@@whatabouttheearth It doesn't have the old style midi ports; it sends MIDI out of the USB to host port; so USB B to USB A (normal printer cable). So it would depend on what kind of MIDI inputs the reface has.
@@PianoTone Yesss - very very hyped Allthough also a bit bummed that its no yc series 😂😂😂 but that one would have been too expensive. Maybe in the future
Yes just Google “Yamaha PSR-E473 Data List” and you’ll find links to that extra manual on a Yamaha website somewhere. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
Hi thank you for great post am a new subscriber. How would u rate acoustic and electric piano voices compared with Casio ct s1? I also would prefer 76 keys but I want a lighter and smaller keyboard for small gigs as this unit is quite bulky in size and is almost double weight 8.3 kg) of Casio ct s1/ct s500. I can octave shift easily on ct s500 so that was my only concern. But if u regard piano voices as significantly better on the 425 then I will rethink my purchase. Thank u for your excellent posts. Isaac M
Hi there! I'm planning on a video comparing the piano voices (and maybe a couple others) between my CT-S1 and the EW425 (prob won't have that up for a couple weeks though) - off the top of my head, the main piano voices on both the CT-S1 and the EW425 are quite spectacular for the price, and both totally usable in a gigging environment - but I would say that I personally prefer the Yamaha voice but the Casio's is great too. I would say the organ voices are definitely better on the 425 and the e pianos PROBABLY a BIT better on the 425 (but those voices are still good and again totally usable on the CT-S1). That being said, it is definitely a bigger bulkier board than the Casiotones are, and while the CT-S1 doesn't have line outs the CT-S500 does. The mic input with effects on the EW425 I am SUPER impressed with, and as far as speakers go there is no comparison (24 watts vs 5) but depending on your setup that might not be a big deal. Hope that helps! I'll work on that video when I can! And thanks for subscribing!
Been trying to find any info on this and haven't been able to...did this have a cello voice as well? I really want that, but it all seems to be bundled under 'strings'. TIA
....the video sounds very good on my computer ....did you record this with external speakers? to me it doesn't look like or sound like it was recorded with the onboard speakers..... if i can get the same sound from this keyboard, as it sounds on my computer i would get it over the dgx-670...i know the dgx-670 sounds better , but the weight of this one is much less...and it has a few more advantages for me.... i really like your playing........thanks for answering ....
Thanks! It was recorded using the built in audio interface (massive feature - DGX has it as well); so USB out from keyboard to iPhone recording the video that’s it (the iPhone uses the direct audio from the keyboard instead of the built in mic). The DGX is a fantastic piano I’ve often thought about buying but didn’t because of the massive weight, no L/R line outs and it can’t run on batteries (and I want something portable I can perform with) As long as you’re ok with non weighted keys, the 425 is a fantastic value Thanks for visiting the channel feel free to subscribe
I have a Yamaha P121 Digital Piano and sometimes I feel the need for more timbres, because sometimes I play in bands. I'm not familiar with the use of the VST, so at times I think about buying an EW425, I know I lose in the key system, but I gain in the diversity of timbres. What do you say? Thank you very much in advance!
I used to have a P125 (which I really liked) so I know what you mean! If you’re ok with non weighted keys, you would probably really like the EW425-there are hundreds of sounds (e pianos, organs and synths are very good), and the piano sounds are still excellent. And for playing in a band, it has bigger and better speakers and a mic input and it weighs less so I think it would be a great choice! And 76 keys is much better than 61. Thanks for visiting the channel feel free to subscribe
I just got a new ew425. I've had a couple of fully weighted hammer action keyboards, and prefer them. However, I'm able to adjust to the different, lighter, feel of the ew425. I've had a number of keyboards with actions like the ew425 also. For me, the ew425 is an intermediate level workstation/arranger for creating original stuff. Though I can see the ew425 being used as a stage piano. As Piano Tone mentioned, it just depends on whether you would be ok with the key action of the ew425, because in all other aspects it's superior to the P121. The only way to find out is to play an ew425. I guess that doesn't help much, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that I think you would be happy having both.
@@PianoTone Thanks. Yeah, it will be interesting to see what they come up with for digital piano improvements. Maybe the sensing stuff in the keys. Anyway, I'm set on getting a DGX670 by the end of the year. Unless I find something that I like better, that I can afford.
I'm on the east coast and b&h, guitar center, and sweetwater all are out of stock on this keyboard. B&H said they don't have a firm date from Yamaha, but they're hoping for October. Anyone else have any info?
I’m in Canada and some stores and amazon here have stock, USA is looking very out of stock right now. There were some issues online about an LCD screen defect on some batches of 473’s (I haven’t seen this issue myself but there have been some online comments about it). Maybe Yamaha is addressing that before restocking… just a guess but good luck finding one! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
A beautiful demo. I recently got a PSR 473 and the Voices No. 1 and 2 Piano and Grand Piano unfortunately don't sound nearly as nice on me as they do here in the video. What could be the reason for this? I listen here on youTube with the same headphones that I use for listening to the keyboard.
Thanks so much! Voice 2 on the EW425 (that I was using) is a better voice than voice 2 on the E473 (it's one of the only differences other than the organ voices on the 425 are slightly enhanced). But voice 1 should sound identical to your keyboard; what kind of headphones are you using? Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
@@PianoTone I use the AKG K92 headphone, I am satisfied with them, they have a good volume with the keyboard. Here on youTube I listen with the same headphones to exclude differences with different headphones. Your piano and grand piano sound as I expect from a piano, unfortunately it doesn't sound as good with my PSR E-473. Should the difference between EW425 and PSR E-473 be that big ? I have already reset my keyboard to factory settings, but no change. Are you using the original Yamaha settings or have you changed some registers?
@@franklost1824 That's really strange (for the main piano sound; #2 isn't as good on the 473). I also have the AKG92 as my main headphones - I haven't changed any of the default settings (I never do much of that to be honest - I'm lazy and just want to play :) Not sure what to suggest; maybe test out a 473 in a store with your own headphones if possible, see if there is a difference?
@@PianoTone I feel the same way, I also just want to play ;-) Let's see if I can find another Grand Piano demo with the PSR-E 473 here on youTube. Thanks for your help
Thanks for this great sounding and informative demo vid. I notice you mention the M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal in the notes above. I'll probably get that. Was wondering if the ew425 supports half damping. I suppose that info is in the manual somewhere. Just got my new ew425 today. Haven't opened it yet. Too tired. Must sleep for a while. 🙂 Was also wondering if the audio is recorded from the the ew425 speakers, or if it's the ew425 internal audio and you sync it to the video -- if I expressed that correctly. If it's synced, then how do you do it? Anyway, it sounds good.
No half damping on the 425. The video is recorded using direct audio - the USB to host sends audio as well as MIDI (massive feature!). So USB cable straight to my phone which is recording the video, no other EQ required. The phone uses the direct audio instead of the built in mic.
@@PianoTone Thanks much for the info. I have a USB type C to my phone, and a USB type A that I can plug into the USB device thing on the back of the keyboard. Then just record the video as usual? Ok, will try that. Your vids and comments have been most helpful. Last night, even though I was exhausted, I couldn't wait so I unboxed the ew425 and played around on it for about 2 hours. 😁 (Edit: It just hit me, you say USB to host above, not device. So, I guess I'll need a USB B, not A, keyboard to USB C phone. Ok, no problem. And yes, "massive feature".)
@@TheMg49 Yes it's just a standard printer cable (plus the lightning adapter for iPhone). But yes that feature is monstrous! I had that in my P-125 piano, used it all the time. You can also use it to send high quality audio direct to a DAW on a tablet/pc as well to record an audio track (without needing the external audio interface box).
@@PianoTone Great! Thanks! I think that's what I just ordered from Amazon. For just audio editing, I will record audio files to a USB stick, then transfer to my desktop computer, which is in another room. Then edit using Audacity. For making TH-cam music vids, I have used VSDC free video editor and put some text or a pic or both as the video part, and just add the audio at a high bitrate.
I have a question about the orchestra tutti, it's supposed to be really powerful and simulate a big orchestra with several instruments especially when you hit hard (it activates more voices like brass or drums, like here on the old S670 th-cam.com/video/qWJFP7cVAjA/w-d-xo.html ) but here on the E473/E373 it seems quite dull like simply 2 voices put together. Is it because you play it softly or is it really just a gadget on this keyboard ?
Hmmm I’ll have to test that and report back - I lent the keyboard to a friend for a bit but I will when I get it back. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
No, you can add up to 10 user styles (that you’ve downloaded from somewhere) and you can re-voice any part of any existing style (change a bass from one voice to a different voice etc). I think to add more voices you would need to look at the PSR-SX series (SX600,700,900). Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
@@PianoTone big thanks for fast reply. What kind file must be a user style? (File extension for this yamaha)? Can I try put to yamaha user style from avenger or nexus3? I subscribed Your channel, thanks. Best regards from Poland!
@@mikolajmikun5337 A style file is .sty file type. I'm not familiar with avenger or nexus, but you can look in the reference manual for how to load styles from a USB flash drive (page 28) or in the "computer related operations" for transferring a file from a computer (both those manuals are on Yamaha's website) - Hope that helps!
I somehow don't like that reverb effect on these piano samples...like too much sympathetic resonance... Is that deliberate I wonder. Seeing the kawai es120 reviews the sound is near identical to acoustic pianos
Tastes in piano sounds are very personal - if you don't like Yamaha piano sounds you'll probably prefer Roland. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
Great demo! It looks like you’re in love with this keyboard Tony 😊
Well… maybe just a little :D.
@@PianoTone
Can this be used as a midi controller? I have a Yamaha Reface CP I want to control on a larger keyboard
@@whatabouttheearth It doesn't have the old style midi ports; it sends MIDI out of the USB to host port; so USB B to USB A (normal printer cable). So it would depend on what kind of MIDI inputs the reface has.
@@PianoTone
The Reface has the 5 pin Midi and USB printer type
Man cool! organ and rotor organ - these I liked so much
They are awesome . . .
@@PianoTone Btw bought an almost new ck88 on the used market today for 1000 euros... Awesome
@@marcusstrymon693 Awesome congrats! I'm loving mine!
@@PianoTone Yesss - very very hyped
Allthough also a bit bummed that its no yc series 😂😂😂 but that one would have been too expensive. Maybe in the future
Great demo….do anyone know where to find a complete list of voices in writing
Yes just Google “Yamaha PSR-E473 Data List” and you’ll find links to that extra manual on a Yamaha website somewhere.
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Hi thank you for great post am a new subscriber. How would u rate acoustic and electric piano voices compared with Casio ct s1? I also would prefer 76 keys but I want a lighter and smaller keyboard for small gigs as this unit is quite bulky in size and is almost double weight 8.3 kg) of Casio ct s1/ct s500. I can octave shift easily on ct s500 so that was my only concern. But if u regard piano voices as significantly better on the 425 then I will rethink my purchase. Thank u for your excellent posts. Isaac M
Hi there! I'm planning on a video comparing the piano voices (and maybe a couple others) between my CT-S1 and the EW425 (prob won't have that up for a couple weeks though) - off the top of my head, the main piano voices on both the CT-S1 and the EW425 are quite spectacular for the price, and both totally usable in a gigging environment - but I would say that I personally prefer the Yamaha voice but the Casio's is great too. I would say the organ voices are definitely better on the 425 and the e pianos PROBABLY a BIT better on the 425 (but those voices are still good and again totally usable on the CT-S1).
That being said, it is definitely a bigger bulkier board than the Casiotones are, and while the CT-S1 doesn't have line outs the CT-S500 does. The mic input with effects on the EW425 I am SUPER impressed with, and as far as speakers go there is no comparison (24 watts vs 5) but depending on your setup that might not be a big deal.
Hope that helps! I'll work on that video when I can! And thanks for subscribing!
Cheers Tony yes I’m sure many subscribers would be keen on that comparison. Thank you, Isaac M.
Been trying to find any info on this and haven't been able to...did this have a cello voice as well? I really want that, but it all seems to be bundled under 'strings'. TIA
Look for the PSR E473 Data list online it has the voices.
back in the day I didnt know how to turn on the leslie hahaha what a shame. Recorded so much with these organs
With real hammonds & Leslies? Super cool (I haven't actually seen one in person!)
....the video sounds very good on my computer ....did you record this with external speakers? to me it doesn't look like or sound like it was recorded with the onboard speakers..... if i can get the same sound from this keyboard, as it sounds on my computer i would get it over the dgx-670...i know the dgx-670 sounds better , but the weight of this one is much less...and it has a few more advantages for me.... i really like your playing........thanks for answering ....
Thanks! It was recorded using the built in audio interface (massive feature - DGX has it as well); so USB out from keyboard to iPhone recording the video that’s it (the iPhone uses the direct audio from the keyboard instead of the built in mic).
The DGX is a fantastic piano I’ve often thought about buying but didn’t because of the massive weight, no L/R line outs and it can’t run on batteries (and I want something portable I can perform with)
As long as you’re ok with non weighted keys, the 425 is a fantastic value
Thanks for visiting the channel feel free to subscribe
I have a Yamaha P121 Digital Piano and sometimes I feel the need for more timbres, because sometimes I play in bands. I'm not familiar with the use of the VST, so at times I think about buying an EW425, I know I lose in the key system, but I gain in the diversity of timbres. What do you say? Thank you very much in advance!
I used to have a P125 (which I really liked) so I know what you mean! If you’re ok with non weighted keys, you would probably really like the EW425-there are hundreds of sounds (e pianos, organs and synths are very good), and the piano sounds are still excellent. And for playing in a band, it has bigger and better speakers and a mic input and it weighs less so I think it would be a great choice! And 76 keys is much better than 61.
Thanks for visiting the channel feel free to subscribe
I just got a new ew425. I've had a couple of fully weighted hammer action keyboards, and prefer them. However, I'm able to adjust to the different, lighter, feel of the ew425. I've had a number of keyboards with actions like the ew425 also. For me, the ew425 is an intermediate level workstation/arranger for creating original stuff. Though I can see the ew425 being used as a stage piano. As Piano Tone mentioned, it just depends on whether you would be ok with the key action of the ew425, because in all other aspects it's superior to the P121. The only way to find out is to play an ew425. I guess that doesn't help much, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that I think you would be happy having both.
@@TheMg49 Well said! I'm wondering what Yamaha's plans are for a 135/131 . . . have to think it's not TOO far off . . .
@@PianoTone Thanks. Yeah, it will be interesting to see what they come up with for digital piano improvements. Maybe the sensing stuff in the keys. Anyway, I'm set on getting a DGX670 by the end of the year. Unless I find something that I like better, that I can afford.
Or Casio CT-S1. It has plenty of sounds and has a great semi-weighted keyboard feel. I have a bigger brother - CT-S500, but CT-S1 is half it's price.
Awesome demonstration and playing!
by the way, I forgot what song is that at 9:57
can you remind me? thanks.
Thanks so much! That’s Norwegian Wood by The Beatles at 9:57.
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@@PianoTone Thanks a lot. You earned a new subscriber. Keep being awesome.
I'm on the east coast and b&h, guitar center, and sweetwater all are out of stock on this keyboard. B&H said they don't have a firm date from Yamaha, but they're hoping for October. Anyone else have any info?
I’m in Canada and some stores and amazon here have stock, USA is looking very out of stock right now. There were some issues online about an LCD screen defect on some batches of 473’s (I haven’t seen this issue myself but there have been some online comments about it). Maybe Yamaha is addressing that before restocking… just a guess but good luck finding one!
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A beautiful demo.
I recently got a PSR 473 and the Voices No. 1 and 2 Piano and Grand Piano unfortunately don't sound nearly as nice on me as they do here in the video. What could be the reason for this?
I listen here on youTube with the same headphones that I use for listening to the keyboard.
Thanks so much! Voice 2 on the EW425 (that I was using) is a better voice than voice 2 on the E473 (it's one of the only differences other than the organ voices on the 425 are slightly enhanced).
But voice 1 should sound identical to your keyboard; what kind of headphones are you using?
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@@PianoTone I use the AKG K92 headphone, I am satisfied with them, they have a good volume with the keyboard.
Here on youTube I listen with the same headphones to exclude differences with different headphones.
Your piano and grand piano sound as I expect from a piano, unfortunately it doesn't sound as good with my PSR E-473. Should the difference between EW425 and PSR E-473 be that big ? I have already reset my keyboard to factory settings, but no change.
Are you using the original Yamaha settings or have you changed some registers?
@@franklost1824 That's really strange (for the main piano sound; #2 isn't as good on the 473). I also have the AKG92 as my main headphones - I haven't changed any of the default settings (I never do much of that to be honest - I'm lazy and just want to play :)
Not sure what to suggest; maybe test out a 473 in a store with your own headphones if possible, see if there is a difference?
@@PianoTone I feel the same way, I also just want to play ;-)
Let's see if I can find another Grand Piano demo with the PSR-E 473 here on youTube.
Thanks for your help
I just remembered the following.
Have you ever done an octave shift?
Thanks for this great sounding and informative demo vid. I notice you mention the M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal in the notes above. I'll probably get that. Was wondering if the ew425 supports half damping. I suppose that info is in the manual somewhere. Just got my new ew425 today. Haven't opened it yet. Too tired. Must sleep for a while. 🙂 Was also wondering if the audio is recorded from the the ew425 speakers, or if it's the ew425 internal audio and you sync it to the video -- if I expressed that correctly. If it's synced, then how do you do it? Anyway, it sounds good.
No half damping on the 425. The video is recorded using direct audio - the USB to host sends audio as well as MIDI (massive feature!). So USB cable straight to my phone which is recording the video, no other EQ required. The phone uses the direct audio instead of the built in mic.
@@PianoTone Thanks much for the info. I have a USB type C to my phone, and a USB type A that I can plug into the USB device thing on the back of the keyboard. Then just record the video as usual? Ok, will try that. Your vids and comments have been most helpful. Last night, even though I was exhausted, I couldn't wait so I unboxed the ew425 and played around on it for about 2 hours. 😁 (Edit: It just hit me, you say USB to host above, not device. So, I guess I'll need a USB B, not A, keyboard to USB C phone. Ok, no problem. And yes, "massive feature".)
@@TheMg49 Yes it's just a standard printer cable (plus the lightning adapter for iPhone). But yes that feature is monstrous! I had that in my P-125 piano, used it all the time. You can also use it to send high quality audio direct to a DAW on a tablet/pc as well to record an audio track (without needing the external audio interface box).
@@PianoTone Great! Thanks! I think that's what I just ordered from Amazon. For just audio editing, I will record audio files to a USB stick, then transfer to my desktop computer, which is in another room. Then edit using Audacity. For making TH-cam music vids, I have used VSDC free video editor and put some text or a pic or both as the video part, and just add the audio at a high bitrate.
I have a question about the orchestra tutti, it's supposed to be really powerful and simulate a big orchestra with several instruments especially when you hit hard (it activates more voices like brass or drums, like here on the old S670 th-cam.com/video/qWJFP7cVAjA/w-d-xo.html ) but here on the E473/E373 it seems quite dull like simply 2 voices put together.
Is it because you play it softly or is it really just a gadget on this keyboard ?
Hmmm I’ll have to test that and report back - I lent the keyboard to a friend for a bit but I will when I get it back.
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I like it
Thanks so much! And thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
can you tell me the name of the song you played here 0:55
Let It Be
Can I add more voices via usb pendrive?
No, you can add up to 10 user styles (that you’ve downloaded from somewhere) and you can re-voice any part of any existing style (change a bass from one voice to a different voice etc). I think to add more voices you would need to look at the PSR-SX series (SX600,700,900).
Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
@@PianoTone big thanks for fast reply. What kind file must be a user style? (File extension for this yamaha)? Can I try put to yamaha user style from avenger or nexus3? I subscribed Your channel, thanks. Best regards from Poland!
@@mikolajmikun5337 A style file is .sty file type. I'm not familiar with avenger or nexus, but you can look in the reference manual for how to load styles from a USB flash drive (page 28) or in the "computer related operations" for transferring a file from a computer (both those manuals are on Yamaha's website) - Hope that helps!
I somehow don't like that reverb effect on these piano samples...like too much sympathetic resonance... Is that deliberate I wonder. Seeing the kawai es120 reviews the sound is near identical to acoustic pianos
Some of them are a bit reverb heavy; keep in mind you can buy a couple of these Yamahas for the price of an ES120, not really in the same market.
sound Yamaha psr e 473 is not good, so many much
Tastes in piano sounds are very personal - if you don't like Yamaha piano sounds you'll probably prefer Roland. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
@@PianoTone A Have is Yamaha Motif Classic 6 and Yamaha MM 6. This very, very amazin, very beautiful sound's, Amigo's