- Super-realistic Cool! And Sweet! Voices
- Control knobs for real time control
- Arpeggio feature automatically generates chordbased phrases
- Real-time pitch control with pitch bend wheel
- Music Database: 305 song titles for quick keyboard setups
The PSR-E423 offers several innovative features. The basic features for learning to play--like the Yamaha Portable Grand and Yamaha Education Suite -- and features for when it's time to perform, like synthesizer Control Knobs for real-time control of filter, effects, sound envelope and Style tempo. New colors from different musical styles can be added with 150 different patterns and 40 arpeggio Voices. These easy-to-use professional features, along with its new black body, sent this keyboard apart from others in its class.
Features
Control Knobs, Appreciator and Pitch Bend
Most of the features of the PSR-E423 have been enhanced over its
predecessor. Two control knobs provide real-time control for filtering the main
melody tone, and changing the tempo of the arpeggio just like an
analog synthesizer. The Pitch Bend wheel bri...
Features
Control Knobs, Appreciator and Pitch Bend
Most of the features of the PSR-E423 have been enhanced over its
predecessor. Two control knobs provide real-time control for filtering the main
melody tone, and changing the tempo of the arpeggio just like an
analog synthesizer. The Pitch Bend wheel brings Voices like the Sax and Trumpet to life.
Improved Arpeggio Function
Tap into instant inspiration with the Arpeggio function which has been improved for smoother playability. New hold mode and allocated key-range will free your hands for playing with both hands. It provides an expanded150 patterns that automatically generate even more useful phrases that change depending on the notes and chords you play.
A Variety of New Dynamic Voices
Dynamic Voices usually found on high-end workstations, are now on the new PSR-E423. There are two different waveforms that change depending on how hard you play the keyboard, this allows more expression on Voices such as overdriven or nylon guitar. High quality Voices, from acoustic instruments to electric sounds, have been expanded to 700 varieties. All of these high-quality Voices sound better through 2-way speakers with
enhanced bass.
Wider World Content and 174 Varieties of Styles with
Auto-backing Mode Arabic, Indian and Chinese content has been added to Styles, Rhythm and Voices. With our high-quality Styles and Voices, you'll sound like you have a professional backing band behind you.
Extended Flash Memory, Connectivity to PC via USB
4 times more flash memory has been added to the PSR-E423 so you can play along with your favorites transferred from a PC.
Music Database
You can start immediately and easily playing with the best chosen accompaniments and voices only by selecting music category.
9 step lessons supports your practice completely -Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)-
You can take appropriate lessons for your step. You can choose lesson for left, right , both hands step by step.Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) is an advanced set of helpful learning tools built into the instrument, letting you teach yourself how to play and perform. Y.E.S. helps you master a song with easy lesson steps.
Portable Grand Button
Playing piano is fast and easy with Yamaha's Portable Grand function. One dedicated button brings up a great sounding piano, stunningly rich and authentic in its sound as well as setting up the keyboard to play as a piano.
XGlite Tone Generator
Best sound, widest compatibility. The built-in tone generator handles virtually any MIDI song file--from commercially available music data to songs created on computer or other MIDI instruments. Naturally, it plays back conventional GM song data, but it also is compatible with the enhanced XGlite format, ensuring high sound quality.
Technology
Audio & Video
Online Services
The quality, sound and playability of Yamaha instruments can take your music to new heights. With Yamaha’s Online Services, you’ll go even further. The power of the internet opens up a whole world of new possibilities for Yamaha’s instruments, and your music making. Whether you want to learn to play your favorite songs, explore new ways to enhance your performances, or simply listen to beautiful music on your instrument, you’ll find a way to do it with Yamaha’s Online Services.
MIDI Songs
Discover new ways to play with Yamaha song downloads
Get your favorite songs on your keyboard then learn, perform, and have more fun!
MIDI songs are infinitely flexible, infinitely fun, and a very powerful musical tool. Plus with Yamaha song files, designed specifically for use on Yamaha keyboards, you can take the possibilities farther than ever before.
Some of our most popular songs:
Hallelujah - Lenoard Cohen
Waka Waka (Time For Africa) - Shakira
Imagine - John Lennon
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Hotel California - The Eagles
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
Your Song - Elton John
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
What’s next?
Where to find Online Services for Yamaha Musical Instruments
Yamaha MusicSoft is Yamaha’s official online shop for new song downloads, expansions voices, music software and more for your Yamaha piano or keyboard.
Browse Yamaha MusicSoft
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Online Services
The quality, sound and playability of Yamaha instruments can take your music to new heights. With Yamaha’s Online Services, you’ll go even further. The power of the internet opens up a whole world of new possibilities for Yamaha’s instruments, and your music making. Whether you want to learn to play your favorite songs, explore new ways to enhance your performances, or simply listen to beautiful music on your instrument, you’ll find a way to do it with Yamaha’s Online Services.
MIDI Songs
Discover new ways to play with Yamaha song downloads!
MIDI songs are infinitely flexible, infinitely fun, and a very powerful musical tool. Plus with Yamaha song files, designed specifically for use on Yamaha keyboards, you can take the possibilities farther than ever before.
Some of our most popular songs:
What’s next?
Where to find Online Services for Yamaha Musical Instruments
Yamaha MusicSoft is Yamaha’s official online shop for new song downloads, expansions voices, music software and more for your Yamaha piano or keyboard.
Browse Yamaha MusicSoft
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Specs
Color/Finish
| Body | Color | Black |
|---|
Size/Weight
| Dimensions | Width | 946mm (37-1/4") |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 136mm (5-3/8") | |
| Depth | 402mm (15-13/16") | |
| Weight | Weight | 7.0kg (15lbs., 7oz.) |
Control Interface
| Keyboard | Number of Keys | 61 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Organ Style | |
| Touch Response | Yes | |
| Other Controllers | Pitch Bend | Yes |
| Control Knobs | Yes | |
| Display | Type | Custom LCD |
| Size | 92mm x 42mm | |
| Backlight | Yes | |
| Language | English | |
| Panel | Language | English |
Voices
| Tone Generation | Tone Generating Technology | AWM Stereo Sampling |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphony | Number of Polyphony (Max.) | 32 |
| Preset | Number of Voices | 183 + 462 XGlite + 15 Drum/SFX Kits + 40 Arpeggio |
| Featured Voices | 5 Sweet! Voices, 3 Cool! Voices, 3 Dynamic Voice | |
| Compatibility | GM | Yes |
| XGlite | Yes |
Effects
| Types | Reverb | 9 types |
|---|---|---|
| Chorus | 4 types | |
| Master EQ | 5 types | |
| Functions | Dual/Layers | Yes |
| Split | Yes | |
| Arpeggio | 150 types |
Accompaniment Styles
| Preset | Number of Preset Styles | 174 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingering | Multi | |
| Style Control | INTRO, MAIN x 2, FILL-IN, ENDING | |
| Custom | User Styles | Style File Format |
| Other Features | Easy Song Arranger | Yes |
| Music Database | 305 + External Files | |
| One Touch Setting (OTS) | Yes |
Songs
| Preset | Number of Preset Songs | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Recording | Number of Songs | 5 |
| Number of Tracks | 6 (5 Melody + 1 Chord) | |
| Data Capacity | Approx. 10,000 notes (when only "melody" tracks are recorded)Approx. 5,500 chords (when only "chord" tracks are recorded) | |
| Recording Function | Yes | |
| Compatible Data Format | Playback | SMF |
| Recording | No (Original File Format) |
Functions
| Registration | Number of Buttons | 2 ( x 8 banks ) |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson/Guide | Performance Assistant Technology (PAT) | Chord |
| Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) | Waiting, Your tempo, Minus one, Repeat & Learn, Chord Dictionary | |
| Overall Controls | Metronome | Yes |
| Tempo Range | 11 - 280 | |
| Transpose | -12 to 0, 0 to +12 | |
| Tuning | + - 100 cents | |
| Miscellaneous | PIANO Button | Portable Grand Button |
| Sleep Mode | No |
Storage and Connectivity
| Storage | Internal Memory | 1.8MB |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | DC IN | DC IN 12V |
| Headphones | x 1 | |
| Sustain Pedal | x 1 | |
| USB TO HOST | Yes |
Amplifiers and Speakers
| Amplifiers | 2.5W + 2.5W | |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | 12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2 | |
Power Supply
| Power Supply | Adaptor (PA-3C/PA-130), or batteries (Six "AA" size, LR6 or equivalent batteries) | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 10W | |
Bundled Software
| CD-ROM | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
Accessories
| Included Accessories | Music Rest | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Song Book | Included in CD-ROM with PDF format |
Optional Accessories
Support
Downloads
USB-MIDI Driver V1.3.2 for Mac (10.5.8 / 10.6.8 / 10.7.8 / 10.8.x)
USB-MIDI Driver V3.1.2 for Win 32-bit (XP SP3 / Vista SP2 / Win7 SP0, SP1 / Win8) | V2.3.2 for Win 32-bit (Win2000 SP4)
USB-MIDI Driver V3.1.2 for Win 64-bit (XP SP3 / Vista SP2 / Win7 SP0, SP1 / Win8)
USB-MIDI Driver V1.3.1 for Mac (10.4.11)
USB-MIDI Driver V1.0.7 for Mac (8.6 - 9.2.2)
Music Soft Downloader V5.7.1 for Win (XP 32-bit / Vista 32-bit / Win7 32-bit, 64-bit / Win8 32-bit, 64-bit)
Music Soft Downloader V5.7.0 for Win 2000
PSR-E423 Owner's Manual [English / 4.9MB]
PSR-E423 MIDI Reference [English / 219KB]
PSR-E423 Data List [English / 519KB]
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