Introducing the All New Yamaha PSR E413 61 Key Portable keyboard

The Yamaha PSR E413 61 Key Portable keyboard is one of the more recent models of electronic digital organs marketed in the winter of 2008. This model has all the standard features as its predecessors with several new added enhancements. It has been cosmetically altered to give it a more unique silver appearance. Containing only 61 keys, it is best grouped in the family of Yamaha keyboards designed more for beginners or household musicians but has capabilities needed for professional performers.

Weighing only 16 lbs, this unit was designed to be light, convenient, and easy to transport. It runs on 6 AA batteries (not included) or may be powered with the optional Yamaha PA-130 electric adapter. USB connectivity is also available to enable the transfer of songs and musical styles between the keyboard and a personal computer. Its built in six track/five song online sequencer allows the user to record their own songs that can be uploaded and shared with others.

Learning has never been easier and more amusing with the new features included in the Yamaha PSR E413 61 Key Portable keyboard. With Yamaha Performance Assistant technology a beginner can play along with a song. Regardless of what keys are struck, this unit will play the correct notes. Also, Yamaha Education Suite (YES) software with introductory lessons has been added, as standard in most previous models. In addition, a CD-Rom, manual, songbook, and music come with this digital organ.

The Yamaha PSR E413 61 Key Portable keyboard comes with a myriad of standard and new innovative sound enhancements. Along with sound control knobs and five types of master EQ allowing the player to tweak or tailor sounds and effects, the Arpeggiator offers 100 different patterns and beats along with cool sounds and grooves. The Yamaha Portable Grand voice and over 500 other voices combined with its onboard speaker system give the player more options and assurance that their music has a professional-sounding touch. Its two-way stereo sound speakers contain bass ports for full, deep sound.

Finally, it comes with similar specifications found on all other Yamaha digital keyboards in its family. For real time control there are two control knobs and a pitch bend wheel just left of the keyboard. There is also a headphone jack for private listening and playing. The Yamaha PSR E413 61 Key Portable keyboard has 32 note polyphony, 9 digital reverbs, 4 chorus, 26 harmony effects, and 50 type arpeggio functions. Also, there is a socket enabling an F C4/5 foot pedal to connect to the unit. The Yamaha PSR E413 61 Key Portable keyboard retails online for around $200 for the unit itself plus sold for more in an accessory kit.

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