The YPT 320 is Yahama’s ugrade in the YPT line of portable keyboards. It is a step ahead of the YPT-210 and is going to cost a little bit more ($160-170). UPDATE: If you go to Musician’s Friend, it’s sold for $149.99 and they are offering free shipping. A great deal right now for how cool this model is. Here’s the link to Musician’s Friend:
Yamaha YPT320 61-Key Portable Keyboard
The keyboard has all the functionality of the 210 including dual speakers, touch sensitivity, the Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.), sound effects kit, and the portable grand kit.
The YPT-320 ups the ante and depending on your needs and wants in a keyboard, you may consider choosing this one over the 210 for a few of its unique features that the 210 just doesn’t have. The 320 comes with more voices than the 210: 482 vs 375 on the 210. As far as keys and polyphony, the 320 is equal to the 210 with 61 total keys and 32 polyphony.
When I was shopping for a basic keyboard I was trying to decide between the 210 and 320. I ended up buying the 210 because I didn’t feel like I need the extra keyboard voices as I usually only use the Portable Grand feature. If you want the extra versatility, I would give the 320 a go, otherwise, as far as sounds and voices, the YPT-210 is probably enough to meet your needs.
The YPT-320 does have one pretty cool feature though that the 210 does not: it allows you to record songs that you play. The cool thing about this is that you can play over it as well. So feasibly, you could record a part on your left hand and then practice with your right, and vice-versa. It’s also great to record your playing and then hear it back for your own criticism or enjoyment.
The 320 still offers the Yamaha Education Suite, a feature that I think is a great tool for beginning pianists and keyboardists that other brands just don’t feature.
The YPT-320 comes with headphone, MIDI out, sustain and DC connectivity. I also think the 320 is more aesthetic and professional looking than some of the other 61-key models that Yamaha has come out with.
The YPT-320 sells for $200 in stores but is available at Musician’s Friend for only $149.99. The other great thing? Musician’s Friend ships for free on orders over $99. Read more about the YPT-320 here:
Yamaha YPT320 61-Key Portable Keyboard
Personally, i’d go with the 320, it’s best to have the extra features in case you need them down the track.
I have a lot of fun with the voices when I’m playing something like Christmas carols. This is a great portable keyboard with a decent sound. I also strongly recommend the optional sustain pedal.
Question about the Yamaha YPT-320.. does it allow you to play a note softly and loudly (Depending on how to hard or soft you press down on the key)? So, would I be able to play soft songs vs. loud songs?