Yamaha Corporation Of America Winter Namm 2012 Press

SIMPLY PUT: YAMAHA EZ-220 KEYBOARD
MAKES LEARNING, PLAYING AND iPAD CONNECTIVITY ‘EZ’
-Interactive Instrument Features Wireless Page Turner App;
Perfect Companion for iPad Users Interested in Learning To Play the Keyboard-
BUENA PARK, Calif.—With the debut of the EZ-220 keyboard at Winter NAMM 2012,
Yamaha continues to offer high-tech functionality that interfaces with the Apple iPad. Ideal for
families that want to learn to play the keyboard/piano, the keyboard’s USB controller with builtin
sounds also offers computer connectivity for musical applications.
According to Mark Anderson, Yamaha Keyboard
Division Marketing Director, “There's something about
lighted-key instruments in Yamaha's EZ keyboard line
that makes learning music more approachable for so
many more people. It was logical to combine this simplicity with the popularity of the iPad, one
of the most user-friendly electronic devices on the market today.”
Lighted keys, built-in wireless connectivity to the free Page Turner iPad app and 100 preset
songs with digital score make the EZ-220 the perfect learn-to-play keyboard. A USB TO HOST
port lets you connect the keyboard to your computer for use with a wide range of music
programs for both education and entertainment. A wide variety of 392 built-in Voices lets users
play strings, guitars, brass, synthesizers, drums and more. The onboard Yamaha Education Suite
provides even more ways to learn how to play. Finally, 100 preset Styles act as virtual bands
always ready to jam whenever you are. There's even a specially designed clip that secures an
iPad to the included music rest.
“Yamaha's EZ models have always been great instruments for someone learning to play,” says
Electronic Keyboard Product Manager Nate Tschetter. “The EZ-220 takes another step forward
with its wireless Page Turner app. It enables you to stay focused on playing by watching the
music and keys without the need for any configuration or special cables in the high end, just like
a real piano.”
The EZ-220 is slated for shipping in Spring 2012.
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