Yamaha PSR-E283 Portable 61-Keys Keyboard
Description
The Yamaha PSR-E283 is Yamaha’s entry‑level 61‑key portable keyboard designed for beginners. It provides a wide selection of voices and accompaniment styles, plus built‑in learning tools (lesson modes, quizzes) to help new players. It’s battery or AC powered, features speakers, and includes options like Duo mode and Smart Chord, making it easy to play and enjoy, even with little prior experience.
Key Features
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61 full‑size keys → standard layout for beginner keyboards.
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410 voices (instrument sounds) including acoustic piano, guitars, bass, drums, etc.
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150 auto‑accompaniment styles (backing rhythms/bass/chord) to play along with.
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122 preset songs built in, including lesson songs.
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Lesson/Guide modes: “Listen & Learn”, “Timing”, “Waiting”- helps with practicing and accuracy.
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Quiz Mode to help train ears and memory
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Smart Chord and “Multi‑Finger” fingering modes. You can play chord accompaniments more simply.
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Duo Mode: splits keyboard so two players (e.g., teacher and pupil) play side by side with the same middle C.
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Recording function: 1 song, 1 track; about 300 notes max.
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Effects and sound shaping:
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Reverb (9 types)
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Chorus (5 types)
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Master EQ (6 types)
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Ultra‑Wide Stereo (3 types) for a wider spatial effect.
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Portable & convenient:
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Runs on AC adapter (12 V) or six AA batteries.
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Lightweight (~ 4.0 kg) without batteries.
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Auto power‑off to save energy.
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Speakers: 2 × 12 cm (≈ 4.72″), with output ~ 2.5 W + 2.5 W.
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Connectivity:
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Headphones / main out jack (standard stereo)
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Sustain pedal input
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AUX‑IN jack (stereo mini) to plug in external audio sources (phone, MP3, etc.)
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Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
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| Keys | 61 full‑size keys (non‑weighted) |
| Polyphony | 32 voices max |
| Voices / Drum & SFX Kits | 392 Voices + 18 Drum/SFX Kits = 410 total |
| Preset Styles | 150 |
| Built‑in Songs | 122 preset songs (including rhythm tutor & chord study) |
| Recording Capacity | 1 song, 1 track, ~300 notes |
| Display | LCD, English language interface |
| Dimensions | Width: 940 mm · Depth: 317 mm · Height: 104 mm (≈ 37″ × 12½″ × 4⅛″) |
| Weight | ~4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz), excluding batteries |
| Power consumption | ~ 6 W when using the recommended AC adapter |
| Power supply | AC adaptor (PA‑130) or 6 × AA batteries (alkaline or Ni‑MH) |

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