Features

Control Knobs, Arpeggiator and Pitch Bend

Most of the features of the PSR-E423 have been enhanced over its predecessor. Two control knobs provide real-time control for filtering the main melody tone, and changing the tempo of the arpeggio just like an analog synthesizer. The Pitch Bend wheel brings Voices like the Sax and Trumpet to life.

Improved Arpeggio Function

Tap into instant inspiration with the Arpeggio function which has been improved for smoother playability. New hold mode and allocated key-range will free your hands for playing with both hands. It provides an expanded150 patterns that automatically generate even more useful phrases that change depending on the notes and chords you play.

A Variety of New Dynamic Voices

Dynamic Voices usually found on high-end workstations, are now on the new PSR-E423. There are two different waveforms that change depending on how hard you play the keyboard, this allows more expression on Voices such as overdriven or nylon guitar. High quality Voices, from acoustic instruments to electric sounds, have been expanded to 700 varieties. All of these high-quality Voices sound better through 2-way speakers.

Wider World Content and 174 Varieties of Styles with Auto-backing Mode

Auto-backing Mode Arabic, Indian and Chinese content has been added to Styles, Rhythm and Voices. With our high-quality Styles and Voices, you’ll sound like you have a professional backing band behind you.
Extended Flash Memory, Connectivity to PC via USB

4 times more flash memory has been added to the PSR-E423 so you can play along with your favorites transferred from a PC.

Now, what would be a review without a comparison to other Yamaha Portable Keyboards. Check out the chart showing the top features of the PSR E423.

Here is a Video Demonstrating the awsomeness of the PSR E423.

My favorite  specs on the PSR E423 here they are:
Body     Color     Black

Dimensions     Width     946mm (37-1/4″)
Height     136mm (5-3/8″)
Depth     402mm (15-13/16″)
Weight        7.0kg (15lbs., 7oz.)

Keyboard     Number of Keys     61
Type     Organ Style
Touch Response     Yes
Pitch Bend     Yes
Control Knobs     Yes
Display  Type     Custom LCD
Size     92mm x 42mm
Backlight     Yes
Language     English
Panel     Language     English

Tone Generating Technology     AWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony     Number of Polyphony (Max.)     32
Number of Voices     183 + 462 XGlite + 15 Drum/SFX Kits + 40 Arpeggio
Featured Voices     5 Sweet! Voices, 3 Cool! Voices, 3 Dynamic Voice
Compatibility     GM     Yes
XGlite     Yes
Effects
Types     Reverb     9 types
Chorus     4 types
Master EQ     5 types
Functions     Dual/Layers     Yes
Split     Yes
Arpeggio     150 types
Accompaniment Styles
Preset     Number of Preset Styles     174
Fingering     Multi
Style Control     INTRO, MAIN x 2, FILL-IN x 2, ENDING

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   Easy Song Arranger     Yes
Music Database     305 + External Files
One Touch Setting (OTS)     Yes
Songs
Preset     Number of Preset Songs     30
Recording     Number of Songs     5
Number of Tracks     6 (5 Melody + 1 Chord)
Data Capacity     Approx. 10,000 notes (when only “melody” tracks are recorded)Approx. 5,500 chords (when only “chord” tracks are recorded)
Recording Function     Yes
Compatible Data Format     Playback     SMF
Recording     No (Original File Format)
Functions
Registration     Number of Buttons     2 ( x 8 banks )
Lesson/Guide     Performance Assistant Technology (PAT)     Chord
Yamaha Education Suite (YES)     Waiting, Your tempo, Minus one, Repeat & Learn, Chord Dictionary
Overall Controls     Metronome     Yes
Tempo Range     11 – 280
Transpose     -12 to 0, 0 to +12
Tuning     + / – 100 cents
Miscellaneous     PIANO Button     Portable Grand Button
Sleep Mode     No
Storage and Connectivity
Storage     Internal Memory     1.8MB
Connectivity     DC IN     DC IN 12V
Headphones     x 1
Sustain Pedal     x 1
USB TO HOST     Yes
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers     2.5W + 2.5W
Speakers     12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2

Power Supply     Adaptor (PA-3C/PA-130), or batteries (Six “AA” size, LR6 or equivalent batteries)
Power Consumption     10W
Bundled Software
CD-ROM     Yes
Accessories
Included Accessories     Music Rest     Yes
Song Book     Included in CD-ROM with PDF format

CONCLUSIONS

Well as you can see and hear the PSR E423 has a lot to offer in the 200-300 price range.The only thing I can see as a negative is 32 polyphony (meaning you can play 32 notes sounding at once) which for most keyboard players at this level would not need more than that. ALL in ALL I give it 2 thumbs up.

The big positives are the life like sound. Easy to play full size keys. and a plethora of sounds to choose from.

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Thanks everyone for watching! Also take a look at my other POTC video here: www.youtube.com Song: He’s a Pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean; Arranged and played by me; I also wanted to insert bass video in addition to strings and drums, but my video editor won’t let me put more than two video tracks together. I hope you enjoy it!

Tchaikowsky Swanlake played on Yamaha Tyros 3, Example of the tutorial DVD “Playing With Styles”, keyboard-seminare.de

make it echo like that without a pedal. I learned to play this by ear. Please do not ask for sheet music. For anyone who has a similar keyboard, here are the settings I THINK I used (it was so long ago, I’m not sure): Harmony on, Dual off, Split on. SplitPnt 60 Voice HnkyTonk 003 M.Volume 092 S.Voice 60sStrng 303 S.Volume 127 S.Octave -1 S.Pan 060 S.ChoLvl 028 HarmType Echo1/4 20 (until 0:20 on the video, then I changed it to Echo 1/8 22) Tempo 099 Any variables I didn’t mention were not …

A short adaption of the beautiful song by Eric Clapton – Dedicated to my Grandad! With thanks to Brad for the chords!