Yamaha PSR-E473

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Yamaha PSR-E473

Yamaha

PSR-E473

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 535707
Brand: Yamaha
Model: PSR-E473
Price: $372.90

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The PSR-E473 is a solid choice for beginners or casual players looking for a feature-rich, portable keyboard. The wide range of sounds and styles makes it fun to experiment, and the sampling capabilities are a genuine bonus for adding your own creative flair. It's an excellent entry point for anyone wanting to explore music creation.

Product Description

  • Yamaha PSR-E473
  • Keyboard
  • 61 velocity-sensitive keys
  • 820 sounds
  • 290 styles
  • 64-voice polyphonic
  • Pitch Bend wheel
  • Motion effect button and two live control knobs
  • GM/XGLite compatible
  • Effects (Reverb
  • Chorus
  • Master EQ
  • DSP1: 42 types
  • DSP2: 12 types)
  • One touch setting
  • Style File Format (SFF) compatible
  • Groove Creator (35 grooves
  • 5 sections)
  • 30 preset songs
  • MIDI Recording (5 Melody + 1 Style/Groove Creator)
  • SMF Format 0+1
  • USB Audio Player & Recorder (Wav
  • 44.1 kHz
  • 16 bit
  • stereo)
  • Quick Sampling (44.1 kHz
  • oneshot or loop
  • four user samples
  • sampling time approx. 9.6 seconds
  • sampling input: Aux in
  • mic in
  • USB audio or wav file)
  • Functions: Dual
  • Split
  • Harmony (26)
  • Arpeggio (152)
  • Articulation
  • Registration Memory
  • Metronome
  • Tuning (427 - 453 Hz)
  • Octave Keys
  • Melody Suppressor
  • USB to device
  • USB to host (Midi & Audio)
  • AUX input: 3.5 mm stereo jack
  • Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Two audio outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • Microphone input with vocal effects
  • Speakers 2 x 6W with Mega Boost function
  • Battery operation possible (6x AA
  • not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 992 x 404 x 136 mm
  • Weight: 7.0 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes power supply (PA-150) and sheet music holder
PROS
  • • Velocity-sensitive keys offer nuanced dynamic expression.
  • • Extensive sound library provides versatility for many genres.
  • • Groove Creator adds engaging rhythmic elements for practice.
  • • USB audio recording simplifies capturing performances and samples.
CONS
  • • Plastic key feel lacks the responsiveness of weighted action.
  • • Limited polyphony can cause note dropouts with complex arrangements.
  • • Smaller speakers limit performance volume for larger spaces.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type Velocity-Sensitive, Synth Action
Sounds 820
Rhythms 290
Speakers 12cm (4.7") x 2, 6W (8W) + 5cm (2") x 2, 3W
Weight 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a simplified sampling feature for quick ideas and experimentation, not a full-fledged sampler – limited time and memory.
While the sounds are high-quality for a keyboard in this class, they might lack the nuanced realism needed for professional recording scenarios.
Yes, it functions as a MIDI controller via USB, allowing you to control software instruments on your computer.

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