Yamaha PSR-I300 Indian Keyboard

The Yamaha PSR-I300 is a 61-key portable keyboard specially designed for musicians who enjoy Indian music and want to explore a wide range of musical styles. Part of Yamaha’s Indian Keyboard series, it combines authentic Indian instrument sounds, traditional accompaniment rhythms and dedicated Riyaz features with versatile Western instrument Voices. Its touch-sensitive keyboard, compact design and beginner-friendly features make it a suitable choice for learning, practising and enjoying music at home.

The PSR-I300 offers 644 instrument Voices, including 30 Indian instrument sounds such as Sitar, Harmonium, Bansuri and other traditional instruments. It includes 224 auto-accompaniment Styles, with 30 Indian Styles, allowing players to perform along with rhythmic backing. Its Riyaz Lite function provides 15 Tabla, Mridangam and Tanpura patterns, making it particularly useful for practising Indian classical music and vocal exercises. Super Articulation Lite Voices, DSP effects, Dual, Split, Arpeggio and Harmony functions add further creative possibilities.

For learning and everyday convenience, the keyboard features 164 preset songs, including 10 Indian traditional Raga scale songs, along with built-in lesson functions. The pitch bend wheel and control knob provide additional expressive control, while the backlit LCD makes navigation easier. USB TO HOST connectivity supports MIDI and digital audio transfer to a computer, and the AUX IN connection allows external audio playback through its built-in speakers. With two 12 cm speakers and a lightweight design, the PSR-I300 is suitable for home practice and portable use.

Key Features

• 61 touch-sensitive keys.

• 644 instrument Voices.

• 30 authentic Indian instrument Voices.

• 15 Super Articulation Lite Voices.

• 224 preset auto-accompaniment Styles.

• 30 Indian accompaniment Styles.

• 15 Riyaz Lite patterns featuring Tabla, Mridangam and Tanpura.

• 164 preset songs, including 10 Indian Raga scale songs.

• AWM Stereo Sampling tone generation.

• 48-note maximum polyphony.

• Pitch Bend wheel for expressive playing.

• Control knob for additional sound control.

• Dual function for layering two instrument Voices.

• Split function for assigning different Voices to separate keyboard sections.

• Arpeggio and Harmony functions.

• 38 DSP effect types.

• 12 Reverb types and 5 Chorus types.

• Built-in lesson functions for independent learning.

• Backlit LCD display.

• USB TO HOST connectivity for MIDI and digital audio.

• AUX IN connection for external audio playback.

• Melody Suppressor function.

• Duo mode for playing together.

• Two built-in 12 cm speakers.

• Headphone output for quiet practice.

• Lightweight and portable construction.

Specifications

The Yamaha PSR-I300 is an excellent choice for beginners, hobbyists and Indian music enthusiasts looking for an affordable and versatile keyboard. Its combination of traditional Indian instrument sounds, Riyaz Lite practice patterns, accompaniment Styles and learning functions makes it especially suitable for exploring Indian classical and contemporary music while also enjoying a wide variety of other musical genres.