Yamaha PSR-E453 61-note keyboard

General

There are very few keyboards that are as easy to make music on as the 61-key Yamaha PSR-E453, thanks to a variety of modern features. For starters, this is a very comprehensive, complete instrument. It has everything you expect from a leading keyboard manufacturer, including a large bank of sounds (more than 750) and over 200 automatic accompaniments. Things start to get even more interesting, however, when you take a gander at the extra functions you'd normally only see on a DJ controller!

DJ functions

If you're learning to play the keyboard, you may not always be in the mood for your daily practise session. How about jumping out of your routine and having a little fun? The Yamaha PSR-E453 features a Pattern function which contains a range of intense loops and beats so you can create a killer dance track in a flash! Use the Live Control buttons to manipulate the keyboard sounds on the fly, just like a DJ performing live. When it's time to buckle down and practise, Yamaha has made that more enjoyable too with the Yamaha Education Suite.

Audio via USB

Even though most keyboards these days can be hooked up to a computer, the possibilities are often limited to the transfer of note data. The PSR-E453 has more modern capabilities and can easily process audio information. This means you can not only send audio directly to your computer, you can also receive audio from your computer and play it over the keyboard's speakers. Super handy when you want to play along with your favourite tracks! You can also connect an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to access your entire music library.

Tips or comments about this product

• For connecting to an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, you'll need separately-available accessories.