The Yamaha PSR-E583 is a powerful 61-key portable keyboard designed for musicians who want far more than a basic home keyboard. With touch-sensitive keys, an extensive sound library, sophisticated accompaniment, built-in speakers, microphone connectivity, sampling, looping and dedicated performance controls, it is built for players who want to practise, create and perform from one versatile instrument.

At its heart are 890 Voices and 345 accompaniment Styles, giving you access to everything from piano, electric piano, organ and strings to guitars, synths, percussion and a wide range of international instruments. Yamaha has designed the PSR-E583 with broad musical coverage in mind, making it particularly useful for players whose repertoire spans pop, rock, dance, worship, world music and contemporary performance.

Features such as Super Articulation Lite, Quick Sampling, Looper, Auto Chord Play, DSP effects, microphone input, USB audio/MIDI connectivity and dedicated line outputs move the PSR-E583 well beyond the territory of an ordinary portable keyboard.

Whether you're developing your playing at home, accompanying a singer, performing with backing Styles or building creative arrangements, the PSR-E583 gives you a huge amount of musical flexibility in a compact, self-contained instrument.

KEY FEATURES

• Yamaha 61-key portable performance keyboard

• 61 touch-sensitive organ-style keys

• Soft, Medium, Hard and Off touch-response settings

• 890 preset Voices

• 40 Drum/SFX Kits

• 40 Arpeggio Voices

• 458 XGlite Voices

• 19 Super Articulation Lite Voices

• 345 accompaniment Styles

• Smart Chord and Multi Finger modes

• Auto Chord Play

• 100 preset chord progressions

• 10 user chord progressions

• Looper function

• Quick Sampling

• 4 sampling pads

• Approx. 9.6-second sampling time

• 64-note maximum polyphony

• AWM Stereo Sampling sound engine

• 41 DSP1 effects

• 12 DSP2 effects

• 57 Motion Effects

• 15 Reverb types

• 7 Chorus types

• 164 Arpeggio types

• 26 Harmony/Echo types

• Pitch Bend wheel

• Modulation control

• 2 Live Control knobs

• Articulation switches

• 6-track song recording

• WAV audio recording and playback

• USB audio interface

• Microphone input

• Built-in vocal effects

• AUX input

• Separate L/R line outputs

• USB TO HOST via USB-C

• USB TO DEVICE

• Sustain pedal connection

• Expression pedal compatibility

• 12W x 2 amplification

• Two 12cm speakers

• Mega Boost up to approximately +6dB

• Battery or mains operation

• Black finish

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The Yamaha PSR-E583 is designed to make performance feel immediate.

Instead of hiding useful functions several menus deep, Yamaha provides dedicated controls for features such as articulation, effects, looping and sound manipulation. That means you can change the character of a sound, trigger an articulation or build a repeating musical idea while you're actually playing.

The huge sound library also makes the PSR-E583 remarkably adaptable. You can sit down with a straightforward piano sound, move into a full arranger performance with drums and backing instruments, then connect a microphone or external device and build a much more complete performance setup.

For developing musicians, there is also plenty of room to grow. You can begin with automatic accompaniment and simple chord modes, then gradually explore recording, sampling, arpeggios, DSP effects, registrations and deeper performance controls as your confidence increases.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

890 Voices for a Huge Range of Music

The PSR-E583 includes 890 Voices, comprising:

• 352 standard instrument Voices

• 40 Drum/SFX Kits

• 40 Arpeggio Voices

• 458 XGlite Voices

Among these are 19 Super Articulation Lite Voices, helping selected sounds reproduce more of the performance character associated with the real instrument.

The practical advantage is simple: you're not locked into one musical style.

The PSR-E583 can cover traditional piano-based music one moment and move into synths, guitars, organs, strings, brass, percussion or internationally inspired sounds the next.

This makes it especially useful for musicians who play a broad repertoire.

Super Articulation Lite

Yamaha's Super Articulation Lite Voices are designed to recreate expressive details that ordinary keyboard sounds can miss.

A guitar doesn't just produce a clean pitched note. Players also create string noise, slides and other articulations. Wind instruments have breath noises and characteristic attacks.

Super Articulation Lite allows supported Voices to reproduce some of these additional details, making performances feel more convincing.

Dedicated articulation controls make these effects easier to access during real-world playing.

345 Accompaniment Styles

The PSR-E583 contains 345 preset accompaniment Styles.

Each Style provides automatic drums, bass and harmonic backing that responds to the chords you play.

Styles cover a wide range of musical genres, including:

• Pop

• Rock

• Dance

• Jazz

• Traditional repertoire

• Worship

• World music

• Contemporary international styles

This effectively gives you a responsive backing band inside the keyboard.

You provide the chords and musical direction; the PSR-E583 builds the accompaniment around you.

Smart Chord

For players who are still developing their chord knowledge, Smart Chord can simplify accompaniment.

Rather than requiring every note of a complex chord to be played manually, Smart Chord allows the arranger to interpret simpler input and create musically appropriate harmony.

That makes the PSR-E583 more accessible to developing players without limiting what more experienced musicians can do.

Auto Chord Play

Auto Chord Play takes accompaniment another step further.

The PSR-E583 includes:

• 100 preset chord progressions

• 10 user-programmable chord progressions

Once selected, the keyboard can play the chord sequence automatically while the Style continues underneath.

This can free up both hands for playing melodies, solos or more involved keyboard parts.

It is also an excellent creative tool for practising improvisation or developing song ideas.

Looper Function

The built-in Looper allows musical phrases, chord sequences or rhythmic ideas to be recorded and repeated.

That opens up a wide range of practical uses.

You can:

• Build repeating chord progressions

• Practise solos over a loop

• Create layered performance ideas

• Develop song sections

• Free your hands from repeatedly playing the same phrase

For players interested in contemporary performance techniques, the Looper can turn the PSR-E583 into a much more creative instrument than a conventional portable keyboard.

Quick Sampling

The Quick Sampling system lets you capture audio and assign it to the keyboard's sampling buttons.

Sampling sources include:

• AUX IN

• Microphone input

• USB audio interface

• Compatible WAV files

The system supports four samples and provides approximately 9.6 seconds of total sampling time.

Sampling modes include:

• One Shot

• Loop

This lets you incorporate your own sounds, vocal clips, effects or musical phrases into a performance.

Yamaha has also designed the system so that sample playback can be synchronised with a Style, helping sampled material enter at the correct musical point.

Powerful DSP Effects

The PSR-E583 provides a substantial internal effects system.

This includes:

• 41 DSP1 types

• 12 DSP2 types

• 57 Motion Effects

• 15 Reverb types

• 7 Chorus types

• 5 Master EQ settings

DSP processing can dramatically change the character of a sound.

You can add drive to guitars, movement to synths, ambience to acoustic instruments or more dramatic processing for performance sounds.

The dedicated controls make these effects much more useful in live playing because you can change them without interrupting your performance.

Motion Effects

The PSR-E583 includes 57 Motion Effects.

These are designed to create dramatic real-time changes in sound through effects such as filtering, pitch movement and modulation.

For electronic music, dance styles and contemporary performance, Motion Effects can add far more energy than simply playing a static preset.

Pitch Bend & Modulation

Unlike many entry-level portable keyboards, the PSR-E583 provides both Pitch Bend and Modulation controls.

Pitch Bend is especially useful for:

• Guitar solos

• Synth leads

• Brass lines

• Wind instruments

Modulation can introduce additional movement or expression depending on the selected Voice.

Together, these controls make lead sounds considerably more expressive.

Two Live Control Knobs

The two assignable Live Control knobs allow sound parameters and effects to be adjusted while you play.

Depending on the selected function, they can be used to alter elements such as:

• Filter

• Effects

• Resonance

• Style parameters

• Other performance settings

This turns the PSR-E583 into a much more hands-on instrument.

Instead of simply choosing a preset, you can actively shape the sound as part of the performance.

164 Arpeggio Types

The built-in arpeggiator provides 164 types.

Hold a chord or group of notes and the PSR-E583 can automatically create repeating rhythmic patterns.

This is useful for:

• Synth parts

• Dance music

• Electronic accompaniment

• Guitar-like picking patterns

• Creative songwriting

It can turn a simple chord into a much more dynamic musical part.

Microphone Input & Vocal Effects

The PSR-E583 includes a dedicated microphone input.

That makes it particularly useful for singer-keyboard players or anyone using the instrument as part of a small performance setup.

You can connect a compatible microphone and apply built-in vocal effects while singing along with your keyboard performance.

For solo entertainers, worship musicians and home performers, this can simplify the setup considerably.

Separate L/R Line Outputs

The PSR-E583 includes dedicated Left and Right line outputs.

This is an important feature for musicians using the keyboard on stage.

Instead of relying on a headphone socket to feed an external sound system, the keyboard can be connected properly to:

• PA systems

• Powered speakers

• Mixers

• Studio equipment

That helps position the PSR-E583 as a genuine performance instrument rather than simply a home keyboard.

USB Audio & MIDI Over USB-C

The PSR-E583 uses USB TO HOST via USB-C and can transmit both audio and MIDI.

This allows connection to compatible computers and smart devices for:

• Recording

• Music production

• MIDI control

• Educational apps

• Content creation

Because digital audio can be transferred directly, many simple recording setups can be created without requiring a separate audio interface.

USB TO DEVICE

A dedicated USB TO DEVICE port allows compatible USB flash drives to be used for storing and loading data.

This is useful for recordings, songs and other compatible user files.

Rec'n'Share Compatibility

The PSR-E583 can be integrated with Yamaha's supported Rec'n'Share workflow on compatible devices.

This is designed to help musicians record audio and video performances and create content more easily.

For players making social media videos, rehearsal recordings or performance clips, this adds another useful dimension to the keyboard.

6-Track Song Recorder

The internal MIDI-style song recorder supports:

• Up to 10 user songs

• 6 tracks

• 5 melody tracks

• 1 Style track

• Approx. 19,000 notes across all recordings

This allows you to build more detailed arrangements by recording individual parts separately.

It is ideal for songwriting, arranging and practising without needing to use a computer every time you want to capture an idea.

WAV Audio Recording

The PSR-E583 can also record performances as WAV audio.

Recording format is:

• 44.1kHz

• 16-bit

• Stereo

Maximum recording time is approximately 80 minutes per song, subject to available storage.

Unlike MIDI recording, an audio recording captures the actual sound of the finished performance, making it easy to play back or share.

Powerful 24W Speaker System

The PSR-E583 features:

• Two 12cm speakers

• 12W x 2 amplification

This provides considerably more output than many conventional portable keyboards.

For home playing, rehearsals and smaller performance situations, that additional power gives the keyboard a fuller, more confident sound.

Mega Boost

Need extra level quickly?

The dedicated Mega Boost function offers two stages of output increase:

• Approx. +3dB

• Approx. +6dB

This can be particularly useful when playing with other musicians or when you need additional output during a performance.

Battery or Mains Powered

Despite its performance-focused feature set, the PSR-E583 remains portable.

It can operate from:

• Yamaha PA-300C mains adaptor

• Six AA batteries

Compatible battery types include:

• Alkaline

• Manganese

• Rechargeable Ni-MH

Battery operation makes it useful for rehearsals, lessons, busking-style applications or situations where mains power isn't convenient.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha PSR-E583 is particularly well suited to:

• Intermediate keyboard players

• Ambitious beginners wanting room to develop

• Home musicians

• Singer-keyboard players

• Worship musicians

• Solo performers

• Songwriters

• Students

• Content creators

• Musicians who want built-in accompaniment

• Players who need dedicated line outputs

• Keyboardists looking for a portable secondary instrument

• Players upgrading from an entry-level PSR-E keyboard

It offers considerably more creative and performance depth than a basic beginner keyboard while remaining easier to carry and more affordable than Yamaha's higher-level PSR-SX arranger workstations.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

Home playing – Built-in speakers, hundreds of sounds and automatic accompaniment make it an excellent all-round home keyboard.

Live performance – Separate line outputs, microphone input and dedicated performance controls make it suitable for connecting to a PA system.

Pop & rock – Guitars, organs, pianos, synths and contemporary Styles cover a wide range of popular repertoire.

Worship – Organ, piano, pad, string and world-instrument Voices, plus microphone connectivity, make the PSR-E583 particularly flexible in worship environments.

World music – Yamaha has deliberately expanded the PSR-E583's international content, making it useful across a broad range of regional genres.

Electronic music – Arpeggios, Motion Effects, Live Control knobs, sampling and looping provide plenty of creative tools.

Songwriting – Auto Chord Play, Looper and the six-track recorder can make developing new ideas much faster.

Practice – Styles, chord progressions and looping functions give players numerous ways to practise timing, harmony and improvisation.

Content creation – USB audio/MIDI connectivity and Rec'n'Share compatibility help integrate the keyboard into modern recording and social-media workflows.

HOW IT COMPARES

Yamaha PSR-E583 vs PSR-E483

The PSR-E483 is the more affordable sibling to the PSR-E583 and shares several important features, including:

• 61 touch-sensitive keys

• 345 Styles

• 64-note polyphony

• Super Articulation Lite

• Quick Sampling

• Looper

• Auto Chord Play

• USB audio/MIDI

The PSR-E583 steps things up with:

• 890 Voices instead of 860

• 19 Super Articulation Lite Voices instead of 15

• Modulation control

• Expression pedal compatibility

• More powerful 12W x 2 amplification compared with 6W x 2

• PA-300C power architecture

Choose the PSR-E483 if value and lower cost are the priorities.

Choose the PSR-E583 if you're more performance-focused and want stronger amplification, modulation control, expression-pedal compatibility and the expanded Voice library.

Yamaha PSR-E583 vs PSR-SX720+

The PSR-SX720+ sits significantly further up Yamaha's arranger range.

The PSR-SX720+ adds:

• 7-inch colour touchscreen

• Much deeper arranger functionality

• Larger expansion capabilities

• More sophisticated registration and performance workflow

• Chord Looper banks

• More extensive physical control

• A more professional arranger interface

The PSR-E583, however, is lighter, more affordable and can run on batteries.

It is a better fit for musicians who want strong portable-keyboard functionality without needing the deeper arranger architecture or higher investment associated with the PSR-SX range.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha PSR-E583
Product Type	Portable Keyboard
Finish	Black
Keys	61
Keyboard Type	Organ-style
Touch Response	Soft, Medium, Hard, Off
Tone Generation	AWM Stereo Sampling
Maximum Polyphony	64 notes
Total Voices	890
Standard Voices	352
Drum/SFX Kits	40
Arpeggio Voices	40
XGlite Voices	458
Super Articulation Lite Voices	19
Preset Styles	345
Expansion Styles	10
Auto Chord Play	100 preset + 10 user progressions
Smart Chord	Yes
Looper	Yes
Quick Sampling	Yes
Sampling Pads	4
Sampling Time	Approx. 9.6 seconds
Arpeggio Types	164
Harmony/Echo	26 types
DSP1 Effects	41 types
DSP2 Effects	12 types
Motion Effects	57 types
Reverb	15 types
Chorus	7 types
Master EQ	5 types
Pitch Bend	Yes
Modulation	Yes
Live Control Knobs	2
Articulation Switches	Yes
Registration Memory	4 buttons x 8 banks
User Songs	10
Recording Tracks	6
Audio Recording	WAV
USB Audio Interface	Yes
USB TO HOST	USB-C
USB TO DEVICE	USB Type-A
AUX IN	Stereo mini jack
Headphones	Standard stereo phone jack
Microphone Input	Yes
Line Outputs	L/L+R and R
Foot Switch	Yes
Expression Pedal	Yes
Amplification	12W x 2
Speakers	12cm x 2
Mega Boost	Approx. +3dB / +6dB
Width	992mm
Depth	404mm
Height	136mm
Weight	7.3kg excluding batteries
Power Consumption	13W

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Yamaha PSR-E583 can be powered using:

• Yamaha PA-300C AC adaptor

• Six AA batteries

Compatible battery types include alkaline, manganese and rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Yamaha's UK specification lists the PA-300C adaptor and power cord among the accessories but notes that inclusion can vary according to market. The exact Fair Deal Music UK box contents should therefore be confirmed before publication rather than assumed.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Intermediate players, ambitious beginners, performers, worship musicians and songwriters wanting a powerful portable keyboard without moving into the significantly more expensive PSR-SX category.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level Yamaha PSR-E models, older portable keyboards and basic home keyboards with limited sound and accompaniment options.

Most commonly paired with: A sturdy keyboard stand, sustain pedal, expression pedal, headphones and a suitable padded keyboard bag or case.

Our tip: Don't look at the PSR-E583 as simply a keyboard with 890 sounds. The real value lies in combining Looper, Auto Chord Play, Quick Sampling, articulation controls and the Live Control knobs. Used together, they turn it into a genuinely creative performance instrument.

Showroom feedback: The PSR-E583 makes particular sense for players who want something significantly more capable than a basic portable keyboard but aren't yet looking for the larger investment or deeper arranger workflow of the PSR-SX series.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Choosing the right keyboard isn't simply about finding the model with the biggest specification list.

Our Birmingham showroom and experienced team can help you decide whether the PSR-E583 is the right fit for your experience level, playing style and future plans.

Whether you're buying your first serious keyboard, upgrading from an entry-level instrument or putting together a portable performance setup, we can also advise on suitable stands, pedals, headphones, cases and other accessories.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience with new and pre-owned keyboards, digital pianos and musical instruments, giving you knowledgeable support both before and after your purchase.

Already have an instrument you'd like to replace? Ask us about part exchange.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Already own a keyboard or another musical instrument?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable instruments.

Tell us:

• The make

• Exact model

• Condition

• Included accessories

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha PSR-E583.

Part exchange can make upgrading easier while avoiding the hassle of advertising privately and dealing with a separate sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many keys does the Yamaha PSR-E583 have?

The PSR-E583 has 61 touch-sensitive organ-style keys.

Touch sensitivity can be set to Soft, Medium, Hard or Off.

Is the PSR-E583 suitable for beginners?

Yes, especially for an ambitious beginner who wants an instrument with room to develop.

Smart Chord and automatic accompaniment help make the keyboard approachable, while its deeper performance, sampling and recording features provide plenty to explore later.

How many sounds does the PSR-E583 have?

It includes 890 Voices, comprising 352 standard Voices, 40 Drum/SFX Kits, 40 Arpeggio Voices and 458 XGlite Voices.

Does it have Super Articulation sounds?

Yes. The PSR-E583 includes 19 Super Articulation Lite Voices.

How many Styles are included?

There are 345 preset accompaniment Styles covering a broad range of musical genres.

What does Auto Chord Play do?

Auto Chord Play lets the keyboard automatically perform a predetermined chord progression while an accompaniment Style is running.

The PSR-E583 includes 100 preset progressions and space for 10 user-created progressions.

Does the PSR-E583 have a Looper?

Yes.

The Looper can record and repeat chord progressions, rhythm parts and musical phrases, making it useful for practice, performance and songwriting.

Can I sample my own sounds?

Yes.

Quick Sampling can capture audio from the microphone input, AUX input, USB audio connection or compatible WAV files.

Four samples can be stored, with approximately 9.6 seconds of total sampling time.

Can I connect a microphone?

Yes.

The PSR-E583 has a dedicated microphone input and built-in vocal effects.

Can I connect it to a PA system?

Yes.

Dedicated L/L+R and R line outputs allow proper connection to mixers, PA systems or other external audio equipment.

Can I connect the PSR-E583 to a computer?

Yes.

USB TO HOST uses a USB-C connection and carries both audio and MIDI data to compatible devices.

Does it record audio?

Yes.

The PSR-E583 can record WAV audio at 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo.

Does it have a MIDI-style song recorder?

Yes.

The internal recorder supports up to 10 user songs and 6 tracks per song, comprising five melody tracks and one Style track.

Does the PSR-E583 have built-in speakers?

Yes.

It uses two 12cm speakers powered by 12W x 2 amplification.

What is Mega Boost?

Mega Boost temporarily increases the keyboard's output level.

Two settings are provided, offering approximately +3dB and +6dB of additional level.

Can it run on batteries?

Yes.

The PSR-E583 can operate from six AA batteries, making it suitable for genuinely portable use.

Can I use an expression pedal?

Yes.

The PSR-E583 supports an expression pedal as well as a conventional foot switch.

What is the difference between the PSR-E583 and PSR-E483?

The PSR-E583 provides more Voices, additional Super Articulation Lite content, modulation control, expression-pedal compatibility and significantly more powerful 12W x 2 amplification.

The PSR-E483 may suit players prioritising value, while the PSR-E583 is the more performance-oriented option.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Yamaha lists the following accessories for the PSR-E583:

• Yamaha PSR-E583 61-Key Portable Keyboard

• Owner's Manual

• Music Rest

• PA-300C AC adaptor

• Power cord

Yamaha notes that AC adaptor and power-cord inclusion can vary by market, so Fair Deal Music's exact UK package contents should be confirmed before publication.

READY TO TAKE YOUR PLAYING FURTHER?

The Yamaha PSR-E583 combines portability with a surprisingly deep set of creative and performance tools.

With 890 Voices, 345 Styles, Super Articulation Lite, Auto Chord Play, Quick Sampling, Looper, USB audio/MIDI, microphone connectivity and powerful 12W x 2 amplification, it offers substantially more scope than a conventional portable keyboard.

For an ambitious beginner, it provides plenty of room to grow.

For an experienced home player or performer, it offers the controls and connectivity needed to turn ideas into complete musical performances.

Order your Yamaha PSR-E583 from Fair Deal Music today, or speak to our team if you'd like advice on suitable pedals, stands, headphones, cases or whether the PSR-E583 or a PSR-SX model would suit you better.