Description

Yamaha PSR-E283 61-Key Entertainment Keyboard

YOUR EASIEST FIRST STEP

Jump into the fun and excitement! Yamaha’s beginner-friendly keyboard is designed to inspire and entertain, helping you take your playing to the next level. The PSR-E283 offers everything you need to enjoy learning and practicing from day one, featuring 410 authentic instrument voices, playful sound effects, and engaging lesson functions—including an interactive Quiz Mode.

Highlights

• 410 high-quality Voices, 150 auto accompaniment Styles
• 122 Songs, easy Song Book (available via web download)
• Lesson function (3 steps)
• Smart Chord
• Quiz Mode
• Duo Mode
• Recording function

MORE FUN TO PLAY!

In addition to a wide selection of beautiful piano sounds, this keyboard features a diverse range of realistic instrument voices, including guitar and bass, percussion and drums, as well as fun sound effects such as barking dogs and meowing cats. Choose your favorite voices for playing or practice, and enjoy the rich expressiveness of Yamaha’s built-in Grand Piano voice.

VOICES
Select from a variety of instrument voices, or instantly access an authentic piano sound at the touch of a button using the [PORTABLE GRAND] feature.

SONGS
Play along with 122 built-in songs, including 10 Rhythm Tutor songs and 12 Chord Study songs, designed to support learning and practice.

SFX
Trigger a range of entertaining sound effects directly from the keyboard for added fun and creativity.

FUN FOR PRACTICING

Packed with a wide selection of sound-guessing quizzes, the PSR-E283 helps train your ear while you play, making learning both fun and engaging. Alongside this, a variety of built-in songs and supportive lesson functions guide you through your musical journey, whatever your experience level. The keyboard also includes a performance grading feature, allowing you to track your progress, improve efficiently, and enjoy every step of learning.

QUIZ
Have fun while developing your musical ear by playing the “guess the note” quizzes, designed to sharpen listening skills in an interactive way.

LESSON
Make learning easy with built-in lesson functions that help you practice songs step by step, improving your technique and confidence as you play.

PLAY WITH A BACKING BAND

The keyboard also features a Smart Chord function that allows you to play musically rich, well-balanced chords using just a single finger. Its Style function automatically adds rhythm and bass accompaniment, triggered simply by playing the root note of a chord. Even when playing solo, you can enjoy the experience of performing with a full backing band.

SMART CHORD
The Smart Chord feature makes it easy to play full chords and enjoy accompaniment Styles using just one finger.

STYLES
Play chords with your left hand and the auto-accompaniment function will generate matching Styles, including rhythm, bass, and chord backing, for a complete musical performance.

OTHER FEATURES

DIRECT UI
Selecting voices, styles, or functions is quick and intuitive thanks to the direct UI. Simply use the category and number buttons—no scrolling or dial turning required.

DUO MODE
Duo mode splits the keyboard into two identical ranges with dual middle C notes, allowing two people to play together. It’s perfect for learning, teaching, or enjoying music with friends and family.

SONG BOOK
The included Song Book contains sheet music for the built-in songs, along with helpful lesson tips, images, and a glossary to support learning and practice.

HEADPHONES JACK
Practice quietly by connecting headphones, allowing you to play without sound from the built-in speakers.

RECORDING
Easily record your performances as user songs and play them back to track progress or share your music.

BATTERY POWERED
The keyboard can be powered by optional AA batteries or the included AC adaptor, making it easy to play anywhere, anytime.

PSR-E283

• 410 high-quality Voices, 150 auto accompaniment Styles
• 122 Songs, easy Song Book (available via web download)
• Lesson function (3 steps)
• Smart Chord
• Quiz Mode
• Duo Mode
• Recording function
• AUX IN jack for connecting an external audio source
• Stereo Speakers (12cm x 2 /2.5W x 2)
• Battery operation (AAx6)
• 3 months of free premium access to flowkey
• 2 free online lessons with a Yamaha Music School teacher

ONLINE MUSIC LESSON

Get started with ease using our online learning offer. When you purchase the PSR-E283, you’ll receive two free online lessons to help you begin your musical journey. Simply choose your Yamaha Music School teacher and preferred time through our easy online booking system. After completing the two lessons, you can also choose to continue with additional online lessons if you wish.

FLOWKEY

Have you always wanted to play the piano or keyboard? Learn at your own pace using your favorite music with Yamaha and flowkey—one of the most popular apps for intuitive piano learning. When you purchase a Yamaha digital piano or keyboard, you’ll receive three months of premium flowkey access, including all songs and tutorials. Simply register your instrument on the Yamaha website after purchase—no payment information required.

• Dimensions (W x D x H) - 940 mm x 317 mm x 104 mm (37” x 12-1/2” x 4-1/8”)
• Weight - 4.0 kg (8 lb, 13 oz) (not including batteries)

• Keyboard Number of Keys  - 61
• Display Type - LCD Display
• Language - English
• Panel Language - English

• Tone Generation - AWM Stereo Sampling
• Polyphony (max.) - 32
• Preset Number of Voices - 392 Voices + 18 Drum/SFX kits

• Types Reverb - 9 types
• Chorus - 5 types
• Master EQ - 6 types
• Ultra-Wide Stereo - 3 types
• Function Panel Sustain - Yes

• Preset Number of Preset Styles - 150
• Fingering - Smart Chord / Multi Finger
• Style Control - ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit,
• MAIN/AUTO FILL
• Other Features - One Touch Setting (OTS) - Yes

• Preset Number of Preset Songs - 122 (including 10 Rhythm Tutor and 12 Chord Study Songs)
• Recording Number of Songs - 1
• Number of Tracks - 1
• Data Capacity Approx. - 300 notes
• Compatible Data Format - Recording - Original File Format

• Lesson/Guide - [1 LISTEN & LEARN], [2 TIMING], [3 WAITING]
• Overall Controls Metronome - Yes
• Tempo Range - 11 - 280 (Tap Tempo: 32 – 280)
• Transpose       -12 to 0, 0 to +12
• Tuning -   427.0 - 440.0 - 453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
• Duo - Yes

• PIANO Button - Yes (Portable Grand Button)
• SFX Kit button - Yes
• Quiz Category - Sound Quiz, Memory Quiz (Melody mode, Random mode)

• Connectivity
• DC IN 12 V
• Headphones Standard stereo phone jack (PHONES/OUTPUT)
• Sustain Pedal Yes
• AUX IN Stereo mini jack

• Amplifiers  - 2.5 W + 2.5 W
• Speakers - 12 cm x 2

• Power Consumption - 6 W (When using PA-130 or an equivalent AC adaptor recommended by Yamaha)
• Auto Power Off Function - Yes (time is adjustable)
• Adaptors - AC Adaptor PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
• Batteries - Six 1.5 V “AA” size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or six 1.2 V “AA” size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (HR6)

• Included Accessories - Owner’s Manual, Online Member Product Registration, Music rest, AC adaptor