{"product_id":"yamaha-yvd20-vibraphone-variable-speed-driver","title":"Yamaha YVD20 Vibraphone Variable-Speed Driver","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha YVD20 Vibraphone Variable-Speed Driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yamaha YVD20 is the optional variable-speed driver unit for the Yamaha YV3030MS vibraphone, designed to rotate the resonator fans and add the classic vibraphone tremolo effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are buying a Yamaha YV3030MS and want motorised vibrato, this is the correct matching driver unit. The vibraphone can still be played without it, but the YVD20 gives you the moving fan system that creates the familiar shimmer and pulse associated with a traditional vibraphone sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is quiet, compact and includes Yamaha’s Pause Memory feature, which helps keep the instrument’s volume more consistent when switching between vibrato and non-vibrato playing.\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 motor does not change the pitch of the bars. It rotates the fans inside the resonators, opening and closing the airflow beneath the bars. That movement creates the pulsing tremolo effect that gives the vibraphone its distinctive character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YVD20 gives the player variable speed control from 30 to 145RPM. Slow settings give a gentle movement to sustained notes, while faster settings create a more noticeable shimmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pause Memory function is the big step up here. When the motor is paused, the fans stop at a memorised position, helping keep the volume consistent when switching back and forth between vibrato and non-vibrato playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Yamaha YVD20?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YVD20 is designed specifically for the Yamaha YV3030MS, so it is the right accessory if you want to add resonator fan rotation to that vibraphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha has reduced motor noise by around 25% compared with previous models, which is useful in teaching rooms, ensemble rehearsals, quiet performances and recording situations where mechanical noise can be distracting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe controller is also compact and does not extend past the tone bars, so it stays out of the player’s way. That is especially useful for 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\u003eVariable-speed driver unit for Yamaha YV3030MS 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 145RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePause Memory function stops fans at a memorised position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps maintain consistent volume between vibrato and non-vibrato playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuieter operation than previous Yamaha driver designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor noise reduced by approximately 25% at 145RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact controller design does not extend past the tone bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for normal playing and bowed vibraphone techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming belts 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: YVD20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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Instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha YV3030MS 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\u003e30–145RPM\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 timing 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 timing 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 YVD20 variable-speed driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eController unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming 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 YVD20 is for schools, colleges, music services, percussion departments and players using the Yamaha YV3030MS vibraphone who want 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 YV3030MS to behave more like a complete semi-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 YVD20 is designed for the Yamaha YV3030MS vibraphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have the Yamaha YV2030MS, you need the Yamaha YVD10 instead. The YVD20 is the matching driver for the YV3030MS and includes the Pause Memory function, which is not found on the YVD10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are not sure which vibraphone model you have, get in touch and we can help you check before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52036204658984,"sku":"YVD-20","price":365.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/Image-index_YVD20_1080x1080_tcm117-1634730.jpg?v=1782465471","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/yamaha-yvd20-vibraphone-variable-speed-driver","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}