Yamaha PSR-32 with nice rhythm looper

[@pippogaming9506]

I’ve had this keyboard for ages and never saw the true power of what it can do. I’ve always loved play piano, but know I finally know how to use it properly, thanks!

[@gearfacts]

Best of luck!

[@heroknaderi]

I enjoyed it. This keyboard surely is fun to play with and practice on. Cool that is still in working condition. Things seem to be well made then.

[@gearfacts]

Totally agree, keyboards are generally pretty reliable but Yamaha has consistently built them tough.

[@kevinnelson66]

I have a soft spot for these 1980's keyboards. My parents bought a Yamaha keyboard in around 1984. I forget the exact model number. That sucker was fun to play around with.

[@JerkOffe]

Glad to see my buddy Russell Crowe is now using his hands for other then beating up everyone .great post Mr crows

[@gearfacts]

Never thought of myself as remotely similar to Russell, but ok!

[@glenesis]

Hi Gearfacts! Thanks for the fantastic, thorough demo. I had no idea this thing has a beat looper. I purchased one recently, and now I'm excited!

[@gearfacts]

Glad I could help!

[@u2usynchronized925]

I played a lot with PSR-32 in the brass band I was in when I was in high school.

[@gearfacts]

:) Gearfacts

[@glenesis]

I wish you, your loved ones and your viewers a very happy holiday & a healthy, happy, prosperous new year!

[@gearfacts]

Thanks G! (people call me 'G' so I'm allowed to say that) :)

[@bewarethedecks]

I purchased a 32 back in the 1980's at a local Service Merchandise. The store chain is long gone, but I still have the keyboard. I used mine to practice on when I'm filling in as a church organist. The "Strings" and "Cello" are disappointing as they sound nothing like stringed instruments.

[@gearfacts]

haha yeah the FM sound generating technology is fun for lots of things but it is NOT kind to acoustic instruments!

[@bewarethedecks]

The thing that surprises me the most is that, after almost 40 years, the keyboard and power supply still work. The sliders are a bit noisy when adjusted, but other than that, it works pretty much the way it did when I pulled it out of the box. 🙂

[@erichkohl9317]

I had a PSR-31 in 1986. But believe it or not, I just bought a PSR-6300 for $200. Now that thing is a beast.

[@gearfacts]

It is indeed, know it well :) Gearfacts

[@thomasstillman4805]

Connect it to a multi-effects guitar pedal and amp, or headphones, and you could probably get some good synth sounds out of it!

[@gearfacts]

Yep that's a frequent trick for me :) GF

[@vapesaveslife8195]

This was my first keyboard from where I learnt in 90s😀 amazing thing if that's still available.

[@gearfacts]

Pretty rare now...

[@kimthompson5871]

Nice review !

[@gregodessite]

It used to be the first Yamaha in our family. I still remember that magic, of getting it..

[@gearfacts]

Yessss so do I. The 90's to 00's were such an exciting time for music gear, it developed so gradually and companies were coming up with so many great new ideas and designs. I mean there's lots of great stuff around now, but it doesn't have the same sci-fi magic as the first time you change the mod-attack setting on an FM synth :) Gearfacts

[@jeejeestudio1]

Had one when I was very very young :) and also psr16 before that

[@ЯрославКлиментьев-й5р]

В России в 90-е года выпускали клон Yamaha PSR 32 - Артон ИК -51. Звуки и стили автоаккомпанимента были почти такие же.

[@gearfacts]

Interesting, I’ve never heard of Arton.

[@anthonyderp555]

OMG THATS MY PIANO

[@gearfacts]

That's a good instrument you've got there :) #gearfacts

[@ashkirby8896]

Yo, those are the same drum samples used by the rhythm channels of the OPNA sound chip!😮😱🤯 Cool, so they originally came from this synthesizer!🤔🧐😄🤩😎👌

[@gearfacts]

These cross-overs are amazing sometimes!

[@jongreen2082]

Thanks...got one one here in Pittsburgh that im gonna go buy now for 25 with manual

[@gearfacts]

Good deal there

[@Jenavee26]

Omg a synth baby like me is gushing right now! 😍 super contemplating on buying one right now, as I found one for $87!

[@gearfacts]

Jenavee Azurin Valenzuela It is a thing of beauty :)

[@Jenavee26]

Gearfacts I have a question! Does it have a acoustic/grand piano sound? I don't think I heard any from this review.

[@gearfacts]

No - certainly not one that sounds anything like real, anyway

[@cam-inf-4w5]

.....it looks..EXACTLY like the psr 36 but with light grey

[@blancaluzhernandezbravo5658]

Where do I find the congas on this piano?

[@sonicaids]

Had a PSR36. which is like this one but with the synth sliders.

[@gearfacts]

Yeah I reviewed that one recently. Great keyboard. Thanks for watching Gearfacts:)

[@911nevar4get]

So

[@Partisan1993]

Sounds better than Yamaha PSR-175

[@kittytangsze]

Hello, I have PSR 32 but I lost the power adopter. I would like to know which power adopter you are using?

[@notsofunnynowisit]

I've found that almost any center positive (+) 9 to 12 volt less than 300ma adapter you can find will work with most old yamahas so long as the pole fits. On some models when I've tried over 500ma wall warts things get flaky, but your mileage may vary.

[@yaltinskyvinograd]

Would this be a good one for a beginner?

[@gearfacts]

Yep :) #gearfacts

[@danielsteenkamp7632]

can i make awesome synthwave tracks with this? I know how to in terms of production etc , but in terms of output from the keyboard 😁the same quality and warmth😊only recently started getting into retro sounds and synths - and this model I came across for 25$ in perfect condition!

[@gearfacts]

There are better options out there, but hey for $25 I say grab that sucker!

[@danielsteenkamp7632]

@@gearfacts there are most definitely better options out there 😆 that much I know. But came across it while browsing and thought about giving it a bit of research

[@cutedogsweetsugar]

Do you know what the duet slider/button is used for? I've been trying to figure it out, but I hear no difference in the sound.

[@gearfacts]

I made this video a while back but if memory serves, it's a very silly melody-tracking operation that plays a ridiculous echo-tune based on what you play. You have to have an accompaniment playing in order to make it work. It's amusing at least :)

[@cutedogsweetsugar]

@@gearfacts Thank you so much!

[@sadeemz6517]

I just bought this piano, can someone pls tell me how to set it to normal mode like I just want to be normal like any other piano I don’t want that hit or low pitch just normal?

[@gearfacts]

I had this a long time ago so I can't quite remember, but it sounds like you might have the auto-accompaniment turned on?

[@johnsald2133]

You know they use the psr270 for Ecuadorian music which has the same sounds as this 32. If you have a chance you can check videos from Rock Star Star Ecuador or Star band Ecuador or Los del Rio Ecuador here in KZbin and you might like how the music sounds with the piano.

[@gearfacts]

I will definitely check it out!

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[@kimthompson5871]

I'd love to find that one and the psr 36

[@gearfacts]

Yeah the Psr36 goes quite a long way further, but they're both fun for sure.

[@greaseslime2004]

Sellin one on ebay

[@jongreen2082]

Whats the pitch buttons for? Can it act as a pitch bender?

[@gearfacts]

No, that's just for transposing.

[@bestrickie2]

Is there a headphone socket?

[@gearfacts]

Yup

[@rodrigohernandez6481]

Im sorry, one cuestion! Has transpose this yamaha?

[@gearfacts]

I don't remember seeing a transpose function on it

[@jmvngendakabaniga1860]

No.

[@interlaced_maniac]

What sound chip does this have

[@gearfacts]

Gosh I have no idea. One of Yamaha's early FM chips I guess.

[@AndreRodrigues-cc8th]

Hello, I have one of these, can we talk?

[@gearfacts]

Sure Andre, what's your question? I no longer have this keyboard but I might be able to help :) GF

[@AndreRodrigues-cc8th]

I can only explain by video

[@AndreRodrigues-cc8th]

the first key p, sound only comes out if you play another 2 notes

[@AnonymousGamingMP]

how do you reset the keyboard to its normal settings

[@gearfacts]

I think you turn it on while holding down the top two white keys - or maybe just the top one ...it's been a long time, I'm not entirely sure! :) #Gearfacts

[@sadeemz6517]

Gearfacts which 2 keys? Please help I just bought this piano

[@thomasstillman4805]

No synth sliders! No bueno!

[@gearfacts]

True ...I think they engineered it to *look* like it had synth sliders...