Yamaha PSR-E403 Portatone PSR Series Portable Keyboard

PSR-E403 Portatone PSR Series Portable Keyboard description:

The Yamaha PSRE403 offers both cutting edge sound technology and total flexibility to players of all levels. The PSR E403's unique sound controllers operate like ‘filters’ found on professional synthesisers while the new arpeggiator adds the sample effect associated with today’s modern styles. Whatever your musical preference is, the E403 will expand your musical horizons beyond your imagination.

• 61 full size, touch sensitive keys - full size keys are recommended by most educational facilities. Touch sensitivity gives added expression
• 32-note polyphony - allows you to play 32 notes simultaneously
• 504 AWM voices, including Sweet and Cool (GM and XG Lite compatible) - digitally recorded instruments, using Yamaha’s AWM technology. Compatibility allows playback of GM and XG Lite files when connected to a MIDI sequencer
• Portable Grand - specially selected Yamaha grand piano sample, recorded in stereo for exceptional realism
• Reverb, Chorus and EQ effects - adds an extra dimension to any performance
• Dual / split - play two instruments simultaneously or assign a different instrument to two areas of the keyboard
• 155 preset accompaniments with 2 variations - adds exciting instrumental backings to accompany any melody, with intros, fills, endings and variations for verse and chorus
• 155 One Touch Settings - will select a suitable voice for every accompaniment style
• Music Database - choose from 227 complete keyboard configurations of musical styles, pre-programmed voices and effects, which can be recalled with a button press
• 2 x Sound Controllers – gives the player complete ‘real time’ control over the sound of different sections of the keyboard, similar to the options available on a professional synthesizer
• Arpeggiator – automatically adds arpeggiating riffs to your chosen style
• Pitch Bend Wheel – for extra dynamic control
• Registration Memory – allows you to store your favorite sound and style combinations
• Auto Harmony - adds chordal harmony based on a single note
• Backlit LCD display - clearly displays all keyboard settings and notation for the Yamaha Education Suite
• Yamaha Education Suite 5 - a fun learning suite with Listen and Learn, Timing and Waiting lessons
• Metronome button - gives a steady beat, essential for learning
• 30 preset songs plus CD-ROM containing 70 extra songs plus printable song book and additional style data
• 2-track, 5-song recorder - record your own performances for future playback and modify with Sound Controllers
• SMF Internal Flash ROM - download midi files on your PC and store them on your keyboard
• USB to HOST socket - allows instant connection to PC
• Foot switch socket - allows connection of an FC4/5 foot switch for sustain
• Headphone socket - for private practice
• Requires a Yamaha KPA3 power adaptor - not included