hello,my psr s900 is in tune but when switched to style mode,it is terribly out of tune,i need to tape it so it stays partially in tune,any suggestions? thanka
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Yamaha psr s900 pitch bend out if tune
This is strange, the pitchbendwheel has a springmechanism and the 'notch' should be in the middle pointing upright when not in use. If not, the mechanism is broken or obstructed by a foreign object. If you have to tape it for some unknown reason, be sure it is exact in the middle position.
Make also sure your 'Modulationwheel' is all the way down, there is NO spring for this one and if it is somewhere up from zero the keyboard can sound very mutch out of tune.
Please let us know if/when you solved this problem so we can all learn something.
Regards
Dick
Oct 22, 2009 Rating
psr s900 pitch wheel by: greg
Hi Dick
Thank you for replying, yes,all you say here is right on,i use the bend wheel often in my playing,it is so effective to get that extra feeling,now I have to keep it taped in the tuned position,which is a third of the way down from its original position.i am gigging daily and i don't have a backup keyboard,repairing it would mean me leaving it for at least a week,have you ever opened yours' up? i am considering that to see if there is any small object obstructing it,thanks again for helping Dick,
greg
Oct 22, 2009 Rating
Pitchbendwheel by: Dick Rector
Hello Greg,
No I haven't ever opened up a 900. But only a few weeks ago someone had the same problem and found some 'dirt' obstructing the pitchbendwheel moving free.
After opening up and the use of a can compressed air he solved his problem. I hope for you the problem is 'as simple'.
I am afraid I have no other advice.
Good luck.
Dick
Oct 22, 2009 Rating
Pitch Bend Problem by: Alfred
Dear Greg: Dick was referring to a guy out in San Diego who had the same problem. He removed the accumulated dirt from the spring and his unit is working fine. Unfortunately he did not identify his keyboard's Model or Number, nor did he describe how he openeed his unit. One thing he did indicate was that he is (intuitively) handy; and if you are not, but are determined to open your keyboard, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL. Study how the Housing is secured (Screws,etc). IF YOU ARE NOT A DIY PERSON, the best course of action is to have a Yamaha or Authorized technician do the job.
Oct 25, 2009 Rating
It was me with a PSR540 by: Jay
I'm not "experienced" with the s900...
For me it was dirt (I have this PSR for almost 8 years).
Jay
Oct 25, 2009 Rating
Pitch Bends Wheel PSR s900 by: Alfred
Dear Greg: The fellow out in San Diego owns a PSR 540. As I cautioned, be very careful if you open your unit. Make notes as you go along to help in its reassembly. DO NOT FIDDLE WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE CLEANING OF THE WHEEL SPRING. Good luck.
Oct 25, 2009 Rating
psrs-900 by: greg
thank you guys for taking the time to help me, so i am going to bring my keyboard to a repair shop here in montreal and rent one for a week or so, thanks again.
greg
Oct 26, 2009 Rating
Pitch Bend Feature by: Alfred
Dear Jay & Greg: It's guys like you two who answer and watch postings who keep this Forum
alive and interesting. Thanks and regards.
Aug 12, 2010 Rating
pitch bend by: dhanushka
i have psr550. It pitch bend is out of tune. What is reson? Is it dust problem. Can i solve this problem from replace pitch bend
Aug 12, 2010 Rating
pitchbend-wheel by: Dick Rector
Hi Dhanushka,
Obvious you have seen the posts before.
It can be a lot more than only dust, the spring can be broken or 'something' is obstructing the movement.
Yes you can have a look if you are confident and skilled opening up a keyboard.
In fact the 'mechanism' itself is very simple but if you are not sure what you are doing, I would ask a professional repair-person to have a look.
Let us know please what the problem was so we all can learn something.
Take care
Dick
Aug 13, 2010 Rating
pitchwheel by: greg
to all who replied, a big thank you, yes,i had been keeping the tuning in place by taping the pitchwheel to where it was in tune with the rest of the instrument, then,suddenly to my surprise,it sprung back into perfefect pitch after weeks of gigging with my problem,i couldn't afford to leave it at the repair place because i was committed in my gigs and needed the keyboard,happily this has corrected itself, your' concern and helpful hints,all of you,are much appreciated,enjoy your boards and peace to you all.
greg Inniss,montreal,Canada.
Aug 13, 2010 Rating
pitchbend-wheel by: Dick Rector
Thanks very much Greg for your reply.
Great it works again although we will never know what the problem really was.
Not sure you opened your keyboard but if you did, you have seen how very simple the mechanism works. A mini-circuit-board, a 3/4 wheel and a spring. All very accessible when the keyboard is open.
Even a small piece of paper or something similar falling in the openings around the wheel can obstruct the complete movement of the wheel and giving this 'out of tune' problem.
Anyhow, hopefully this helps other people.
Still I advice strongly the help of a skilled repair-person if someone is not sure what he/she does by taking a keyboard to pieces.
Take care
Dick
Aug 13, 2010 Rating
pitchwheel by: greg
to Dick,
a big thank you, you must be a very good soul, caring about my situation and offering your expert advice, even though we are strangers, you took the time to help, I wish you success and happiness, i will be on this forum often, cheers
Aug 14, 2010 Rating
pitchbend-wheel by: Dick Rector
My pleasure Greg, and thanks for the thank you. Not often people react when their problem is solved.
