Which keyboard should I buy?

Which keyboard should I buy?

“What keyboard should I buy for beginners?” We hear this question all the time, and there’s no easy answer. The answer depends, in part, on what the student’s tastes and choices are and if you are looking for something short term or more long term.

We are assuming here you have decided you have made a decision to get a keyboard and not a piano.

When purchasing your first digital keyboard, there are several factors to consider: size, budget, sound quality, the number of onboard sounds, touch, built-in learning features, recording capability, and connectivity to devices and computers — to name a few. 

The number of keys on a keyboard affects what can be played. Most keyboards come with 66, 72, or 88 keys. For a beginner, 66 keys are sufficient for learning to play, and you can play most music on a 72-key instrument. For anyone interested in playing piano later, however, a full 88 keys are recommended.

Many people prefer a keyboard that is touch sensitive, which allows better musical expression, similar to a piano. On those instruments, the harder you play the key, the louder the sound.

A lot of the Yamaha Keyboards have a built-in feature called the Yamaha Education Suite — “Y.E.S.” for short. This powerful tool allows you to learn 100 different songs — notes, timing and much more — in an easy nine-step lesson format.

Connectivity to computers and portable devices such as smartphones is another important feature to look for. Several digital keyboards provide a USB TO HOST port for this purpose, allowing you to record high-quality audio or MIDI without the need for a separate interface.

PSS-F30:

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Everything a child needs to start playing. It’s designed specifically for kids, keeping in mind their small hands and perfect for them to start playing.

  • High quality mini keyboard

  • 120 Voices (instruments)

  • 114 auto accompaniment Styles and the Smart Chord function

  • 30 onboard Songs

  • Free digital songbook

  • Various functions (Sustain, Metronome, and more!)

  • Light and compact

  • Built-in speaker / Headphones jack

  • Battery and USB bus powered (USB power adaptor is sold separately)

PSR-F51

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The big brother of the PSS-F30. A starter keyboard for anyone who wants to enjoy playing music

  • 61 keys

  • Compact and portable design

  • Incredibly easy to use with its color-coded, intuitive control panel

  • Simply select a voice, choose a rhythm and start - it's as simple as 1-2-3

  • 120 voices and 114 styles, it is amazingly versatile

  • Bbuilt-in metronome allows players to hone their sense of rhythm while practicing

  • Battery operation (AAx6)

PSR-E273

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This is Yamaha’s entry level model with 61 keys featuring a wide variety of sounds and functions.

PSR-E273 is an ideal first keyboard for aspiring musicians who are just starting out.

One limitation with this keyboard is that it is not touch sensitive. In other words, it doesn’t respond to how fast or slow you press the keys; the volume stays the same no matter how fast or slow you press the keys. But if you’re on a budget, you’re better off with this one than nothing at all. It’s better to get this keyboard, see how you love to play, and graduate to something more advanced, than to buy nothing and never discover your passion for keyboard, piano and music in general. It also comes with an in-built Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S). Working alongside the 112 preset songs, the keyboard can teach you how to play, with 3 different lesson methods to choose from.

  • Quiz Mode

  • Smart Chord

  • 401 high-quality Voices, 143 auto accompaniment Styles

  • 112 Songs, easy Song Book (available via web download)

  • Lesson function

  • Recording function

  • AUX IN jack for connecting an external audio source

  • Master EQ / Ultra Wide Stereo

  • Duo Mode

  • Compact and portable design

  • Battery operation (AAx6)

PSR E373

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This is our most popular model. The most important feature in this keyboard:  touch sensitive keys. Mimicking the response you get from an acoustic instrument, the pressure you hit the keys with affects the sound. (e.g. press harder = louder sound, press softer = quieter sound). This is a skill you should play with from the start.

This keyboard has been designed for those learning to play. It has the Y.E.S system providing onboard lessons. It can also be connected to your computer or mobile device. The Yamaha Education Suite is great for teaching the basics at a pace you can understand.

In spite of the small size, it has decent inbuilt speakers and USB to host connectivity. This means you can send MIDI data and even audio to your laptop. You can even use this to control a DAW or virtual instruments. 

  • 61 keys Touch-sensitive keyboard with 48-note polyphony

  • 622 high quality Voices with improved sampling

  • Brand new DSP effects and 11 Super Articulation Lite Voices

  • 205 auto accompaniment Styles

  • 26 Harmony types

  • 150 Arpeggio types

  • "Keys to Success" with other lesson functions

  • Duo mode

  • Easy Song Book available for download

  • USB TO HOST allowing two-way MIDI and digital audio transfer

  • Melody Suppressor for both analog and digital audio input

PSR-EW310

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The only difference between the two models is the key count and therefore price. The PSR-EW310 comes with 76 keys, as opposed to the PSR-E373’s 61. The internals and construction are otherwise identical so it comes down to if you just want more keys.

  • 76 keys Touch-sensitive keyboard with 48-note polyphony

  • 622 high quality Voices with improved sampling

  • Brand new DSP effects and 11 Super Articulation Lite Voices

  • 205 auto accompaniment Styles

  • 26 Harmony types

  • 150 Arpeggio types

  • "Keys to Success" with other lesson functions

  • Duo mode

  • Easy Song Book available for download

  • USB TO HOST allowing two-way MIDI and digital audio transfer

  • Melody Suppressor for both analog and digital audio input

PSR-E463

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The PSR-E463 has all the functions and gadgets you’d ever want in a beginner keyboard. Like always, it comes loaded with voices, styles, the Y.E.S lessons, recording etc etc… But that’s not all! You’ll find registration banks, 6 track recording and DJ controls! These can be assigned to a variety of different effects, so you can play around even more. The 6W + 6W amplification provides a pure, powerful tone which amazes players for the size of the unit. Definitely one that I’d recommend if it’s in your budget!

  • 61-key touch responsive keyboard with powerful on-board 

  • 758 high quality voices including Sweet! and Cool! voices, with 48-note polyphony

  • Quick Sampling function - 5 sample (1 Normal type + 4 One shot/Loop type) Max 9.6 sec/sample

  • Groove Creator function - 35 grooves, 5 sections(4 main +1 Musical Climax)

  • 235 auto accompaniment Styles

  • USB Audio Recorder - 80 minutes. (.wav)

  • 6W + 6W amplifiers with 12 cm Bass Reflex speakers

  • Assignable real-time Control Knobs, DSP Effects, and Pitch Bend

  • Connectivity with audio and MIDI capabilities

PSR-EW410

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A much better 76-key keyboard, although it doesn’t come with piano-styled semi-weighted keys, is the PSR EW410. This is the top of the line keyboard in the PSR-E series, much better than the ones we looked at earlier. Should you buy a PSR-E463 or a PSR-EW410? The difference is that the EW400 has 76 keys (not 61), a more substantial speaker system than the PSR-E463, as well as an AUX input.

  • 76-note keyboard 

  • 758 high quality voices including Live!, Sweet! and Cool! voices, with 48-note polyphony

  • Quick Sampling function - 5 sample (1 Key Follow type + 4 One shot/Loop type) Max 9.6 sec/sample

  • Groove Creator function - 35 grooves, 5 sections(4 main +1 Musical Climax)

  • 235 auto accompaniment Styles

  • USB Audio Recorder - 80 minutes. (.wav)

  • 12W + 12W amplifiers with 12 cm Bass Reflexed speakers

  • Assignable real-time Control Knobs, DSP Effects, and Pitch Bend

  • Connectivity with audio and MIDI capabilities

  • USB TO DEVICE terminal

  • AUX IN for connecting and playing along with your favorite music

  • Arpeggio function

  • Worldwide sounds support multiple kinds of music

PSR-I400

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The PSR-I400 is the ideal keyboard to enjoy playing and learning a wide variety of Indian music genres. For learning and playing Indian music. It comes with764 instruments, including 30 Indian instruments. 218 types of auto accompaniment Styles, including 35 Indian Styles. It also comes equipped with a number of lesson functions including a built-in Tabla / Mridangam & Tanpura function called “Riyaz,” that makes learning to play songs or traditional Indian “Raga” scales a fast and enjoyable process.

  • For learning and playing Indian music

  • 764 instruments, including 30 Indian instruments

  • 218 types of auto accompaniment Styles, including 35 Indian Styles

  • 355 Music Database, including 50 from Indian movies to find the ideal settings.

  • Riyaz (Tabla / Mridangam & Tanpura) function with 20 Taals

  • 15 Indian Raga scales, 100 Lesson Songs & downloadable Song Book

  • Touch Response Keyboard

  • Powerful amplifiers with bass reflex speakers

  • Pitch bend wheel

  • Lesson function

PSR-I500

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The PSR -i500 is the ideal arranger keyboard for Indian music lovers. It is perfect for both performance and learning. It has 801 instruments, including 40 Indian instruments, 282 types of auto accompaniment Styles, including 50 Indian Styles, Riyaz (Tabla/Mridangam and Tanpura) function with 30 Taals, Powerful amplifiers with bass reflex speakers, Studio-grade DSP Effects and a Pitch bend wheel.

  • The ideal keyboard for Indian music lovers, for both performance and learning.

  • 801 instruments, including 40 Indian instruments.

  • 282 types of auto accompaniment Styles, including 50 Indian Styles.

  • Riyaz (Tabla/Mridangam & Tanpura) function with 30 Taals

  • Quick Sampling function (Normal/One shot/Loop)

  • Powerful amplifiers with bass reflex speakers

  • Professional-quality DSP Effects

  • Pitch bend wheel

  • Lesson function

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