Ketron EVENT 61 vs Yamaha PSR-E273
| Ketron EVENT 61 | Yamaha PSR-E273 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 half weighted keys. 4 Dynamic curves | 61 keys; no touch-response row in the official specification (Yamaha publishes neither touch sensitivity nor an action type for this model) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 216 | 32 |
| Sounds / presets | 464 | 384 |
| Accompaniment styles | 400 | — |
| Sequencer | HD Recording: 1 stereo audio track. Midi and Song Style recording. Audio Multitrack: 5+1 audio tracks with separate slider control | — |
| Effects | Dsp: Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Overdrive, Distortion, Tremolo, Autopan, Equalizer; 2 stereo EFX Insert assigned to Voice and Voice 2, 1 Insert to Arranger chords, 1 Insert to Real Chord; 64 Single Presets and 64 Chain Effects | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 5 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 13 kg | 4 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Release month | 2 | 1 |
| USB to host | — | no |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E273 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 4 kg).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (216 vs 32).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (464 vs 384).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E273 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 5 W).
Full spec sheets: Ketron EVENT 61 · Yamaha PSR-E273. Rows with a highlighted background differ.