Yamaha PSR keyboards

an in depth look at the Yamaha PSR 'Evolution' range of keyboards.

Yamaha Keyboards

Yamaha hold an enviable reputation around the world for consistently high quality, trouble-free durability and superior musical performance.

Yamaha pioneered the development of the portable personal keyboard, a product that gives many people their first taste of music making. Most models include Yamaha's YES education suite.

Entry level PSR keyboards

Many schools use the affordable Yamaha PSR-175 and the brand new PSR-E203 keyboards, perfect for gifts or for those just starting on the keyboard. So easy to use, these keyboards are extremely popular.

Yamaha YPT200 keyboard

Don’t be fooled by the YPT200’s modest price tag - like the previous PSR175 model it replaces, it has a host of advanced features - like the Portable Grand. No matter what buttons and features you’ve been playing with (for example, the drums or DJ), one touch of the Portable Grand button instantly resets the keyboard to a superb on-board piano. The YPT2005 is a fun keyboard with voices, styles and songs of all music genres and smart practice like Yamaha Education Suite 2.

The PSR175 features:
61 full size keys, 100 AWM Voices - digitally recorded instruments, using Yamaha’s AWM technology for superior sound, including specially selected Yamaha grand piano, recorded in stereo, 100 preset accompaniments, with 2 variations - adds exciting instrumental backings to accompany any melody, with intros, fills, endings and 2 variations for verse and chorus, Yamaha Education Suite - a fun learning suite containing 7 lessons for each preset song,
100 preset songs , MIDI connection
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Yamaha PSR-E203 keyboard

The new 'Evolution’ PSR E203 keyboard features updated AWM technology which really brings orchestral and synthesised voices to life. Other notable advances include a new stereo sampled grand piano voice and a General Midi compatible voice list. Connect the E203 to your computer and record or play 16 track sequences with optional PC software.
The PSR E203 features:
61 full size keys, 32-note polyphony, 134 GM compatible AWM voices including specially selected Yamaha grand piano sample, recorded in stereo, Reverb effect, 100 preset accompaniments with 2 variations, 100 One Touch Settings, Yamaha Education Suite 5 - a fun learning suite with Listen and Learn, Timing and Waiting lessons, Metronome, 102 preset songs, MIDI connection.

Yamaha PSR-E213 keyboard

A small upgrade to the PSR E203, the Yamaha PSR-E213 combines a simple operation, intuitive panel control layout and an elegant design. The PSRE213 is equipped with 61 regular-sized keys and 375 high-quality instrument voices in total (Stereo Grand Piano, 361 XG lite-Voices, 12 Drum Kits and Sound Effect Kit) as well as 100 accompaniment styles.
The PSR E213 features:
61 full size keys, 32-note polyphony, 375 GM compatible AWM voices including specially selected Yamaha grand piano sample, recorded in stereo, Reverb effect, 100 preset accompaniments with 2 variations, 100 One Touch Settings, Yamaha Education Suite 5 - a fun learning suite with Listen and Learn, Timing and Waiting lessons, Metronome, 102 preset songs, MIDI connection.

Yamaha PSR-E313 keyboard

If playing the piano is important to you, the E313 is the lowest priced model to include ‘touch sensitive’ keys. This means it responds to how hard you play each key, just like a piano.
The PSR-E313 is an upgrade to the amazingly popular PSR E303 model.
The Yamaha PSR-E313 is the keyboard for the ambitious player that offers several features for music education as well as your home concert with 61 touch sensitive keys.
In total 482 high-quality instrument voices (108 Panel Voices, 361 XGlite-Voices, 12 Drum Kits and Sound Effect Kit) and 106 accompaniment styles are bulit into the Yamaha PSR-E313. Dual- and Split-Functions allows it to play two different voices at the same time on right side of the keyboard and additional one different voice on the left side.
The special two-track Easy Recording function lets you record and save up to five of your original songs – that’s great for composing and practice purpose.
The interactive features of Yamaha Education Suite 5 (Y.E.S. 5) makes learning and practicing music easier and more fun than ever before. The PSR-E313's 102 built-in songs offer a wide musical range for easy learning with Y.E.S. 5.
Furthermore the Yamaha PSR-E313 contains a Music database with 100 entries – for instantly setting the entire instrument to match a desired music genre. Song and Style data can be stored into the internal flash ROM memory of the instrument.
The PSR 313 joins a range of Yamaha Musical Instruments that are used and recommended by more teachers and professional musicians than any other.

Yamaha PSR-E403 keyboard

The Yamaha PSR E403 offers both cutting edge sound technology and total flexibility to players of all levels. The 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.
The PSR E203 features:
61 full size, touch sensitive keys, 32-note polyphony, 504 AWM voices, including Sweet and Cool (GM and XG Lite compatible) digitally recorded instruments, with specially selected Yamaha grand piano sample, recorded in stereo for exceptional realism, Reverb, Chorus and EQ effects , Dual / split , 155 preset accompaniments with 2 variations, 155 One Touch Settings , Music Database - choose from 227 complete keyboard configurations of musical styles, pre-programmed voices and effects, 2 Sound Controllers – gives the player complete ‘real time’ control over the sound of different sections of the keyboard, Arpeggiator – automatically adds arpeggiating riffs to your chosen style, Pitch Bend Wheel, Registration Memory – allows you to store your favorite sound and style combinations, Auto Harmony , Yamaha Education Suite 5, Metronome , 30 preset songs plus CD-ROM containing 70 extra songs plus printable song book and additional style data, 2-track, 5-song recorder, SMF Internal Flash ROM , USB to HOST socket - allows instant connection to PC

(Updated 16/08/06 Please see relevent product information pages for current prices)