Yamaha PSR-E473 Portable, Versatile Digital Keyboard with 61 Touch-Sensitive Keys, in Black

Review of Yamaha Keyboard:Advanced Features for Price:- The Yamaha keyboard E473 offers an impressive array of advanced features considering its price point.- With features such as a wide range of voices, rhythms, and effects, as well as built-in recording and playback capabilities, it provides excellent value for money.- Additionally, the keyboard includes advanced functions like split and layer modes, allowing for more complex musical arrangements and performances.Sound Quality:- The sound quality of the Yamaha keyboard is very good, with high-quality samples and realistic instrument voices.- Whether you're playing piano, electric piano, strings, or synthesizer sounds, the keyboard delivers rich, expressive tones that are sure to inspire creativity.- The dynamic range of the sounds is impressive, from soft and delicate to bold and powerful, allowing for nuanced and expressive performances.Ease of Playing:- The keyboard's design and layout contribute to its ease of playing, with intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface.- Features such as touch-sensitive keys and adjustable touch response settings ensure that players can achieve the desired level of expressiveness and control.- Additionally, the keyboard offers features like graded hammer action or weighted keys, simulating the feel of an acoustic piano and providing a more authentic playing experience.Overall:- The Yamaha keyboard excels in providing advanced features, excellent sound quality, and ease of playing at an affordable price.- Whether you're a beginner just starting your musical journey or an experienced player looking for a versatile instrument, this keyboard offers a compelling option.- With its combination of affordability, quality, and performance, the Yamaha keyboard is sure to delight musicians of all levels.

Amazed by how the Yamaha PSR range has evolved, for the better.This was bought for hotel room practice but I ended up gigging with it.There isn't much it can't do. Very good sounds with a small amount of synthesis to allow some shaping. I do wish I'd bought the 425 with the extra keys, but, because there is only one split point, it's almost moot.The drum machine/arpeggiator is fine for most things. SMF playback. The left hand auto comping thing must be useful if you're out solo and there's endless style options. The four sample playback pads are very easy to load, trim, play. I like the keybed! Allows very fluid playing but not really for trad pianists at all. Fine for organ and synth.Very lightweight. Would prefer the single stick mod/pitch lever they have on the next product level up...better for expression and also better ergonomically. 32 user memory slots (registrations) - just enough for a gig, but not if you're switching patches for each section of a song. Unbalanced jack outs to your DIs. Onboard speakers on 473 about half as powerful as on 425...sound is excellent. Not enough grunt to rely on for a gig, but fine for practice. Mic input is unbalanced jack.There's loads more - it really does cover almost everything.Any criticism?Some of the sustained sounds have obvious loop points. Through a PA - no probs. For recording, nah.You can get classier sounds by paying more but we are talking 5-10% classier. And these things cover almost anything, including world instruments. Perhaps at the expense of chart friendly synth patches. The brass sections are notably good.If someone drops a lighting stand on your modx, and you've taken the time to programme this, it will drop straight into the rig as an affordable replacement.Nothing else in this price range comes close.

"Absolutely love this keyboard! For its size, the sound quality is phenomenal, truly impressive. It's incredibly easy to use, and I was quickly able to dial in some very modern and inspiring sounds. The array of built-in effects is vast, and the grand piano sound is genuinely top-tier. With tons of great club sounds and effects, it's highly recommended, especially considering the incredible value at under £300. You get so many high-end features for such a fantastic price!"

1st Feb - After saving up for so long to buy a decent keyboard for my amateur level, imagine how extremely disappointed I was when this keyboard arrived.The damage to the box itself was appalling, both on the ends of the box and (looking at pic 3 and 4) a nasty hole half way along that someone has tried to cover up with a paper patch(!) - but whatever did this has also scratched the display screen - devastating.The keyboard is playable, and sounds rather good - but the damage for such an expensive piece of kit is NOT good enough. I will be returning this if I don't hear from the vendor on how to fix this.2nd February Update - Well Amazon, you're as good as your word, as I received a replacement today for my Yamaha PSR-E473.The box was still battered, and had 2 holes in it - BUT - on close inspection I am now in receipt of a fresh new keyboard; tested and correct!My review has now gone from 2 starts up to 4 starts!Thank you AMAZON for sorting this out SO swiftly.The keyboard? I can't recommend it highly enough. Wow!The courier also turned up this morning to collect the damaged one.

Absolutely perfect—just what I was looking for!I’m not a professional, but playing the piano helps me relax and clear my mind.Great purchase at a great price! I bought it from Amazon resale, and while the packaging wasn’t in the best shape, the piano itself was flawless—no scratches, and everything was included.The quality is excellent. It’s perfect for beginners, yet even professionals would find it enjoyable to play.I love how it looks and feels!