For beginners starting their keyboard adventure or seasoned performers in need of a reliable instrument, the Yamaha PSR-E383 61-Key Standard Portable Keyboard is a top - choice. It comes with an expressive touch - sensitive keyboard and user - friendly functions, allowing beginners to start playing right away. Yamaha's beginner keyboards are crafted to connect with your emotions and musical expressions, enhancing your performance. With touch response for dynamic sound control, 650 high - quality instrument voices including grand piano tones, and comprehensive lesson tools, playing and practicing become more engaging and real. The touch response feature lets you experience sound nuances. Soft plays create gentle tones, while stronger strikes produce louder sounds. Explore a wide array of instrument voices like pianos, guitars, bass, and drums, along with numerous built - in songs to enrich your musical journey. The 3 - step Lessons are tailored to your skill level. You can practice with your right hand, left hand, or both hands along with built - in songs and get feedback on your progress. The Style feature easily adds rhythm, bass, and chordal backing notes that match your chord progressions, giving you a full - band experience. The Auto Chord Play function generates suitable chord progressions, expanding your musical horizons. Key Features: 1. The 61 - key standard portable keyboard suits both beginners and experienced players. 2. It has a touch - sensitive keyboard with 48 - note polyphony for expressive playing. 3. With 650 voices and 260 auto - accompaniment styles, you have a vast sound and musical option selection. 4. There are 125 onboard songs and an easy - to - download songbook. 5. 12 Super Articulation Lite Voices add depth and realism. 6. Enhance your sound with Reverb, Chorus, and 41 types of DSP effects. 7. 26 Harmony types and 152 Arpeggio types allow for creative exploration. 8. The new “Auto Chord Play” function for Style offers more versatility. 9. The “Keys to Success” feature helps beginners learn. 10. Duo mode enables two players to play on the same keyboard. 11. Connect it to a computer via USB for audio/MIDI recording. 12. It can be powered by 6 AA batteries for on - the - go playing. Technical Specifications: Color: Black. Dimensions: Width 941 mm (37 - 1/16”), Height 105 mm (4 - 1/8”), Depth 317 mm (12 - 1/2”). Weight: 4.4 kg (9 lb, 11 oz) (without batteries). Keyboard: 61 keys, organ - style, touch response available (Soft, Medium, Hard, Off). Display: LCD with backlight, in English. Voices: AWM Stereo Sampling technology, 48 - note polyphony, 650 preset voices, compatible with GM and XGlite. Effects: 41 types of DSP, 15 types of Reverb, 7 types of Chorus, 5 types of Master EQ, 26 types of Harmony. Functions: Dual, Split, 152 types of Arpeggio, Melody Suppressor available. Accompaniment Styles: 260 preset styles, smart chord and multi - finger fingering. Songs: 125 preset songs, 5 recording songs with 2 tracks, compatible with SMF Formats 0 & 1 for playback. Lesson Functions: KEYS TO SUCCESS, 3 - Step Lesson, A - B Repeat, Rhythm & Touch Tutor. USB audio interface: 44.1 kHz, 16 - bit, stereo. Power Supply: Can use PA - 130 adaptor or 6 AA batteries. Accessories: Music rest included, songbook can be downloaded from Yamaha's website.
Using Your Yamaha PSR - E383 Keyboard: To start using your keyboard, you can either plug it into a power source using the PA - 130 adaptor or insert 6 AA batteries for portability. Once it's powered on, you can choose your desired instrument voice from the 650 available options. For beginners, the “Keys to Success” feature and 3 - step Lessons are great places to start. You can practice with just your right hand, left hand, or both hands, and the built - in songs will accompany you. The touch - sensitive keyboard allows you to control the volume and expression of your playing. Soft touches for gentle tones and stronger hits for louder sounds. The Style feature can add a full - band feel to your playing. Just select a style, and it will add rhythm, bass, and chordal backing notes that match your chord progressions. The Auto Chord Play function is really handy. It can generate suitable chord progressions for you, expanding your musical options. If you want to play with a friend, switch to Duo mode. Both of you can play on the same keyboard at the same time. You can also connect your keyboard to a computer via USB for audio or MIDI recording. Note: When using batteries, make sure to insert them correctly to avoid any power issues. Also, when using the sustain pedal, connect it properly to ensure smooth and continuous sound. Maintenance: Keep your keyboard clean by using a soft, dry cloth to wipe it regularly. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the internal components. If you're not using the keyboard for a long time, it's best to remove the batteries to prevent leakage. When downloading the songbook from the Yamaha website, make sure your device has a stable internet connection.
