The Yamaha PSR-E473 Portable Keyboard is ideal for intermediate players ready to step up to the next level or advanced players looking for a lightweight instrument for composing and performing on the go. Great for exploring various styles of music, it offers an impressive set of easy-to-use features including two assignable control knobs, a Motion Effect button, and a pitch-bend wheel to manipulate your sound in real time. Quick Sampling, Groove Creator, and Arpeggiator functions, along with a 1/4″ microphone input for vocals, a USB audio/MIDI interface, and two onboard audio and MIDI recorders allow songwriters to compose and capture their performances on the fly. The 12W speaker system offers a Mega Boost function that lets you crank up your sound when playing outdoors or in larger spaces.
The PSR-E473 features 61 touch-sensitive, full-size keys that sense hard and soft playing and match the dynamics of each key stroke to accurately capture every nuance of your playing style. You can enjoy a full range of instruments with 820 high-quality acoustic and synth sounds, including a high-resolution grand piano. The built-in 290 auto-accompaniment styles provide real-time band backing tracks based on the chords you play and in a variety of musical genres from around the world such as pop, rock, dance, jazz, R&B, salsa, and more.
The keyboard can be powered either via six AA batteries (available separately) or by the included power adapter.