It does not directly connect to a midi port. Keys can be programmed to be touch sensitive,with one key, a nice feature for those who can play. It can mimic a string or brass orchestra, or choir! You can program a vast arsenal of sounds with it to suit your mood or style of play. I have had this for a couple of years now and no problems at all, still plays as it did when I bought it. You can add 5 user tracks recordable in the memory, which is great to use as a back up when I play my bass. It's light, easy to tote around and has an array of very cool sounds. The URL I included is for the updated version Model PSR-E413, basically the same features. I always wanted to have an affordable keyboard to play with and learn on, and this was a great choice. Post comments on the Yamaha PSRE 413 keyboard.I bought this Yamaha keyboard on an impulse at GC one day because it was on sale for 225.00, and a bargain at that. In case you decide to buy check out this musical instruments seller. Hope you found this review helpful and can make a decision based on it. 155 styles, 100 arpeggio functions vs 50, and so on. The two keyboards are very similar with the PSRE 413 containing upgrades such as 165 vs.
The Yamaha PSR E413 replaced the PSR-E403 as of May 2008. Except for the fact that I think an adaptor should have come with it, there's not much to complain about. Other features include 509 GM and XGlite compatible voices, dual/split capabilities, 100 arpeggio types, 165 preset styles, 300 song titles, 30 preset songs, a pitch-bending wheel, touch response, sustain pedal port, 32 note polyphony and USB port.Īll in all, this keyboard is a good one. You can easily put your song together part by part. As a composer/songwriter I love this feature. I also liked the fact that the PSR-E413 comes with a 6-track sequencer. If you have no confidence in a teacher or you simply want to supplement what you're learning with a music teacher, this feature will prove to be very useful.
The Yamaha Education Suite feature is included for the price and this will help you learn how to play keyboards at your own pace. It will give you the experience you need. If you are on a budget or just starting out, forget those more expensive models. So it makes no sense to but a Tyros 3 or Yamaha MOTIF if you are not skilled enough to play it well. Their skill blew my ears off! But when I was just starting out on keyboards, no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't make a top of the line keyboard sound good.
I've seen professional players make cheap entry level keyboards sound like they were worth many times their price. It has a lot to do with your level of playing. But a player must always be mindful of the fact that it is not only about the keyboard. Sure this keyboard is a cheaper keyboard. I compared this keyboard to others in the same price range and this Yamaha keyboard was unmatched. The Yamaha PSRE413 sells for about $229.95 and I'd say this is value for money. I particularly liked the percussion instruments and horns. I find that instead of the cheap earphones it comes with, a USB chord would have been better. The keyboard comes with a number of great features like the Yamaha Education Suite and USB/MIDI connection. It's great for practicing and for familiarizing oneself with an entry-level arppegiator, real time filter and effects controls. Having said this, the Yamaha PSRE 413 keyboard itself is an outstanding entry level keyboard. Highly Recommended : Go here for the BEST piano/keyboard course I’ve seen on the Internet. Unless you've got lots of money to throw away, this is a must because the 4 AAA batteries it comes with will obviously go weak soon and you would have to change them frequently. You have to buy a separate adaptor (part of the survival kit). It's the fact that unlike previous portables, the keyboard doesn't include an adaptor. I have many nice things to say about this keyboard but let's start with one of my disappointments. Here's my review of the Yamaha PSRE413 61 key digital keyboard in case you're thinking of buying it.