Yamaha PSR-E383 - Initial Reaction Review

[@lamarcusbrown3818]

Hi, toney. I don't know if you had noticed, but Yamaha has put some upgraded drums into the styles. So I think that we may have a new drum kit in the voices list prior to the older moddles in the E3 series. Thanks for you're initial reaction video. Now, I am just waiting for Yamaha to release the E483/EW430 or whatever they will be called. Take care.

[@PianoTone]

I didn’t know that thanks for sharing! I’m betting the E483 won’t be till 2025 (but I’m wrong a lot ;). Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@mousehouse4617]

Great initial review - Good to see the reduced footprint of the E383/EW320. Always been a fan of PSR keyboards and have been considering the Yamaha PSR-EW425 and was wondering if there was an upgrade in the pipeline

[@PianoTone]

Thanks! Yeah they are great products - the EW425 is amazing I own it as well; no idea when the new one is coming (the 373 was out a lot earlier than the 473/425). Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@kenrutherford1109]

DEFINITELY a YES!

[@PianoTone]

It is pretty amazing for the price. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe.

[@stratcat4461]

Excellent review.

[@PianoTone]

Thanks so much! And thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@alexanderwilliams1731]

I’m going to buy this!!!

[@PianoTone]

Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@PianoTone]

@@alexanderwilliams1731 Totally worth the extra money, the E473 has a bunch of improvements over the 383!

[@nfarias5]

Hello Tony, would you still recommend the ct-s1 over the psr-e383 as a portable option for piano player?

[@PianoTone]

I would, but my new favorite for that is the Korg Liano. It's a bit more money than the CT-S1, fewer voices, but 88 TRUE full size keys (CT-S1 keys are a bit narrower than pianos) and an even more realistic action than the CT-S1. Liano Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomupmCdrNyLq9E Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

[@mfurman]

I listened to the end of your video Tony but I have to admit that I am not sure if I fully understand why you need it (with all the other keyboards you have). 😊

[@PianoTone]

Light, easy to carry, frees up space on the Hammond on those songs where I need an extra weird voice like saxophone, guitar etc (those voices are far better quality on the 383 than on the Hammond). And it’s super handy having it always hooked up in my practice area purely for rhythms to practice with.

[@mfurman]

@@PianoTone How about your Studiologic keyboard and DGX670, Tony? You should perhaps get a Yamaha or Roland synthesizer 😊 By the way, you KZbin channel does not show any newer videos - only old ones

[@PianoTone]

I’m not carrying my DGX670 to band practices or gigs lol! The Studiologic one is basically my super portable option instead of the Hammond but even the cheap little Yamaha has better “other” sounds than either the Numa or the Hammond, it’s super portable and since it only has a stereo headphone out, that goes into the aux in on the Hammond and all sound goes through that to the mixer so I only need one channel still.

[@mfurman]

@@PianoTone Your band needs are definitely expanding, Tony 😄

[@VandallNaglesmann-li4mo]

great review! but i have a question, this thing costs $300 here where i live, what would you recommend, getting this keyboard for $300 or casio ctx 3000 for $320? i am also considering casio cts1 which costs $250 here, but since i still dont know what kind of music i prefer getting an arranger keyboard seems to be a better choice right now, but i dont know to buy this or ctx3000. i hope you can help me with this. thanks in advance!

[@PianoTone]

Hi there! I've never even seen a CTX-3000 so I can't really comment on that (no stores where I live have ever carried any of the CTX series). If you're after an arranger, just the fact that the E383 is brand new and the CTX has been around for years might make me lean towards the Yamaha. One thing to note though (if it matters to you); Casio usually (not sure about the CTX-3000) has more chord detection modes than Yamaha does for working with the accompaniment (Yamaha only has multi finger or "smart chord", Casio's usually have more choices). Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

[@toxicrbis9206]

Should I buy this or Casio CT-s1?I have no previous music experience, I want to play piano musics, movie songs, pop songs..I’m confused too much…Casio is not available in my local market in India , and I’m feared to buy from online…please help…😫

[@PianoTone]

They’re both good beginner keyboards. The CT-S1 has a nicer keybed action, the Yamaha has more sounds, rhythms and accompaniment to play along with, and better recording features, so it depends what is most important to you. If you are a beginner and not sure I would recommend the Yamaha since it has way more features. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@toxicrbis9206]

@@PianoTonethanks a lot for clarifying

[@higor097]

Hi, is it possible to mute/turn off separate instruments in the rhythms?thanks

[@PianoTone]

No not on the 383; you can do that with the E473/EW425 Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@higor097]

Hello, is it possible to record phrases in a loop?

[@PianoTone]

Nope not on the E383

[@Nyoshi219]

What's the difference between the 423 and 383?? I have an option to pick up a 423 for little over hundred. Is it worth paying more for the 383?

[@PianoTone]

The 423 is really old (2012?); multiple new versions have come and gone, current version is the E473. Might be a good deal for a cheap keyboard but the piano sound on the 383 (even though that’s the more basic product line) will be WAY better. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@mfurman]

When will you review your new Hammond organ, Tony?

[@PianoTone]

As soon as I learn enough about how to use it ;). It’s got a massive amount of features a lot of which I haven’t even touched yet. I’ll probably do an initial reaction one first.

[@mfurman]

@@PianoTone How about your Studiologic and Yamaha DGX-670? By the way, your KZbin channel does not show any videos

[@PianoTone]

Yikes you scared me :). Just looked and the channel looks fine (you actually commented on a video I just released)

[@mfurman]

@@PianoTone It is back now but it was not showing any videos an hour or so ago. Half an hour later your two year old videos became available.

[@BensMusicDojo]

Can you determine if the weird issue of the sustain pedal not working correctly when used as a MIDI controller still impacts the 383 like it impacted the 373?

[@PianoTone]

Hey there! Just tested it and the issue is exactly the same Yamaha didnt fix it. But the good news is the workaround for the E373 works exactly the same as the E383! I’ll have an updated workaround video up within a week, but here is the E373 version I posted a year ago: Yamaha PSR-E373: Fix For Sustain Pedal Issues With MIDI kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXukZGluaZqhlbM Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@BensMusicDojo]

@@PianoTone I was a subscriber since way back now. It’s a shame they didn’t fix that issue.

[@ElaenPinillo-yq3qu]

Entre par e 730 y el Yamaha pn32 cuál me recomienda estoy aquí en una tienda para comprarlo maestro l, agradezco su respuesta

[@PianoTone]

If you mean E373 vs NP32 depends on what you want. If you just want to play piano, the NP32 key action is better. If you want piano and other sounds, rhythms and accompaniment then get the E373. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@sonic2000gr]

I feel the new Roland GO:KEYS 3 and 5 beat the PSR-E series hands down. The Yamahas are essentially still the old style keyboards I was using when learning to play back in late 80s early 90s. They will not appeal to a younger crowd. At this point it's only the brand's recognition in arranger keyboards that sells them.

[@salvaqor]

On paper I agree you can argue that. But in practice I prefer the Yamaha. I prefer their piano sample and lightweight action. I owned the previous go keys and the action was springy and not comfortable for my taste. Also every Roland product is always sold at some massive premium whereas Yamaha aims to capture the entire market which is nice for price conscious consumers.

[@PianoTone]

There are definitely Roland fans and Yamaha fans out there lol. One thing I’ve preferred on the Roland’s is the true full size key width. But Ive always preferred the Yamaha sounds, and build quality. But like I say, everyone has their own preference they’re both great products. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

[@fraugger7583]

In the real world, the Go Keys costs quite more than the PSR-E383

[@PianoTone]

@@fraugger7583 The newer GO:Keys (3 & 5) aren't comparable to the PSR-E383; you would need to compare those to the PSR-E473/EW425)

[@LandoCruz-xv9of]

Will the guitar sound slide when hitting hard. I mean i dont want to use the articulation button. I just want to hit the key hard to make a slide.

[@xarv368]

Roland fp60x please

[@PianoTone]

Not a bad idea - Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe