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Feb 6, 2012
How to send MIDI over USB on a Yamaha P-155?
I want to connect a Yamaha P-155 to a Mac (OSX 10.6.8) in order to input notes into Sibelius. I tried connecting the USB jack of the P-155 to the USB jack
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Feb 6, 2012
Registration Memory - Yamaha PSR 420
I have a psr 420, which is the same as the 320. I have figured out after lots of tries (I downloaded the manual) and I have managed to register the 8 banks.
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Feb 6, 2012
Compatible keyboard stand for Yamaha PSR E313
I have a Yamaha PSR E313 and now that Yamaha has discontinued this model I am having trouble finding information on what portable stands are compatible
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Feb 5, 2012
Unexpected Error message Pnm_utgr.c 01433 (Yamaha Clavinova)
I turned off my yamaha piano Clavinova CLP-175 and then turned it on again and there was a message that said Unexpected Error Pnm_utgr.c 01433 How do
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Feb 5, 2012
connecting CVP 205 to mac via MIDI-USB cable
I have problems interfacing my CVP 205 with my mac running LION. In Garage band, it says one midi input is detected but there is no response when I press
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Feb 5, 2012
Any way to narrow the range or sensitivity of Aux Volume Pedal Yamaha CVP-305?
Greetings! I'm the pastor of a church which uses a Yamaha CVP-305 as our primary instrument. Our musician is a little technophobic, so I'm trying to help
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Feb 5, 2012
Increasing chord volume on Yamaha YPG-635 keyboard
YPG-635: When playing chords with ACMP on and not using any rhythm or style, how can one increase the volume. For example, set the portable grand then
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Feb 5, 2012
volume pedal for combo use
would like to use my ygp235 in a small combo. would really like to use a volume control pedal. what should i buy? already have the sustain pedal.
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Feb 5, 2012
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-240 frozen keyboard despite reboot
Hi, my Clavinova CLP-240 was working fine until one day when the whole keyboard control panel froze. It's currently stuck on Grand pinao 1 mode, normal
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Feb 5, 2012
Where/How do you change the MIDI channel on Yamaha YPT-200
I've looked in the manual and it only gives basic information about MIDI, I don't see anything that tells you to go to this menu or that button, etc.
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Feb 4, 2012
Connecting Pedal to Yamaha PSR-303
is it possible to make a Yamaha psr-303 YPT-300 to look like a piano? (Like by buying a pedal..?), I don't mean the buttons on the keyboard. I play the
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Jan 31, 2012
Yamaha DGX-300 - Accompaniment drum section
Hi to All, My name is Tyrone. I just purchased a used yamaha DGX-300. I've been recording my own music but I don't need the chord section of the
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Jan 31, 2012
Re; My Yamaha CP 300 Stage Piano
Hello, I've just rec'd a rather lengthy gig where I have to play bass on my keyboard as there is no bass player. My question is; I notice when I split
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Jan 31, 2012
Headphones for Yamaha ypt-230
What size headphone plug fits the jack (or adapter)on my YPT-230 keyboard? The headphones that came with it have a small plug compared to the jack. Thanks
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Jan 29, 2012
Yamaha Clarinova CVP-69 music floppy discs
Anyone selling (or giving away) their collection of yamaha clarinova CVP-69 MUSIC FLOPPY DISCS? Purchased a second hand keyboard/slam grand but it only
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Jan 29, 2012
Sounds cutting off on my Yamaha Motif XF8
I have the Motif XF8 in voice mode. How can I be able to switch the instrument sounds without the previous instrument sound getting cut off
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Jan 27, 2012
How to Transpose on Yamaha CLP 155
Hey guys. I am from Germany and I want to know, how to transpose. I play on a Yamaha CLP 155 stereo and have to transpose -5 but I don't know what to do.
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Jan 27, 2012
13 year old yamaha clavinova
I found a 13 year old yamaha clavinova I believe it is a cvp but I have not seen it and the owner does not know a whole lot about it. They are asking $300
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Jan 27, 2012
Yamaha Clavinova CVP 20 Parts Help!!!
Can anyone please help me? I am after a component on the DM board. It is IC 9, which is Yamaha part number XC710001 Its description is SFD1 and it's component
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Jan 27, 2012
Pedals for Yamaha Clavinova CVP-85A
Hello, I'm looking for new pedals for my Yamaha Clavinova CVP-85A . Where can i find it ? Thanks Samuel Dumas samuel.dumas@gmail.com
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Jan 27, 2012
Proteus 2000 to Yamaha psr s700
when connected and the audition button on proteus is pressed,the relevant instrument comes through the psrs700 speakers fine but i can play keyboard and
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Jan 27, 2012
Yamaha PSR E303 to iMac connection
Can anyone tell me how I can get my PSR E303 to work with my iMac? I've installed the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver and this is shown in System Preferences,
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Jan 24, 2012
External connection for Yamaha Clavinova CLP-220
Just purchased a CLP 220. How do I connect it to my External PA? Would like to connect it to my house system. All it has is Head phone jacks and midi.
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Jan 24, 2012
Yamaha EZ-30 - Music Holder
Hi! Does anyone know where I can order just the Music Holder/Rack that fits into the top of a Yamaha EZ-30 Keyboard? I have checked both our local music
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Jan 24, 2012
Yamaha P-140 - Output from Cinch to Jack
Hello, i have a Yamaha Electric Piano P-140 with a Cinch output, and it is sometimes quite unpractical, I would like to change it to normal Jack output,
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Jan 24, 2012
Yamaha PSR 900 Vocal hamoniser
How do I get the best out of my vocal harmoniser. Any tips as many times the harmoniser seems to be off key or breaks up when singing higher? Alu
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Jan 24, 2012
Freeze problem - Yamaha PSR S710
DEAR MEMBER, I HAVE PURCHASE ONE NEW PSR S710 MODEL RECENTLY, THIS IS VERY GOOD. LOOK & SOUND QUALITY ALSO VERY GOOD. BUT WHEN I TRANSPOSE (+ / -) AFTER
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Jan 24, 2012
Yamaha PSR I425 - ACMP-SYNC not working
I have YAMAHA PSRI 425 but ACMP-SYNC was not working since last few days,...is there any special setting to make it working or may be the instrument itself
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Jan 23, 2012
Yamaha Clavinova key sticking
I have a Clavinova with several keys that are sticking. Model number CVP-103 Serial Number 616966. I read online that Yamaha knows of this problem and
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Jan 23, 2012
What is the best keyboard for trance, house, dance music?
Hii Guys, I am new here and i'm new to keyboards, i wanted to buy a keyboard for a very long time but i couldn't. After a while i decided to buy one.
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Jan 23, 2012
Feel of Yamaha NP-30 keys
I recently read an article, somewhere on the internet, where somebody said that he took it apart and used the heavier-feeling elastic springs from the
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Jan 23, 2012
Yamaha AC Power Adapter Model PP-1
Where may I purchase this power supply adapter or have it refurbished in Phoenix. Or where can I send it to be fixed
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Jan 23, 2012
Controlling a YPG-625 from my computer
I have a YPG-625 digital piano, which I have hooked up to my ProTools system via the USB MIDI cable. I have no problem using the YPG as a MIDI controller
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Jan 23, 2012
Transferring User Recordings to Computer
I just bought the YPG-235 and would like to transfer my recordings to my computer. I installed the software and Musicsoft Downloader but my computer is
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Jan 23, 2012
Recording Music From Keyboard
Hi, I have a YPT 220 and am hoping to record some of the music I play, so I can listen to it and see how I sound. I am assuming it is not possible to
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Jan 19, 2012
Mat Helm Utopiatemple walk in gigging situation for superior keyboardist
www.mathelm.com Please visit the music section of the site and listen to tracks from the records Emerald Netherworld, Luminous Abyss and Saint's Bounty.
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Jan 19, 2012
MOTIF as tone generator for Garage Band (MAC)
I have a 2008 Yahama MOTIF that I'd like to use to record in Garage Band. I hook up wit the USB to my computer but I can only control the pre-loaded sounds
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Jan 19, 2012
Yamaha YPT-210 versus YPT-220
I am searching for a simple keyboard for beginners. My daughter is 6 years old and is starting piano lessons. I would like to know which of theses two
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Jan 17, 2012
keyboard player needed
Wanted a keyboard player for a pop/rnb/melodic band. The band consists of a rapper , a clean vocalist and a rhythm guitarist. Wanted a keyboardist to
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Jan 17, 2012
Yamaha Motif xs8 Keeps going out of tune...
It keeps going out of tune by cents - but nonetheless out of tune. It does it randomly, but now more regularly... I have performed a factory reset a couple
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Jan 17, 2012
Factory reset Yamaha Motif XF8
How do I reset my new Yamaha Motif XF8 to the original factory settings
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Jan 17, 2012
Creating a bass + piano + maybe even a drum loop on my motif clasic?
I have seen video's of people starting off with setting down a bass run, then adding a piano run to go along with the bass run and even adding a drum run
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Jan 17, 2012
Yamaha PF80 - Only a few notes can't produce any sound.
Got an old and heavy Yamaha PF80 but I love it - and only 7 notes can't produce any sound: both built-in piano sounds and midi signal. What is this all
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Jan 17, 2012
Keyboard Contact Pad Price
How much would a replacement contact pad cost? Is there one contact pad per octave? Many keys on my PSR 300 are not working, and a technician (not Yamaha
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Jan 17, 2012
Floppy Disc Emulator for PSR 540
Hi I've just got a used PSR 540 . I would like to replace the 720K floppy disc drive with a floppy disc emulator . Do these work on the 540 m( considering
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Jan 13, 2012
Yamaha Motif 6 Circuit Board
Got a hold of a Motif 6... only thing wrong with it is a busted circuit board. Looks like the part number is XZ154 and/or A-0636 PNB... any thoughts on
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Jan 13, 2012
PSR 175 driver for Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2
I have searched and cannot find the driver for my system and keyboard! I downloaded the most recent driver. When I select it in system preferences it
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Jan 13, 2012
Yamaha S-80 1st low key does not play
Hi. Good day, my 1st low key does not play it may have been because of spilled liquid years ago, when it happened: I tipped it , opened it, and put
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Jan 13, 2012
Yamaha tyros 4 review
Yamaha Tyros 4 review. Review of the Yamaha Tyros 4 arranger workstation.
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Jan 11, 2012
Transferring tracks from yamaha yg-235 to the pc
I have a yamaha ypg-235. I am unable to save the track I created to Song 36 (flash drive) to transfer it to my computer via the music downloader. Also,
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