Yamaha PSR-EW425 Portable Keyboard

Express Yourself

• Revamped Control Panel & LCD – Simplified design with Direct Category Access buttons for quick navigation.
• No Numeric Keypad – Improved workflow for accessing Voices, Styles, and functions.
• Enhanced Creativity – Dedicated buttons for Quick Sampling and Motion Effect functionality allow intuitive sound expression.

Live Control Knobs

• Real-Time Sound Control – Easily manipulate sound and effects while playing.
• Filter Cutoff Adjustments – Change brightness and dynamics of the sound on the fly.
• Enhanced Performance Expression – Create a more engaging live performance experience.

Motion Effect

• Instant Sound Morphing – Apply effects such as filters, pitch risers, tape stop, slices, and more with a single button.
• Dynamic Sound Shaping – Modify tones in real time for unique and evolving soundscapes.

Pitch Bend Wheel

• Smooth Note Modulation – Adjust pitch smoothly for lifelike instrument voices.
• Enhanced Expression – Ideal for simulating expressive instruments like guitar, saxophone, trumpet, and synthesizers.

Direct Category Access

• Quick Navigation – Instantly access Voices and Styles based on musical genre.
• Improved Workflow – Makes selecting the right sound fast and effortless.

Groove Creator

• Create Electronic Music – Use dedicated buttons and knobs to build professional beats and grooves.
• Perfect for DJs & Producers – Craft contemporary electronic sounds with ease.

Quick Sampling

• Capture & Play Custom Sounds – Record from AUX input, microphone, or USB storage and trigger sounds from the keyboard.
• Endless Possibilities – Use external sounds creatively in your music.

Connect & Share

• Versatile Connectivity – Supports various inputs and outputs for practicing, performing, and recording.
• Microphone Input – Sing while playing for a complete performance experience.
• Rec’n’Share App – Record and share performances easily with your smart device.

Individual L/R Output

• Professional Audio Connections – Separate left and right outputs for PA systems and studio equipment.
• Better Than Headphone Jack Output – Delivers cleaner and more defined sound.

Mega Boost

• +6dB Volume Boost – Instantly amplifies sound without needing a PA system.
• Perfect for Playing in Groups – Ensures your keyboard is heard over other instruments.

Mic Input & Vocal Effects

• Built-In Studio-Quality Effects – Enhance your vocal performance with professional sound processing.
• Sing & Play Simultaneously – Perfect for live performances and practice sessions.

USB Audio Recording & Interface

• USB to Device – Record and playback audio files from a USB flash drive.
• USB to Host – Send and receive high-quality audio and MIDI data to computers and smart devices.

Rec'n'Share App

• Easy Recording & Sharing – Connect to a smart device to create and share audio/video performances.
• Play Along with Songs – Record performances over your favourite tracks

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 1,200 mm (47-1/4”)
• Height: 136 mm (5-3/8”)
• Depth: 404 mm (15-7/8”)
• Weight: 8.3 kg (18 lb, 5 oz) batteries not included

Control Interface

• Number of Keys: 76
• Touch Response: Yes (Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed)
• Key Type: Organ-style
• Pitch Bend: Yes
• Articulation Switches: Yes
• Control Knobs: 2
• Display: LCD with backlight
• Language: English

Voices

• Tone Generating Technology: AWM Stereo Sampling
• Maximum Polyphony: 64
• Total Voices: 820 (294 Panel Voices + 28 Drum/SFX kits + 40 Arpeggio + 458 XGlite Voices)
• Featured Voices:
  • 10 Premium Organ Voices
  • 4 Live! Voices
  • 9 Sweet! Voices
  • 6 Cool! Voices
  • 14 Super Articulation Lite Voices
• Compatibility:
  • GM: Yes
  • XGlite: Yes

Effects

• DSP:
  • DSP1: 41 types
  • DSP2: 12 types
• Reverb: 12 types
• Chorus: 5 types
• Master EQ: 4 types

Functions

• Dual/Layers: Yes
• Split: Yes
• Melody Suppressor: Yes (with pan adjustment)
• Crossfade: Yes (between Internal Sound and External Audio)

Accompaniment Styles

• Preset Styles: 290
• Fingering Options: Multi-finger, Smart Chord
• Style Control Features:
  • ACMP ON/OFF
  • SYNC START
  • SYNC STOP
  • START/STOP
  • INTRO/ENDING/rit.
  • MAIN/AUTO FILL
  • TRACK ON/OFF
• One Touch Setting (OTS): Yes
• Expansion Styles: 10
• Style Compatibility: Style File Format (SFF)

Groove Creator

• Number of Groove Patterns: 35
• Sections: 5 (4 Sections + 1 Musical Climax/Ending)

Songs & Recording

• Preset Songs: 30
• Recording:
  • Number of Songs: 10
  • Tracks per Song: 6 (5 Melody + 1 Style/Groove Creator)
  • Data Capacity: Approx. 19,000 notes (melody tracks only)
• Compatible Data Formats:
  • Playback: SMF (Formats 0 & 1)
  • Recording: Original File Format (SMF 0 conversion function)

USB Audio Recorder

• Max Recording Time: 80 minutes (~0.9 GB per song)
• Playback Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo)
• Recording Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo)

Quick Sampling

• Sampling Types: One-shot, Loop
• Preset/User Samples: 4
• Sampling Time: Approx. 9.6 sec
• Sampling Sources: AUX IN, MIC INPUT, USB Audio Interface, WAV files
• Sampling Format: Original File Format (16-bit, stereo)
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

Additional Functions

• USB Audio Interface: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo
• Number of Assignable Buttons: 4 (x 8 banks)
• Metronome: Yes
• Tempo Range: 11-280
• Transpose Range: -12 to 0, 0 to +12
• Tuning Range: 427.0 – 440.0 – 453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
• Octave Button: Yes
• Scale Types: 5
• PIANO Button: Yes (Portable Grand Button)
• Other Features:
  • Mega Boost
  • Motion Effect (57 types)
  • Harmony/Echo (26 types)
  • Arpeggio (152 types)

Storage & Connectivity

• Internal Memory: Approx. 1.72 MB
• External Storage: USB flash drive
• DC IN: 16V
• AUX IN: Stereo mini jack x 1
• Headphone Output: Standard stereo phone jack x 1
• Sustain Pedal Input: Yes
• USB TO DEVICE: Yes
• USB TO HOST: Yes
• Audio Output: Standard phone jack x 2
• Microphone Input: Standard phone jack x 1

Amplifiers & Speakers

• Amplifiers: 12 W + 12 W
• Speakers: 12 cm x 2

Power Supply

• Power Source Options:
  • AC Adaptor: PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
  • Six “D” size batteries (alkaline, manganese, or Ni-MH rechargeable)
• Power Consumption: 11 W (when using PA-300C AC adaptor)
• Auto Power Off Settings: Off / 5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 minutes

Included Accessories

• Music Rest: Included
• Song Book: Downloadable from Yamaha website