In May 2006 I was fortunate enought to get one of the last end of the lines Yamaha PSR-295. But I would have probably settled on a PSR-E303 had I not been able to get a PSR-295 and honestly the PSR-E303 still sounds almost as good as the PSR-295. Also the older style midi connectors would have meant that I could have still used it with my current computer with a UX-16 USB interface as unfortunately with the Yamaha keyboards with a built in USB interface like the PSR-295 the drivers are too old to work on newer operating systems as the PSR-295 came out back in the days of Windows XP. The orange backlit display is also easier on the eye than a blue backlit display.
It sounds great I enjoyed it. It does have some good beats in it. I know the e313 and later has a user style number but this one didn,t still seems you can load midi files in the e303. I enjoyed the video. Great lerning tool.
Hi, i got one used that didn't make sound. So I took it to technician and they change the soundcard chip. I took it home and noticed bass notes almost don't make any sound.. even on max volume, low notes are very weak. Is it the normal for thia keyboard or did they put a bad sound chip?
I sounds more like a connection problem rather than a bad sound chip. Also, replacing the main sound chip is extremely difficult, I don't think any technician would really do that. I might be wrong, I guess., but a sound chip would have to be ordered from Yamaha and it would be very hard to install. For now, try a factory reset by turning it on while the top note is held down.
@@gearfacts not really, he did indeed change it, but he said the exact one wasn't easy to find, he Installed a different series number but said the pin out was same specs. Not a connection problem. I was referring the inbuilt speakers. The chip was a BA5417 648 H76.. but the one he put had different last numbers. Maybe not so powerful. I took it back for them to take another look. Thank you for the fast response. My doubt was about its unplugged sound.. if I set the volume wheel half way and timbre to any bass sound.. then play low notes it's almost inaudible. The high notes sound louder though. I just wonder if thats its normal power or whether it was low because the chip wasn't the exact same.
Is there a way to go backwards in the function key? So that one doesn't need to cycle through 40 options to come back some setting you may have just passed by.
No it's really dumb. Best bet is to use the hold down shortcuts on the other buttons to skip closer to the function setting you need and then start tapping the function button from there until you arrive... So stupid I know!
The function button is not thought out, it's a one way scroll thru 32 different settings!! You can directly reach a handful of them by pressing and holding down the split/dual/touch buttons, etc but that's really clunky. I assumed u could just hold Function and press the numpad 0-32 to immediately reach the specific function... that didnt work 😮 Am I the only one who has an issue with that?? Like if I want to find Transpose, or Octave, I have to go tappy tap tap scrolling all the time 🙄
@@gearfacts Thanks for responding. Sadly it doesn't work on this model :( Btw is it normal behaviour for the M.Volume and M.Octave to go back to default settings every time you change the voice? 🤬 Seems frustrating how it could be a great beginner keyboard if only Yamaha could have fixed these issues in firmware updates.
Hi, I‘m just about buying either a „Yamaha PSR-E303“ or a „Casio CTK-4200“ (both second hand - almost for the same price EUR 120). As I found „Gearfacts-videos“ for both keyboards I‘m pretty interested on your opinion. What would you recommend for a 9 year old boy, who might begins playing keyboard/piano in the future... Thanks a lot for your reply!!! It would help a lot!!!
What does Song Melody Voice mean? It's when you holf the voice button, but what does it do. When you hold the function button, it will save the settings so when you turn on the keyboard again, it will load those settings so you don't need to modify them again.
Sir, I want to use ableton 9 lite in windows 10 pc(core I 3/4gb ram/7th generation). I have scarlet focusrite 2i2 sound card. is it possible?plz help me.
Hi, I have this model and now the sound is very low than it used to be. And I constantly hear a mild hissing sound.. any workarounds or suggestions to rectify sound ?
Sounds like the contacts under the keyboard need cleaning. It's a pretty easy job to do, but it takes time. There are lots of youtube videos on how to do it :)
Hello all, I have a problem with my keyboard psr e303, when I turn on sustain, the sustain turn on too in the part of the bass, and I like to use split with a bass very much so, I'd like to know, how to remove this, I mean, remove sustain on the part of split, may you help me?
As usual people who like to criticize never answer back. If you think it's a poor presentation, make yourself a better one and post the link here so we can go watch it
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It's my piano when i was a kid I'd love to play it
Yeah it's a great keyboard for kids, I think. Even through to a fairly serious level of musicianship :)
Thanks for the keyboard Glynn
My pleasure :)
Everything startet with this keyboard 12 yeas ago 😍
Pretty good place to start I think :) GF
For me it starts with this in July 2022 at the age of 37 xD
@@yeoldefoxeh254 how has the keyboard been going?
In May 2006 I was fortunate enought to get one of the last end of the lines Yamaha PSR-295.
But I would have probably settled on a PSR-E303 had I not been able to get a PSR-295 and
honestly the PSR-E303 still sounds almost as good as the PSR-295. Also the older style midi
connectors would have meant that I could have still used it with my current computer with a
UX-16 USB interface as unfortunately with the Yamaha keyboards with a built in USB interface
like the PSR-295 the drivers are too old to work on newer operating systems as the PSR-295
came out back in the days of Windows XP. The orange backlit display is also easier on the eye
than a blue backlit display.
yes I've heard that our eyes do adjust to the orange color more easily, even if the blue is prettier...
Psr e233 or e303 same?
I've searched for it everywhere in alot of places where can I find it?
Great review
Thank you :)
Love your vids
Most kind of you! :)
It sounds great I enjoyed it. It does have some good beats in it. I know the e313 and later has a user style number but this one didn,t still seems you can load midi files in the e303. I enjoyed the video. Great lerning tool.
Can we connect it to mobile via midi cable to run korg from mobile
What price would be acceptable for this?
Not sure, about $75US maybe
Hi, i got one used that didn't make sound. So I took it to technician and they change the soundcard chip. I took it home and noticed bass notes almost don't make any sound.. even on max volume, low notes are very weak. Is it the normal for thia keyboard or did they put a bad sound chip?
I sounds more like a connection problem rather than a bad sound chip. Also, replacing the main sound chip is extremely difficult, I don't think any technician would really do that. I might be wrong, I guess., but a sound chip would have to be ordered from Yamaha and it would be very hard to install. For now, try a factory reset by turning it on while the top note is held down.
@@gearfacts not really, he did indeed change it, but he said the exact one wasn't easy to find, he Installed a different series number but said the pin out was same specs. Not a connection problem. I was referring the inbuilt speakers.
The chip was a BA5417 648 H76.. but the one he put had different last numbers. Maybe not so powerful. I took it back for them to take another look.
Thank you for the fast response. My doubt was about its unplugged sound.. if I set the volume wheel half way and timbre to any bass sound.. then play low notes it's almost inaudible. The high notes sound louder though. I just wonder if thats its normal power or whether it was low because the chip wasn't the exact same.
My Casio was my first but came out in 2010 n. I think maybe 1 up or 1 down. Not sure
Is there a way to go backwards in the function key? So that one doesn't need to cycle through 40 options to come back some setting you may have just passed by.
On this model, I don't think so. Try entering numbers - sometimes the Function Menu items are numbered and you can leap directly to them.
No it's really dumb. Best bet is to use the hold down shortcuts on the other buttons to skip closer to the function setting you need and then start tapping the function button from there until you arrive... So stupid I know!
Or try holding function and pressing minus (“-“). Works on some other psr-e models.
Anyone send me a brandnew mainboard of this keyboard? It was broken. Cant play anymore.
How can I transpose? Please!!!
Keep pressing the function button until you see TRANSPOSE on the screen
We can connect mic to it
No
The function button is not thought out, it's a one way scroll thru 32 different settings!! You can directly reach a handful of them by pressing and holding down the split/dual/touch buttons, etc but that's really clunky. I assumed u could just hold Function and press the numpad 0-32 to immediately reach the specific function... that didnt work 😮
Am I the only one who has an issue with that?? Like if I want to find Transpose, or Octave, I have to go tappy tap tap scrolling all the time 🙄
yes, that is quite dumb... And if you scroll and miss your setting that's really pleasant :)
I think if you hold function and press "-" it'll go backwards through the list. A lot of other Yamahas do that.
@@gearfacts Thanks for responding. Sadly it doesn't work on this model :(
Btw is it normal behaviour for the M.Volume and M.Octave to go back to default settings every time you change the voice? 🤬 Seems frustrating how it could be a great beginner keyboard if only Yamaha could have fixed these issues in firmware updates.
how to use TRANSPOSE on this keyboard??
I can't remember sorry, but you can get the manual from the Yamaha website or just google "Yamaha PSR-E303 PDF"
@@gearfacts thx sure
What is the 5th sounds voice?
Hi, I‘m just about buying either a „Yamaha PSR-E303“ or a „Casio CTK-4200“ (both second hand - almost for the same price EUR 120). As I found „Gearfacts-videos“ for both keyboards I‘m pretty interested on your opinion. What would you recommend for a 9 year old boy, who might begins playing keyboard/piano in the future... Thanks a lot for your reply!!! It would help a lot!!!
Yamaha cfx
Can anybody tell me indian tones number
Would you be able to give an example to what kind of head phones would work with this piano.
Any headphones that aren't bluetooth should be fine
can i use it with synthesia?
What does Song Melody Voice mean? It's when you holf the voice button, but what does it do.
When you hold the function button, it will save the settings so when you turn on the keyboard again, it will load those settings so you don't need to modify them again.
Can anyone tell me which voice (and maybe split voice) I should select to get the Van Halen (“Jump”) sound?
Maybe sawtooth wave? Definitely something from the synth sounds section :) #gearfacts
is this still a good keyboard in 2021? i was using my cousins one yesterday, i was quite impressed with it
I thin it's acceptably good, yes. It has most of Yamaha's XG sound engine which is an industry-standard.
@@gearfacts where may i buy it?
Vad kan den vara värd idag inga fel
About $100 US, I think
Sir pls can you tell me how to save voice in this per e303 keyboard
I don't think it's possible I'm afraid...
Hi. This model can be load user style??
No
I am about to buy used, either Yamaha PSR E 303 or a Casio CTK 800, for a 11 year old beginner. Which one is better?
I'd be inclined to go for a Yamaha, but it's a close race :) #Gearfacts
Can I use this keyboard for simply piano app?
I haven't used Simply Piano, but I think it would be possible. Maybe not ideal, but possible :) #gearfacts
@@gearfacts Thank you for the answer.
can I use this keyboard as a midi controller?
Yes. Gearfacts :)
Sir, I want to use ableton 9 lite
in windows 10 pc(core I 3/4gb ram/7th generation). I have scarlet focusrite 2i2 sound card. is it possible?plz help me.
I have never tried it, but I would expect it to work.
Hi, I have this model and now the sound is very low than it used to be. And I constantly hear a mild hissing sound.. any workarounds or suggestions to rectify sound ?
Go to touch setting from the function menu and set it to soft. Now go to M.Volume set to max 127
Do you have your mobile phone near it, by any chance? I get hissing from mobile interference
Can i conect microphone in this keyboard
Yep :) Gearfacts
Gearfacts i should conect microphone in phones output or something else?
No AUX or MIC socket?
Gearfacts this keyboard has speakers and phones output and sustain input
So can i connect mic without mic socket
My E and A sharp don't work sometimes
Sounds like the contacts under the keyboard need cleaning. It's a pretty easy job to do, but it takes time. There are lots of youtube videos on how to do it :)
Thanks man
so this is the first psr e3xx keyboard to be released
I believe so, but I'm open to be corrected on that :)
I have this keyboard, but its quiet old and has some problems
Yes this model is getting a bit old now.
@@gearfacts ikr its older than me, im hoping to get a psr e463 thoe
It is worth it to buy one of these in 2020?
For the basics, sure. I'd be expecting a low price though :)
Hello all, I have a problem with my keyboard psr e303, when I turn on sustain, the sustain turn on too in the part of the bass, and I like to use split with a bass very much so, I'd like to know, how to remove this, I mean, remove sustain on the part of split, may you help me?
Hey, how can I use as a midi controller???
maybe it has usb?
maybe a MIDI-to-USB cable could be plugged into the keyboard's MIDI-out plug?
Thanks for the review. Do you think it would be good to buy this keyboard in 2019 as a beginner keyboard? Since I am getting a used one for 50 bucks.
Sounds like an excellent deal, I say go for it :) Gearfacts
How much is this thing worth would you say?
Price is falling sharply. Maybe $US90?
SWEET
Now I have another, butt a Yamaha
Pair this with a peavey kb60 and you have a rig that can take any gig.....
Oh yeah that KB50 is great. I think I reviewed it about 2 years ago :) #gearfacts
can I plug my headphones so that my roommates cant listen to me play?
Yes :) Gearfacts
Thanks!!! you give me the solution for one ask that i have! Bye!!!
Thanks for watching Gearfacts, Andres :)
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YES S
I have this one...very begginer kyes, most of the voices are really not great. wont recommand it.
Def a beginner's keyboard, that's a fair comment :)
🙉🙉
:) GF
Repriaring pad
Very poor presentation..
If you could help me out: What was lacking in the video for you?
As usual people who like to criticize never answer back. If you think it's a poor presentation, make yourself a better one and post the link here so we can go watch it
@@Smartoe12 So true!
Kudos gearfacts!❤❤❤❤
Thank you!