Yamaha

Description

The Yamaha PSR-E383 portable keyboard delivers an inspiring playing experience for beginners and hobbyists. With 61 touch-sensitive keys, you'll develop dynamic technique and expressiveness. Hundreds of realistic instrument sounds let you explore a range of musical genres. Learning tools provide interactive guidance. And accompaniment styles allow you to sound like you're playing with a full band. Take your creativity wherever inspiration strikes—the PSR-E383 runs on batteries or AC power.

Touch-Sensitive Keys Enable Expressive Playing

The PSR-E383's 61 touch-sensitive keys detect how firmly you press them, allowing volume changes based on your touch. Play softly for quiet passages or strike the keys boldly during climactic moments. As you gain experience, touch sensitivity helps you shape phrasing and articulate melodic lines. The lightweight, portable design means you can improve your playing skills anytime, anywhere.

Authentic Instrument Sounds Inspire Your Creativity

With hundreds of lifelike instrument sounds, the PSR-E383 lets you explore music in many styles. Emulate a grand piano, electric piano, harpsichord or pipe organ. Add strings, brass, woodwinds or percussion. There are even guitar, bass and synth sounds for contemporary styles. The Super Articulation Lite voices reproduce details like the squeak of guitar strings or the bend in a saxophone note, making every sound expressive and authentic.

Interactive Learning Tools Provide Guidance

The PSR-E383 includes features tailored for developing musicians. Follow the Keys to Success display to learn songs at your own pace, one hand at a time. Touch Tutor provides visual feedback so you can refine your touch sensitivity. Smart Chord lets you play complex chords with a single finger. Duo mode splits the keyboard for practicing with a teacher or partner. With the PSR-E383's interactive tools, you'll build skills and confidence while having fun.

Accompaniment Styles Add Rhythm and Harmony

The PSR-E383 provides a virtual backing band with its auto accompaniment feature. Select from hundreds of music styles like pop, rock, jazz or Latin, and the keyboard plays rhythm and harmony parts to match. You control the tempo, tone and other elements. Play along with the built-in songs or use the styles to compose your own music. With the PSR-E383, you get the experience of performing with a full ensemble whenever you like.

Open Box Yamaha PSR-E383 61-Key Portable Keyboard With Power Adapter Level 2  197881455101
Open Box Yamaha PSR-E383 61-Key Portable Keyboard With Power Adapter Level 2  197881455101
Open Box Yamaha PSR-E383 61-Key Portable Keyboard With Power Adapter Level 2  197881455101

Features

  • 61 touch-sensitive keys for expressive dynamics
  • Hundreds of instrument voices and backing styles
  • Step-by-step Keys to Success learning system
  • Connectivity: MIDI, audio, AUX line-in, headphone out

Reviews

4.77

31 Reviews

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Yamaha keyboard

I bought this for my kid and myself. I loved being able to pick up at the store. I don't want a keyboard sitting outside my house after being delivered. This is great sounding and it has a lot of sounds and beats. Even though it has midi I like that I don't need a computer. And I like that it's made by a reputable music company like Yamaha.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

A passing fancy!

Having had previous keyboards, including a top line model in the 1990's, and a small one for use when traveling, I am disappointed with this keyboard. I thought after 30 years, there would be more flexibility in setup. I use split keyboard, and have always had two instruments on right, and something different on left. Yamaha has no individual volume adjustment, so the secondary right "sound" is not loud enough, should be adjustable. Same for the left hand on split keyboard. Also should be adjustable for key, so that left hand could be an octave higher, as my previous 2 keyboards and digital piano were able to do.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Listen to or playing music at home21
  2. Learning6
  3. Accompaniment4
  4. Travel3
  5. Chamber Music2
Cons
  1. No dedicated button for key transpose1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Easy to Use6
  2. Portable6
  3. Good Audio5
  4. Touch Sensitive Keys5
  5. Responsive / Good Action3
  • Quality Build

    5

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    submitted3 days ago

    byDennis

    fromWonewoc, WI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    As I'm just beginning to learn, there are many features I will explore in the future. For today, I can say the design and build quality are surprisingly good, for it's price range. The reference materials (manuals/videos) are well put togeather.

  • Everything is perfect

    5

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    submitted5 days ago

    byKonstadina

    fromGreece

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love the instrument,i have learnt piano i didn't even know notes but with some lessons on flowkey now i am already beginner.

  • Electric piano

    5

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    submitted12 days ago

    byRona

    fromIsrael

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    My impression is that it's very useful when I realized it can teach me a few songs by itself i was shocked I started learning and it was very helpful. Also the effects are fun to use.

  • Kool to play

    5

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    submitteda month ago

    byEd

    fromPuerto Rico

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Never play a keyboard before, this my first keyboard and am happy to have it , is fun to playing with many functions . I recommend

  • G

    5

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    submitteda month ago

    byDenise

    fromKalispell, MT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is a great keyboard for everyday re-learning to play. I played the organ as a child and am having a great time using the piano mode on this keyboard-- the organ mode works well too, I've just chosen piano to mix it up a bit. I'm using flowkey videos to jump back in and am pleasantly surprised how much I remember. This keyboard is going to fit my intermediate needs to just get back to music at an affordable price.

  • Lots of Piano for Price

    5

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    submitteda month ago

    byTim

    fromGreen Valley, AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sound, great "touch" and all the features you need for a keyboard of this size.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byLisa

    fromOmaha, NE

    Does it have both AC and DC power options?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't. AC only.
  • asked byElizabeth

    fromColumbus Ohio

    Is it portable

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Yamaha PSR-E383 is quite portable, especially for a 61-key keyboard. Size & Weight Keys: 61 full-size keys (standard for entry/intermediate portable keyboards) Weight: Around 10–11 lbs (4.5–5 kg) – light enough to carry in one hand or over the shoulder with a case Dimensions: Approx. 37" (W) x 13" (D) x 4" (H) – fits in a compact gig bag or backpack-style keyboard case. Battery Powered: Runs on 6 AA batteries, making it great for playing outdoors or where outlets aren't available.
  • asked byTina

    fromGilbert, Arizona

    Does it come with a song book stand or a place to attach one?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Yamaha PSR-E383 does include a music rest in the box.
  • asked byPhilly

    fromChicago, il

    Does it record and help layer music or loop and add to?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    You can record and layer. It has no looper.
  • asked byBeth

    fromConcord NH

    Does this have built-in speakers and can I play split sounds, 2 at the same time?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) No it doesn't. 2) Yes, you can.
  • asked bySondra

    fromLitchifeld, Illionis 62056

    does this keyboard have a sustain pedal hook up?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.
  • asked byRags

    fromPace

    Does it have a song library?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byJohn

    fromseattle wa

    can this unit be controled through my daw

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Can you record to a DAW? Yes, you can.
  • asked byCarol

    fromundisclosed

    Does this keyboard have a transpose feature?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it does.
  • asked byAlberto

    fromFort Myers

    Can I connect it to my computer for music composition?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it has MIDI out via USB.
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