Yamaha PSR-E443

Yamaha PSR E443 Portable Keyboard

The perfect blend of serious - and seriously fun!
61-key touch response keyboard with easy-to-use professional features like AUX IN, DJ pattern mode and assignable Live Control knobs that unlock a world of options for musical expression.

Overview

• PATTERN function to create your own grooves
• Real-time Control Knobs, real-time pitch control
• 755 High Quality Voices Including Super-Realistic Sweet! and Cool! Voices
• Arpeggio Function
• AUX IN
• iPhone/iPod touch/iPad connectivity
• Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)
• World Wide Sounds Support Your Music
• Music Database
• USB to Device Terminal

The PSR-E443 is an ideal first keyboard in many ways, but also a robust alternative for more experienced players who are seeking advanced features as they perform or compose their own music. With its wide-ranging capabilities, including built-in AUX IN jack, it represents a great value that will grow with players as they build their abilities and confidence.

Features

PATTERN Function

The PATTERN function puts a wealth of powerful loops and beats at your fingertips to instantly create dynamically varied music on the fly like a DJ. And, for even more authentic preformance try the new crossfade and retrigger functions.

Real-time Control Knobs and Pitch Bend

Two real-time control knobs let you filter and adjust your sound just like an analog synthesizer. The Pitch Bend wheel adjusts the pitch of the sound bringing Voices like the Sax and Trumpet to life

755 High Quality Voices Including Super-Realistic Sweet! and Cool! Voices

The PSR-E443 includes 755 high quality Voices, ranging from acoustic to electric instruments, featuring 5 Sweet! Voices and 3 Cool! Voices which use Yamaha's renowned advanced Voice technologies. The sound is given the final boost by the built-in 2-way speaker system with bass enhancement.

Arpeggio Function

Tap into instant inspiration with the Arpeggio function, which has been improved for smoother playability. Hold Mode and Allocated key-range free your hands, allowing you to improvise over the pattern. The 150 Arpeggio patterns adjust and morph around the notes and chords you play on the keyboard allowing for almost limitless creativity.

AUX IN

Connect an external audio player to the AUX IN jacks and play along with your favorite tunes. Advanced vocal/melody suppressor lowers the volume of vocals and melody lines of the original recordings, leaving that part open for you to play.
*Depending on the song, the volume of the melody part may not be affected.

iPhone/iPod touch/iPad connectivity

Connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and experience a new dimension of MIDI control with apps like Yamaha's Scale Tuner, Metronome and Visual Performer.

Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)

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 regardless of your ability. Choose from nine step-by-step lessons for left, right, or both hands. Y.E.S. helps you master a song with ease.

World Wide Sounds Support Your Music

A rich set of ethnic sounds and scale tuning allow you to enjoy many styles of music around the world, including Latin, Indian, Arabic, African, Chinese, and more.

Music Database

Get off to a flying start - choose a song and the Music Database automatically selects the best accompaniment and Voices for you to start playing immediately.

USB to Device Terminal

USB TO DEVICE terminal on the instrument lets you load and save your settings and songs, as well as transfer data from connected devices such as a USB flash memory.