Your Gateway to Musical Expression The Yamaha PSR-E383 is built for the musician who's just getting started but doesn't want to feel limited. You get 61 full-size, touch-sensitive keys that actually respond to how you play—press lightly and the sound whispers, dig in and it sings. That dynamic control makes all the difference when you're learning to play expressively, and it's something you'll appreciate whether you're working through your first scales or jamming along with the onboard accompaniment styles. This keyboard packs 650 voices, from acoustic pianos and strings to guitars, brass, and synthesizer sounds, plus 260 accompaniment styles that turn your chord progressions into full backing tracks. The Super Articulation Lite voices add expressive details like guitar fret noise and saxophone note bends, giving your performances a more realistic edge. And because it runs on batteries or AC power, you can practice at home, take it to lessons, or bring it along to a friend's place without hunting for an outlet. Whether you're learning on your own or working with a teacher, the PSR-E383 meets you where you are. It's designed to grow with you, not get in your way. Learning Tools That Actually Help One of the PSR-E383's standout features is its educational suite. The built-in lesson functions use 125 onboard songs to guide you through three progressive steps: listen, learn the timing, and then play the correct notes in sequence. The "Keys to Success" function lets you isolate tricky phrases and drill them until they click, so you're not stuck repeating entire songs when you only need to master one section. Touch Tutor mode tracks your keystroke velocity to help you develop dynamic control, teaching you the difference between pianissimo and forte in a way that feels natural. And if you're learning with a friend or teacher, Duo mode splits the keyboard into two identical sections, each with its own middle C, so two people can practice side-by-side on the same instrument. Yamaha even offers a free downloadable songbook to help you follow along with the preset songs. These aren't gimmicks—they're genuinely useful tools that help you build technique and confidence at your own pace. Sounds, Styles, and Creative Control The PSR-E383's sound engine is powered by Yamaha's AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) stereo sampling, which captures the natural dynamics of acoustic instruments by layering samples of different playing intensities. With 48-note polyphony, you can layer sounds and use accompaniment styles without worrying about notes cutting out during most typical playing scenarios. The 260 auto-accompaniment styles cover everything from pop and rock to jazz, Latin, and world music. Just play a chord and the Style feature adds drums, bass, and chordal backing that follows your changes in real time. You can trigger intros, endings, fills, and variations to shape the arrangement on the fly. The new Auto Chord Play function even generates musically appropriate chord progressions automatically, which is great for experimenting with songwriting or practicing improvisation. You also get 152 arpeggio patterns, digital signal processing with 41 effect types, plus dedicated reverb (15 types) and chorus (7 types) effects that you can adjust to add depth and space to your sound. There's a master EQ for tonal shaping, and Registration Memories let you save your favorite voice and control panel settings for instant recall during performance. Connectivity and Portability The PSR-E383 connects to your computer via USB, functioning as both a MIDI controller and an audio interface—you can send the keyboard's internal sounds straight into your DAW as high-quality audio without needing additional gear. There's also an auxiliary input with Melody Suppressor, so you can play along with tracks from your phone or music player. If you want to record video performances for social media, the Rec'n'Share app (via USB connection to your smart device) lets you capture video and audio simultaneously. At just 9.7 pounds, the PSR-E383 is light enough to carry without a second thought. It runs on six AA batteries for about five hours of playing time, or you can use the included PA130 power adapter. The onboard speakers (dual 2.5W amplifiers with 12cm drivers) are plenty loud for home practice and small gatherings, and there's a headphone jack for private sessions. Product Features: 61 full-size, touch-sensitive keys with adjustable velocity curve (Soft, Medium, Hard, or Fixed) 650 voices including 12 Super Articulation Lite voices with expressive performance techniques 48-note polyphony powered by Yamaha's AWM stereo sampling engine 260 auto-accompaniment styles with intro, ending, fill, and variation controls 125 built-in lesson songs with interactive learning functions and downloadable songbook Keys to Success phrase trainer, Touch Tutor dynamics mode, and Duo mode for partner practice 152 arpeggio patterns and Auto Chord Play function for creative exploration 41 DSP effects, 15 reverb types, 7 chorus types, and master EQ USB audio/MIDI interface for direct connection to DAW software Battery or AC operation (six AA batteries or included PA130 adapter) Brand: Yamaha Model: PSR-E383 SKU: PSRE383 Condition: New Since 1872, C.A. 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