batteries or an optional AC adaptor, with standard jacks for headphones, sustain pedal and AUX input. This flexibility makes it suitable for home, travel or group lessons, with everything needed to get started right away.

Specifications

Size And Weight

• Width: 37" (940 Mm)
• Height: 4-1/8" (104 Mm)
• Depth: 12-1/2" (317 Mm)
• Weight: 8 Lb (4.0 Kg, 13 Oz) (Not Including Batteries)

Control Interface

• Number Of Keys: 61
• Display Type: LCD Display
• Display Language: English
• Panel Language: English

Voices

• Tone Generating Technology: AWM Stereo Sampling
• Polyphony (Max): 32
• Number Of Voices: 392 Voices + 18 Drum/SFX Kits

Effects

• Reverb: 9 Types
• Chorus: 5 Types
• Master EQ: 6 Types
• Ultra-Wide Stereo: 3 Types
• Panel Sustain: Yes

Accompaniment Styles

• Number Of Preset Styles: 150
• Fingering: Smart Chord / Multi Finger
• Style Control: ACMP On/Off, Sync Start, Start/Stop, Intro/Ending/Rit., Main/Auto Fill
• One Touch Setting (OTS): Yes

Songs

• Number Of Preset Songs: 122 (Including 10 Rhythm Tutor And 12 Chord Study Songs)
• Recording - Number Of Songs: 1
• Recording - Number Of Tracks: 1
• Data Capacity: Approx. 300 Notes

Functions

• Lesson/Guide: [1 Listen & Learn], [2 Timing], [3 Waiting]
• Metronome: Yes
• Tempo Range: 11 - 280
• Transpose: -12 To 0, 0 To +12
• Tuning: 427.0 - 440.0 - 453.0 Hz (Approx. 0.2 Hz Increments)
• Duo: Yes
• Piano Button: Yes (Portable Grand Button)

Storage And Connectivity

• DC IN: 12 V
• Headphones: Standard Stereo Phone Jack (Phones/Output)
• Sustain Pedal: Yes
• AUX IN: Stereo Mini Jack

Amplifiers And Speakers

• Amplifiers: 2.5 W + 2.5 W
• Speakers: 4.72" (12 Cm) × 2

Power Supply

• Power Consumption: 6 W (When Using PA-130 Or Equivalent Yamaha-Recommended Adaptor)
• Auto Power Off Function: Yes
• Power Supply Adaptors: AC Adaptor PA-130, Or Equivalent (Not Included)
• Batteries: Six 1.5 V "AA" Size Alkaline (LR6), Manganese (R6), Or Six 1.2 V "AA" Size Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries (HR6) (Not Included)

Accessories

• Included Accessories: Music Rest