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replace a broken key?  starstarstarstarstar
Is it possible to get a replacement for a broken key?

I have a yamaha p-90 electric piano with a broken B112 key and I'm hoping i can get a replacement ...

how do i connect my yamaha p60 to pl system?  starstarstarstarstar
i love my yamaha p60 and purchased it for the purpose of playing at home, recording and also performing... unfortunately i was unaware that i could not ...

How to change keys of Yamaha p250  starstarstarstarstar
The keys have started to get jammed and stuck on my p-250 so im just wondering if anyone could let me know how to fix these? can i take the keys off and ...

how do i get extra sounds for my yamaha P70 keyboard?  starstarstarstarstar
i would like to have more sounds on my keyboard but don't have a clue how to do this! I would especially like to have 'pad sounds' and also Hammond organ....

Opening up a Yamaha P-80 keyboard  starstarstarstarstar
Which screws on the back do I undo to open up a yamaha P-80
keyboard.

Yamaha P-85 makes noise when volume turned off  starstarstarstarstar
I don't know if this is my unit or all units. But plug headphones into your p85 and turn the volume all the way down. When you play the keyboard there ...

Yamaha PF 85 power problem  starstarstarstarstar
How do I verify my power chord to the ac is bad? I'm not sure if its the wiring or the jack input to the keyboard thats failed.

Yamaha PSR i425 - What is the specification or size for the Ouput Aux Jack ?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi,

I just bought a Yamaha PSR i425. Am thinking about buying a Headphone.
Could anyone let me know what the size of the Auxiliary output jack is ...

Yamaha Electronic P 200  starstarstarstarstar
Can not get any sound thru my speakers, checked the inside and the speakers are great and every thing looks great my setting are right, what else could ...

yamaha p-120 keys some make sounds and some don't  starstarstarstarstar
How do you set or reprogram - I had same problem with it a couple of years ago and a repair man had me do something to reset or reprogram it. but don't ...

Yamaha p-60 vs p-85  starstarstarstarstar
what is the difference between them?
why is the p-60 heavier?
is the p-60 speakers sounds better?
does they have linout jacks?

Yamaha p 200 how to reset  starstarstarstarstar
how can I reset my Yamaha p 200? It doesn't make any sound at all ...

Sustain jack  starstarstarstarstar
I am very new user of the Professional keyboard.
Can any one tell me what will be model of PSR-i425 Sustain jack.
How to use this Sustain jack?
what ...

Does the P-85 Yamaha keyboard have a fuse or circuit breaker?  starstarstarstarstar
We purchased this keyboard in the USA and then moved back to the UK. My Mom decided to plug the keyboard straight into the UK mains electricity using only ...

Sticking key - D octave above middle C  starstarstarstarstar
My Yamaha P80 keyboard has given good service for many years but recently I have had problems with a sticking key (D an octave above middle C). The key ...

Need stand for Yamaha P 60 digital piano: L-120 Stand  starstarstarstarstar
Where can I get a black wooden furniture-like stand for a Yamaha P 60 digital piano?

It is the L-120 stand in black, it was discontinued and no one ...

How do I open my Yamaha P150?  starstarstarstarstar
My speakers are acting up (crackle) and I suspect dust might be part of the cause.
How do I open up the top? I've unplugged it, unscrewed the screws in ...

Yamaha P70 problem  starstarstarstarstar
We have 2 Yamaha P70 keyboards where we have lost output from some of the keys.

What needs to be done to solve the problem, please?

Hellen Booth

piano - Yamaha p-60 demo...  starstarstarstarstar
does anyone know what the e-piano 2 demo is called on the yamaha p-60?im trying to transcribe it and its doing my head in

sticky key  starstarstarstarstar
The F#4 on my P-85 keyboard appears to have some issues. With the keyboard turned off, it makes noticably more noise than any of the other keys, and it ...

Yamaha P150 sustain pedal input jack  starstarstarstarstar
My friend has a Yamaha P150. The sustain seems to come on intermittantly. i believe it has to do witha falty input jack (the pedal is ok). Has anyone had ...

Yamaha P 120 sound cut off  starstarstarstarstar
I've had my Yamaha P120 for several years and use it often. In the last few days, the sound has suddenly been cutting out for about 2 or 3 seconds. As ...

Sustain pedal no longer sustaining.   starstarstarstarstar
I got the P60 a few years ago. After not using it for a year while away at school, the sustain pedal isn't working. Occasionally, when it was first turned ...

Transposing Yamaha P 90  starstarstarstarstar
Can you transpose on the Yamaha P 90? I was asked to make an offer on one but I needed to know if transposing is available

music stand for yamaha clavinova pf p-100  starstarstarstarstar
Is there a music stand that fits into the groove along the back of the yamaha clavinova pf p-100?

If so, where can I buy it? Thanks

Statistics about PR 30 model  starstarstarstarstar
I have been asked to play for a wedding & they have a Yamaha PR30. I am unfamiliar with this model. Can you tell me about it? Does it have weighted ...

noisy hammer  starstarstarstarstar
F# below middle C is noisy. Sounds like its hitting the interior top of the case.
Whats the quick fix??

John

very old Yamaha, new wireless headphones  starstarstarstarstar
I have an old but well-loved Yamaha piano I had purchased for my daughter when she was a little girl Clavinova PF p100. She brought it to college and just ...

Sticking notes - Yamaha P120  starstarstarstarstar
I have just bought a Yamaha P120 on ebay. It's great to play and I was using it in a concert last night and the D above middle C starting being very sluggish....

Sticky key at Yamaha P90 digital piano  starstarstarstarstar
Do you have a manual with instruction on how to open up a Yamaha P90 digital piano?

I would like to open it in order to repair a key that ocasionally ...

what is the name of the #28 preset song on a p-120 keyboard?  starstarstarstarstar
i would love to know

SCN Error On P90  starstarstarstarstar
I'M LOOKING FOR A TIP FOR REPAIRING AN 'SCN' ERROR,
UNIT DEMO WORKS FINE, KEYS HAVE NO OUTPUT. P90 MODEL

How to reset a Yamaha P-200  starstarstarstarstar
My P-200 has stopped making sound, and I believe that my 2-year pushed buttons, causing this problem. The manual is packed away somewhere in storage, and ...

Yamaha P-85 "on" button is suddenly not working   starstarstarstarstar
After a few months of light use, our Yamaha P-85 "on" button has stopped working. The light blinks and fades away within a second or two when you touch ...

Music Stand for P-80 Digital Piano  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know what music stand I could purchase for my p-80 electric piano. Thanks.

Yamaha P-85 Demo Songs  starstarstarstarstar
What are the names of the demo songs on a yamaha P-85?

Yamaha P-85 Not turning ON  starstarstarstarstar
I just bought a brand new Yamaha P-85 for my daughter.. Plugged the piano and played for a while. While after dinner we wanted to play again it is not ...

screw size for attaching L120 stand to Yamaha P120  starstarstarstarstar
I am reassembling my Yamaha P120 after a move, and the screws for attaching the L120 stand have taken a hike. So . . . would any one out there know the ...

Recording - Yamaha P-60  starstarstarstarstar
Can I record on a P-60?

Use 200v Yamaha P200 on 120v supply  starstarstarstarstar
I have a Yamaha P200 bought in the UK and now have moved to the USA.... what kind of converter do I need to plug the piano into US 120v electrical socket....

Yamaha P-60 Piano  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know what current Yamaha is analagous to the old P60 electronic piano? I liked the sound quality of the P60 and it's simplicity- I prefer ...

alternative piano tuning software  starstarstarstarstar
hello spirits in cyber land. i am searching for mac OsX tiger compatable software which will allow me to retune my p-60 so that i may learn both the sonata ...

my yamaha p-200 wont work  starstarstarstarstar
my Yamaha p-200 keyboard works fine with the demo songs but i cant play the actual keyboard, is there a reset button? or am I just being thick? I bought ...

How do I reset everything to the factory defaults?  starstarstarstar
How do I reset everything back to the factory defaults?

yamaha p150 info  starstarstarstar
a friend says he has a yamaha p150 used for sale, i cannot find any info about that model. did my friend give me a wrong model # or is it so old there ...

Yamaha P-140/P-140S operating instructions  starstarstar
I purchased this P-140/P-140S Yamaha keyboard in Japan, and, unfortunately, the use instructions are only in Japanese. How can I get an operator's manual ...

Yamaha p 150 sustain  Not rated yet
Is there a way to adjust the amount of sustain on a yamaha p 150 piano?

Yamaha P-60 Transposing  Not rated yet
Hi!
Does anyone know if you can transpose on the Yamaha P-60 and how to do it? Thanks!

yamaha p250 compatible with imac  Not rated yet
is the yamaha p250 compatible with imac

How do you replace a white key on a Yamaha PS28 keyboard?  Not rated yet
How do you replace a white key on a Yamaha PS28 keyboard and where can you buy extra keys?

Yamaha P85 and midi  Not rated yet
I have connected my Yamaha P85 to my PC via a UX 16 cable,,and followed all install instructions,when I run Sight Reading program it recognises the midi ...

midi on Yamaha P70  Not rated yet
Everytime I record midi a whole lot of garbage as well as doubling on notes take place. Is it just the midi settings on the keyboard?

Action effect - yamaha pf p100 keyboard  Not rated yet
What is action effect on a yamaha pf p100 keyboard? Is that the same as weighted keys?

Yamaha p70 sound selection problem  Not rated yet
The selector swtich for alternate piano sounds isn't consistent. If I pick a key, the sounds cylce through each time I press it, rather than remaining ...

How to delete a user song on a Yamaha P-140  Not rated yet
In the Yamaha P-140 user's manual, it don't explain how to delete a user song. Does anybody know who to delete it?

PROBLEMS WITH USB MIDI  Not rated yet
Hi there, I would like to ask if anyone can advise me on this issue which I am facing..
I recently bought myself a USB MIDI cable, the cheaper type, and ...

Yamaha P-200 Electronic Piano  Not rated yet
I have just replaced my computer. I need the drivers for Vista 64 bit drivers for the Yamaha P-200 piano

Sticking key  Not rated yet
The D below middle c on my P120 is sticking. Is there a repair manual someplace? or do you know how to fix it?

Yamaha P85 demo names  Not rated yet
what are the names and or titles of demo songs or played pieces on the p85 please?

Yamaha p90 electric piano  Not rated yet
piano won't power up. power transformer is ok. works fine on my p80. is there a fuse or a circuit breaker? where is it?

how do i fix sticking keys?  Not rated yet
some of my keys are stinking on my p 120. How can i fix the problem?

yamaha p60  Not rated yet
In the yamaha p60 where is the switch control for the transpose?

yamaha p-120, p-200, and p-85  Not rated yet
Which one is the best?

Yamaha P70 keys have action and adjacent key movement problems  Not rated yet
Yamaha P70 keys have action and adjacent key movement problems

How to open a Yamaha P-140 to access the keys?  Not rated yet
Hi

I have 1 key on my piano which is stuck\broken.

Could anyone help me and explain how I can open the top up so I can access the keys and hopefully ...

What current Yamaha board sounds the most like a P200?  Not rated yet
Well, I guess the title says it all. I bought a CP33 a coupe of years ago in the hopes of getting that beautiful yamaha P100, P200, P250 etc. sound in ...

Yamaha p200 volume problem  Not rated yet
I have a p200 that suddenly lost a great deal of volume output on all single voices, however when I play combinations (like Piano1+piano2), volume returns ...

Any idea where I can find a new sound card?  Not rated yet
Hi I need a new card for my p-90, I have managed to replace the first one but can't find the second one anywhere. I am living in Cyprus and have tried ...

Yamaha P-85 replacement cord  Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha P-85 which I bought in Australia. We have just moved to the USA and I need a replacement AC adaptor and cord that I can use here. Where ...

Yamaha P-85 - Transfer recorded song  Not rated yet
For Yamaha p-85, how to do open the recorded song from the keyboard on to your computer? I know you transfer via midi cable, but what do you do after that?...

Using a PA sytem with the Yamaha P70  Not rated yet
What do I need to do to run the Yamaha P70 through a PA system? Is a particular cable required to do this?

Owners/Instruction Manual - Yamaha Clavinova PF P-100  Not rated yet
Dear Sirs:

I am interested in obtaining an Owners/Instruction Manual for tthe Yamaha Clavinova PF P-100 Sr. # 013901.

Is shuch an item available?...

yamaha p-60 - connecting drum machine to digital piano  Not rated yet
how do i connect a drum machine to my piano and make it work

yamaha electric piano p-60  Not rated yet
What are the names of the demo songs listed in this piano?

p120 error message  Not rated yet
Anyone know where to get a list of error messages for the p120? I'm getting one that looks like HST...?
It happens when when using MIDI. Thanks!

Yamaha P80 vs Yamaha P60  Not rated yet
What's the difference?

P-140 demo song  Not rated yet
What`s the name of the first demo song (Grand Piano 1)?

i wanna convert p-85's bup file to midi file  Not rated yet
is there
"bup 2 mid
or
mid 2 bup"
program?

bup file must be a type of mid format.
maybe encryped mid file...

anybody help me~!


Yamaha P-200 sticky key  Not rated yet
I have a wonderful Yamaha P-200 which has developed a sticky key. Never spilled a drink on it or anything like that. What can I do?
Thanks

Kevin Coffey...

Yamaha PF1000 stuck key  Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha PF1000 with one key is stuck. How can i fix it? Thanks

Vista 64 ux16 driver  Not rated yet
Are there any plans to provide a windows vista 64 driver for the ux16 usb midi interface? If not, I'll have to buy a competitor's product.

What are the classical song presets on the Yamaha P-60?  Not rated yet
What are the names of the songs on the Yamaha P-60? I am trying to find a songs name.

a keyboard manual for Yamaha P60 88 Key Digital Piano  Not rated yet
I just got a P60 on ebay. I love the piano, but there was no manual. I definitely need a site to transpose. The only button I see is the voice button. I ...

Can new replacement keys be purchased for the P-80?  Not rated yet
With the wear and tear my P-80 has received over the years, I was wondering if replacement keys, or even an entire new keyset can be purchased.

where can i purchase a AC Power Adaptor (PA-301)?  Not rated yet
where can i purchase a AC Power Adaptor (PA-301)?

Using third-party piano samples with Yamaha P-120  Not rated yet
I'm on the verge of recording my next cd using the tried and true Yamaha P-120 digital piano.

I am interested in expanding the "repertoire" of available ...

ux 16 MIDI Interface driver  Not rated yet
Where can I get the UX 16 USB Midi interface drivers for the 64 bit Vista operating system?

P 120 Yamaha power cord  Not rated yet
I am missing my P120 Yamaha power cord for the keyboard. It was in my storage unit and I am unable to find it.
Is this replaceable?
Thank you for your ...

comparison of Yamaha P85 and DGX530  Not rated yet
What are the differences between the P85 and the DGX 530? What is meant by "lightly weighted action" (for the DGX 530)?

need 3 pedal unit forYamaha pf1000  Not rated yet
Hello, I bought a used PF1000 piano that arrived without the pedals. I need the 3 pedal unit with the multi pin plug on the cord. Thanks, Steve K. (406)...

Yamaha EZ 200 Octaves  Not rated yet
How many octaves does the Yamaha EZ 200 have?

What are the names of the voice demo songs on a P-120?  Not rated yet
What are the names of the voice demo songs on a P-120?

Yamaha P-250 Vista 64 USB drivers  Not rated yet
Are there any plans to release Vista 64 bit drivers for the Yamaha P-250 piano?

Where do I get replacement keys for a Yamaha P-140?  Not rated yet
Several keys on my new P-140 have deep gouges in them. Where can i get replacements and how much will they cost?

Sustain pedal quit working  Not rated yet
After being intermittent for a while the sustain pedal on my Yahama YPP200 quit working. I replaced it with an FC3 yamaha pedal which did not work out ...

Sustain pedal quit working  Not rated yet
After being intermittent for a while the sustain pedal quit working. I replaced it with an FC3 yamaha pedal which did not work out of the box. I suspect ...

Yamaha P90 Amps & speakers  Not rated yet
Which are the best amps and speakers to go with a Yam P 90 to ENHANCE it, s tone in a small sized hall?John Arichard atkinson@yahoo.com

Harp Patch on P-250???  Not rated yet
I am a musician at a gig with a Yamaha P250. I need to find out how to access the Harp Patch (if it exists). Does anyone out there know how to access ...

Yamaha P250 Sticking 'D's  Not rated yet
I absolutely love my P250. It is a wonderful keyboard that I want to continue to use.

I have two 'D's in the upper register sticking continually. I ...

Yamaha P-250  Not rated yet
Is there any DVD's to show me how to program my P-250?
I cannot make any sense out of the Manual.Its not just me, I have friends who are confused. I never ...

Stuck key - Yamaha P-80  Not rated yet
i have a stuck key on my wonderful P-80
how do i get it fixed please??
thanks, charlie in new york, ny
10036

Yamaha p-200 Key ass'y  Not rated yet
Where can I get a replacement key ass'y?

velocity adjustment on p200   Not rated yet
how do i adjust velocity on p200

Yamaha P200 Almost Perfect  Not rated yet
I just purchased an 11 year old Yamaha P200. It's great.

When the keys return to their full upright position - they make a "klunk sound" rather than ...

power supply for a Yamaha p120  Not rated yet
where to get a power suuply for a Yamaha p120

Replacing a keyboard motor  Not rated yet
My keyboard motor burned out. What would it cost to replace the motor. It is a small Yamaha midi-keyboard.

Thank you.

Mary

Yamaha P200 Keyboard Felt  Not rated yet
Yamaha P200 Keyboard
The keyboard I just bought used makes a hard souund as the keys return up to position.
I was told it was in excellent condition ...

Yamaha P-60 replacement part  Not rated yet
We have a Yamaha P-60. Love it. The circuit board into which the peddle plugs has cracked and so the peddle no longer works its effect. We need to replace ...

Yamaha pf p100 sustain does not work. Internal card cracked. Where to find parts?  Not rated yet
Hi,
Several years ago I bought a Yamaha PF P-100 on Ebay. The sustain pedal never worked. It turned out, the keyboard had a cracked electronic card. Is ...

jazz demo on the p80   Not rated yet
How do I get permission from Yamaha to record a version of the jazz demo song on the p80? Who wrote it? What is it called? I've been working on an arrangement ...

midi out does not work on p-200  Not rated yet
I have a yamaha p-200. My midi out does not seem to work anymore. I can connect my Nord Electro to my apple (through my MT4) without a problem. But my ...

How to clean a sticking piano key.  Not rated yet
How do I clean a sticking piano key?

Where can I purchase a power chord for my Yamaha P-250 Electronic Piano?  Not rated yet
I have a P-250 Electronic Piano and someone walked away with my power chord. Where do I get a new one?

Yamaha P120 demo song  Not rated yet
What is the name of the "grand piano 2" demo song on a yamaha P 120?

what type of cable shoud i use if i want to connect my yamaha dgx620 to my computer?   Not rated yet
what type of cable shoud i use if i want to connect my yamaha dgx620 to my computer?
it has two possible outputs:
1. to device
2. to host

both of ...

Yamaha PF 85 key removal and lubrication  Not rated yet
How do I remove PF 85 Keys to clean and lubricate them?

using midi with a P 80  Not rated yet
how do i get the p80 to work as a drum machine for a computer using steinberg nuendo?

Help with midi function on P80.  Not rated yet
I have a Roland B3 module and am trying to use my P80 as a controller.
I've followed the manual instructions as best i can but
I can't get any of the ...

Sustain pedal - Yamaha PF 1000  Not rated yet
Can you replace the pedal mechanism on the PF 1000

Sticking keys  Not rated yet
How do you correct a sticking key, even after changing spring?

P85 UX16 windows vista does not connect  Not rated yet
I have a P85 connected to a PC with Windows vista, I have already downloaded the controler and windows says it is carrectly installed, the leds for in ...

how to fix sticking keys  Not rated yet
I have two keys that are sticking a bit after many years of service. How do I remove the cover to get to them? Are parts available and from whom?

Yamaha P80 Preset Songs  Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha P80 and would like to know what the preset songs are called / composer - I've been searching and haven't been able to find anything, and ...

lost power cord for Yamaha p-90!  Not rated yet
i lost the power cord for my p-90 after my NYE gig. is there anywhere to purchase a replacement cord?

thanks,
chris

sticking key - Yamaha PF-1000  Not rated yet
Anyone know how to repair a sticking key on a Yamaha PF-1000?
Thanx

Yamaha p 250 vs p 200 vs p 90  Not rated yet
difference between yamaha p 250 and p 200 and p 90?

Yamaha P70 Action problems  Not rated yet
Some Yamaha P70 keys have action and adjacent key movement problems. How do I remove the cover to adjust the action?

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