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.
