Yamaha E473: 50 Minute Demo - Good or Ghoul? YOU Decide!

In this video, I put the Yamaha PSR-E473 to the test to see what it really brings to the table. Whether you’re new to the keyboard world or a seasoned player, this review will cover the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Instead of making up your mind for you, I'll walk you through the key features, sound quality, and versatility of this model.

Does the E473 live up to the hype, or does it leave room for improvement? That’s for you to decide. My goal is to present an unbiased breakdown so you can form your own opinion.

Let’s dive in and see if this keyboard is a hidden gem or a swing and a miss. Drop your thoughts in the comments—your perspective matters!

Here are some "Top of the Waves" Fast Facts about the Yamaha PSR-E473:
Powerful Sound Engine:
The PSR-E473 comes equipped with the Yamaha LSI sound engine, offering professional-level tones across multiple instrument categories.

Upgraded Polyphony:
With 64-note polyphony, this keyboard handles more complex layers of sound without cutting off notes—a significant upgrade for an entry-level arranger.

Assignable Knobs & Motion Effects:
Two real-time control knobs let you tweak sound parameters like filters and effects, and the motion effect button instantly adds cool effects such as pitch sweeps and delays.

Quick Sampling Capability:
The Quick Sampling feature allows you to load and play your own custom samples, making it easy to get creative with unique sounds.

Super Articulation Lite Voices (S.Art! Lite):
Offers more realistic instrument articulations, such as guitar fret noise and sax bends, giving performances a more expressive, live feel.

Loop Mix Feature:
Easily create loops with the Loop Mix mode to build beats and backing tracks in real time—perfect for live jamming.

Built-In Audio Interface:
The PSR-E473 doubles as an audio interface, allowing you to record directly to your computer via USB without needing extra gear.

Mega Boost Function:
When you need an extra punch during performances, the Mega Boost button raises the master output level by 6 dB for added impact.

DSP Effects Galore:
With 41 types of DSP effects (Digital Signal Processing), the keyboard offers high-quality effects that can be used in real-time, similar to what’s found in higher-tier models.

Price-to-Performance Sweet Spot:
The E473 packs features that are typically found in more expensive models, making it a solid choice for its price range.

[maximusheronimus]

hi my friend ! thanks for the demo !
they stepped up a bunch ! i would love to hear the piano in the EW 425, the big bro from the 473

[toxic-ou]

EW 425 ticks all the boxes for a beginner board, 76 dynamic keys, new and improved grand piano sound and many other high quality sounds (including some super articulation), very basic sampling, MIDI Multi-Track recording, mutable styles. style revoicing. Seems perfect for let's say a 12 year old who wants to learn about playing keys/piano, how music arranging and production works. I probably even forgot to mention some features, like effects among other stuff.

[Morteeify]

what is the name of the "Speaker" being used, that this is being recorded from.

[karthicksarma]

Hey bro am from india ..should i go yamaha e473 or Roland ex20....am just a beginner..