{"product_id":"yamaha-yvd10-vibraphone-motor-drive-unit","title":"Yamaha YVD10 Vibraphone Motor Drive Unit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha YVD10 Vibraphone Motor Drive Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yamaha YVD10 is the optional motor drive unit for the Yamaha YV2030MS vibraphone, designed to rotate the resonator fans and give the instrument its classic vibraphone tremolo effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are buying the YV2030MS and want motorised vibrato, this is the accessory you need. The vibraphone itself can be played without the motor, but the YVD10 adds the moving fan system that creates the familiar pulsing shimmer associated with traditional vibraphone playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is compact, quiet and designed specifically to work neatly with the YV2030MS educational vibraphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does It Actually Do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vibraphone’s motor does not change the pitch of the bars. Instead, it rotates the fans inside the resonators, opening and closing the airflow beneath the bars. That creates the soft, pulsing tremolo effect that gives the vibraphone its distinctive sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YVD10 allows the player to control that movement, with a rated speed range from 30 to 145 RPM. Slower settings give a gentle, subtle movement to sustained notes, while faster settings create a more obvious shimmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor schools, ensembles and percussion students, it makes the YV2030MS feel much more like a complete vibraphone setup rather than just a set of sustained metal bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Yamaha YVD10?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YVD10 is made specifically for the Yamaha YV2030MS, so it is the correct motor unit if you want to add fan rotation to that instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha has reduced the motor noise by around 25% compared with previous designs, which is useful in quieter ensemble settings, teaching rooms and recordings where mechanical noise can become distracting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact controller is another practical improvement. It does not extend beyond the tone bars, so it stays out of the way while playing. That is especially helpful if the player is using bowed vibraphone techniques, where extra space around the bars matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor drive unit for Yamaha YV2030MS vibraphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotates the resonator fans to create vibraphone tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRated speed range from 30 to 145 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuieter operation than previous Yamaha motor designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor noise reduced by approximately 25% at 145 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact controller design does not extend past the tone bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to stay out of the way for normal and bowed playing techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFan belt included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight 0.6kg design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower consumption: 3W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha model: YVD10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYVD10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibraphone Motor Drive Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha YV2030MS Vibraphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResonator fan rotation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRated Speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–145 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eController Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e172 x 67 x 43mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92.8 x 65.5 x 183mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCable Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 250mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.6kg including fan belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x fan belts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparately Sold Accessory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha PA130B AC adaptor for UK \/ non-USA regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha YVD10 motor drive unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFan belt x 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AC adaptor is sold separately. Yamaha lists the PA130B adaptor for countries outside the USA and Canada, including UK use. Please check the required adaptor when ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yamaha YVD10 is for schools, music services, percussion departments and players using the Yamaha YV2030MS vibraphone who want to add motor-driven vibrato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is especially useful for students learning proper vibraphone technique, ensemble players who need the traditional tremolo sound, and teachers who want the instrument to behave more like a complete concert vibraphone setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Sure If This Is the Right Accessory?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YVD10 is designed for the Yamaha YV2030MS vibraphone. If you have a different Yamaha vibraphone model, it is worth checking compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are buying a Yamaha YV2030MS and want the resonator fan rotation feature, this is the matching motor drive unit to add.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52036090167592,"sku":"YVD-10","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vibraphones_YVD10_1080x1080_tcm117-1728054.jpg?v=1782462628","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/yamaha-yvd10-vibraphone-motor-drive-unit","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}