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Your toolbox for making powerful music
61-key touch response keyboard with powerful on-board
speakers and easy-to-use professional features like assignable
Live Control knobs, DJ pattern mode, and USB to Device
connectivity.
The PSR-E453 is an all-round keyboard that is ideal as a starter instrument but also a robust alternative for
experienced players who seek advanced features for their live performance and/or for their composing. Its
powerful sound system boasts two 6W amplifiers and its wide range of features, controls, and connectivity
make the PSR-E453 a long-lasting musical companion as you grow and hone your skills.
MOHD REHAN SIDDIQUI
Business Head (MI Sales & Marketing)
FEATURES
High quality voices including Sweet! and Cool! voices,
with 48-note polyphony Assignable real-time control knobs, DSP Effects, and
Pitch Bend
The PSR-E453 includes 758 high quality voices, ranging
from acoustic to electric instruments, featuring 8 Sweet!
voices and 3 Cool! voices which use Yamaha's advanced
sampling technologies to capture the realism and specific
characteristics of each sound. Two assignable, real-time control knobs let you filter and
adjust your sound just like an analog synthesizer.
48-note polyphony allows for the performance of complex
passages without dropped notes. The Pitch Bend wheel adjusts the pitch of the sound bringing
voices like the Guitar, Saxophone and Trumpet to life.
Worldwide sounds support your music Connectivity with audio and MIDI capabilities
A rich set of ethnic sounds and scale tunings allow you to
enjoy many styles of music around the world, including
Latin, Indian, Arabic, African, Chinese, and more. The PSR-E453 features audio transfer through the USB TO
HOST terminal. You can record your performance to your
computer or smart device.
Pattern function to create your own grooves - 25
patterns Connecting to your iOS device adds a new dimension of MIDI
control with apps.
The Pattern function puts a wealth of powerful loops and
beats at your fingertips, allowing you to instantly create
dynamically varied music on the fly like a DJ. And, for even
more authentic performance, try the Crossfade and Retrigger
functions.
Arpeggio function
Tap into instant inspiration with the Arpeggio function,
which has been improved for smoother playability. Hold
Mode and Allocated key-range free your hands, allowing you
to improvise over the pattern. The 150 Arpeggio patterns
adjust and morph around the notes and chords you play on
the keyboard allowing for almost limitless creativity.
6W + 6W amplifiers with 12 cm Bass Reflexed speakers
6W + 6W amplifiers drive the high-definition 12 cm Bass
Reflexed speakers, offering stunning clarity and detail.
10 brand new DSP effects can be assigned and controlled by
the knobs for dynamic and expressive live performance.
Connect an external audio player to the AUX IN jack and
you can play along with your favorite tunes. The built-in,
advanced Melody Suppressor lowers the volume of vocals
and melody lines of the original recordings, leaving that part
open for you to play
USB TO DEVICE terminal
USB TO DEVICE terminal on the instrument lets you load
and save your settings and songs to a USB flash drive, as well
as transfer data from your PC.
Music Database
Get off to a flying start—choose a song and the Music
Database automatically selects the best accompaniment and
voices for you to start playing immediately.
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