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Comparison Yamaha PSR-E453 vs Yamaha PSR-E443

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Autonomous food. Learning mode. Melody Suppressor. live control function. Pattern mode.
Typesynthesizer (rompler)synthesizer (rompler)
Keys
Number of keys6161
Sizefull sizefull size
Mechanicsactiveactive
Rigiditysemi-weightedsemi-weighted
Specs
Polyphony48 voices32 voices
Built-in timbres758 шт755 шт
Auto accompaniment
Accompaniment styles220 шт200 шт
Learning mode
Tempo change11 – 28011 – 280
Metronome
Sequencer (recording)
Built-in compositions
Effects and control
Timbres layering
Keyboard split
Arpeggiator
Reverberation
Chorus
Transposition
Pitch controller
Fine tuning
 /427 – 453 Hz/
 /427 – 453 Hz/
Connectors
Inputs
mini-Jack (3.5 mm)
USB to device (type A)
mini-Jack (3.5 mm)
USB to device (type A)
Connectable pedals1 шт2 шт
Outputs
USB to host (type B)
headphones /combined with linear/
USB to host (type B)
headphones /combined with linear/
Linear outputs11
In box
In box
music stand
music stand
General
Built-in acoustics12 W5 W
Number of bands22
Displaymonochromemonochrome
Power consumption8 W15 W
Autonomous power supply
aA batteries /6 pcs/
aA batteries /6 pcs/
Dimensions (WxHxD)946x140x405 mm946x140x405 mm
Weight6.6 kg6.8 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2016october 2016

Polyphony

The polyphony supported by a synthesizer, in other words, is the number of “voices” (tone generators) that can simultaneously sound on it.

This parameter is often described as the number of notes that can be played simultaneously on the keyboard. However, this is not entirely true due to the fact that in many timbres one note can activate several tone generators. As a result, for example, to play a chord of 3 notes in a timbre with 4 tone generators per note, polyphony of at least 3 * 4=12 voices is required. In addition, Auto Accompaniment and Preset Songs (see related sections) also use tone generators, requiring even more voices to work effectively with these features.

The minimum value for a more or less functional modern synthesizer is polyphony for 32 voices — and even then such an instrument can be used mainly for initial training and simple melodies. For a more solid application, it is desirable to have at least 50 – 60 voices, and in professional models (in particular, workstations where you have to deal with several audio tracks at once), there are models with polyphony for 150 tone generators or more.

In general, a more advanced synthesizer is likely to have more extensive polyphony, however, it is only possible to evaluate the class of an instrument by this parameter very approximately — instruments with the same number of voices can differ greatly in level. The only exception to this rule are children's synthesizers (see "T...ype"), which support up to 20 voices.

Built-in timbres

The number of built-in sounds provided in the synthesizer.

The number of timbres is often described as the number of instruments that a given model can imitate. However, this is not entirely true — rather, this parameter can be called "the number of instruments and sound effects." For example, the same instrument — an electric guitar — with different "gadgets" (distortion, overdrive) will sound differently, and in the synthesizer each such gadget will be considered a separate timbre. The “drums” timbre usually combines different types of drums and other percussion instruments — in other words, it allows you to portray both the “bass drum” and the cymbals without switching settings, just by pressing the desired keys. And some timbres may not have analogues among real instruments at all.

The more built-in timbres, the more extensive the possibilities of the synthesizer, the more diverse the sounds that can be extracted from it. At the same time, in high-end models like workstations (see "Type"), this number can reach 1000 or even more.

Accompaniment styles

The number of auto accompaniment styles (see above) originally provided in the synthesizer, in other words, the number of accompaniment options available to the user.

The more extensive this set, the higher the probability of finding among these melodies suitable options for a particular case. At the same time, the abundance of styles in itself is not yet a 100% guarantee that among them there will be a suitable one, especially since different synthesizer models can differ markedly in a specific set of melodies. So the list does not hurt to clarify before buying. Also note that the situation can be corrected by user styles (see below) — many synthesizers with auto accompaniment support them.

Connectable pedals

The number of pedals that can be connected to the synthesizer at the same time.

Pedals are additional controls that expand the capabilities of the instrument. One of the most famous pedal functions, familiar to many from classical pianos and grand pianos, is “sustain”, where the sound continues to sound after the key is released, slowly fading out. However, the matter is not limited to this, the purpose of the pedals can be very diverse: enabling or disabling additional effects, switching between octaves or keys, etc. At the same time, in some synthesizers, mostly inexpensive, the assignment of the pedals is fixed, in others it can be reconfigured to fit your goals.

For most instruments, one pedal is sufficient, but high-end models such as workstations (see "Type") may support multiple connections.

Built-in acoustics

Rated power of the built-in acoustics of the synthesizer.

This indicator characterizes, first of all, the volume at which the instrument's built-in speakers can sound. At the same time, one should not forget that in most cases such speakers are intended rather for individual use — so that the music can be heard by the musician himself and the people in close proximity to him. With this application, high power is not needed for normal hearing; and if you still need a loud sound, you can connect the instrument to an external speaker.

Therefore, it makes sense to pay attention to the power of the built-in acoustics if the synthesizer is planned to be used for more serious tasks than individual listening, and if external acoustics may not always be available.

Power consumption

Rated power consumed by the tool during operation. Modern synthesizers, even the most powerful and advanced ones like workstations (see "Type"), consume very little energy — up to 100 W, and often noticeably less. Therefore, it is rarely necessary to pay attention to this parameter in fact, mainly in rather specific situations — for example, when working from an autonomous generator, when you need to take into account the entire load connected to such a power supply.
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