Yamaha PSR-E383

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Yamaha PSR-E383

Yamaha

PSR-E383

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 589542
Brand: Yamaha
Model: PSR-E383
Price: $198.00

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The PSR-E383 is a solid starter keyboard – a noticeable step up from the E373. It's great for absolute beginners or casual players wanting a wide range of sounds and styles on a portable, budget-friendly instrument. Don't expect pro-level features, but it's a fun and capable package for learning and jamming.

Product Description

  • Yamaha PSR-E383
  • Keyboard
  • Successor model to the PSR-E373
  • 61 Velocity-sensitive keys
  • 650 Sounds including 25 drum/SFX kits
  • Dual
  • Split
  • 260 Styles
  • 10 user styles (SFF format)
  • One touch settings
  • 50 Chord progressions
  • Music Database with 200 entries
  • 10 Registration memories
  • 125 Songs
  • 48-Voice polyphony
  • Backlit LCD display
  • MIDI recording: 5 songs with 2 tracks each in your own file format
  • MIDI player: SMF 0 & 1
  • Effects: DSP (41)
  • Reverb (15)
  • Chorus (7)
  • Master EQ (5)
  • Harmony (26)
  • Melody Suppressor
  • Metronome
  • Learning function
  • Speaker system 2 x 2.5 watts
  • Battery operation possible (6x AA LR6/R6/HR6 required
  • not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 941 x 317 x 105 mm
  • Weight: 4.4 kg
  • Colour: Black

*Connections:*, Power supply, Headphone output/line out: 6.3 mm stereo jack, Sustain pedal (not included), Aux In: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack, USB to host (MIDI and audio)

*Delivery contents:*, PSR-E383, Power supply (PA-130), Sheet music holder, Product registration card, Songbook (as digital download on the Yamaha website)

PROS
  • • Velocity-sensitive keys offer surprisingly expressive playing feel.
  • • Extensive sound library provides diverse musical exploration options.
  • • Built-in learning functions are genuinely helpful for beginners.
  • • Compact size and battery operation allow for portable practice.
CONS
  • • 61-key design limits complex chord voicings and arrangements.
  • • Plastic construction feels budget-oriented, lacks premium keyboard feel.
  • • Limited polyphony (48 voices) can cause note dropouts in dense arrangements.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type Velocity-sensitive
Sounds 650 (including 25 drum/SFX kits)
Rhythms 260 Styles + 10 User Styles
Speakers 2 x 2.5W
Weight 4.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's decent for the price point, but lacks the nuanced response of more expensive models; it's a basic implementation.
Yes, using the SFF format, but compatibility can sometimes be tricky depending on the other keyboard's version.
It's basic – two tracks – so more suited for simple practice or demo ideas than complex productions.

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