Fine feel, flexibility, and sound.

The Yamaha S90 ES Synthesizer combines a stunningly natural acoustic piano sound with all the sonic flexibility of the award-winning MOTIF ES. The piano keyboard uses a new multi-velocity, stereo grand piano sample with soundboard simulation and half dampening (when used with the FC3 pedal) that is incredibly rich and realistic the best Yamaha has ever put into a synthesizer. The 128-note polyphony tone generator, Studio Connections compatibility, mLAN expansion slot, and PLG expandability give it all the synthesis power and control capabilities of the Yamaha MOTIF ES line.

The most expressive piano voice of any synth.

Played at normal tempos and dynamic levels the sound of the Yamaha S90 ES is truly superb, but it's at the opposite end of the tempo and dynamic range that the results are most stunning. The longer waves give each note a very natural sustain that, when used on ballads and slow, exposed pieces, plays expressively with a full, natural sound. This voice also features stretch tuning and a damper resonance effect offering even more realism.

Half-damper capability

Some classic pieces call for a half damper technique where the damper pedal is pressed halfway down raising the felts only partially off the strings. As the sustain function on most synths is a simple on/off operation, such use is normally impossible. The S90 ES, however, is able to respond to small changes in the FC-3 foot controllers pedal position due to its half-damper capability. This gives the performer greater control over the muting by the damper, and expressive freedom to create the subtle nuances required by the music.

Tone generation derived from the MOTIF ES

Using a powerful new tone generator derived from the MOTIF ES, the Yamaha S90 ES produces voices with stunning clarity and great response that heightens the musical experience for both you and your listeners. To meet the needs of todays players its 228MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format) of wave memory holds an enormous library of expressive voices and drum kits, many of which come from the MOTIF ES, that cover everything from acoustic pianos and orchestra to cutting-edge hip-hop and electronica.

88 keys for full piano range

An 88-note weighted action keyboard based on Yamaha's acoustic piano designs offers players a feel that is natural, smooth, and responsive especially on keyboard voices like the acoustic grands and electric grands. For its non-keyboard instruments like basses, drums, and percussion, which require slightly varied playing styles, the action is evenly balanced from top to bottom making these instruments feel and play more responsively. Aftertouch is also included so you can gain more expression from every note.

New signal processing effects system

The S90 ES takes great advantage of the processing power inherited from the Yamaha MOTIF ES to produce effects like damper resonance, reverb, and others with stunning clarity. This power also enhances its multitimbral capabilities.

The system is designed with 2 blocks of insertion effects (117 types) for each voice and 2 overall system effects that include 20 reverb types and 49 chorus/delay effects. This way you can apply the right type of signal processing where it is needed most. Even in song or pattern modes you won't feel confined since voice insertion effects can be applied on up to 8 individual parts simultaneously. Further sound tailoring is available with 3-band individual part EQ settings, 8 types of mastering effects, and a 5-band master EQ.

Seamless system integration

Compatibility with Studio Connections lets the Yamaha S90 ES function as if it were a plug-in within compatible DAW applications such as Cubase and Nuendo. Hardware and software systems integrate seamlessly in this environment where total recall of entire hardware/software systems is possible. In other DAW systems, the S90 ES's sliders, knobs, and data dial can be used to control start/stop of record or playback, track volumes, panning, and more to increase system efficiency.

Yamaha S90 ES Synthesizer Features:

• 88-key weighted hammer-action with aftertouch
• Complete MOTIF ES Wave ROM
• 32MB S700 acoustic piano with soundboard simulation
• 128-polyphony, 8 Part-ins effect, reverb, mastering, and master EQ
• MIDI master keyboard functions
• Full function remote control for DAW/VST software
• Half-damper (requires FC3 pedal)
• 3 PLG slots
• Optional mLAN16E card to turn your S90 ES into a multichannel ASIO soundcard

Order today and make the Yamaha S90 ES Synth your main musical tool.

Yamaha S90 ES Synthesizer

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near-perfect Yamaha grand-synth

Posted by steely don from Silver Spring, MD (Washington, D.C. area) on Oct 3, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: musician/producer

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, blues, jazz, country, Latin

Amazing action, sounds, single effects (phase, chorus, rotary, conpression, etc.)Would benefit from a multi-FX section. It's my favorite keyboard, much preferred over my Korg Triton Studio 61-key with poor action and some great sounds.

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Why Did I Get Rid of This?!?

Posted by PianoGuy from Buffalo NY on Jun 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Piano Guy

Reviewer's Play Style: Anything piano and simple guitar

So, Why did I get rid of this?!? I should have kept it. This keyboard is really a true digital piano and synth together in one package. I've seen many pros use it. Yamaha has amazing sound. It has some production capabilities built into it but any keyboard can do that with midi involved. This is a gem. It really is a great keyboard. If you have the money and you end up getting it, don't get rid of it like I did. I know I still have my upright piano at home but I wish I had this for when I play out. Peace, Happy Keys!

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Great Instrument

Posted by g_kc from Many, Louisiana on Nov 8, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Sound Engineer/Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Christian/Rock/Worship

I would recomend this instrument to anyone any where. We replaced our Motif 8 (5-6yrs) with the new S90ES, and the difference in sound is absolutely amazing. It has the fullest piano sound I have ever heard from a Synth. Great buy for our church!!!

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I write gospel music and I just can't...

Posted by Greg from Maryland on Oct 3, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician Song Writer

Reviewer's Play Style: Gospel, R&B

I write gospel music and I just can't get away from playing this keyboard. I love the single and combo capabilities it has. I play for my church and they love the pipe organ sounds, gospel organ sounds and piano with bass sounds with strings over the top. I'm using to finish out my 1st set of song copyrights. Each time I come up with more ideas.

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one of the best

Posted by Apostolic Music Minister from Arkansas on Mar 14, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Minister of Music

Reviewer's Play Style: Gospel

I was searching for the right keyboard for my church when I came across this one. It is a wonderful stage piano. We are Pentecostal so you know we like to bang away at the keys and this keyboard has held up wonderfully. The sound is amazing and the feel is realistic. Nothing but good things say. This keyboard was truly a blessing for the price and performance.

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