Yamaha PSR-E443 61-Key Touch Response Portable Keyboard

Yamaha PSR-E443 61-Key Touch Response Portable Keyboard

The perfect blend of serious - and seriously fun!
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.

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 performance 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.

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.

Key Features

• 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

Technical Specifications

Color/Finish
Body
Color
Steel
Size/Weight
Dimensions
Width
946mm (37-1/4”)
Height
140mm (5-1/2”)
Depth
405mm (15-15/16”)
Weight
6.8kg (15lbs 0oz.) not including batteries
Control Interface
Keyboard
Number of Keys
61
Touch Response
Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed
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
234 + 457 XGlite + 24 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
5 types
Master EQ
6 types
Harmony
26 types
Ultra-Wide Stereo
3 types
Functions
Dual/Layers
Yes
Split
Yes
Arpeggio
150 Types
Melody Suppressor
Yes (for AUX IN)
Crossfade
Yes (for Internal / AUX IN)
Accompaniment Styles
Preset
Number of Preset Styles
200
Fingering
Multi
Style Control
ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, SYNC STOP, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL, TRACK ON/OFF
File Format
SFF
Other Features
Music Database
305
One Touch Setting (OTS)
Yes
Expandability
Expansion Style
5
Songs
Preset
Number of Preset Songs
30
Recording
Number of Songs
10
Number of Tracks
6 (5 Melody + 1 Style/Pattern)
Data Capacity
Approx. 19,000 notes/10 songs (when only “melody” tracks are recorded) Approx. 5,500 chords/10 songs (when only “chord” tracks are recorded)
Recording Function
Yes
Compatible Data Format
Playback
SMF
Recording
Original File Format (SMF conversion function)
Patterns
Number of Patterns
Preset: 20
Number of Sections
5
Functions
Registration
Number of Buttons
4 (x 8 banks)
Lesson/Guide
Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)
Listening, Timing, Waiting, Repeat & Learn, Chord Dictionary
Overall Controls
Metronome
Yes
Tempo Range
11 - 280
Transpose
-12 to 0, 0 to +12
Tuning
427.0 - 440.0 - 453.0 Hz
Scale Setting
Yes
Miscellaneous
PIANO Button
Portable Grand Button
Storage and Connectivity
Storage
Internal Memory
1.54MB
External Drives
Optional USB Flash Memory
Connectivity
DC IN
DC IN 12V
Headphones
x 1/ OUTPUT
Sustain Pedal
Yes
AUX IN
Yes (stereo mini jack)
USB TO DEVICE
Yes
USB TO HOST
Yes
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers
2.5W+2.5W
Speakers
12cmx2 + 3cmx2
Power Supply
Adaptor (PA-150/PA-150A/PA-150B/PA-5D), or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha, or batteries (Six “AA” size alkaline (LR&), manganes (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries)
Power Consumption
15W
Auto Power Off Function
Yes
Accessories
Included Accessories
Music Rest
Yes