76 Keys, Endless Possibilities If you've been eyeing those piano pieces that just need a few more notes than a 61-key can handle, the Yamaha YPT-W320 has your back. With 76 full-size, touch-sensitive keys, you're getting that extra octave of range without the bulk or cost of an 88-key digital piano. This is Yamaha's 2024 refresh of their popular YPT series — same proven design philosophy, updated with a cleaner interface and a few smart tweaks. It's light enough to carry to lessons or band practice, but substantial enough to grow with you as your skills improve. The touch-sensitive keybed responds to how hard you strike the keys, so your playing actually has dynamics. Tap lightly for soft passages, dig in for emphasis. It's not a weighted action — this is unweighted synth-style — but the touch response does a solid job teaching you finger control and expression. And with 48-note polyphony and 650 built-in voices (from realistic grand pianos to guitars, strings, brass, and drums), you can explore a ton of musical territory without ever plugging into a computer. Whether you're a beginner working through your first lessons or an intermediate player looking for a portable practice solution, the YPT-W320 strikes a nice balance between features, playability, and portability. It's equally at home on a kitchen table, in a dorm room, or on stage at a school recital. Learning Tools That Actually Help Yamaha packed the YPT-W320 with some genuinely useful practice features. The Keys to Success function breaks down the 125 built-in songs into manageable phrases, so you can focus on tricky sections one hand at a time. Touch Tutor tracks how hard you're hitting the keys and gives you feedback on your dynamics technique. These aren't gimmicks — they're tools that help you build real skills. Smart Chord lets you play complex jazz chords or simple pop triads with one finger, which is perfect for exploring harmony without getting bogged down in theory. The 260 auto-accompaniment styles add drums, bass, and chordal backing that follow your playing, so even when you're practicing alone, you've got a full band behind you. Duo Mode splits the keyboard into two identical sections with separate middle Cs, which makes it easy for a teacher or friend to sit next to you and demonstrate. Connectivity and Power Options The YPT-W320 has a USB-to-host port that sends both MIDI and audio to your computer or tablet — no separate audio interface needed. You can record directly into your DAW, use the keyboard as a MIDI controller, or connect to apps like flowkey for interactive lessons. There's also a 3.5mm aux input for playing along with your favorite tracks from your phone. The built-in speakers are dual 2.5-watt drivers with 12cm cones — plenty loud for practice and small performances. There's a headphone jack for silent practice, and the keyboard can run on either the included AC adapter or six AA batteries, so you can play wherever inspiration strikes. At just under 11.5 pounds, it's genuinely portable. Sound and Effects The YPT-W320 uses Yamaha's AWM Stereo Sampling for its sound engine, delivering 650 voices including 12 Super Articulation Lite voices that reproduce instrument-specific nuances like guitar harmonics and saxophone bends. You get onboard reverb, chorus, 41 DSP effect types, 26 harmony types, and 152 arpeggio patterns. The Portable Grand button instantly recalls Yamaha's grand piano sound and optimizes the keyboard settings for straight piano playing — a one-touch shortcut that saves a lot of menu diving. Layer two sounds across the entire keyboard with Dual mode, or split the keyboard to play bass with your left hand and piano with your right. There's a 2-track recorder for capturing ideas and practice sessions, and the Rec'n'Share function lets you record video and audio simultaneously to your smart device for easy sharing on social media. Product Features: 76 full-size touch-sensitive keys with organ-style action 48-note polyphony with AWM Stereo Sampling sound engine 650 instrument voices including 12 Super Articulation Lite voices 260 auto-accompaniment styles with Smart Chord and Auto Chord Play functions 125 built-in lesson songs with Keys to Success and Touch Tutor learning modes Dual 2.5W speakers with headphone output for silent practice USB audio/MIDI interface for computer and tablet connectivity Reverb, chorus, 41 DSP effects, 26 harmony types, and 152 arpeggio types Duo Mode for split-keyboard duet playing Runs on included AC adapter or 6 AA batteries; weighs 11.5 lbs Brand: Yamaha Model: YPT-W320 SKU: YPTW320 Condition: New Since 1872, C.A. 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