Is Yamaha PSR-E473 Worth Buying Today?
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How does it compare vs the SX700 in terms of sound sample quality?
Has this product gone up since this video? It is currently almost double the price of the PSR-E373. At that point what would be the reason to not just pay an extra $100 to get another keyboard with the weighted and ivory keys?
I know Jeremy's reviews are accurate, he is someone you can trust. I was in the market for a new set of keys, and this is so affordable. I can't wait to get mine, Yamaha is my favorite Piano/keyboard maker. Thanks again Jeremy.
I bought a 373 last week on his recommendation. If he had mentioned there was a 473 coming along in 7 days, I could have saved my money !
@@johnny5805 u could return ur piano right?
I have one and the sounds are great, not tinny or anything like that.Yamaha is the best make,this is my second one the PSR-E473. Best buy! The sounds are more realistic than some.
@@patriciamassie8138 How would they compare, in your estimation, with the Casio AiX sounds?
I am a kid and i do chores for money give me a keyboard for free mrbeast 💀💀💀🙄😮😬😁😌😁😁🤥😁
Hi Jeremy. Thanks so much for sharing this demo because it's very helpful to me. It's almost hard to believe that this low cost keyboard sounds very good and is capable of doing so many things. You're very knowledgeable of the keyboards. Keep up with videos like this.
Jeremy, I keep on watching your videos, especially certain ones like this. I love these Yamahas and the Casios, but if I were to get just one between the PSR-E473 and the CT-S500, I would go with this one. Especially now that it has 64 note polyphony, the pitch bend wheel, microphone and selectable track playing, and voice selection. That is so cool. But since I am blown away with the CT-S1000V, as the vocal synthesizer is like a dream come true for what I want to do, I will get that first, and the PSR-EW425 for church later.
The CT-S1 is still the best $200 keyboard for all the bread and butter basics and compact portability, the advantage Casio has over the Yamahas if you have to lug it around to gigs, church, or wherever.
It's great but new series have the 1/4" audio output jack now. Both companies seems to have been monitoring input and comments, maybe largely from your channel here, maybe even my comment and insights and addressed pretty music everything on our wish lists, and so much more.
For a church keyboard rig of choice, I mentioned before my ultimate gear would be that Roland RD 88 and the Roland V-Combo with the sliders for the organ parts.
But the more affordable rig would be the PSR-EW425 with the microphone, or the CT-S1000V, and on the top tier of the rack, have the Yamaha Reface 37 mini key CP and YC. The CP has all the electric keyboard sounds to have a second keyboard to play another part than the main keys, and the YC has all the famous organ sounds and sliders.
There's so much possibilities and choices. Like you stated, these are exciting times withbso many great, affordable and omproved new keyboard to choose from.
I've decided to purchase this for my son who is going to college this fall. He plays cello for the city youth orchestra, bass and keys for the church band. Thanks for your review.
I remember I asked about "Track control" on another of your videos about the 373. And this video answers that question. I am shocked that the 373 doesn't have this feature ! It was a basic feature on it's PSS keyboards in the 1990's, and very useful for just riffing guitar leads over drums and bass.
Great summary review Jeremy, looking forward to more with the 473/425 if you have access to one. This looks like it blows away the new Casiotone CT-S500; especially with the mic with gain/effects feature. Looking forward to when these become available (still not even listed on retailer sites in Canada) - hoping to get the EW425
Love that Yamaha finally upgrade their piano sound on psr-e, including e4xx series. And this one has a lot of improvement that e463. But I'm still happy to using e463 right now, at least I can use that as midi controller :D
Went out to the store to finally get a piano. Was going to get a 373 but they had just sold the last ones they had the day before! I eventually caved and got a 473 and wow I'm so glad I got it! The weighted keys and better speakers have made it worth it alone. But all these features are going to keep me coming back to do more!
I got the keyboard about a year ago and I've been really pleased with it. One thing that surprised me in a good way is how long the battery lasts. I usually carry spare rechargeable batteries, but I often play without worrying about finding a power outlet when I'm not at home. The DSP1 and DSP2 features are great for creating analog-like sounds, and I love being able to tweak the sounds using the knobs in real-time.
However, there are a few things I wish could be improved. It would be nice to have more customization options, like assigning pedals to articulation, motion effects, or live controls. I'd also like the flexibility to assign DSP2 effects to different parts of main/split/dual voice, as they sound cool on the main section but not so great on the bass. More LEDs to show the status of live effects and bank selection would be helpful. A dedicated save button for preserving sounds in the right bank would prevent accidental overwrites, and the ability to name banks would be a handy addition.
I don't find myself using features like the groove creator or accompaniment and quick sampling buttons much. However, the percussion capabilities have come in handy when our drummer can't make it to rehearsals.
Overall, I'm not sure if I'm the target customer for this keyboard since I don't make much use of the groove creator or accompaniment features. Nevertheless, it has become my primary instrument when playing with others.
Yamaha is always at the forefront of amazing authentic sampled piano sound! The other tones and rythms are also at par. And the value offered at the price point is great
To be very honest, the demos given by other channels on this keyboard don't really do justice to what the E473 is really capable of doing
Really glad you uploaded your review which was long awaited and thank you Jeremy, for demoing the keyboard the way it is meant to be played!
Great Video as Always!!
Thank you for your very kind words.
Forget about other channels reviews, Jeremy See is the best!
I'm using a Cheap Yamaha PSS A90 just for the phrases but the sounds included are useful and better than some 90's secondhand keys & workstations
This just won me over, the mic input and recording option is the best yet!
I am always amazed, fanscinated and mesmorised when players like yourself use both hands for playing different instruments on a keyboard. I have enough trouble playing a tune as it is. :)
I've got an old PSS-680 keyboard that I had from new when I was younger but it has mini keys on, rather than full size ones, and even though my fingers are thin, I found myself tapping 2 keys at once, which was really frustrating.
Great video! Keep up the good work!
I am quite blown away by the quality these keyboards have nowadays. I started off on a Yamaha PSS 170 in 1988 - I lived in the former GDR, and my Mum "smuggled" it back home from a visit in former western Germany.
After Germany had become one country, I got a PSR 500 in 1993 for my 14th birthday. I was over the moon!
I still have both keyboards in my house today and enjoy playing them together with my 3-year-old daughter. I even used the PSR 500 not so long ago in a production when I needed a cheesy 90s keyboard rhythm.
Now my production setting includes a Yamaha P 121 - which is also fantastic value for money and quite unique with its 73 weighted and graded keys and ridiculous portability, joined by a Komplete Kontrol keyboard and a MacBook Pro 14-inch and Logic Pro. I did move on from my entertainer hobby playing keyboard and rhythm at corporate parties and other celebrations. However, I still appreciate my two "oldies" for the fun they still give me.
this PSR-E 473 could well end up in my setting just for the fun of playing. :)
I've been watching your videos for like a month ever since I started researching keyboards that start from low to high budget. I am learning a lot, and my standards were getting higher the more I spend time on comparisons. I almost spent my money on the older psr 70 because I thought all keyboards were the same; I realized how it wasn't actually good for songs that need clean tone.
Love your reviews Jeremy! You have the right combination of talk and demonstration as well! Wonderful!!! Thankyou
Wonderful! This keyboard seems so expressive and sounds beautiful. That is really good cost performance!
Hi Jeremy See, thanks for you this valuable information and great quality videos. Just a question: I'm in the middle of deciding myself between this, the PSR-E473 and the Casio CT-S500. Here in my country, the prices are similar, with the Casio costing 79.5 USD less. I'm looking for an affordable and versatile keyboard that can be used either to perform live or to record in my home studio. Thanks a lot! regards!
Thanks for the vid
Haven't spent some time deliberating I think this is gonna be the one for me.
Would have been good to see a quick demo for the recording mode feature.
I recognize most features really impressive especially act at the same as a sound card, thanks for giving out more insight
Great video! I just bought the Yamaha PSR E475 and I'm wondering if you could do a video explaining in a very easy, step by step fashion, how to use the arpeggiator and change the settings? Thanks
Thank so much Jeremy See!! This very useful indeed. Explaining the features up to its backbone and comparing to lower version of it is helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey man. It's good to see you again in action. I was waiting for this review since the product was released. Thank you very much.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Thanks, just what I was looking for, straight to the point, factual, lots of info, great stuff.
It was actually, so convincing that I am pondering getting this as my first keyboard. Next I will check out your coursework as well + subscribe to your youtube
Great explanation Jeremy. God bless you abundantly
Very good info bro. TQVM
Sounds good for a home keyboard, but honestly would be surprised if the core engine has changed from the PSR-540 I had from the late 90s. Could swear some of the patches sound identical.
I've been expecting a video like this from you about this brand new keyboard. Great one whatsoever. I can't hardly wait for my 425 to arrive. To be honest, I'm missing one single thing for this perfect digital piano. I think they really shoud implenet the feature the enables us to layer two sounds in the split section. This could be so useful if we are playing chords as background and leads as lead sounds, but we have to get a good background voice, so we could do that by having the option to layer two sounds together in the split section, not only at the main voice. But, apart from that, it is just perfect. Also, if you have a bit of spare time, could you please make a quick tutorial about how to save our own voices, presets, and etc. to an usb flash drive or pendrive? Thanks.
Thank you for the presentation. It's a good product.
Wow, Jeremy See! Thanks for the tour around this wonderful keyboard. My PSR 373 only has DSP and not DSP2 . (One of these days I will have to read the instructions, and learn what that means.) The only thing that kills me on my unit is the display is like a bright flashlight in my eyes. I wish I could turn it off. On everything from USP's, computers, TV sets. They LOVE to put super bright LED'S that keep you up at night. I don't know why.. I have played guitar for almost 40 years and lost it. My 2 thumbs are ruined from a job that I had to strain them on all day.. So I went to piano, since I was pretty fast on computer keyboards.
Thank you for this excellent review.💚
Thanks Jeremy See.I.ordered one yesterday to go along with my Casio CTX-5000 looking foward to the Fedex truck tomorrow...great review.😎
I'm still using my Yamaha P-35 (love the keys), but I was thinking about getting an upgrade for a while now : ) Thank you for this easy-to-understand video! ^^
Looking forward to this keyboard.. I believe it will land here in the Philippines next month. Sold my Arturia KeyLab 61 for this. Thanks for the review!
Hi, I'm thinking about getting the e473. You mention it is possible to load styles from the internet. Is this an easy process? Up to how many extra styles can be loaded before maxing out memory? Where is the best place to find these styles? I couldn't find any for the e series keyboards on Yamaha Musicsoft, only for sx and s series.
Thanks for the review! I'm considering getting one. Wondering if it has a Mellotron voice or can it be made to have one?
Brilllliant video Jeremy, thanks so much!
Hi Jeremy, I just started learning piano and considering buying one soon. I am choosing between Casio CTX-3000 and Yamaha PSR E373. which do you think will serve me better as a beginner.
Thank you in advance
Thanks for sharing!
me too i bought this YAMAHA PSR-E473,yesterday..!it's fanstastic
I have followed your advice and bought this keyboard a few weeks ago. It's such a joy to play a song with this new piano sound. Thanks for the excellent advice!
Glad you enjoy it!
Another fantastic review, well done 👏
I must say this is best review on this keyboard I've seen so far. The others don't demonstrate the quality and potential of this board the way you do. Again I say well done 👏
Thanks to you. I finally chose to buy this Keyboard ( but I already have a Roland FP 30 ). I really need an easy to carry Keyboard but still has that really nice grandpiano sound. Your reviews are amazing. Thanksssss :) you're the man
so glad i saw your channel and because of this, i bought my own psr-e473
Great video again! Nos I am lost hesitating between Medeli AKX10 and PSR 473 what would you chose yourself ?
Very excited by my upgrade to e473. Latest discovery? Change the Motion Effect setting to 81 KEYBOARD for a great modulation effect button! Also, add a bass as a DUAL sound to fatten thin voices in the left hand. Keep going Jeremy.
Hi Jeremy, thanks for your videos, good info. DOes the PSR-E473 comes with music database like the PSR-E373 ? Can't see to see the music database in the E473 model.
Hello, i have a question about using a microphone to sing : is it possible to assign to the voice effects such as vocoder, harmonizer or flange for example ? Thanks.
Hi, very good review as usual from you, Jeremy! As a former owner of PSR E463, I'm sad to see that they didn't seem to take into account any improvement to the sequencer that was a real weakness in the previous model especially for editing back tracks. Still no pattern/phrase/loop recording, that would be relatively simlple to add and very much useful on a gear like this, to write down ideas and musical inspiration. The possibility to mute the arranger tracks was included in the previous module already. Another bad point is that the samples cannot be allocated to the keyboard now as it seems, hence pratically you can no longer play along using sample like we used to do on PSR E463. Good to see that they added a double output connectors (L+R) instead of a single one. Really good to have added Super Articulation tones, and increased the polyphony to 64 (still not a lot if you but enough for the six tracks). What about the keybed? Is that any better now? 463 one was not that good. Cheers.
According to you can I buy this or can I go for e463 or e373? Any thoughts on these?
@@creativeminds-pl2uc - DO NOT buy the e373, unless you only plan to use it in a very small room. The 2 1/2W speakers are TERRIBLE. And it doesn't have stereo outputs (L/R), so you will need a very good keyboard amp to use anywhere else.
@@creativeminds-pl2uc the price point between 463 and 473 is pretty similar, yet for the same price I would get this one (473). What is not worth is an upgrade from 463 my point of view as you would spend some money for practically having the same gear. No major improvement from features point of view. If you own 463 you can live happy as well and save 100 bucks.
@@mirkomontaldo - 100% improvement going from "output / phones" to "L/R stereo".
Hi Jeremy, as your subscriber I am very glad to see you again on your channel. Watching the tutorial of reviewing keyboard is my favourite. My question is can we create style with this new model yamaha psr e 473 ?
Great review thanks!
Hey Jeremy I love you videos. Which is a better option Yamaha psr e473 or Casio ctx9000??
Woah. I’m tied between this one and the Roland BK3. What would you recommend? Have seen both your videos.
Only 1 small miss by Yamaha is the Indication of the Voices & Styles Printed on the Keybord for Quick Live use may be a prob but can be managed by taking a print of it and stuck on the side as many other keyboards do notify and is a breeze using if needed
Hi Jeremy. Which keyboard with built in speakers has the best, most authentic piano sound? the Korg EX-50L or the Yamaha PSR- 473? thank you for the great posts!
Thanx for the vid! How does this compare to the A350? Thanx very much!
Great video with good details. I wonder how this compares to the Korg i3? It looks like it would be hard to see the buttons at night in a dark club environment.
Very good video Jeremy, thank you.
I will buy it, I have a psr e 363
Hey Jeremy, I tried to plug-in an acoustic guitar (pre-ampli) to the mic input, but nothing came out even playing with the voice button. Do you think is possible or definitely is no go?
Here in Singapore, the EW425 costs 30% more than the E473. Thus, the deciding factor to choose EW425 over E473 is whether the "YC" Organ sounds in EW425 is worth that price, besides having 76 keys. How many of the 36 organ sounds are "YC"? A video comparing the organ sounds on these 2 keyboards will be much appreciated.
Your reviews and demos are so clear and detailed. Thanks.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for the review sir Jeremy 🤙
I'm going to add it to my keyboard collection.
Hello jeremy i have a question. Im new to music and bought a MPC one + and im now looking for a keyboard . I was trying to find out if its possible to record the audio of the keyboard itself into a track so not as a sample. I was thinking to connect the headphones output to the in/out of the mpc , but if i understand correct what you said its possible with the USB ? You said that it send midi and audio ? Doe the psr e463 has that USB midi and audio aswell ? Btw does this keyboard has electric guitar sounds ?
Great video Jeremy, it seems like Yamaha team just got up one day and said, dump everything and make this a powerhouse. I could see your enthusiasm while mentioning each and every function 👍, looks like the video length is short to talk about what it packs in that small box!
Thank you, very helpful indeed 👍😊✔️
Glad it was helpful!
I've had a PSR E473 for a few months now. I just use it as a piano or organ which does very well. I don't even understand most of the features, let alone use them.
Wow, looks awesome thank you. I actually had no idea all of what reasonably priced keyboards can do now days until I just started browsing what the options were last week and came across the EZ 300. Maybe if everything goes well for me with the EZ and I know I'm going to keep playing a lot I'll make an upgrade to this one. Will this thing plug into my Marshal stack? I wonder what that would sound like, wow. lol. I'd mostly be playing with my headphones though, I think. I'm not the rocking partier I used to be that's why I lean more towards beautiful relaxing piano and such now days opposed to the hard rocking guitars that I can still enjoy to a certain degree, but not at all into the same way that I was in my teens and twenties.
Hi Jeremy,
Amazing content. Thanks for sharing..
10:57 trsnsmits?
So can I exöort the guitar sounds and midi input into Garageband?
Kimd regards,
Armaghan
Is this keyboard good for just piano practice? Bc I have no experience with keyboards and am trying to decide between a cheap keyboard and a cheap epiano. Maybe I'll enjoy the many features of this keybord or is it too much? Also is the feeling different to a normal epiano?? Thanks!
A wonderful explanation of the keyboard. I would like to know how you record the sounds of the keyboard.
Hi Jeremy
I'm looking for a psr that has a grand piano voice like the psr 1500. This piano is warm and the sound quality is great. I've had mine for 18 years.
Hi Jeremy, I am wondering, would you be able to save commercial GS midi files onto the USB stick and if so just plug it into the USB port in the keyboard and would the list of midi files would show in the LCD display for selection, I have been using the Roland G 1000 that had floppy drive for this purpose, hopefully you can help very much appreciated await your reply kind regards Noeline
I've got one of these. Brilliant machine. Only negative is it doesn't signal perfectly through line out when on stage. As an all purpose keyboard I'd give it 9/10.
Awesome review once again Mr. Jeremy!!! Me and my friend was deff hyped when Yamaha FINALLY announced an upgrade model to the PSR-E series, but soon I will sell my Casio CT-S400 and upgrade to the CT-S500 when they finally land on music stores in Philippines, but my friend would prolly upgrade his E3737 to this one too. But I am very curious to see a comparison between these two 🤔🤔🤔
I went on to get the CT-500 since it's size is wayyy more roon saving 😅😅😅
Hi Jeremy... I love the sounds on this keyboard, but I need keys with good organ sounds and the ability to control the rotary speaker. I don't see this in any of the demos of this keyboard... all reviews seem to skip over the organ. Are the organ sound any good on this?
Super like. With my respect and great thank to you.
Compliments from France, Aimé
OMG, really amazing the characteristics of this new keyboard, polyphony, DSPs, knobs, articulation, microphone jack, quick samples, motion effects, compatibility with rec'n share. Best relations of features for the price. My PSR E463 feels so old after your video, snif :'(, 😢.
Thanks, Jeremy for your reviews.
Greetings from 🗿Chile 🇨🇱
Great video again, Jeremy. It helps me to decide which keyboard I want to get. All of them. 😜
Like I said previously at different times, Yamaha and Casio are constantly improving and hitting it out of the ballpark for the pricepoint and genre of these keyboards, but this new generation of keyboards addresses lots of the things lacking on the previous editions. The pitchbend wheel, and this keyboard along with the 76 key version PSR-EW425 offered previously give that extra octave some players need. And both these Yamaha and the Casio CT-S500 and CT-S1000V already have the pitchbend wheel and the much desired 1/4" main audio outputs, instead of the minijack headphone/audio out jack. This makes it much more simple and convenient for church and gigging musicians to use pro audio sound reinforcement.
Roland has been my favorite brand, but their focus is not arranger keyboards, and the closest is my Go:Keys, when is in a different category by design, and several years ago at the price of this keyboard.
But it works for me, especially with 128 key polyphony.
I opted for the more expensive Go:Keys at the time over the PSR-E373 because of brand preference, availability, and having more funds at that time, and also, the arranger functions not being major consideration. The phrase loop function is potentially more useful to me, but even my Roland has a minijack headphone/audio output. But also has BT connectivity built in.
IMHO, the PSR-E473 edges out the CT-S500, but I have to scrutinize the voice tone comparisons, as both have kicked up audio qualities, but the realism of the acoustic piano on the PSR-E473 is amazing.
Like I said, I am glad I didn't get the PSR-E373, or the CT-S1 later. My Go:Keys is still a great keyboard with lots of great sounds, but for my next keyboard, I probably would get the 76 key PSR-EW425, which I may get later for a less expensive alternative to the Roland RD 88 for church, but the CT-S1000V with the vocal synthesizer capabilities added to the CT-S500 is a game changer for what I want to do, and anyone wanting to include innovative background vocals in live performance or music production, so that will be my next keyboard.
Otherwise, I would highly recommend the PSR-E473 or the PSR-EW425 for those needing the extra playing range over the CT-S500 for most keyboardists, or aspiring ones watching this video, BUT to also check all the videos on the CT-S500 to scrutinize the sounds and features/capabilities to make the decision.
An added note. If you want to sing during your playing performances or nusic production activities without a separate external sound processor and amplification, get these Yamaha keyboards.
The CT-S500/CT-S1000V does not have a microphone input. That latter only has the voice synthesizer feature which uses a smarphone or tablet app to program background vocals played on the keyboard. I wishbot had the microphone but I can live withbthat withbthe awesome capabilities. I will just get a good headphone mic and stompbox processor from Roland or the others available.
Now comes the other important factor. Price/Cost of these keyboards.
I believe you stated that the PSR-E473 has a price of about $380. The 76 key PSR-EW425 seems to be selling for about $490.
So the PSR-E473 seems to be on par with the CT-S500 at about the same price at about $380, but I just saw one listing for $280, and another for $480.
The PSR-EW425 is selling for about $480, and the CT-S1000V at $450, with an original MSRP of $680. The CT-S500/CT-S1000V both come with the $80 BT adapter that is optional on the previous CT-S1/CT-S400.
The choice is yours. Choose your weapon. Have fun, and enjoy 🎶
*FOR THOSE LOOKING TO GET A NEW KEYBOARD*
I see so many comments asking Jeremy which keyboard to get and I repeatedly have to reply tgat he cannot make that decision for you, and makes it clear. If he replies, he will just reiterate what he says in his videos for certain things you may need and want. Everyone is unique, with their individual needs, music knowledge, training, experience, preferences, and such. Watch his videos and pay attention before asking questions of that nature, because the answers are almost always addressed there.
Superb cost analysis buddy! ❤️
@@JeremySee There's so many great keyboards out there, in price ranges and features and formats to fit everyone's needs, except for those that are always going to complain about things costing too much.
Tell me about that after spending $1300 on a 6 note polyphony synth in 1983 with archaic and limited sounds at the rough price of a Roland RD 88 Stage piano today and these keyboard I mentioned from $200 to $500...
For a PSR series keyboard, the articulation feature is actually pretty impressive. I wonder if Yamaha might consider the idea of key switches in the future to increase the range of articulations.
That being said, the overall PSR series has had some real gems over the years. I've had my PSR-740 for over 20 years, and it's still my main workhorse, even if it's mostly as a MIDI controller these days.
Was it designed to be a MIDI controller? Does that mean that this keyboard under review could be used as a MIDI controller?
@@oriraykai3610 I had Yamaha PSR E 463 and I was using it as MIDI constroller so Im almost sure you can use PSR E 473 as MIDI controller too
I bought a Korg i3 for my 13 year old son today and then wandered upon this video. It was soooo good, that I ordered this keyboard, also.
I´m looking for a New keyboard and your videos guide me a lot, thank´s for all the info and reviews. Greeting from México
what an awesome review! thanks for sharing! God Bless!
I would like to see you compare this to the CT-S500. Which after you purchase the power supply for the Yamaha, the Casio is $30 - $40 US less than the Yamaha, and the Casio has Bluetooth included too.
In the US, the PSR-E473 comes with the power supply. That is a change from prior models.
Nice video, can you do a review of the casio px 780?
That’s a steal for the price!! I might have to buy this ASAP. I miss playing the piano as a hobby seems like the perfect keyboard to get back into it.
If you used to play a piano, even as a hobby, you really should buy a digital piano with fully-weighted keys, otherwise, a keyboard would feel strange and your playing would be affected.
Another amazing keyboard from Yamaha!Thank you for your very informative reviews jeremy😊😃!more power!☝️😃
Hi Jeremy,
Which one do you think is better? .. KORG EK-50(EK-50L)OR YAMAHA PSR 473.. in terms of sound quality , user friendliness, built quality and versatility?
Im planning to buy a beginner keyboard.
Thanks!
What an excellent keyboard review. Color me impressed!
Hi Jeremy, is this keyboard (PSRE 473) still having screen issues this year? Greetings from Peru
This is a nice thorough demonstration. I've been a fan of Yamaha keyboards for decades, and I've purchased a few cheap ones that had some amazing sounds. Great upload!
I own a Yamaha Tyros 3, a Ketron SD90, a Roland Jupiter 50 and a Yamaha PSR S970. My Korg PA 900 doesn't count, because I doesn't use it at the moment. I notice, that the older and cheaper Keyboards does an excellent job. When I use the SD90 drums with my Yamaha, I got a wonderful drum sound, that gives the styles more shine.
I bought the PSR-473 after watching this review!! Keyboard newbie here. Just wanna ask, is there a way to play and keep it on a loop? Is there such a feature?
Jeremy, do you think a good idea use this keyboard like a midi controller to use a pay piano sample like the ravencroft???? In that case, the sound with output from the pc spkeakers or the yamaha e473. Thank you and greetings from Argentina!
Thank you!
great rewiew, :-) Jeremy thanks
Hi Jeremy, is 7/8 signature rhythms are available in this keyboard or can we load 7/8 styles from usb
I have a question. If I plugged this into my computer then would it be possible to use this as a 16 channel midi tone generator on a DAW such as Cubase Pro 12?
Looks pretty cool, I have a MX61 myself and I love it but this little dude looks pretty cool
Could you advise me about some keyboards which allows to turn on/off the tracks, even having good sounds?