I got this exact keyboard for my 21st birthday and it was my baby for years. It could connect to my computer and record directly into the DAW I had at the time, which for the time was pretty amazing. Even though I'm using very high end synths these days, I do still like to watch videos like this one to reminisce. It brings back so many memories :)
@@TITANN8778 Well that particular keyboard didn't have USB, so I had to connect it using regular MIDI cables. It worked, but there was a slight delay when you hit a key. So it didn't make recording very easy.
@@TITANN8778 It was some software that came with the keyboard. If I remember correctly it was an early version of some Voyetra MIDI software. Keep in mind, I got that keyboard 17 years ago. So we're talking very outdated software that came with it.
Thanks for this excellent video, friend! I have this keyboard and am still discovering features over many years. One thing I can never find though is a list of all the voices - I really want to be able to print out a list of all the sounds so I can quickly find them!
I enjoyed the video. And i like that this keyboard has DSP effects and the Dj as mentioned. What Yamaha could have done is kept them and put them in the psr e 403 and up.😀 and all the psr e 400 and 300 series should have at least had dsp
Mark Me Here: one day very soon - for whatever nutso reason - there will be a '90's "Memphis Design & Sample-Hits" revival and that one will skyrocket in price. On the plus side: fun bit o' kit!
@Jack Marley the PSR 1000 was actually the top of the line model, some of the features on the 1000(which was released in 2000) rival those of a high-end Yamaha arranger of today, but for some reason, the piano sound on the psr-225 just sounds more rich and full than any of the other PSR models, I guess A good rule of thumb with the PSR series keyboards is that the newer ones with the mesh speakers don't have anywhere near the sound quality as the older ones with the plastic speakers but the newer ones have much better/up to date features, I wanted the Best of Both Worlds so I purchased two psr-225 keyboards, one for Midi, and one for regular use, I wanted a psr-290, but they're pretty rare, PSR 330 is pretty common as well
@@BuickGeek24 I wasn't aware that anybody actually used the banjo sound( I never expect a banjo sound to be real unless its coming from an actual banjo (no matter how high-end the keyboard is), I buy these psr keyboards strictly for the piano and pad sounds, and there are only a select few PSR keyboards with an acceptable piano sound, that's the PSR 190, the PSR 215, the PSR 225(which has the best one IMO), PSR 290, PSR 300, PSR 330, PSR 400, and PSR 550, any psr outside of those are a waste of time
@Jack Marley that price sounds about right, the piano sounds on those keyboards are impeccable, nothing of today can match it, generally, the piano sounds are the best in the mid-range($150-$400) PSR home keyboards(210-450). 225 and 330 are my faves though, the higher end psr's(500-1000) don't really focus on a good piano sound because their main selling point are the multitude of arrangement features
@@aintsaint1405 Your Macbook has "thunderbolt' ports which is apple's version of USB 3. A music shop might have a midi to USB3 adapter but I personally have never seen one. Doesn't hurt to ask though :) What I've done with mine is get a little adapter that plugs into the two 'thunderbolt' sockets at the side and provides normal USB sockets as well as an SD card slot. Then you can go ahead and use a normal MIDI to USB converter cable (less than $10 on ebay). So unless you can find a MIDI to Thunderbolt converter cable that will connect your keyboard directly to the Macbook, it gets really messy and error-prone. Hopefully the music store will have a tidy and inexpensive solution. Good luck! And thanks for watching my channel btw :)
I have a PSR290, I've changed some settings using the 'Function' button, (I've changed the Dual voice settings on some voices) and it seems to save them - I press & hold the 'Function' key when I'm done and it says 'Writing' , but the new settings are not saved. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong, or is it not possible to save the 'Function' settings?
@@bharatmali1450 What does your reply 'Easy' mean? .... I know it should be easy to save the settings, but its not working -or- I'm doing domething wrong.
There are two sizes of headphone headphone connectors, sounds like yours is the wrong one. You can get an adapter from an electronics store for about a dollar, that should fix it :)
Thanks for watching my video, Ferdie. The recording process really isn't something that can be explained in one comment though, so I'd have to direct you to the manual which is here: www.midimanuals.com/manuals/yamaha/psr-290/owners_manual/psr290e.pdf
I got this exact keyboard for my 21st birthday and it was my baby for years. It could connect to my computer and record directly into the DAW I had at the time, which for the time was pretty amazing. Even though I'm using very high end synths these days, I do still like to watch videos like this one to reminisce. It brings back so many memories :)
Glad it was enjoyable :) GF
How.did you connect it to your pc what did you use
@@TITANN8778 Well that particular keyboard didn't have USB, so I had to connect it using regular MIDI cables. It worked, but there was a slight delay when you hit a key. So it didn't make recording very easy.
@@BreannaMae What software did you use to connect in pc i cant my keyboard to pc
@@TITANN8778 It was some software that came with the keyboard. If I remember correctly it was an early version of some Voyetra MIDI software. Keep in mind, I got that keyboard 17 years ago. So we're talking very outdated software that came with it.
Thanks for this excellent video, friend! I have this keyboard and am still discovering features over many years. One thing I can never find though is a list of all the voices - I really want to be able to print out a list of all the sounds so I can quickly find them!
you should find a xg list or xg lite list in the internet
I still have this and still sounds amazing. Bought it brand new back in 2004 for just $120 from a shady warehouse in downtown LA.
I love shady warehouses :)
Great demo and nice keyboard 👏👏👏👏
Thanks Luis
Helpful video for someone inheriting their first practice piano :)
I enjoyed the video. And i like that this keyboard has DSP effects and the Dj as mentioned. What Yamaha could have done is kept them and put them in the psr e 403 and up.😀 and all the psr e 400 and 300 series should have at least had dsp
Totally agree!
This was my very first Keyboard and I am actually thinking about rebuying ist right now :D
Mark Me Here: one day very soon - for whatever nutso reason - there will be a '90's "Memphis Design & Sample-Hits" revival and that one will skyrocket in price. On the plus side: fun bit o' kit!
PSR 290 is a great keyboard, but the psr-225 is the best of the PSR bunch
@Jack Marley the PSR 1000 was actually the top of the line model, some of the features on the 1000(which was released in 2000) rival those of a high-end Yamaha arranger of today, but for some reason, the piano sound on the psr-225 just sounds more rich and full than any of the other PSR models, I guess A good rule of thumb with the PSR series keyboards is that the newer ones with the mesh speakers don't have anywhere near the sound quality as the older ones with the plastic speakers but the newer ones have much better/up to date features, I wanted the Best of Both Worlds so I purchased two psr-225 keyboards, one for Midi, and one for regular use, I wanted a psr-290, but they're pretty rare, PSR 330 is pretty common as well
@@BuickGeek24 I wasn't aware that anybody actually used the banjo sound( I never expect a banjo sound to be real unless its coming from an actual banjo (no matter how high-end the keyboard is), I buy these psr keyboards strictly for the piano and pad sounds, and there are only a select few PSR keyboards with an acceptable piano sound, that's the PSR 190, the PSR 215, the PSR 225(which has the best one IMO), PSR 290, PSR 300, PSR 330, PSR 400, and PSR 550, any psr outside of those are a waste of time
@Jack Marley I don't think the 290 was the top of the line non-pro board because the PSR 300 and 330 are definitely not professional keyboards
@Jack Marley that price sounds about right, the piano sounds on those keyboards are impeccable, nothing of today can match it, generally, the piano sounds are the best in the mid-range($150-$400) PSR home keyboards(210-450). 225 and 330 are my faves though, the higher end psr's(500-1000) don't really focus on a good piano sound because their main selling point are the multitude of arrangement features
@Jack Marley I LOVE the PSS 770!!!!!
How do I save a sounds here using registration?
Is it easy to record your own beats on this? I've been trying to do that with a Technics SX KN701, but without the manual it's a nightmare!
Not really! :) #gearfacts
Thanks for the review 🎹
not a bad piece of equipment that can be found for close to free at yard sales.
Totally :) #Gearfacts
Is there a way this keyboard could control virtual instruments via MIDI
USB to midi adapter, yes. They're often problematic devices though.
@@gearfacts would that be straight to the computer or through an audio interface
Can you please make a tutorial about how to fix a dead key or a key that for some reason can sound really loud when you pressed it really soft?
Yep, will be making one very soon :) #gearfacts
@@gearfacts request: specificly on psr 290?
Hey, do you know how to connect this keyboard to logic? Is it possible? 🥴
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
I guess it'd be possible, you'd need a mid>USB adapter though.
I bet you could play a good rendition of Nights In White Satin on it....Cool..
Yeesh, i don't play a good rendition of ANYTHING... I practice but I just never seem to get any better :(
@@gearfacts Snap! I can't read music sheets but i keep listening until i pick it up,and watch tattorials on the internet..
*Removing masking tape from keys intensifies*
can i upload sound from pc help
ive this since 2004 nd i would love to connect in my macbook 2020, its possible?
Difficult but possible, yep :)
@@gearfacts how?
@@aintsaint1405 Your Macbook has "thunderbolt' ports which is apple's version of USB 3. A music shop might have a midi to USB3 adapter but I personally have never seen one. Doesn't hurt to ask though :) What I've done with mine is get a little adapter that plugs into the two 'thunderbolt' sockets at the side and provides normal USB sockets as well as an SD card slot. Then you can go ahead and use a normal MIDI to USB converter cable (less than $10 on ebay). So unless you can find a MIDI to Thunderbolt converter cable that will connect your keyboard directly to the Macbook, it gets really messy and error-prone. Hopefully the music store will have a tidy and inexpensive solution. Good luck! And thanks for watching my channel btw :)
Hi how can i upload indian tabala sounds in psr290.. pls guide me.. thanq
I'm not aware that it is possible to do this :) #gearfacts
..and 4y later i get mine!
I have a PSR290, I've changed some settings using the 'Function' button, (I've changed the Dual voice settings on some voices) and it seems to save them - I press & hold the 'Function' key when I'm done and it says 'Writing' , but the new settings are not saved. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong, or is it not possible to save the 'Function' settings?
@@bharatmali1450 What does your reply 'Easy' mean? .... I know it should be easy to save the settings, but its not working -or- I'm doing domething wrong.
Yeah i always need to change the settings when i want to play, i dont know how to save :/
Hi, do you know how to program sounds or what is the one touch setting section for? Greetings from Mexico
I'm not sure, but if you Google "PSR-290 PDF" you should be able to access the manual
How did you pick the dsp thing??? I have the same exact yamaha psr-290 and I can’t find the dsp , can you help me plz?
You start by pressing function, keep pressing it and eventually it will come to DSP :) #gearfacts
Gearfacts , well i did, but it’s not working, when i do keep pressing it types “writing” then it goes back to “GrandPno”
Press function, the go to the scroll wheel to select or scroll until the DSP displays on screen.
I am trying to connect my headphones to the keyboard but it will not fit in the “phones/output” area. Do I need special headphones?
There are two sizes of headphone headphone connectors, sounds like yours is the wrong one. You can get an adapter from an electronics store for about a dollar, that should fix it :)
I have this keyboard. You need a 6.35mm to 3.5mm headphone adapter
i've had your same issue. simply find an adapter, should cost around 4$
Can i use mainstage for that keyboard?
In theory, yes, but it'd be painfully complicated to get the midi all set up properly.
Does this keyboard support flash disk?
If it doesn't support it, can i connect it to the emulator to use a flash disk on this keyboard?
What about chorus?
When did this keyboard come out
about 2000?
2002
I have bought this keyboard in 2004 . It was $200 or $300 at that time .
Is it a good idea sell my casiotone c380 to buy this one?
I don't think you'd see much of an improvement.
How to on sustain ?
I have the PSR-295 but I'm surprised at how much of a downgrade the PSR-295
actually is compared to the PSR-290.
Yeah sometimes the bigness of the number means nothing eh
I love mine
How can I get the sustain?
You have to plus a sustain pedal into the pedal socket at the back.
Can I add indian instrument like tabla beats in psr290
You could do it by connecting a sequencer with table beats to the MIDI sockets on the PSR-290 :) #gearfacts
@@gearfacts thank you for your response
Can you send me the details
Is it touch sensetive?
Yes
yup. i wouldn't say it is great but it is does a pretty good job
Como pongo el sustain??
Hay un enchufe en la parte posterior para conectar el pedal de sostenido.
@@gearfacts ya le conecté pero no hace la función, ¿debo hacer alguna configuración del teclado?
Top Notch
Good video but I want to learn how to record and erase the music. Thanks
Thanks for watching my video, Ferdie. The recording process really isn't something that can be explained in one comment though, so I'd have to direct you to the manual which is here: www.midimanuals.com/manuals/yamaha/psr-290/owners_manual/psr290e.pdf
@@gearfacts Thanks again appreciated the effort to send the link.
How is it compared to casio ct-770?
And thank you for the great reviews :)
Thank you too! I think it's better than the CT770.
Nesecito saber el precio del teclado portátil por 290 porfabor
Perdón el psr 290
Es bastante viejo ahora. Quizás $ US50
6:27 what effect used?
The tone is called "Orchestral hit"
What's the name of the demo song?
I don't know, if you google the manual it might have the details you seek :) Gearfacts
Dgx-500
Yep :) #gearfacts