YAMAHA: PSR-E263 Portable Keyboard

An ideal starter keyboard!

61-key, entry-level Portable Keyboard featuring a wide variety of sounds and functions the PSR-E263 is an ideal first keyboard for aspiring musicians who are just starting out.

  • 400 high-quality Voices, 130 auto accompaniment Styles
  • 112 Songs, easy Song Book (available via web download)
  • Nine-step lesson function (Yamaha Education Suite)
  • 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)

Description

 

The better an instrument sounds, the more it inspires us.

Yamaha has a proud history of manufacturing just about every kind of musical instrument. When it comes to reproducing the sound of these instruments in a keyboard, the results are detailed and high-quality.

The PSR-E263 features a comprehensive library of 400 instrument Voices that will allow you to enjoy playing any musical genre.

Real-time backing band tracks

130 auto accompaniment Styles provide real-time band backing tracks based on the chords you play.

Compact & Portable

The compact, light-weight design allows you to take your instrument with you wherever you go. Battery power means you can set up and play anywhere without the need to plug it in!

On-board lessons support learning to play

3-step lesson – Listening, Timing and Waiting modes are available for each hand, or both hands together. Lessons use the on-board Songs to help build your skills. Then, use the simple recording function to capture and listen to your performance.

1: The model melody/chords of the part you selected will sound.

Listen to it carefully and remember it well.

2: Play the notes with the correct timing. Even if you play wrong

notes, the correct notes shown in the display will sound.

3: Play the correct notes shown on the display.

The Song pauses until you play the right note, and playback tempo

will change to match the speed at which you are playing.

Download the Song Book to read the music for the built-in Songs

The Song Book includes the musical scores of the built-in Songs.

Specifications

Dimensions Width 940 mm (37”)
Height 106 mm (4-3/16”)
Depth 317 mm (12-1/2”)
Weight 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 Tone Generating Technology AWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) 32
Preset Number of Voices 384 Voices + 16 drum/SFX kits
Types Reverb 9 types
Chorus 5 types
Master EQ 6 types
Ultra-Wide Stereo 3 types
Functions Panel Sustain Yes
Preset Number of Preset Styles 130
Fingering 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 112 (including Chord Study: 12)
Recording Number of Songs 1
Number of Tracks 1
Data Capacity Approx. 300 notes
Compatible Data Format Recording Original File Format
Lesson/Guide Lesson/Guide [1 LISTEN & LEARN], [2 TIMING], [3 WAITING], [A-B REPEAT], [CHORD DICTIONARY]
Overall Controls Metronome Yes
Tempo Range 11 – 280
Transpose -12 to 0, 0 to +12
Tuning 427.0 – 440.0 – 453.0 Hz (approx.0.2Hz Increments)
Duo Yes
Miscellaneous PIANO Button Yes (Portable Grand Button)
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 AC adaptor)
Auto Power Off Function Yes
Power Supply Adaptors AC Adaptor PA-130, PA-3C, 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 Music Rest Yes