Yamaha PSR-E243 61-Keys Portable Keyboard (PSRE243 / PSR E243)

OVERVIEW

Great-sounding, features-rich beginner's model.

Primarily geared toward learning musicians, the PSR-E243 offers the built-in Yamaha Education Suite, which enables students to teach themselves piano as well as built-in accompaniment styles that make it possible to sound like full bands. USB TO HOST connectivity makes interfacing with personal computers and Apple iPad/iPhone/iPod touch easy.

For more seasoned music makers, the PSR-E243 can also be used as a MIDI controller for computers and high performance sound sources for music software applications.

The PSR-E243 offers built-in speakers featuring the Ultra-Wide Stereo DSP button that creates greater separation and a more spacious sound. It provides players with 385 voices and 100 accompaniment Styles.

Extend and enhance your keyboard by connecting to your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Add virtual pitch bend, mod wheels and an arpeggiator with Yamaha's Sound Controller app. Record your children's music progress as video and MIDI with My Music Recorder. Requires optional accessory i-UX1 (#H99901), sold separately.

Additional features include a new power-saving mode and 61 full-sized keys. This affordable model also lets users play along with a band or use the dedicated Portable Grand button to instantly call-up a great sounding grand piano.

FEATURES

Keyboard

• Number of keys: 61 Key
• Action: Non-weighted
• Key size: Full
• Aftertouch / Velocity: Velocity Sensitive
• Key Type: Synth-style

Sounds

• Number of voices: 385
• Polyphony (max): 32-note
• Layers: Not applicable
• Split: Not applicable

Connectivity

• AUX input: No
• MIDI Connectivity: MIDI In/Out
• Line output: Yes
• Line input: No
• USB Connectivity: Not applicable
• Headphone jacks: 1
• Pedal inputs: 1
• Storage type: Not applicable
• Expandability available: No

Onboard Features

• Recording/Playback: Not applicable
• Accompaniment styles: 100
• Preset songs: 102
• Display: Backlit LCD
• Effects: Yes
• Built-in speakers: Yes
• Pitch bend/Modulation: Not applicable
• Other controls: Not applicable

Effects

• Reverb: Yes
• Chorus: Yes
• Delay: No
• Equalizer: Yes
• Arpeggio: No
• Other: Ultra-wide stereo

Dimensions

• Width: 37 3/16" (945 mm)
• Height: 4 5/8" (117 mm)
• Depth: 13 11/16" (347 mm)
• Weight: 8.8 lb. (4 kg)