Description

Yamaha Reface YC Combo Organ

The Yamaha Reface YC is a compact and highly portable virtual organ designed to deliver authentic vintage organ performance with impressive hands-on control and expressive playability. Inspired by classic combo and tonewheel organs, the Reface YC combines Yamaha’s advanced Organ Flutes sound engine with physical drawbars, rotary speaker effects and vintage organ character in an ultra-lightweight format.

Featuring five vintage organ models, nine real drawbars, built-in stereo speakers and battery operation, the Reface YC captures the spirit of classic organ performance while remaining small enough to take virtually anywhere. Designed for live players, producers and keyboard enthusiasts alike, the Reface YC delivers rich organ tones, expressive control and exceptional portability without compromising sound quality.

Highlights

• 37-key HQ mini keyboard
• Yamaha Organ Flutes sound engine
• Five vintage organ models
• Nine physical drawbars
• Rotary speaker effect
• Built-in stereo speaker system
• Battery powered portable design
• 128-note polyphony
• Distortion and reverb effects
• USB MIDI connectivity
• Compact lightweight organ keyboard
• Real-time organ performance controls
• AUX input for mobile devices
• Expression pedal compatibility

Authentic Vintage Organ Sounds

The Reface YC features Yamaha’s Organ Flutes sound engine with five carefully voiced vintage organ models covering classic tonewheel and transistor organ sounds from across multiple eras and styles.

The five organ models include:

• H:
  • American tonewheel organ
• V:
  • British transistor organ
• F:
  • Italian transistor organ
• A:
  • Japanese transistor organ
• Y:
  • Yamaha YC-45D combo organ

From warm jazz organ tones to aggressive rock sounds and classic transistor organ textures, the Reface YC delivers impressive tonal flexibility in a highly compact instrument.

Real Drawbars & Hands-On Organ Control

The Reface YC includes nine physical drawbars alongside dedicated controls for percussion, vibrato and rotary speaker effects, providing an authentic organ-style playing experience with immediate real-time control.

The streamlined layout allows performers to shape sounds instantly during performance without menu diving, closely recreating the workflow of classic stage organs.

Rotary Speaker & Vintage Effects

A dedicated rotary speaker effect adds authentic movement and character to organ sounds, while onboard distortion and reverb effects help recreate the classic tones heard across rock, jazz, gospel and pop recordings.

These integrated effects allow players to quickly create rich and expressive organ sounds directly from the instrument.

Portable Design with Built-In Speakers

Weighing just 1.9kg, the Reface YC is designed for musicians who need genuine portability without sacrificing playability or sound quality. Integrated stereo speakers and battery operation allow the instrument to be used virtually anywhere for rehearsals, songwriting, practice and live performance.

Yamaha’s bass reflex speaker design enhances low-end response and overall fullness despite the compact speaker size.

HQ Mini Keyboard Action

The 37-note HQ mini keyboard is based on Yamaha’s premium FS action philosophy, providing a fast, responsive and highly playable feel ideal for organ techniques, fast passages and expressive live performance.

The compact design makes the Reface YC particularly suited to mobile rigs, secondary keyboards and space-conscious setups.

Battery Powered Mobile Performance

The Reface YC can operate using six AA batteries, providing approximately five hours of portable playing time. Combined with the built-in speakers and lightweight construction, this makes the instrument ideal for travel, rehearsals, backstage warmups and portable music creation.

Flexible Connectivity

Despite its compact size, the Reface YC offers extensive connectivity including USB MIDI, MIDI IN/OUT, stereo outputs, AUX input and expression pedal support for seamless integration with DAWs, live rigs, recording systems and external sound equipment.

Specifications

Keyboard & Touch Response

• 37-key HQ mini keyboard
• High-quality mini key action
• Initial touch response
• Fast and responsive organ-style feel

Sound Engine

• Yamaha Organ Flutes sound engine
• 128-note polyphony
• Five organ types

Organ Models

• H:
  • American tonewheel organ
• V:
  • British transistor organ
• F:
  • Italian transistor organ
• A:
  • Japanese transistor organ
• Y:
  • Yamaha YC-45D combo organ

Performance Controls

• Nine physical drawbars
• Percussion controls
• Vibrato controls
• Rotary speaker controls
• Real-time hands-on organ interface

Effects

• Rotary Speaker
• Distortion
• Reverb

Connectivity

• USB TO HOST
• MIDI IN/OUT (mini-DIN)
• AUX IN (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
• Stereo outputs:
  • L/MONO
  • R
• Headphone output
• Foot controller input

Built-In Audio System

• 2 x 2W amplifiers
• 2 x 3cm stereo speakers
• Bass reflex speaker design

Power Supply

• Battery powered operation
• Six AA batteries
• Approximate battery life:
  • 5 hours
• Auto power off function
• Yamaha PA-130 adaptor compatible

Included Accessories

• AC adaptor
• MIDI breakout cable
• Owner’s manual
• Warranty documentation

Dimensions & Weight

• Width:
  • 530 mm
• Depth:
  • 175 mm
• Height:
  • 60 mm
• Weight:
  • 1.9 kg (excluding batteries)