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Yamaha - PSRE373

Description

The new standard for portable keyboards

PSR-E373 is a 61-key portable keyboard for those who are playing a keyboard instrument for the first time, as well as gigging musicians. It is loaded with versatile functions, an expressive touch-sensitive keyboard action and many convenient functions so that even beginners can enjoy playing it right away.

Melody Suppressor for both analog and digital audio input
The PSR-E373 features a newly developed tone generator LSI that delivers stunning improvements in sound quality as well as high-quality effects. Thanks to this new LSI, you can enjoy a comprehensive library of 622 instrument Voices perfect for playing in any genre you choose, as well as unique Super Articulation Lite Voices that reproduce the trills and string noise of stringed instruments such as the cello and mandolin - previously difficult to emulate - with amazing realism, for superbly authentic performances.

Experience the joy of playing
With a range of effects similar to those in top-end models and touch sensitivity that allows you to add delicate nuances to your performance, the PSR-E373 has impressive expressive capabilities. It also comes with an auto accompaniment function that provides backing in a variety of musical genres from around the world, such as jazz, R&B, and Latin.

Lesson functions to help beginners progress
Convenient lesson functions will help you to practice the built-in songs and improve your playing skills. The lesson functions are arranged for optimum, enjoyable learning, so just select the one that's suitable for you, and take your keyboard skills to the next level.

Features
* 622 high quality voices with improved sampling
* Touch-sensitive keyboard with 48-note polyphony
* Brand new DSP effects and 11 Super Articulation Lite Voices
* 205 auto accompaniment Styles
* 176 arpeggio types
* "Keys to Success" with other lesson functions
* Duo mode
* Easy Song Book available for download
* USB TO HOST allowing two-way MIDI and digital audio transfer

Specs

Control Interface
Number of Keys: 61
Type: Organ Style
Touch Response: Yes (Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed)
DisplayType: LCD
Backlight: Yes
Language: English
Panel Language: English

Voices
Tone Generating Technology: AWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony (Max.): 48
PresetNumber of Voices: 622 (241 Panel Voices + 22 Drum/SFX kits + 20 Arpeggio + 339 XGlite Voices)
Featured Voices: 3 Live! Voices, 4 Sweet! Voices, 6 Cool! Voices, 11 Super Articulation Lite Voices

Effects
Types
DSP: 38 types
Reverb: 12 types
Chorus: 5 types
Master EQ: 6 types
Harmony: 26 types
Functions: Dual, Split, Arpeggio (150 types), Melody Suppressor

Accompaniment Styles
Number of Preset Accompaniment Styles: 205
Fingering: Smart Chord, Multi finger
Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL
File Format: Style File Format (SFF)

Songs
Number of Preset Songs: 154 (including Touch Tutor: 10, Chord Study: 12, Chord Progression: 30)
Recording
Number of Songs: 5
Number of Tracks: 2
Data Capacity: Approx. 10,000 notes
Compatible Data Format
Playback: SMF Formats 0 & 1
Recording: Original File Format

Functions
Lesson/Guide: KEYS TO SUCCESS, Lesson 13 (Listening, Timing, Waiting), Phrase Repeat, A-B Repeat, Chord Dictionary, Touch Tutor, Chord Study, Chord Progression
USB audio interface: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo
Metronome: Yes
Tempo Range: 11 - 280
Transpose: -12 to 0, 0 to +12
Tuning: 427.0440.0453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
Duo: Yes

Miscellaneous
PIANO Button: Yes (Portable Grand Button)

Storage and Connectivity
Internal MemoryStorage: Approx. 1.4 MB
Connectivity
DC IN: 12 V
Headphones: Standard stereo phone jack (PHONES/OUTPUT)
Sustain Pedal: Yes
AUX IN: Yes (Stereo mini jack)
USB TO HOST: Yes

Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers: 2.5 W + 2.5 W
Speakers: 12 cm 2

Power Supply
Power Supply: AC Adaptor (PA-130, PA-3C, or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) or batteries (Six "AA" size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR6) batteries)
Power Consumption: 5 W (When using PA-130 AC adaptor)

Accessories
Included Accessories: Music Rest, Song Book (Download from Yamaha web site)

Size/Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D):945 x 118 x 369 mm (37-3/16" x 4-5/8" x 14-1/2")
Weight: 4.6 kg (10 lb, 2 oz) (not including batteries)