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Pop demo styles for Yamaha

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The new Yamaha PSR-E483 and PSR-E583 have new styles which have not yet been released for Genos and the SX series.

Since folks might be interested in hearing the new styles, Mark Wilburn and I teamed up to create a few quick and dirty Yamaha arranger styles based on the new E-series styles.

Please think of these styles as “demos“. They are far from perfect:

  • Two MAIN variations just like the E-series
  • One INTRO and one ENDING just like the E-series
  • E-series voices not the stellar Genos/SX voices
  • No effects beyond the basic E-series chorus and reverb
  • No chordal variations for INTRO/ENDING

If you have ever attempted style creation, you know how much work it is to add these features. That’s not an excuse — just admiration for Yamaha’s style developers! We expect Yamaha to bring these styles up to Genos/SX quality in the future. Thus, these styles today are “demos”.

If you would like to try the demo styles, here is the ZIP file (E-pop-v1.zip).

The ZIP extracts into a directory named “E-Pop”. E-Pop has three subdirectories:

  • Styles: What you have been waiting for (.STY files)
  • Source: Raw MIDI files and Cakewalk projects
  • MIDI: More raw MIDI song files (SMF Type 0)

If you want to try the styles, copy the .STY files to your arranger, load them up and play. The README.TXT file has some suggested chord progressions.

People who want to try their own hand at style creation will be interested in the Source and MIDI subdirectories. These subdirectories contain the raw MIDI files which we used to create the demos. Be sure to read the README text files for additional tips and information.

As to suggested song names, we drove ourselves crazy trying to match songs with the demo styles. Sometimes everything matched up, sometimes not. Please post your guesses on the Yamaha Musicians Forum where we lurk. 🙂

Have fun!

Copyright © 2026 Paul J. Drongowski

NAMM 2026: PSR-E483 and PSR-E583 announcement

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Here are a few details about the upcoming Yamaha PSR-E483 and PSR-E583. Yamaha Global have released an overview video. Yamaha Global also have a longer walkthrough video.

  • 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard
  • Over 860 voices including Super Articulation Lite voices
  • 345 accompaniment styles
  • Auto Chord Play plays pre-programmed chord progressions
  • 100 pre-programmed progressions or record your own
  • 41 DSP1 effetcs, 12 DSP2 effects, reverb, chorus, master EQ
  • Motion effects
  • Two assignable Live Control knobs
  • Pitch bend wheel
  • Looper to record and loop chord progressions, rhythmic parts, and melodic phrases
  • Quick Sampling to record short audio samples assigned to buttons
  • USB audio recorder (up to 80 minutes record time)
  • USB audio interface
  • E483: Two 6 Watt speaker (2 x 12cm) channels; E583: Two 12 Watt speaker (2 x 12cm) channels
  • Connections: Left and right line outputs, microphone input, AUX input, headphones, USB TO HOST (Type C) and USB TO DEVICE (Type A)
  • AC adapter power or AA batteries
  • MIDI Song To Style app

The PSR-E583 model as a modulation wheel and an expression pedal input. The PSR-E583 has more voices — 890 voices vs. 860 voices — including four more Super Articulation Lite voices (19 SArt vs. 15 SArt). PSR-E483 USA MSRP is $499 USD and MAP is $400. PSR-E583 MSRP is $599 and map is $490. Thus, the extra E583 goodies cost $90 more.

Yamaha PSR-E483 keyboard (NAMM 2026)

The PSR-E583 adds only 0.6 pound (0.3kg) of weight — 16.1 pounds (7.3kg) vs. 15.5 pounds (7.0kg). The E583 uses the larger PA300C 16V power supply while the E483 uses the PA-150 12V adapter. Whoa! Punters should take note of the different power requirements and should not interchange adapters!

Yamaha PSR-E483 keyboard (Rear)

The front panel and case have a clean, professional look in black. The redesigned LCD display has a “grid” format.

Yamaha PSR-E483 and PSR-E583 display (NAMM 2026)

If this sounds a lot like the older PSR-E473, well, you’re right. It is an incremental step, not a revolution. Still, Yamaha makes good quality instruments and the PSR-E483/E583 will make a good starting point for budget-conscious musicians. My own preference would be the PSR-E583 — I can’t live without an expression pedal!

Copyright © 2026 Paul J. Drongowski

NAMM 2026: Yamaha PSR-E483 and PSR-E583, updates

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Yamaha promotions have mentioned PSR-E483 and PSR-E583 models before next week’s NAMM 2026 (January 20-24, 2026), so it’s a safe bet that they will appear from the fairy dust. Many budget-conscious punters have awaited new E-series models and will be happy to see them. No specs or details yet, but stay tuned.

Casper at Casper tutorSynth caught sight of a new Genos 2 Voice and Style Expansion Pack: “Back In Time”. Watch Casper’s video for more information. The pack looks like a “greatest hits” collection from early Yamaha arranger keyboards (e.g., PSR-2700, PSR-5700, PSR-6700, PSR-7000 and PSR-9000.

Genos and PSR users will be glad to get the updated MIDI Song to Style application (V1.2) — which will be announced, also. [Don’t look for it quite yet.] The update supports Windows 10/11, macOS 15 (Sequoia) and macOS 26 (Tahoe). Supported keyboard models are: Genos2, PSR-A5000, PSR-SX920, PSR-SX720, PSR-SX600, PSR-E583, PSR-E483, PSR-E383, PSR-EW320, PSR-EZ310 and PSR-I300.

Speaking of updates, the Yamaha CK61/CK88 have received update v1.10. The update adds the following new features:

  • Additional new MENU parameter: “Part SW Mode”.
  • Additional new SETTING parameter: “Pan”.
  • Additional new SETTING -> Rotary Speaker parameters: “Balance”, “Stereo/Mono”, “Speed”, “Acceleration” and “Transition”.
  • Additional new SETTING -> Audio Trigger -> Play Mode parameter: “Hold”.
  • Additional new shortcut operation to “Master Tune”.

And of course, “Fixed minor problems.” Download it today.

Yamaha SEQTRAK got a major update from v1.21 to v2.00. New features are:

  • Added “DrumKit” track type, allowing up to 7 drum sounds in a single track
  • Added “Synth” track type, enabling drum tracks to be used as synth tracks
  • Extended Bar Length button functionality to Drum tracks
  • Enabled value changes via ALL knob rotation while pressing the following buttons: VOL+/-, PAGE, SCALE, OCTAVE, KEY, BPM+/-, SWING

The SEQTRAK app is also bumped to v2.00. Check out the SEQTRAK update video.

MODX M OS v3.00 catches MODX M with Montage M (modulo reduced MODX M functionality). New features are:

  • Now supports Expanded Softsynth Plugin for MONTAGE M/MODX M.
  • New effect types (GS1 Ensemble & Tremolo, M/S EQ Compressor, CS Ring Modulator) have been added.
  • New waveforms (Clavi) and Performances have been added.
  • AN-X and FM-X parameters have been added to the Part LFO destination.
  • ESP Control has been added to DAW Remote.
  • Updated the initial control number settings for controllers used in DAW Remote.
  • Note Limit and Note Shift have been added to Scene, with support for External Part.

The MODX M update is available now. Here is Blake’s Take. Blake has been a busy lad writing Takes for the SEQTRAK and CK updates, too. All to be found on the YamahaSynth.com site. MODX M OS v3.0 demo by Masataka Kono (no talking, just playin’).

As Scott Hanson would say, “This is the witching hour.” Keep your eyes open as updates pop up like Spring flowers.

Copyright © 2026 Paul J. Drongowski