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  • how can i connect this keyboard to mixcraft 5 to use mixcraft 5 sounds instead of my yamaha psre403 sounds?

  • @elgoose2003 I'm not familar with this software, however if it handles midi devices then it should see the keyboard as a midi input when the 403 is connected to the PC via the USB cable and the program should then read the midi note data when you press a key and play it's own sound

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  • No I'm not gonna download anything on the keyboard I'm gonna use the keyboard on the computer like a MIDI controller to record music on any musical software

    Can I do that?

  • @princeicio Yes, but you may be better off with a dedicated midi controller especially if you can get one with 88keys for the same price as a used E403

  • Hey

    what do you think of this keyboard Yamaha PSR-E423 is that the same keyboard like that one?

  • @princeicio Hi, it is basically the same. They just added more syles, flash memory and arpeggios, different key layout and colour.

  • @keithy501 Actually the psr-e423 looks like this one it's nice but I'm really confused cause I was thinking about getting the ypg-235 but the ypg-235 is only 373KB internal memory psr-e423 is 1.8MB internal memory but the ypg-235 is 76 keys :S

  • @princeicio If you're going to play piano type pieces more, go for 76 keys. Larger memory only useful when transfering new styles or if you want to play midi files

  • @keithy501 Excuse me what is styles & Midi files? sorry I don't know too much about that..

  • @princeicio Style is the background music as you play the melody (that is the drums, bass, chords). Midi is a form of communication between instruments or computers and instruments which send details of note pitch, duration, loudness, type of instrument etc as a series of a string of numbers along a cable. A standard set of commands and numbers is used to represent the musical information. The midi file just consists of this data and can be decoded, played back as a song by a midi enabled device

  • @keithy501 You mean to transfer sounds,tones,styles bla bla etc. into a memory of the keyboard?

    what if I'm going to use the keyboard on a software like reason sonar or cubase do I need a good internal memory on the keyboard to play some different sounds on the keyboard running on a software record some music with different voices?

  • @keithy501 I'm sorry too much talking simply Can I use the keyboard ypg-235 to record music on computer?

  • How about SFX? Like a barking dog?

  • @Dlavernia See 6min 33secs for some sound fx (footsteps, door, scream and laugh)

  • @keithy501 I see, but the question remains, does it have a dog barking SFX? This is critical information.

  • @Dlavernia Yes, voice number 474 on the E403

  • just before i let my brother use my e403 i was accually figuring out how the play the strings part at 5:30 by complete accident :D

  • Hi, I can't seem to transpose my keyboard (psr-e403) I know to click the function, and change the category to transpose. I then click the - or + button to the pitch I want. But the sound of my keyboard still remains in C. Is there a button I am suppose to click to activate it? I also tried saving it the bank. But it still remains in C. Is it just my keyboard? Thanks.

  • @whitelia92 Hi, Try turning the data wheel instead of +/- buttons and as you're turning keep pressing the same note to see if the note changes pitch.

  • thank you, I found your reviews extremely helpful. was looking to possibly buy one and didn't have on in stores around me to test out in person. thanks!

  • @lukashuk You're welcome. They've updated the models now, so the latest version is the PSR-E423. I doubt you can buy the older PSR-E403 new now, however the PSR-E413 might still be available. No major differences between them, just more voices, styles, arpeggios and case styling in the new models

  • Did you say you are an absolute beginner ? I don`t think so !!

  • @TheSimba247 Hi, if you look at my oldest videos, that's when I started learning

  • whats the name of the song you play @

    5:30?

  • @matthewisaiah 5:30 A part of The Verve's Bitter Sweet Symphony. 5:37 A version of the start to Infinity by DJ Guru Josh

  • @keithy501 thank you so damn much i always wondered what the name of the song was at 5:30 ever synce i heard it in the sympsons hahaha:)

  • can you pls show me how to set regist memory. thx in adv.

  • @mrshashikant2009 Hi, this should be shown in the pt5 video

  • @jeffdarga1 Me or the keyboard? LOL

  • ypg-235 semi weighted keys ?

  • @realjuvelive yes

  • Billie jean ? 6:25

  • @realjuvelive just a random pattern, though several people people have said the same as you

  • @keithy501 sounds good ! what do you think of ypg-235 ?

  • @realjuvelive It should sound the same as the E403 but it will not have the synth control knob functions cutoff, resonance. It does have 76 keys which makes it easier for piano pieces which have lower bass notes and higher treble clef notes. The keys and not weighted though like on YPG-635 and MM8 etc. Styles are close to the E403 with intro and endings

  • @keithy501 semi weighted keys ?

  • @realjuvelive Yes. You may also want to look at the Yamaha NP-V60 and NP-V80. It seems most of the demos I've seen on youtube are non-english speaking versions.

  • nice demo.which song you hav played when duration reaches 4:21

  • @LIBINPB2 It is a version of Lambada, though probably not 100% accurate

  • would you recommend it if im looking for a keyboard to use to make rap/rnb/hip hop beats?

  • @SilentGProduction If you're an experienced musician at making this kind of music then an advanced model would be better. I know Yamaha tend to push the MM6 for this kind of application. You could also go down the route of a midi controller and use the sounds within Reason / Ableton etc

  • What do you think of m-audio prokeys sono 88 check this out please on google and tell me !

  • @realjuvelive It seems ok. To be honest, I'm probably not the best person to ask as I don't know much about their products. To me it has the advantage of being portable and the 2 headphone sockets is a nice feature. Looks like they're offering the flexibility of a basic digital piano and a midi controller in one unit. The keys are only semi-weighted so they would seem light, but it's down to personal preference and you'd need to actually play one in a shop to see how good the sample sounds are

  • Available in 88 full range of keys?

  • @realjuvelive Not on this model. Nearest would be Yamaha DGX500/505/520/530 or DGX620/630/640 but these do not have the synth functions. Otherwise Yamaha MM8 but no intro/endings in the styles

  • hey 403 is awsum keyboard with lots of gud sounds then why not u using the keyboard to change the sounds .... u could use ur keybaord for voices...

  • The display is very hard to read.

  • @ausbegosh Yes, I agree. It's hard to read the music notes on the display

  • Your presentation was really good. What is the name of the song you have played for the "grand piano"?

  • @anilk70 . Hi, it is the opening part of Beethoven's Fur Elise. Thanks for your comment

  • Thank you Keithy.

  • alright thanks i'll tell my parents :)

  • how much does it cost in dollars? like america

  • @iMAKEvids56 . Hi this model has been replaced by PSR-E413 which in turn has been replaced by PSR-E423. The E423 is around $230

  • Nice vid, what software are you using to record your sound?

  • @TheAmazingProduction - @TheAmazingProduction - Thanks. For the voice just a basic PC Microphone which was recorded after the various parts on the keyboard (hence the background noise). The keyboard itself was connected from the headphone socket to the PC's line in on the sound card and Steinberg's Wavelab was used. Video was from a Logitech Quickcam Fusion webcam. I had to synch the sound of the keyboard to the video of playing it using XP Moviemaker, so it may be out of synch slightly.

  • @keithy501 Okay, thank's for getting back so quickly, I apprecite it. :)

  • very nice vid what song do you play on the alto sax ? i love that song (5:38 5:55)

  • Hi, it is part of Infinity by DJ Guru Josh. I prefer the original 1990 version to the 2008 one

  • @keithy501

    thanks a lot for the review

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  • hi i was wondering about which keyboard i should get... yamaha E403 or yamaha E303?

    i play the acoustic and the el. guitar and im going to learn to play the piano but i dont know which one is better :/

    soo what do you think? :)

  • Hi, Out of the two the E403 is the more flexible as it has pitch bend and four synth knobs. The voice quality should be the same. A used E403 at a good price will be a better buy than a new E413 or E323. The E413 doesn't not offer much more over the E403. The E403 does have some drawbacks if you purely want to learn piano. First the keys are not weighted like on an acoustic piano and there are only 61keys instead of 88. A piano teacher would advise to get a digital piano with weighted keys

  • Goog vid Keef

    Hope you make Free more !

  • VERY HELPFUL. looking at a psre413 right now

  • Very nice demo! 5*

  • The flute sounded great, the alto sax so-so. How are the brass sounds on this keyboard? Trumpet, trombone and so on.

  • Hi. The sweet trumpet is ok, trombone is reasonable. Remember the price of this keyboard compared to the demos of other models in the Yamaha range. It is 1/10th of the price of Tyros3.

  • HY what is this for a Music at 4:02

  • Hi, It is part of The Entertainer by Scott Joplin

  • one more question can u buy a sustaining pedal for this keyboard?

  • Hi, yes you can buy a pedal. I have the Yamaha FC5 which should be available from music shops or Ebay

  • hey im a guitarist first and foremost and a somewhat vocalist and i want to learn piano as my carreer goal is to become a studio musician and i was wondering if this or the E413 would be good to start from i am not really strong at piano i have learnt a TINY bit but nothing really at all i can read music SLOWLY and stuff but yeah i wanna know if this would be good for starting out on

  • Hi,

    This is a good keyboard to start off with, however please note that the keys are soft touch and do not feel like a proper piano and there are only 61 keys compared to 88 on full size instrument. The feel will take some getting used to. You may find a used PSR-E403 better value than a new PSR-E413 - there are only minor differences in spec between them.

  • thats fine for the kind of work ive got in mind i wouldnt really need a full size piano.

  • and the one at 6:00

  • You got to make a tutorial on the 5:27 one!

  • can this board used as a midi cotroller? I mean use it with Fl Studio etc.

  • Hi, yes, you should be able to use it with FL Studio. I had a quick go with the program demo.

  • what's the difference between this and the e413?

    O and nice demo songs you were playing!!!

  • Hi, thanks for the comment. There's only minor differences between them. The song / style stop, start buttons have been put where the registration / song memory buttons are on the 403. So in effect these buttons have been swapped over. There's some different styles, extra entries in the music database list and 50 extra arpeggio patterns. Is it worth paying the extra for this over the 403? Probably not in my opinion, however the choice is yours.

  • Hi, Thanks for watching the demo. I like Sabbath, Priest, Dio. I don't believe this keyboard would be suitable for you as heavy metal guitar sound is not a strong point on this model and you may be limited by the polyphony. It will record as fast as you play. Check out the demos on MM6, Motif ES/XS as they may be more suitable. I'm not familiar with Roland, Korg.

  • I play in a hardcore band.

    I do vocals, I play a lot of instruments, however I was looking into bands like

    "Born of Osirus"

    Prolly not your style of music, but I was wondering if this keyboard could keep up with music liek that.

    Check out "Born of Osirus - Abstract art"

    Can it do things like that?

  • What songs can you learn with it? ( what songs are built in ?)

  • There's 30 built in songs, though I'd say about 11 are for actual learning. There's a further 70 on a CD. Songs include - Ave Maria, Fur Elise, Maple Leaf Rag, Amazing Grace, Scarborough Fair, Nocturne op.9-2, Arabesque, Turkish March, Entertainer, Little Brown Jug, Ode to Joy, Canon in D, O Christmas Tree

  • very good demo,ty

  • Btw nice review!

  • What is the difference between this and the YPT410??

  • I believe that the first 3 demo songs are different and that the 410 is a darker colour. Otherwise they are the same.

  • Thx, but you said this one doesnt have a USB output for midi controls right?? It says that the YPT410 does have this, is that possible?

  • Both models don't have a USB to device slot, meaning that you cannot plug in a USB pen / drive to load or play midi files like for the more expensive DGX / MM / Motif / tyros model range. The YPT's have a USB to host connector for linking up to a PC via a standard USB A to B lead. You can also purchase a USB to midi 5 pin din type of lead if you want to connect the keyboard to midi controllers or other keyboards which have the standard 5 pin din midi conector. I haven't tried this myself.

  • 6:21 that was billie jean..lol

  • hey cud u plz tell which model is better???e403 or e413????coz m gonna buy one,,..

  • Personally, I would get a used E403 rather than a new E413. The newer model has more apreggio patterns, more entries in the music database and probably a couple of extra styles / voices(or revamped ones). However if you're not going to use the arpeggio and music database much than the E403 is better value.

  • which is the newer model???

  • E413 is the newer one.

  • he has an awesome name

  • You pay for what you get. It cannot or expect to match a MM6 (motif sounds). It's aimed at novice players who want a bit more than a basic keyboard can offer. I wish it had a USB to device slot and better guitar sounds. You can always upgrade once you've learn the basics of playing

  • Great demo,, I am planning to sell mine,, can I please link to your video in the Craigslist ad? Will be helpful for prospective buyers to get the idea of this keyboard's great capabilities.

    Its tough to part with this wonderful keyboard after I had it for two years (in US) and now its time for me to go back to India, taking it with me on flight will be costly,, and even if I ship it back home, I don't trust the postal service in my country to deliver it safely.

  • Hi, yes it's ok to link the video. There's several suitable videos on here from other users as well. Check out the test one from user 4Dsign.

  • first just on thank Keithy501 for the PSR-E403 Demo,

    stalwart911 i think this a great oppornity but i don't if you still want to sell you piano becauz im kinda lokking for please! contact me so we can do so deal about it thanxx.

  • Thanks for your interest,, But the keyboard is gone.

  • This keyboard has an electric guitar?

  • Hi, it has several electric guitars, however, in my opinion they are a bit of a letdown. Go for the MM6 model if this instrument sound is important to you.

  • Oh I forgot: very funny at the end! Hahaha!

  • Excellent demo. It helps me to choose a keyboard.

  • chek out my psr e403 vids please! they are really awesome.

    watch?v=45V5_U_HzPw&feature=Pl­ayList&p=DBEC9EDF60D87CF5&inde­x=0&playnext=1

  • Solid review so far! I lol'd at the end xD

  • great review i like the songs you chose.

  • Great job! Buy a 413...

  • what is the song at 5:05 ?

  • Hi, It is Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve

  • thank you, i have bought yamaha psr 403 too, and i hope it has a nice piano sound .

  • How is the keyboard? I'm think of buying this at Bestbuy, but its called YPT410.

    The only thing is does not have the full 88 keys.

  • Hi, it is ideal for a beginner who wants extra features such as arpeggio, pitch bend wheel and synth control knobs. If you're more serious with the piano playing side, want proper piano touch with 88 keys then look elsewhere. The YPT-410 is just another name for PSR-E413.

  • Yes I am a beginner, although I'm trying to understand why they dont make them all with 88 keys, this is like selling a guitar with only 5 strings. But this looks good though and in my prices range, the 88 key ones for some reason cost about $200 more, really sucks. But what you can do ya know, cheers.

  • whats this model's relationship to the YPT-400?

    It looks like it and the sounds seem identical. I just got my YPT 400 tho i haven't had time enough yet to muck with it i think it's gunna be a fun toy.

  • Hi, I think it's just a different model number for some parts of the world.

  • Thanks, once i get around to it i'll try out some of the things you show off in your vids and comment back, maybe in a response vid.

  • Thanks for taking all the time and effort to make these videos.

    I decided to purchase one of these keyboards largely as a result of your review and being able to hear it in action.

    I love it. Amazing value for money imo, even though I'm a guitarist more than a keyboard player.

    I got it to help with my songwriting and it rocks.

    Cheers mate. Great job. :)

  • This is fantastic, thanks for taking the time to explain it. You convinced me to get one!

  • Further information that you may find useful. E403 has 504 voices including the drum kits, sound fx etc, 155 styles, 30 built in songs. There are 50 arpeggio patterns. Connections at back are headphones, DC power, foot switch input and USB to host. There is no lyric display function like on the PSR-K1. You can transpose the keys up and down to extend the bottom range of notes, however you may run of keys for the higher notes.

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