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The PortaSound PS-3 was released at the same time as the PortaSound PS-1 and PortaSound PS-2 and is the high-end model of the line.

It's an analog keyboard that generates sound using filtered square waves.

Specifications

Year Released: 1980

Keyboard: 44 mini keys

Polyphony: 8 notes

ROM: 9 sounds, 4 rhythms

Power Consumption: 6 watts

Dimensions: 56 cm x 14 cm x 6 cm

Weight: 1.5 kg

This keyboard has built-in 2-watt mono speaker(s).

Batteries: 6 x C

User Demo Videos

Rating

Sound Samples

WAV samples available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Yamaha PS-1 and PS-2 and PS-3 Manual

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