Yamaha PSR-E473
Keyboard
The touch-sensitive keyboard and powerful sound engine of the
PSR-E473 bring together superb sound and great feel in an all-new
portable instrument.
Sound like a pro!
The PSR-E473 delivers the same pro-quality sound found in
high-end models. They’re loaded with augmented effects and a wide
range of Styles—from the latest hits to genres from around the
world.
Voices
The PSR-E473 expands on previous generations with an increased
internal storage capacity that allows Yamaha to provide more,
higher-resolution instrument Voices. Enjoy 820 realistic,
expressive instrument sounds from here and around the world with
pro-level sound quality.
Super Articulation Lite
The PSR-E473 is equipped with Super Articulation Lite, a
function that realistically simulates the distinct ways each
instrument is played—for example, the scratch sound of a distorted
electric guitar or the harmonics of a nylon-string guitar.
Styles
Choose from 290 automatic accompaniment Styles including rock,
dance, and jazz as well a wide range of musical genres from around
the world. Experience the thrill of playing in your very own band
as the Styles respond to your left hand with just the right
rhythms, bass, and chords.
World content
Enjoy Voices and Styles that enable you to emulate music from
anywhere around the world. No matter what Style you enjoy, it is
loyal and authentic to the country or region where that genre
originated.
DSP effects
The PSR-E473 is one of the only models in the PSR-E series to
feature two channels for insertion effects. Equipped with the
latest LSI tone generator, this instrument delivers
high-quality effects previously available only with high-end
models.
Express yourself
Yamaha revamped the control panel and LCD, phased out the
numeric keypad, added Direct Category Access buttons.
The optimized control panel makes it quick and easy to access
Voices, Styles and functions so that you can focus your time on
being creative.
With dedicated buttons, Quick Sampling, and innovative Motion
Effect functionality, you can intuitively express the sounds you're
hearing in your head.
Live Control Knobs
The two Live Control Knobs make it easy to manipulate and
interact with the sound you produce as you play. The ability to set
the filter cutoff frequency to change the brightness of the sound
and control effects in real time helps bring your performances to
life.
Motion Effect
The Motion Effect function lets you instantly add effects while
you play that can, morph the sound with a filter, create pitch
risers, add tape stop effects & slices, or other new dynamic sound
effects. All by simply holding down the button!
Pitch bend wheel
Moving the pitch bend wheel up or down changes the note you're
playing smoothly, bringing instrument Voices like guitars, sax and
trumpet and synthesizers to life, widening your range of
expression.
Direct Category Access
Yamaha added Direct Category Access buttons to the user
interface. Push the buttons for instantaneous access to the Voices
and Styles you need for the musical genre of your choice.
Groove Creator
With Groove Creator, buttons and knobs are all you need to
create contemporary electronic music and sound like a pro.
Quick Sampling
Capture sound from outside of your instrument using the AUX
input, microphone input or even by importing files from a USB
storage device, and then play those sounds directly from your
keyboard. The possibilities are endless!
Connect and share
A variety of connectivity options provide all the support you
need for practicing, playing, and performing. Plug in a microphone
to try your hand at singing while playing, use the Rec'n'Share app
to share your music with the world, and hook into PA systems to
perform on stage.
Individual L/R output
The PSR-E473 comes equipped with left and right audio outputs
that allow you to easily connect to PA systems and studio equipment
- separate from the headphones jack.
Mega Boost
Press the Mega Boost button to add +6dB of powerful volume!
This function adds 6dB to the apparent volume set by the volume
knob. Adding a boost to the instruments speaker volume allows you
to play with others or be heard above the crowd, even without a PA
system.
Mic Input & Vocal Effect
Connect a microphone and sing along with your playing while
using built-in studio-quality vocal effects, giving you everything
you need for a pro-sounding performance.
USB Audio Recording/Interface
Use the USB To Device port to record and play back audio
files of your music from USB flash drives.
Use the USB To Host port to send and receive audio and MIDI
data to and from computers and smart devices with
studio-quality.
Rec'n'Share
Use the Rec'n'Share app to connect your instrument to a smart
device, and then create and share audio and video recordings of you
playing along with your favorite songs.
Other Functions
Registration memory
Save your favorite Voice and control panel settings so that you
can call them up in an instant with the touch of a button, even
while playing. No need to search for Voices, Styles and
settings!
Dual/Layers
Layer two different instrument Voices to create limitless
combinations that result in original, thicker, and broader
sound.
Octave shift/Transpose
Transposing is a breeze when you can raise or lower the pitches
you play in increments of half-steps or octaves simply by pressing
the buttons on the instrument's panel.
Split
Split the keyboard wherever you like and assign different Voices
to each side to enjoy playing one Voice on the left side and
another on the right at the same time.
Arpeggio function
Simply hold the keys of your desired chords, and the keyboard
automatically produces corresponding arpeggios (broken chords). You
can use the arpeggiator to add exciting musical elements to your
producing and performances. For example, play a major triad to make
the arpeggiator produce phrase-like combinations of those three
notes.
Overview:
- 820 Voices and Super Articulation Lite Voices
- 290 Styles
- 2 channels/41 types of DSP insertion effects
- Quick Sampling
- Groove Creator
- Live Control Knobs, Motion Effect functionality, pitch bend
wheel
- Mega Boost
- Direct Category Access buttons
- USB Audio Recording/Interface
- Mic input and vocal effects
- Individual L/R outputs
