Yamaha PSR-E473 Portable Arranger Keyboard

The Yamaha PSR-E473 is a highly-regarded and feature-packed portable keyboard that sits at the top of Yamaha’s PSR-E series, right before you move into the more professional PSR-SX arranger workstations. It’s a significant step up from the PSR-E383, offering a blend of beginner-friendly functions with advanced features for more experienced players.

• Keyboard Action and Control:
  • 61 Keys with Touch Sensitivity: The keyboard features 61 full-size, touch-sensitive (or velocity-sensitive) keys, which allow for expressive and dynamic playing.
  • Live Control Knobs & Pitch Bend Wheel: A major highlight is the inclusion of two assignable live control knobs and a dedicated pitch bend wheel. These allow for real-time manipulation of sounds, effects, and rhythms, giving you a level of creative control typically found on more expensive synthesizers.
  • Mega Boost: This function instantly boosts the keyboard’s volume by 6dB, providing a punchier sound for live performance without needing external amplification.
• Expanded Sound Library and Styles:
  • 820 High-Quality Voices: The PSR-E473 comes with a vast library of 820 voices, including 14 Super Articulation Lite voices which add realistic performance nuances. The sheer number and quality of sounds are a key selling point.
  • 290 Auto-Accompaniment Styles: It offers a wide range of 290 styles covering various musical genres, from pop and rock to dance and world music. The “Smart Chord” function simplifies accompaniment for beginners.
• Professional-Grade Features:
  • Quick Sampling: This feature allows you to record short audio samples (up to 9.6 seconds) from a connected microphone, aux input, or USB and play them back on the keyboard.
  • Groove Creator: A fun and powerful tool for modern music production. You can lay down a beat, tweak the groove with the control knobs, and create your own EDM or dance tracks.
  • USB Audio Recording/Interface: This is a crucial feature for producers. The PSR-E473 can function as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface, allowing you to record your performance directly into a computer in high-quality 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo WAV format. You can also record directly to a USB flash drive.
  • Microphone Input: It includes a 1/4″ microphone input with built-in vocal effects, making it a great all-in-one solution for singer-instrumentalists.
• Connectivity:
  • USB to Host: For MIDI and audio communication with a computer.
  • USB to Device: For connecting a USB flash drive.
  • Individual L/R Outputs: Unlike lower-end models, the PSR-E473 has dedicated 1/4″ left and right audio outputs, allowing you to connect to a PA system, mixer, or studio monitors for a professional-sounding live performance or studio session.