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yamaha ypg 235 and transpose 
does the yamaha ypg 235 have transposing capability?

Yamaha dgx-202 to pc connection 
Why is there no sound transferred when I run a line between the eraphone out let of the Yamaha dgx-202 and the mic port of my Toshiba laptop running XP?...

Yamaha YPG535 to PC song transfer 
How do I transfer songs after plugging in teh USB to PC?

Keyboard pedal mode 
I somehow managed to invert the pedal. Whenever I hold it down, the keys are normal. And when I do not hold the pedal down, it is like I am. I do not know ...

yamaha ypg-525 blank screen 
I have absolutely no screen except for vertical lines.Yamaha will not support their product.Can you tell me where to find a step-by-step guide to fix this ...

Mac Compatibility/keyboard/weighted keys 
Hi - I am looking for a beginners keyboard with weighted or semi-weighted keys,also prefer it to be mac compatible, is their a yamaha that would fit the ...

Symbols and Icons in front of the keys on Yamaha YPG 535 
I cannot find an explanation of the icons and symbols printed on the metal running in front of the keyboard. I feel like an outsider peering in the window ...

What is the difference between Yamaha YPG 535 and the DGX 535? 
IM PLANING TO BUY A YAMAHA KEYBOARD, AND I WANT TO GET ONE OF THE YPG 535 OR THE DGX 535 SERIES BUT DONT KNOW WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE COULD SOMEONE EXPLAIN ...

how to upload harmonium on yamaha ypg 535  
i want to have harmonium on my yamaha ypg 535 how to do that

yamaha ypg 225 organ sample 
I'm interested in purchasing one of these but what i dont know is if it has a realistic organ sound on it. can anyone help me out on that? (draw organ ...

Where can I download tbe USB driver for the YPG-225 
Where can I download tbe USB driver for the YPG-225?

Yamaha ypg235 vs ypg535. Pro's & con's 
I am looking to buy a keyboard and cannot decide between the yamaha ypg235 and ypg535.
Can you help me list pro's & con's?

keyboard loses power while playing 
my YPG 535 just loses power while were are playing.
any Idea what is causing this problem.
Has anyone else having this problem.
Ed.

LCD display on Yamaha YPG625 
We have several Yamaha 625 keyboards. 4 of them have screen issues - either lines or a blank screen. What could the problem be and how do I get it repaired?...

lightning strike at home 
i have a ypg-625 that will turn on and the display shows that it responds to inputs from the settings and demos, but it does not show that it responds ...

pitch status of keyboards 
Are the keyboards in standard pitch and if so, will they remain in standard pitch thru the years of use?

Transpose (Yamaha YPG225) 
Is there a transpose function on the YPG225?

scrambled digital display 
My digital display is scrambled, any ideas?

YPG 635 & YPG535 MAC compatible? 
Are the YPG 635 & the YPG535 compatible with MAC computers?

We are looking at both of these for our son & he will be using a MAC in college so we need ...

Downloading Yamaha YPG-235 usb driver 
Where can I download tbe USB driver for the YPG-235?

Set Style does not work on my keyboard 
I followed the instruction how to set style from the manual as follows:
1. press the style button
2. select a style
3. turn on ACMP
4. turn on Sync
...

i can not connect my yamaha dgx 630 how do i connect it to garage band? 
i can not connect my yamaha dgx 630 cause it is not compatible with mac .wicch driver should i download and how does it work?

usb thumb drive (Yamaha YPG635) 
i recently purchased the yamaha ypg635 , what flash memory device is compatible with my instrument ? thank you

Yamaha YPG - 635 for MAC 
I'm certain that this question has come up quite a bit, but I am still currently running in garage band. I certainly didn't think that this would be my ...

USB MIDI Connection YPG625 
How do you connect the UX16 usb midi interface cable to the YPG625? Ours does not have the five prong female connection point? Is there some other way ...

Keyboard Clatter - Yamaha YPG-625 
My Yamaha YPG-625 is only about six months old and the keyboard seems to be clattering more every day. Is there anything I can do to correct or reduce ...

MY MAC cannot find the SMF files saved from my yamaha ypg 525-HELP? 
i am trying to save a song from my YPG 525 to a flash drive to put into the computer. the song is definitely on the flash drive, as it shows up as "Song ...

ypg 235 vs dgx230ms 
buying for newbie
he wants ypg235, can get dgx230ms for better price
what is difference if any?

YPG 635 vs DGX 630 
I'm gonna buy a new digital piano and come up with these 2. It seems that they look eaxtly like each other but the DGX 630 cost more than the YPG 635. Why?...

YPG-625 vs YPG-635 
I know the 635 is the "replacement" for the 625. Both are available.

What are the enhancements, if any, for the YPG-635. Is it worth the extra money?...

Can't Transfer User Songs to Computer.... 
I'm trying to transfer User Songs from my keyboard to my computer. I have installed Musicsoft Downloader and the drivers. I've established the connection ...

Yamaha DGX-520 YPG-525 Messages Explained 
I own a Yamaha DGX-520 YPG-525. When I try to format a USB flash drive (LEXAR) I cannot get past the message "No files found". The message is poorly ...

How to find real jazz drum styles  Not rated yet
I am a jazz pianist and find the on board drum styles real lame compared to others .
Are there any real serious jazz drum styles available for this ypg-...

connect yamaha ypg 535 to pro tools  Not rated yet
I want to connect my ypg535 to a protools m box mini and record to pro tools LE. How do I make the connection so pro tools will recognize it?

Yamaha ypg-625 won't talk to macbook  Not rated yet
My ypg-625 will not talk to my macbook via midi cable (usb). I run OS Snow Leopard. I need to be able to run Sibelius notation software. HELP!

Mac driver for Garageband?  Not rated yet
Hello,

I've purchased this very nice, but not inexpensive keyboard, with the promise that I could use it as a midi/USB controller. Alas, it is not recognized ...

Yamaha YPG-625 - Midi setup and use  Not rated yet
Can I hook up YPG-625 to Mac Book Pro and do orchestrations using Garage Band?

MIDI Problems  Not rated yet
How can I get my HP Pentium 4 computer to recognize a MIDI signal from my YPG 235? I am using the AB type of MIDI cable that they say I need, and have ...

Connecting Yamaha YPG 525 to M Audio MIDI  Not rated yet
i have a yamaha ypg 525 with a usb midi and i wanted to connect it to my m audio midi so how can i fix that to make it work

Downloading Yamaha YPG-625 instrument voices to my digital piano  Not rated yet
Is there a way for me to download more voices to my Yamaha YPG-625. I"m looking for more piano sounds and possibly richer synth sounds so i can play live ...

how do i transport sounds from YPG 635 to my mack book pro  Not rated yet
IS THERE A SOFTWARE TO CONNECT ME FROM YPG635 TO MAC
BOOK PRO

How do you play your yamaha ypg through pc?  Not rated yet
I have the YPG-635 and got the device driver for the instrument, but I still can't play my piano using the sound card on my pc. I did the test and I get ...

what is the difference in the new models  Not rated yet
what is the difference between the YPG 235 from the YPG 225?

lost cd yamaha ypg-235  Not rated yet
i lost my cd for my yamaha ypg-235 how can i install the driver needed?

Transferring songs from keyboard to hard drive  Not rated yet
When my laptop is connected to my keyboard via the USB, I can see the backup file, but I can't see the song user files. Since I can't see them, I can'...

have yamaha 235- need driver for MAC computer???  Not rated yet
Is the driver alreadly installed in the MAC garage band application or is there some place where I need to download it from (site) or software?

user songs to computer?  Not rated yet
I have uploaded my user songs to musicsoft downloader alright but cannot load it to my computer or a CD? I can drag and drop but to where on my computer?...

transferring music created on usb flashdrive to Motif  Not rated yet
How do you transfer music saved to a usb flashdrive created on the YPG635 to a Motif ES8?

Onscreen Notation Downloads  Not rated yet
I understand that as you play, the screen will show the proper notation. Is this downloadable to a computer to save the entire score of an original work?...

YPG-525 Driver  Not rated yet
Can I have the driver software for the YPG-525? I lost my cd-rom and cannot find the driver software anywhere.

how do I get my user songs into an MP3 format so I can burn them to CD?  Not rated yet
I am using a Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-620. I have recorded five different user songs on the instrument then I moved them onto my PC. The file that made ...

Yamaha YPG 625 help  Not rated yet
Hi. i just purchased a ypg 625 yamaha and i need help and instructions on how to load music from the computer to the keyboard and what cords do i need ...

ypg 535 and ypg635  Not rated yet
What is the difference between the ypg 535 and ypg 635?

YPG-635 and the MIDI conection  Not rated yet
Exist some way to conect the USB ports in MIDI with other keyboards, may be with some aditional electronic box?

LCD screen not functioning  Not rated yet
Hello,
My YPG 625 screen is blank when the keyboard is turned on. How can that be fixed?
Thanks

Transferring recorded music from a ypg235 keyboard to the computer  Not rated yet
I'm trying to transfer recorded music from my ypg 235 keyboard to my computer, but my computer saved the music as a .bup file, and my computer isn't allowing ...

Arranger keyboard  Not rated yet
Where can I purchase MIDI files for my keyboard. I understand that I can download background music for my keyboard and play the melody along with it ......

how to connect the ypg 235 keyboard to a ctx computer  Not rated yet
how to connect the ypg 235 keyboard to a ctx computer

Blank LCD Screen  Not rated yet
THE LCD SCREEN OF MY YPG-625 IS ILLUMINATED BUT NOTHING SHOWS UP. I DEPRESSED THE TOP WHITE KEY AND PRESSED STANDBY/ON BUTTON BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT ...

DGX620/YPG625  Not rated yet
I am wondering if the DGX620/YPG625 supports half-pedaling and allows for the use of the three pedals? Thanks.

Transfering keyboard files to computer  Not rated yet
How do I get "recording" files saved on the keyboard into my computer?

Turning on the Keyboard and getting sound to come...  Not rated yet
how to you turn on the keyboard and get the keys to start making sound. It's like the keyboard is on mute. The volume is turned up and all the lights are ...

LCD screen problem  Not rated yet
I'm getting flickering lines on my screen. Any ideas

playing backup files on keyboard  Not rated yet
I have transferred the backup file(08PK61.BUP) onto my computer with no issues, but now how can i play the files ?

Yamaha Ypg-635 help  Not rated yet
I'm curious on how to upload midis or songs onto my flash drive. I plugged it into my keyboard, and I light on the screen went on showing that it knew ...

the yamaha ypg 535 compatible with mac?   Not rated yet
Is the yamaha ypg 535 compatible with mac? there is an instalation cd as well for mac or is not possible to conect them, to transfer data to the mac ...

Spilled Wine... Yamaha YPG-525  Not rated yet
Uh, so i know i'm an idiot.. but i spilled wine on my keyboard and it tweaked out.. is there any way i can open it up and fix it manually or is it gone ...

Yamaha YPG 635 Transpose  Not rated yet
Does the Yamaha YPG 635 have transposing capability?

notation composer software  Not rated yet
i am using the above software. can i transfer the created midi files to the dgx 630 which i have?
djj

I want my ypg-635 to sound like a Hammond B3  Not rated yet
I WANT MY ypg-635 TO SOUND LIKE A HAMMOND B3, what setting do I need to set or download?

Downloading midi files  Not rated yet
How do you download a midi file

How to save multiple voices/styles while playing - Yamaha YPG 635  Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha YPG 635 keyboard.
How do I save multiple voices while playing a song ? In the manual it says to select Bank/Memory, then 1-9 and then ...

Getting a recorded Song on Yamaha YPG635  Not rated yet
Ive recorded songs on the Yamaha-YPG635 but when ever i replay them with the score or fuction i cant see the notes. CAN ANYONE HELP ME SEE MY NOTES!!!!...

Is it possible to use the Yamaha YPG-625 as a midi controller?  Not rated yet
I am interested in setting up a home recording studio. I am planning on purchasing a bundle that includes Pro tools,and a few other accesories. I was just ...

additional sounds/tones for YPG-625 needed  Not rated yet
I've found there are not some staple keyboard organ sounds on this device. Is it possible to download additional tones? If so how and where?

I really ...

Loading saved song file on YPG 535  Not rated yet
I just purchased this keyboard 2 days ago. I was successful saving song data to the USB drive, at least it said so. However, when I load it back to the ...

How do I record from my Yamaha keyboard to Garage Band  Not rated yet
I am trying to record from my Yamaha keyboard (YPG225) to Garage Band and how do I get more than just a piano track recorded (strings, etc.)?

Transfer from Computer to YPG635  Not rated yet
I sucessfully installed the drivers for the YPG635 and the computer recognized the instrument. However when I try to transfer MIDI files to it from the ...

Connecting DGX 630 to pc  Not rated yet
How do I connect my DGX 630 to my pc to record with a sequencer? Specifically, Realband.

How to transpose on YPG635  Not rated yet
How to transpose on a ypg-635 ?

Can't use Musicsoft Downloader on my Mac  Not rated yet
Where can I get Mac software to download my MIDI data to my Mac computer? I can pay for it!!!

tones of the yamaha YPG 625 did not play  Not rated yet
All the C and F# of my yamaha ypg 625 did not play what can i do

MIDI Input Software Yamaha Grand Piano 625  Not rated yet
I want to use my Yamaha Grand Piano 625 as a MIDI input device, but I can't find the software anywhere to accomplish this. Where can I find the software ...

downloading from keyboard to computer  Not rated yet
how to download music from yamaha ypg 625 keyboard to the computer with the usb cord

How to use ypg-525 with Fl Studio with USB  Not rated yet
I was wondering if I can connect my Ypg-525 to my PC to use it in FL Studio and how? Thanks

Yamaha YPG-525 --how to record to computer?  Not rated yet
I recently purchased a used Yamaha YPG-525, and can't figure out how to transfer my songs to the computer. I have the appropriate cable, but am guessing ...

Why won't my flashdrive connect to my YPG-635  Not rated yet
My Lexar flash drive won't register to my YPG-635? I want to load my midi files, but when I plug it in, my piano won't register that it has a flash drive ...

Where to get software for computer  Not rated yet
Hello i bought my piano YPG-525 about 3 years ago and i have misplaced the software that came with it :( i was wondering if there is a site that i can ...

Cables needed for a line mixer?  Not rated yet
How do I connect a line mixer to the YPG-535? More specifically what is the name of cables I might need to accomplish this task?

Also, I'm wondering ...

musicsoft  Not rated yet
every time i try to use the musicsoft software it says my connection failed how do i properly connect my ypg-625 to my computer so that i can continue ...

Changing panel settings  Not rated yet
Can panel settings be deleted or overwritten? The manual warns that they can be overwritten, but I've not been able to do that. I'm worried that when ...

How to Reduce Noise from Keys on YPG 625   Not rated yet
How to Reduce Noise from Keys on YPG 625

YPG 635 and a host sequencer?  Not rated yet
Can the YPG 635be connected by it's USB to a Mac to run a host sequencer?

I know there is no MIDI IN or MIDI OUT but with the USB port connected to ...

Yamaha YPG 235   Not rated yet
How is this keyboard for a novice user who wants a reasonable option the first time around.

thanks...AJ

Compare YPG 635 to YPG 535. What's the difference?   Not rated yet
What are the trade off's between the YPG 635 and the YPG 535? I am considering the 535 but don't want to be disappointed with the quality of the keyboard ...

sticking key  Not rated yet
I have a key that sticks slightly on my new piano.. Is there an easy fix? I bought it mailorder and know of no close by dealers.

Transpose in Yamaha YPG-235  Not rated yet
How can you use the transpose in the Yamaha YPG-235?

Yamaha YPG 535 and MAC Sibelius  Not rated yet
I'm needing to know if I need a midi interface so that Sibelius software can 'read' the input of the YPG 535. Can anyone help me?

Upload new sounds to YPG-625  Not rated yet
Is it possible to upload new sounds to the YPG-625? The sounds are alright, but there are others that I want (new piano/organ samples) and I'm wondering ...

Please review YPG 235 and 535  Not rated yet
I am looking to buy either the Yamaha YPG 235 or 535. Can anyone tell me how both of these instruments rank among digital pianos. Thank you.
CS

Yamaha YPG 225  Not rated yet
I recorded some original music using the 009 Funky EP voice. Keys sounded great, but I hear a strange extraneous noise with each chord I play, almost like ...

Loading user files from flash drive - YPG-625  Not rated yet
My YPG-625 will read SMF files from my usb drive, but won't let me load them to the piano's memory. The song files only show up under the "delete" category....

Midi - Yamaha YPG-625  Not rated yet
when I save a user song in midi format to a usb memory stick and then play the song on a computer, I lose some of the tracks. Is this inevitable? My ...

YPG-625 Output signal to Amp -Hot, high voltage / impedance  Not rated yet
Headphone /output for unit sends too hot of a signal to older KB 100 amp - and distorts and overdrives the instrument input channels - no "Line in" input ...

compatible with Mac - YPG535/YPG635  Not rated yet
I am looking to purchase either YPG 535 or YPG 635 but need to know if it is compatible with MAC's ( MAC OS X
Thanks

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