YAMAHA PSR-EW400 Portable 76 Key Keyboard
Portable Performance Powerhouse
The flagship model in the PSR-E series is built for playing live. Easy-to-use professional features, 76-key touch response keyboard, new Live! Grad Piano Voice, computer and external storage connectivity, and L/R outputs for connecting to a PA system.
Overview:
- 758 high quality voices featuring the new Live! Grand Piano voice
- 12W + 12W amplifiers with 12 cm bass reflex speakers
- 76 keys and 48-note polyphony
- Individual L/R output
- Assignable real-time controllers, DSP effects, and pitch bend
- Connectivity with audio and MIDI capabilities
- USB to Device terminal
- Pattern function to create your own grooves
- Arpeggio function
- Worldwide sounds to expand your musical horizons
- Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)
- Music Database
758 high quality voices featuring the new Live! Grand Piano voice
The PSR-EW400 features 758 high quality voices including the new Live! Grand Piano voice which makes piano performances sound inspired and expressive. 8 Sweet! voices and 3 Cool! voices use Yamaha's advanced sampling technologies to capture the realism and specific characteristics of each sound.
12W + 12W amplifiers with 12 cm bass reflex speakers
12W + 12W amplifiers power the high-definition 12 cm bass reflex speakers delivering powerful, crystal clear sound and offering solid support in standalone performance situations.
76 keys and 48-note polyphony
76 keys and 48-note polyphony allow you to perform with greater expression and flexibility. You can play complex musical passages without dropping notes!
Professional audio outputs make connecting to a PA system or studio hardware convenient and quick.
Two assignable, real-time controllers let you filter and adjust your sound just like an analogue synthesizer.
10 brand new DSP effects can be assigned and controlled in real time for dynamic and expressive live performance.
The pitch bend wheel adjusts the pitch of the sound bringing voices like the Guitar, Sax and Trumpet to life.
Connectivity with audio and MIDI capabilities
The PSR-EW400 features audio transfer through the USB TO HOST terminal*. You can record your performance to your computer or smart device.
Connecting to your iOS device adds a new dimension of MIDI control with apps.
Connect an external audio player to the AUX IN jack and you can play along with your favorite tunes. The built-in, advanced Melody Suppressor lowers the volume of vocals and melody lines of the original recordings, leaving that part open for you to play**.
*For iOS device connection, refer to the "iPhone / iPad Connection Manual"
**Depending on the song, the volume of the melody part may not be affected.
iPhone / iPad Connection ManualUSB to Device terminal
The USB to Device terminal on the instrument lets you load and save your settings and songs to a USB flash drive and transfer data from your PC.
Pattern function to create your own grooves
The Pattern function puts a wealth of powerful loops and beats at your fingertips, allowing you to instantly create dynamically varied music on the fly. And, for even more authentic performance, try the Crossfade and Retrigger functions.
Arpeggio function
Tap into instant inspiration with the Arpeggio function, which has been improved for smoother playability. Hold Mode and Allocated key-range free your hands, allowing you to improvise over the pattern. The 150 Arpeggio patterns adjust and morph around the notes and chords you play on the keyboard allowing for almost limitless creativity.
Worldwide sounds expand your musical horizons
A rich collection of ethnic sounds and scale tunings allow you to enjoy many styles of music from around the world, including Latin, Indian, Arabic, African, Chinese and more.
Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)
Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) is an advanced set of helpful learning tools built into the instrument, letting you teach yourself how to play and perform regardless of your ability. Choose from nine step-by-step lessons for left, right, or both hands. Y.E.S. helps you master a song with ease.
Music Database
Get off to a flying start—choose a song and the Music Database automatically selects the best accompaniment and voices for you to start playing immediately.
Specification:
Color/Finish
Body
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Color
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Black
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Size/Weight
Dimensions
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Width
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1,178 mm (46-3/8”)
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Height
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138 mm (5-7/16”)
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Depth
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412 mm (16-1/4”)
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Weight
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Weight
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8.4 kg (18 lbs 8 oz.) not including batteries
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Control Interface
Keyboard
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Number of Keys
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76
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Touch Response
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Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed
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Other Controllers
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Pitch
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Yes
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Control Knobs
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Yes
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Display
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Type
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
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Language
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English
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Panel
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Language
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English
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Voices
Tone Generation
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Tone Generating Technology
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AWM Stereo Sampling
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Polyphony
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Number of Polyphony (Max.)
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48
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Preset
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Number of Voices
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Live! Grand Piano + 236 panel Voices +
24 Drum/SFX kits + 40 Arpeggio + 457 XGlite Voices
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Featured Voices
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1 Live! Voice, 8 Sweet! Voices, 3 Cool! Voices, 3 Dynamic
Voices
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Compatibility
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GM
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Yes
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XGlite
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Yes
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Effects
Types
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Reverb
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9 types
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Chorus
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5 types
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DSP
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10 types (assignable on control knobs)
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Master EQ
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6 types
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Harmony
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26 types
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Functions
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Dual/Layers
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Yes
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Yes
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Arpeggio
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150 types
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Melody Suppressor
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Yes
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Crossfade
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Yes（for Internal/AUX
IN）
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Accompaniment Styles
Preset
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Number of Preset Styles
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220
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Fingering
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Multi finger
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Style Control
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ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, SYNC STOP, START/STOP,
INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL, TRACK ON/OFF
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File Format
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Style File Format (SFF)
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Other Features
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Music Database
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378
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One Touch Setting (OTS)
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Yes
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Expandability
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Expansion Style
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10
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Songs
Preset
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Number of Preset Songs
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30
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Recording
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Number of Songs
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10
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Number of Tracks
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6 (5 Melody + 1 Style/Pattern)
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Data Capacity
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Approx. 19,000 notes (when only “melody” tracks are recorded)
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Recording Function
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Yes
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Compatible Data Format
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Playback
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SMF
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Recording
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Original File Format (SMF 0 conversion function)
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Functions
Registration
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Number of Buttons
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4 (x 8 banks)
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Lesson/Guide
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Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)
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Lesson 1 – 3 (Listening, Timing, Waiting), Repeat & Learn,
Chord Dictionary
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Overall Controls
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Metronome
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Yes
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11 – 280
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Transpose
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-12 to 0, 0 to +12
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Tuning
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427.0 – 440.0 – 453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2Hz increments)
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Scale Setting
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Yes
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Miscellaneous
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PIANO Button
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Yes (Portable Grand Button)
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Storage and
Connectivity
Storage
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Internal Memory
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Approx. 1.29 MB
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External Drives
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USB flash drive
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Connectivity
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DC IN
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DC IN 12V
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Headphones
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x 1
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Sustain Pedal
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Yes
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AUX IN
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Yes (Stereo-mini)
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OUTPUT
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L/L+R, R
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USB TO DEVICE
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Yes
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USB TO HOST
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Yes (MIDI/Audio: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
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Amplifiers and
Speakers
Amplifiers
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12 W + 12 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)
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Speakers
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12 cm x 2
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Power Supply
Power Supply
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AC Adaptor (PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) or
batteries (Six“D”size alkaline (LR20), manganese (R20) or Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries)
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Power Consumption
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11 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)
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Auto Power Off Function
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Yes
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Accessories
Included Accessories
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Music Rest
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Yes
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Song Book
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Download from website
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Patterns
Preset
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Number of Preset Patterns
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25
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Number of Preset Sections
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5
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