Yamaha PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite
The PSR-E223 from Yamaha offers great playability and sound quality in a compact, portable design. Equipped with 61 standard-sized keys, the PSR-E223 is a great keyboard for new musicians, thanks to several built-in teaching tools that let you learn how to play quickly and easily. Yamaha's powerful AWM tone generator provides you with hundreds of realistic instruments, including a stereo-sampled grand piano, organs, strings, brass, and more. Drum kits and sound effects are also included, as well as 100 different accompaniment styles.
Built-in stereo speakers, each with a dedicated amplifier, provide great audio quality so you can give your first concert right away. A headphone jack allows private practicing sessions, and the pedal input lets you connect a damper pedal for more realistic expression. MIDI input and output connectors make it easy to connect to your Mac or PC to record and edit your music.
The PSR-E223 runs on six AA batteries, or with a separately available PA-130 power adapter. You can also get the Yamaha Survival Kit B, which includes the PA-130 adapter, stereo headphones, a foot switch, a Survival Kit DVD-ROM, bonus coupons, and a two year extended warranty for the PSR-E223.
- Ultra-Portable
- 61 standard-sized keys in a lightweight and portable housing for easy storage and travel
- Great Sound Quality
- The AWM tone generator provides hundreds of realistic instruments, including grand piano, organ, strings, and more
- Drums, Sound Effects, and Accompaniment
- The PSR-E223 features 12 drum kits, a sound effects kit, and 100 accompaniment styles so you can create a huge variety of music
- Built-In Speakers
- Built-in stereo speakers, each with a dedicated amplifier, allow you to play your first concert without connecting extra equipment
- Reverb
- Nine different types of reverb effects add richness and depth to your playing
- Pedal Input
- Connect a sustain pedal for more expressive playing
- MIDI
- MIDI input and output connectors let you connect to your computer and other MIDI-capable devices
- Power Options
- The keyboard can operate on wall power or on six "AA" batteries, allowing you to play anywhere
- Headphone Jack
- The headphone jack is perfect for private practice sessions
- Metronome
- The built-in metronome keeps you on tempo
| Keyboard | 61 Standard-Sized Keys (C1-C6) |
| Polyphony | 32 |
| Multitimbral | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Synthesis Method | AWM Tone Generation |
| Presets |
Voices: 129 Panel Voices, 233 XGlite Voices Drum Kits: 12 Sound Effect Kits: 1 Styles: 100 Songs: 102 |
| Sequencer | Connection to External MIDI Sequencer Only |
| Record and Playback | No |
| User Memory | No |
| Effects | Reverb: 9 |
| Controllers | 1 x Master Volume Control |
| Sample RAM | No |
| Expansion Slots | No |
| Inputs/Outputs |
1 x Power Input 1 x 1/4" Headphone Output 1 x Sustain Pedal Input 2 x MIDI Connectors (1 In, 1 Out) |
| Storage | Internal |
| Amplifier | 2 x 2.5W |
| Speakers | 2 x 4.7" (120mm) |
| Display | LCD |
| Power | 6 x AA batteries or with the separately available PA-130 power adapter |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 37.25 x 13.7 x 4.3" (945 x 348 x 110mm) |
| Weight | 9.7 lbs (4.4kg) |
| System Requirements | Mac or PC with MIDI Connectors (Optional) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (9)
- Portable (7)
- Pre-programmed music (6)
- Good audio (5)
- Responsive / good action (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Learning (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Novice (9)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Portable
- Pre-programmed music
- Realistic Sound
- Responsive / Good Action
Cons
Best Uses
- Learning
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
My 12 yo son loves it. Easy to use but then again kids don't have the same problems we do with electronics do they. No problems so far, only slight weakness is that it does not have pressure sensitive keys but what do you expect at this price point. Certainly worth the money...
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Portable
- Realistic Sound
- Responsive / Good Action
Cons
- No Power Adapter
Best Uses
- College Dorm
- Learning
- MIDI
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
As a college student learning the basics, this keyboard was a great buy. It features 375 different voice settings, giving a nice range of instruments to play in. The Grand Piano setting sounds very nice for a portable keyboard. The keys are... well, they are plastic keyboard keys. That being said, the keys feel absolutely fine and are easy to play. The rest of the interface is fine and easy to use, but the rubber buttons feel a bit cheap. They get the job done, so there is not really a problem. The only problem was that the number pad's numbers are hard to see, so anyone used to the number setup on a cell phone is going to enter codes wrong occasionally. The overall construction feels solid, but is still very light. Midi in/out feature is nice as well. The headphone jack is 1/4" (6.3mm), so an inexpensive converter will be needed for most personal headphones, which are 1/2" (3.5mm). This is a great keyboard for under[$] It was cheaper through B&H than other retail stores I researched, [...] The only downside is that the board does not come with an A/C adapter.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Portable
- Pre-programmed music
- Realistic Sound
- Responsive / Good Action
- Touch Sensitive Keys
Cons
Best Uses
- Learning
- School Bands
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
It has everything for a student to learn.
Explore new sounds.
Make a mini album.
My son is just 2 years and he is able to handle it :)
I have given 4 stars as it does not come as bundle with AC Adapter and stand.
Pros
- Realistic Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
Good beginner keyboard. But the 102 internal songs that come with the keyboard to help you learn, probably won't help you to actually learn them unless you have a pretty good idea of how to play the song already. The notes and keys go by way too fast on the display, and I haven't found a way to slow it down. The keys are not "dynamic" so there is no difference in volume depending on how hard or soft you push the keys.The sound is good and it is nice to hear the keyboard play the internal songs on its own. [...]Overall, good beginner keyboard at a good bundle price. The best price for a bundle of this size anywhere I could find.Recommended
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Learning
- MIDI
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
This a great basic keyboard to learn on.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Portable
- Pre-programmed music
- Realistic Sound
- Responsive / Good Action
- Touch Sensitive Keys
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Electronic Music
- Learning
- School Bands
- Travel
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
it was great, has an awesome piano sound and there are so many different sounds you can make with this piano when you need it, drums, trumpets, voices the list goes on
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Pre-programmed music
- Responsive / Good Action
Cons
Best Uses
- Learning
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
the best for self learner, make sure you buy adapter
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Learning
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
Bought it for my daughter that is learning the keyboard she is using it and enjoying it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
This keyboard is good for the price, although I bought it specifically for the "Yamaha sound" which, in this model, sounds too metallic. I assume this is because it is a low-end model. It has a lot of features that most keyboards have with demos and everything that I never use. I would suggest that Yamaha or B&H offer a really nice sounding keyboard for the same price without all the bells and whistles this one includes.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Portable
- Pre-programmed music
Cons
Best Uses
- Learning
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
My 8 year old son is loving it. Good for initial stages of learning. It would be nice if the adapter came with that.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Pre-programmed music
Cons
Best Uses
- Learning
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
It is simple no nonsense keyboard with inbuilt lessons for beginners. i got this one for one of my niece and she is really enjoying it.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Sound
- Touch Sensitive Keys
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about PSR-E223 - 61-Key Portable Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite:
Got it for my 8yo son who does not know how to play. So far he enjoys making "sounds" with it
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- Price: $12.25
Cables
- Price: $4.19
Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.
Stands & Support
- Price: $29.95
This item is backordered by the manufacturer.
Benches
- Price: $24.99
Cases & Protection
- Price: $33.99
- Price: $72.00
Pedals
- Price: $13.85
Headphones
- Price: $21.61
What's in the Box
- Music Rest
- Owner's Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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