Yamaha PSR-E373 Digital Keyboard - A Versatile, Entry-Level Keyboard with 61 Touch-Sensitive Keys, 622 Instrument Voices, in a Black Finish

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It’s hard to describe the improvements in words, but the PSR-E373 just sounds better than its predecessor. Every preset just sounds cleaner, and it never feels ‘hollow’ or ‘muddy’, which was a complaint I had with earlier PSR-series keyboards. To add a new dimension to your performances, the PSR E373 comes complete with premium DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effects. Now you can add a variety of on-board effects to your sounds and enhance your overall vibe! If you're using a voice which features a recommended DSP setting, the PSR E373 will automatically apply the effect and instantly improve your performance. Three months of Flowkey Premium This becomes even more of an issue when you start to consider the accompaniment features, which also utilize the limited polyphony.

The PSR-series has always been well known as a versatile keyboard, and that really comes down to the large selection of available sounds. Apart from the keybed, sounds are another key component of any digital instrument. These are particularly important in a practice instrument, as beginners won’t know what they’re doing wrong if they can’t hear what they’re playing. It will definitely need a bit of equalization before its stage ready, but the fact that Yamaha allows you to go that far is great. Super Articulation Lite" is a feature that reproduces the sounds of playing methods that are unique to specific acoustic instruments, which were previously difficult to emulate. For example, if you select a guitar voice, you can realistically reproduce sounds such guitar distortion and the harmonics of nylon guitar strings.SAL is a fancy way of describing dynamic sample switching. For example, when you’re using a nylon stringed guitar sound, you can hold down the ‘Articulation’ button to the right of the LCD screen to play harmonic notes instead. The PSR-E373 features 61 unweighted synth-action keys, and include velocity sensitivity as a feature. This means that sounds can change based on how hard or softly you play the keys. In my opinion, this is a significant upgrade, but you likely won’t notice it if you don’t have an older model to do a side-by-side comparison. With the higher tension on the PSR-E373’s keys, it’s easier to accurately predict when the sample triggers, which just makes the keyboard feel more fun to play.

As someone who primarily uses stage pianos, I really enjoy the ability to add effect chains to sounds. Adding on some chorus or distortion to say, an EP sound, can give it a lot of character, and make it fit perfectly into a song. That’s not to say the keys are perfect. I feel like they are a little bit lighter than I’d like, which makes it harder to adapt to if you’re used to heavier fully-weighted keys. For example, a flute sound might use soft legato samples at pianissimo range before switching over to forceful notes at the fortissimo range. In general, this is an awesome addition for both beginners and experienced keyboardists alike, and I hope to see this included in other models down the road.This keyboard comes with two free virtual lessons from the Yamaha Music School. This is the perfect opportunity to get the ball rolling with one-to-one sessions with a professional Yamaha keyboard mentor, tailored for whatever level you're at! Find out more here. While the keys are unweighted just like the PSR-E363, they feel a lot firmer and springier, which makes the PSR-E373 feel more premium.

Apart from that, there is also printed white text, which acts as a visual aid to guide you through using the keyboard. Considering that this keyboard comes with a large sound and rhythm library, it’s a welcome convenience factor. I was pleasantly surprised by the keys on the PSR-E373. There wasn’t any mention of improved keys in all the marketing material, but these keys are definitely much improved over those on the prior PSR-E363.

The Chorus has 5 different algorithms. Specifically, there are 3 subtle conventional choruses and 2 intense flangers. I generally just use these with the EP presets, and the choruses are nice when used in moderation. All you have to do is register your instrument and redeem your sessions using the online booking system! With lessons available in a range of languages, Yamaha's expert tutors are there to give you the best start. So what are the differences between the E363 and the new model that supersedes it? The PSR-E373 features a newly-developed tone generator that delivers significant improvements in sound quality over the previous model, as well as 38 brand new high-quality DSP effects. The voice, rhythm and style count have all increased, with the E373 boasting an impressive library of 622 instrument voices and 205 auto-accompaniment styles. AC Adaptor: Users within U.S or Europe: PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Others: PA-3C,PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha