The PSR-E423 offers several innovative features. The basic features for learning to play - like 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 colours 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, set this keyboard apart from others in its class.
Music Database: 305 song titles for quick keyboard setups
Features
Control Knobs, Arpeggiator 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 expanded 150 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 the PSR-E423's 2-way speakers with enhanced bass.
Wider World Content and 174 Accompaniment Styles
Auto-backing mode Arabic, Indian and Chinese content has been added to accompaniment styles and voices. With our high-quality content, 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 playing immediately by letting the Music Database function choose the best accompaniments and voices for your chosen songs.
Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) - Step by Step Lessons
Y.E.S. is an advanced set of helpful learning tools built into the instrument, letting you teach yourself how to play and perform at a level that's perfect for you. You can choose step by step lessons for left, right or both hands, helping you master a song at your own pace.
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.
