Music Keyboard Questions

New model for PSR 2100 
An expert recommended the YAMAHA PSR 2100 to me. This product is now discontinued. Which new YAMAHA model has replaced the PSR 2100 or has similar features ...

portable grand Yamaha dgx520 and pedals 
can we attach pedals to the portable grand dgx520??

A keyboard similar to the Yamaha PSR 640 
hello, i am looking to buy a new Yamaha keyboard and my school has the PSR 640, which i really liked but i believe yamaha have stopped making. i was wondering ...

Transferring songs from a PSR-1500 to computers 
I've recorded loads of songs on my PSR-1500 that i desperately need to get on PC.Av tried copyin them off as MIDI files unto PC, but playback on PC is ...

Jumbled Yamaha PSR 3000 Screen 
My Yamaha PSR3000 LCD screen is displaying jumbled letters/numbers. The location varies, which would lead me to believe it is either a software or ROM ...

hooking up yamaha keyboard to computer - usb cord?? 
i dont kno what to use to hook up my yamaha keyboard to my computer or where to get it.

CD software - Yamaha DGx-305  
I've got a Yamaha DGx-305

but i misplaced my CD

can u help me where i can find the software to connect the keyboard to my PC

Music Holder for Clavinova CLP-300 
Does anyone have a spare or unused music holder (clips to top of keyboard)for a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-300 or related model. It is a plexi-glass type material ...

Yamaha psr2100 midi connection 
I have yamaha psr2100, edirol EX1 midi interface, compaq C700 laptop with Neuendo + frutyloop software.
How do I establish connection between them,...

I Lost My Yamaha mm6 Instruction booklet! HELP 
I Lost My Yamaha mm6 Instruction booklet, can I get a downloadable version???

psr s500 garageband 
Helo, I csn´t manage to connect my psr s500 to my mac via usb and use it as an midi keyboard for garageband. Do you have any ideas about that? Thanks kirk....

Recording on Yamaha PSR-E403 
My PSR-E403 does not have the record button. How do i learn to record?

Watch and Learn Video for Yahaha PSR-450 
Do you have a Watch and Learn Video or DVD for the Yamaha PSR-450? Or what do you have that is closest to it?

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Yamaha PSR 550 - changing timing in metronome  
How do I change the timings in the Metronome for Multi Track Recording.

learning to play keyboard again. 
I found a second, hand Yamaha keyboard, as I want to starting learning the key board again. How would I pick up book, that would give me more information,...

Keyboard or Digital Piano - Differences Between 
If someone could tell me in short simple form the differences between a keyboard or Digital Piano.
I have a Casio keyboard and want a comparrison or ...

Yamaha PSR-S900 unable to see midi files on usb stick 
Hi,

I have just purchased a psr-s900 and was hoping to upload some midi files I have downloaded from the yamaha website. I have loaded these onto a ...

Owner's Manual - Yamaha PSR 500 
How can I get a user's manual for the Yamaha PSR 500?

key sensitivity on yamaha ypt-210 
does the ypt-210 have key sensitivity? or reverbs?

YAMAHA PSR 262 
I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THIS KEYBOARD HAS DUAL VOICE AND VOICE CHANGE MEMORY THANKS

speakers for Technics pr 270 
Where could I find new speakers for my Technics pr 270 digital piano? Replaced my speakers with good quality stereo speakers but they do not compare to ...

Sample Preset Songs - Yamaha PSR-S700  
I would be grateful if you could tell me how additional songs can be added to the Yamaha PSR-S700 Song User function.

Portatone Software for a mac!!! 
Hi,i've just bought a macbook and i am tyring to install the software from the cd i recieved with my psr e403 but the disc is only for windows. i want ...

MM6 with weighted action keys 
Does Yamaha make a version of the MM6 with weighted action keys?

PSR 275 MIDI--connecting to my PC 
I just bought a used PSR 275 and I am a complete newbie. I bought it to have come percussion accompanyment for my banjo. However, my new keyboard is ...

yamaha ypt-210 mark abc's on the keyboard 
how would i mark the abc's on the ypt-210 model if it only has 61 keys?

Which Yamaha Model for melodious natural sound ? 
I am an amateur who likes to play Indian music.
I want to buy a simple keyboard - no need of any kind of advance features (except touch sensitive & min ...

MIDI problems 
Hello,

I have owned an older CVP series clavinova for about six years now, but I just recently started recording my compositions on to the floppy disk ...

Music Download 
Can you download any CD from your computer to the keyboard?

Yamaha ypr9 instructions 
Where can i get instruction book for a yamaha ypr9 portable piano?

PSR S900 download capabilities 
Hello, I'm just wondering what the capabilities are for a PSR S900 as far as downloading voices, drum tracks, basslines, accompaniments and other loops....

Looking for my first keyboard 
Hello, I looking to buy my first keyboard after playing the piano for years.

I am looking at the following and wondering if someone could give me some ...

How can a Mac download music into the Yamaha keyboards? 
Hi
I have a Mac not a PC. I want to buy a Yamaha YPT-400 or PSR-E403. I want to listen and import music from my computer (iTunes) and then compose. I ...

Advice on choosing a good keyboard. 
hi,

Off late, I started developing interest in learning to play keyboard. I am totally blank in the keyboard and please bear any my novice-ness in my ...

Can I save what I play on the keyboard to an MP3 file? 
I am a member of a women's barbershop quartet and I need to learn music. I learn best by listening to the music, but I do not play the piano. I want to ...

Lighted Keyboards 
I am looking for a lighted keyboard with Karaoke functions - I would like to be able to download additional karaoke songs as well....do you have something ...

Yamaha Graded Hammer Standard vs Graded Hammer 
Hi, I am looking to buy either a Yamaha YDP213 or Clavinova CLP220. I am a true beginner.

So far the only differences I have spotted is this one:

Yamaha ...

Keyboard for beginner 
My 7 year old daughter wants to learn to play piano, and I am going to buy her a keyboard. We need a basic keyboard with weighted keys. No need for sequencing ...

portable keyboard vs portable piano 
The cheapest portable pianos are least twice the cost of an average keyboard. Why pay for this extra cost? What are the advantages of a portable piano ...

yamaha or korg 
hi i reaaly think uve done an amazing job here!
anyway im trying to find one of the best keyboards out there but prob is i know very little about any ...

Yamaha PSR 550 parts. 
I have a Yamaha PSR 550 that needs a part. I live in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, and I'm having difficulty finding parts online. I've asked the stores ...

Yamaha PSR s500 versus the dgx 620. 
Mantius, a huge thank you from London, UK.

Your site is great. Now I've been wanting to upgrade for years from my petty key lighting Casio I have had ...

Yamaha YPG625 and external amplifier.  
Probably a dumb question, but in any description of Yamaha (or any other keyboard for that matter), I see no mention of connectivity to external amplifier....

PSR S900 versus PSR3000 
I was wondering - I wanted to know if the PSR S900 is so much better than the PSR 3000 that it's worth it to buy it new, as opposed to buying the PSR 3000 ...

Using midi files from laptop thru PSR 700 with VanBasco. 
Good day please can you assist me i want to use midi files from a laptop thru a PSR 700 KEYBOARD with a program called VanBasco and when i do, the sounds ...

Yamaha PSR s500 single 1/4 inch output. 
I read your review of the Yamaha PSR s500. What do you think of Yamaha abandoning the L_R output and replacing it with the cheapo single 1/4 inch output?...

Difference between Yamaha PSR300 and PSR-S900 
Hi,
I would like to know if the difference between Yamaha PSR3000 and new PSR-S900 consists just in more styles and voices (Super Articulation) on PSR-...

Difference between Yamaha YPG625 and Yamaha DGX620. 
What is the difference between Yamaha YPG625 and DGX620 model? Which one is better and why?
Thanks a lot.

Yamaha PSR620 
I am curious to know why the PSR620 is not included in your psr reviews. Where would it fit in with what is available today? I've had mine about 12 years ...

Yamaha PSR 290 
I have just purchased a PSR 290 Keyboard for my daughter, secondhand.

All that has come with it is a songbook.

Should there be an instruction booklet?...

CHORDS FOR A BEGINNER 
Sir,
Am a keyboard student from India. i hav learnt the basics of playing keyboard for 3 years now, but am not familiar with the chords.
Please help ...

Diferences between YPT and PSR keyboards 
I´d like to know the diferences between YPT and PSR keyboards. I want to buy one keyboard to my son, who is a student in a Yamaha school and I don´t know ...

Which is better; Yamaha MM6 or Roland Juno-D? 
Which (opinion) has better sounds?

Which has more sounds?

Which has more polyphony?

Which has more memory to save songs or voices?

Which is ...

Problems with Yamaha PSR 275 
A year or so ago I bought the above keyboard. I played around with it for a while and after about 6 months put it under my bed and forgot about it until ...

Yamaha PSR500 Manual 
Any chance I could purchase/find a Manual for the PSR500? I just bought one at an estate sale. Also, I wish I had the music holder. I would appreciate ...

Yamaha Keyboard psr-19 ac adapter 
I have a Yamaha Keyboard PSR-19 and lost my AC adapter when I just recently moved. Which one should I buy to replace the one I lost?

Motif ES8 Sustain Pedal Problem 
Hi,
I just bought a Motif ES8 and i'm having trouble with the sustian pedal. When i play the keyboard the sound sustains forever, and when i press the ...

Yamaha Keyboard manual  
Where can I get a manual for a PSR-D1?

Yamaha Tyros instruction manual 
I don't have a instruction manual for a Tyros keyboard, and want to know where to get one.

Yamaha PSR170 troubleshooting 
We have a psr170 model and it just stopped working. Does this need to have batteries in it to work??? or, can we just use the power cord? Any ideas???...

Yamaha PSR 2100 - Cannot Turn On 
My psr 2100 cannot turn on. I bought a new adaptor and still it cannot turn on. Does anyone have any idea why this happened? Help please, I need it for ...

Uploading my music  
How can I transfer songs I've made on my Yamaha PsrE403 onto my computer?

Differences between Yamaha DGX 620 and YPG 625? 
I want to purchase a keyboard for my 5 yr-old granddaughter who is taking piano lessons and can't figure out the difference between the DGX620 and the ...

Yamaha YPT 210 touch sensitivity 
I have a yamaha ypt 210 , and it is supposed to be touch sensitive, the box does not have the symbol on it and can you tell me how I can tell if it is ...

User manual for Technics sx-P50 
Where can I get a replacement manual for my sx-P50 ???

Transposing 
How can I permanently transpose a recorded song on my floppy disk?

Midi software to play yamaha psr170 through pc. 
where can i get the software i need or free downloads so that i can get to play better on my yamaha psr170? I have the leads all i need is the software ...

PSR-303 vs. PSR-313 
what's the difference between PSR-303 and PSR-313?

hooking piano to laptop  Not rated yet
how do i hook up a piano onto a laptop

Recording on a disket  Not rated yet
how is music recorded on a disk through yamaha keyboard

yamaha mm6  Not rated yet
will not work with my cpu reason fl studio session nothing how do i make it work with my usb cord what do i need to do to make my cpu recognize my mm6 ...

PSR 290 or PSR E 403   Not rated yet
I am not a beginner. Which one to buy , please suggest. Also appx prices of both.
Regards

Yamaha 525ypg LCD 1/2 screen gone blank  Not rated yet
after installing the driver(win XP) from the cdrom which came with the keyboard, and connecting the keyboard via usb to my pc, the right side of the LCD ...

volume pedal fc7  Not rated yet
Can i put the fc7 volume pedal to yamaha ypt-310?
where in the sustain connection?

Connecting a YDP213 to a YPT300  Not rated yet
Is is possible to connect a digital piano(YDP213) to a keyboard (YPT300) top have access to the keyboard sounds while playing on the piano? I have two ...

touch response on a Yamaha psr 400  Not rated yet
Hi I just purchased a psr 400 yamaha keyboard and I want to know how do you play without using the touch sensitivity? thanks in advance

50hv vs. 60hz for digital piano  Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha YDP-223 digital piano designed for 120v/60hz. I am moving to a country with 220V/50hz power. If I just step down the voltage with a transformer,...

Downloading to Yamaha ez 200   Not rated yet
can i download new music to my yamaha ez200 from the internet

roland em-55  Not rated yet
Can i get a replacement key for my keyboard

Yamaha PSR E403 YPT400  Not rated yet
I have PSR E403 YPT400. I bought it just last week abd I want to know if I can change the sounds in the accompaniment. Please could you help? Thank you....

Which is a good Keyboard series to buy, Yamaha YPT or PSR?   Not rated yet
Yamaha YPT300 and PSRE303 show same specs. I checked in Yamaha site. Then what is the difference between them. and Which is better?

Piano Trouble  Not rated yet
Hi,

We have a technics keyboard. Lately, all of a sudden the keys seem to be mis-connecting. When we play, random keys will play the wrong sound, or ...

Yamaha psr-500 weighted keys?  Not rated yet
Does the Yamaha PSR-500 have weighted keys?

What is the difference between the Yamaha YTP400 and e4o3  Not rated yet
I am curious what is the difference between the two keyboards. Do they both have the lesson suite? I am scratching my head here. Thanks Joe saxman@joeyarminio....

Music Download - Yamaha keyboard to PC.  Not rated yet
I established a connection between the two.
I managed to 'download' the sheet-music as i play; but thats not my aim.
i want to download songs i've recorded ...

Yamaha ez-200  Not rated yet
Can i record what i play on my Yamaha EZ-200

yamaha psr 290 midi problems  Not rated yet
song filer and all other softwares cant detect the keyboard ....midi files played through the comp is heard through the keyboard only by interchanging ...

KEY BOARD USE - PSR170 YAMAHA  Not rated yet
CAN I GET SOME INSRTUCTIONS ON HOW AND WHAT THE DIFFERENT KEYS ARE USED FOR ON A PSR170 YAMAHA? WOULD BE GREATLEY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.

Transfering music from win PC to a DGX620 so i can hear music and play along  Not rated yet
Im frustrated because i cant seem to figure out if i can or how to transfer a couple music songs from my pc, ontot my dgx620 and listen to these songs ...

how to use yahama keyboard psr550  Not rated yet
what are the tools for using yamaha keyboard psr550

CD-rom for Yamaha dgx-620 that is mac compatible  Not rated yet
Is there a cd-rom for the yamaha dgx-620 that is compatible with a mac?

Yamaha DGX 300 - screws needed for stand  Not rated yet
During our move, we have lost the screws that attach the stand to our Yamaha DGX 300. What size and length of screws do we need to buy?

Please e-mail ...

place to buy Yamaha PSR S900  Not rated yet
Where do i buy my PSR S900

New Yamaha model enquiry.  Not rated yet
What are the new models after PSR 550 with the same or more advanced features of PSR 550?

Yamaha models - midi in and midi out  Not rated yet
Does Yahama make any keyboards that have a midi in and midi out slot like the DGX 500/300. I don't want the USB type

CVP301 v CVP401  Not rated yet
I am looking to purchase a new piano and on a visit to the States recently was impressed by the CVP301.
I am a basic player so therefore I really enjoyed ...

Downloading iTunes  Not rated yet
Can I download iTunes to a Yamaha DG220?

Yamaha CLP-920   Not rated yet
Is a £500 Yamaha CLP-920 good value or is it dated

Yamaha PSR-450 power supply  Not rated yet
I have a European 230V 50Hz power supply for my Yamaha PSR-450 and I have now moved to Canada. What replacement 110V 60Hz supply should I buy and where ...

Replacement Keyboard  Not rated yet
I understand Yamaha PSR-2100 was discontinue. I like its features. Is there a newer model that replaces and has all the features as PSR-2100 has? Please ...

what weighted key keyboard should I buy?  Not rated yet
My Children 8 and 5 have been taking piano lessons using an unweighted keyboard. I want to get them a weighted key instrument and I like technology. Value ...

floppy disc on psr 350  Not rated yet
my floppy disc isn't reading and will not play songs on midi file discs that it has played before

high quality, user-friendly classroom/studio digital piano  Not rated yet
What digital pianos would you recommend with the following qualities:
1.realistic piano sound
2.fully-weighted, touch sensitive keys for piano instruction
...

What's the deal with Clavinovas, YDP, P, PF and N series  Not rated yet
If Clavinovas range is considered to be the leader and benchmark for acoustic piano reproduction/alternative, why Yamaha created other than Clavinovas ...

THE RIGHT PIANO  Not rated yet
My daughter is taking piano lessons and we are looking to buy a yamaha clavinova CLP 260. I can't find any thing on line in regards to this model did yamaha ...

Recording as you play the keyboard  Not rated yet
I want to be able to record 4-5 songs and have them play back so I can step away. which model keyboards can do this?

Most light weight keyboard  Not rated yet
What is the most light weight keyboard out there?

psr s500 keyboard related questions  Not rated yet
is it possible and how??is it possible to change my tones through sysex?how can i upload new tones?i have a psr s500 keyboard and am wondering is this ...

LCM Grade 1  Not rated yet
What size keyboard would you require for the above exam

keyboards for children  Not rated yet
Hi - I am tossing up whether to buy the Yamaha PSR E313 for my seven-year-old son. Is this a good idea or is there another keyboard that would be more ...

Converting from package keyboard to computer on stage  Not rated yet
I have been gigging for many years, I have used or been around dozens of models but lately I have been working at my computer and really like the Native ...

LCD Display - Yamaha DGX-520  Not rated yet
I Have a dgx-520. All of a sudden, the LCD display has just gone blank. The instrument plays fine, but you really can't use it without the display. Does ...

how to split sounds on the motif es 7  Not rated yet
Hi, I have a motif es 7 and i'm having a difficult time learning the proceedure on splitting combinding sounds e.g.(bass and piano or bass and brass) can ...

Yamaha keyboard with a microphone?  Not rated yet
I am looking for a beginner keyboard for myself and my 6 year old to share. He really wants one with a microphone like his current toy one has. It seems ...

Case opening of YPG-625  Not rated yet
I had a headphone plug literally fall into three pieces inside the headphone jack, and all I want to do is remove the cover of the keyboard to get the ...

My recorder functions don't work---Yamaha CLP 130  Not rated yet
hi, I have a Yamaha CLP 130. I am trying to record a music but my recorder functions on the keyboard don't seem to work. When I press track switches, it ...

yamaha-dgx-620-additional backing tracks?  Not rated yet
I HAVE A DGX-620,IT CAME WITH A CD-ROM FOR WINDOWS WHICH I HAVE INSTALLED ON MY KEYBOARD VIA MY COMPUTER.
(MUSICSOFT COWNLOADER USB-MIDI DRIVER + SONG ...

Mysteriously lost sound in one channel of yamaha P-200  Not rated yet
I have had my P-200 piano for years now - I love it and it has been very reliable.

However recently it just stopped playing audio in the right hand ...

Music stand for DGX 300  Not rated yet
Is there a music stand which attaches to the DGX 300, as I just purchased one on ebay and it didn't show one. If it does have a place for one and I need ...

Temperaments - Yamaha Keyboards  Not rated yet
Which models, if any, of Yamaha keyboards have multiple temperaments?

PSR S500  Not rated yet
I have a PSR S500 . When I play a sequence (and the song is running) and I try to search another one, the first sequence.. stops!! (bad for live performances)...

Recording on my laptop.  Not rated yet
I have 2 keyboards: a microkorg and a Roland JV-30. My laptop is a HP with windows vista. What would be the easiest/cheapest way to record with my keybaords ...

looping bass and drums  Not rated yet
I currently have a Yamaha keyboard that is about 15 years old. I play guitar and the only use I have is to basically loop bass and drums so I can play ...

Which is better? Roland EXR-5 or the Roland EM55?  Not rated yet
I've recently been asked what keyboard was better.newer. is it the Roland EXR-5 or the Roland EM55??? thanks mel

Playing Chords  Not rated yet
When I play a chord on my old PSRE403 Keyboard, the number of the chord played comes up in the viewing window.
My question is, on my new Keyboard the ...

Instruction Booklet for the Yamaha Portatone PSR-140   Not rated yet
Can I get an instruction booklet for the Yamaha Portatone PSR-140 Ser. # 7048588 ? I am Bonnie Blumenthal at alecandbon AT peoplepc.com Thank you

88 key equivalent to Yamaha psr295  Not rated yet
Simply looking for an 88 key equivalent to the psr295
Thanks, Bob Kelty

Quality of piano on Yamaha DGX220 versus Yamaha NP30.  Not rated yet
Can you tell me how the quality of piano voice on the Yamaga dgx220 compares to that on the Yamaha NP30?

Thanks

Differences between the DGX620 and YPG625.  Not rated yet
This site has been an excellent source for information, and has helped me narrow my search for a digital piano for my daughter. She is 4 1/2, and has
recently ...

Yamaha DGX520 and external amplifier.  Not rated yet
Can you tell me if the Yamaha DGX520 can be used with an external amplifier? If so can you recommend one?

Differences betwen categories of pianos.  Not rated yet
Hi Mantius, I am new to music and I got a doubt when I was reading your yamaha keyboard review website. I observed that you have sorted keyboards into ...

How to choose a good and affordable digital piano.  Not rated yet
good day mr. mantius. i read a lot about your reviews of digital pianos and they were all a great help. i'm trying to find a good and affordable digital ...

Yamaha EZ 200 and Yamaha PSR-E403  Not rated yet
Hello Mantius,
Sorry for bothering you but I need your help. I wonder if it is possible to download songs from the Internet into a Yamaha EZ 200 keyboard ...

What keyboard should I choose?  Not rated yet
Hello, i am looking for a yamaha keyboard to use as stand alone and as midi keyboard for use with software synthesizers, because of this a pitchbender/...

Differences between Yamaha P70 and Yamaha YPG525  Not rated yet
My son was thinking of getting the Yamaha P70 and we found a Yamaha YPG 525. Now I see that one is a digital piano and the other a digital keyboard. Are
...

Looking for comparisons of basic keyboards  Not rated yet
I'm a novice keyboard player. I've been without a keyboard for a number of years and would now like to purchase an inexpensive (< $250) Yamaha or Casio ...

Wich keyboard to choose for my daughter who plays guitar ?  Not rated yet
Sorry for my bad English. I'm French.

My daughter wants to have a portable keyboard to be able to create songs with a keyboard to play in background ...

digital/electric piano  Not rated yet
I want a digital/electric piano for the piano sound - 88 weighted keys, somewhat portable. Don't think I'll be recording, mixing, etc. I just miss my old ...

Current yamaha PSR models.  Not rated yet
Can you tell me which PSR keyboards are current and which ones did they replace? I am intersted in acquiring a PSR 3000 but gather this is no longer produced....

Yamaha DGX-305 and .kar files.  Not rated yet
When I brought the keyboard (Yamaha DGX-305) home and hooked it up to a Laptop, I played .kar files and expected lyrics to show up. But - alas - They ...

Yamaha PSR275 MIDI Problems  Not rated yet
How come the only thing I can get it to play (through its MIDI IN) is piano1 on channel 1? Isn't this thing supposed to be multitimbrel?

Also, is there ...

driver for Technics KN470  Not rated yet
I have a KN470 Technics keyboard I'd like to hook up to my PC.
I have the cable and the soundcard
Where do I go from here?
thanks
Hans Terlingen

Which Cable to connect PSRE 403 to Mac Computer using Garage Band?  Not rated yet
What cable do I buy?

Yamaha psr-e403 memory  Not rated yet
how i can get more capacity in flash memory of my psr e403?
if it's not possible, so, how i can erase data bank it has for default in order to put my ...

Total keyboard newbie needs advice  Not rated yet
I've always wanted to learn how to play the piano, and I'm set on buying a keyboard. However, there are so many on the market that I don't even know where ...

Yamaha E 403  Not rated yet
I have got an Yamaha E 403. I was wondering how can I change the transpose of the song that I transferred to the keyboard using the music downloader (the ...