Yamaha EZ-310 61-Key Touch-Sensitive Portable Keyboard with Lighted Keys

Yamaha EZ310 Overview

Start Your Musical Journey Practice, Play, and Perform with Lighted Keys

The Yamaha EZ-310 is a portable keyboard packed with fun tools and realistic instrument sounds that make learning to play exceptionally easy for beginners. It features 61 touch-sensitive keys that provide expressive dynamic control and light up to show which note to press next allowing you to build confidence by playing along with built-in songs and lessons. There are 650 diverse instrument sounds, some with Super Articulation Lite technology to provide realistic performances. The 260 Accompaniment Styles add a backing band composed of realistic-sounding instruments such as drums, bass, guitar, and more. Smart Chord technology allows you to play complex chord voicings with just one finger.

The EZ-310 features a built-in speaker system that delivers a clear sound, while the headphone output allows you to privately practice or play. A 3.5mm aux input lets you connect your phone/tablet or music player and play along with your favorite songs. The EZ-310`s USB-to-host port enables the keyboard to send MIDI and audio signals straight into your computer/DAW or smartphone for recording your music or performances. The Keys to Success mode includes techniques to help you learn how to play the built-in songs and improve your skills. Compact and lightweight, the EZ-310 is incredibly portable. It can be powered via six AA batteries (available separately) or by using the included AC adapter.

Play with Personal Expression

• In addition to the beautifully realistic sounds of Yamaha grand pianos, there are 650 built-in voices including 258 panel voices, 25 drum/SFX kits, 20 arpeggios, and 347 XGlite voices offering realistic sounds of guitars, basses, drums, and other musical instruments.
• Super Articulation Lite reproduces the natural nuances of specific acoustic instruments such as harmonics on nylon guitar strings, and bends in saxophone notes for incredibly realistic sounding performances.
• Play the glowing keys strongly, and the sound gets louder. Play them softly, and it becomes gentle and delicate. This nuanced response gives you full expressive control and allows you to express yourself the way you were meant be heard.
• You can layer two different sounds across the entire keyboard, letting you create your own unique sound combinations.
• By dividing the keyboard into the two separate areas, you can play one sound with your left hand and a different sound with your right.
• When you want to simply play a piano sound, just press the Portable Grand button.

Perform with a Virtual Backing Band

• With the powerful Auto-Accompaniment Style features, you can automatically add the accompaniment of realistic instruments such as drums, bass, and more with all of which perfectly matching your chords. You`ll sound like you`re playing with a complete backing band.
• In addition, Auto Chord Play automatically produces musically appropriate chords as you play, allowing you expand your performance in exciting ways.

Smart Chords and Arpeggio Function

• Choose from two ways to play chords: Smart Chord lets you play lush sounding chords from simple pop triads to complex jazz chords with just one finger, and Multi lets you play chords using normal fingering. Smart Chord allows you to play more complex chord harmonies using simple techniques, enhancing your performances without regard to your skill level.
• With the arpeggio function enabled, the chords you play are transformed into a variety of musical phrases and rhythms. Every Voice has a default arpeggio type, but you can experiment by changing the type, giving you full control over your creativity. There are 152 types of arpeggios are available.

Learn to Play Your Favorite Songs while You`re Having Fun

• With the included Lesson functions, you can practice according to your own skill level. The Keys to Success mode includes learning techniques to help you learn how to play the 152 built-in songs.
• You can select just the key phrases of the song and practice them one by one. The three-part lesson functions make learning easier by breaking down performances into left- and right-hand parts and then putting them back together.
• The EZ-310 will evaluate your practice sessions, giving you immediate feedback, so you can get better, faster.
• Chord progression lessons are onboard, while the Touch Tutor lesson mode tracks how hard you hit the keys, reinforcing proper dynamics technique.
• Duo Mode can be engaged to split the keyboard in half a smart and practical way to play with a partner or for one person to teach another how to play.

Onboard MIDI Song Recorder

• Use the 2-track MIDI recorder to record your performance with a single button press, and quickly check the results of your practicing.

USB Audio and MIDI: Record to Your Computer or Portable Device

• The USB-to-host terminal allows you to connect the keyboard to a computer or portable device and record MIDI or high-quality audio without the need for an additional interface. A variety of creative and educational iOS apps are available from the App Store.

Other Fun Features

• Save your favorite sounds and control-panel settings, so you can recall them instantly with the touch of a button, even while playing.
• The included Digital Signal Processor (DSP) lets you add a variety of onboard effects to your performances such as delay and distortion.
• Rec`n`Share allows you record your performances and easily share them on your favorite social platforms, such as TikTok, YouTube, and more.