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Jul 18, 2019
Yamaha YPG 525 Volume Question
I have noticed when checking main volume on different voices that each voice has its own volume setting. Piano is at 114 for instance while the organ I
Jul 18, 2019
Yamaha Ypt 240 keyboard - Musicsoft connection failed
Hi, I have yamaha ypt 240, and I tried to record sounds and send files on my computer by Musicsoft aplication, I have installed the MIDI drivers and when
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Jul 18, 2019
Yamaha PSR S500, control panel is not responding and the response of keys are so late
Hi all, I reset my Yamaha PSR S500. Post reset, my control panel is not responding and the response of keys are so late. Any solution? Regards Shiva002
Jul 18, 2019
Apps for Yamaha P115
It appears that the Yamaha P115 electric piano has disappeared off of the face of the earth.. I was told that there are apps available for this piano but
Jul 18, 2019
Yamaha Clavinova or P200? Which is Better?
I have the chance to buy either a clavinova or a p200. Both are $150. Which is the better buy?
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Jul 09, 2019
Yamaha Motif rack XS and Motif Xf6
Can we use The motif xf6 buttons to use the motif rack xs tones ?? For example - If my motif rackxs has a Strings tone in User 1 then, Piano - User
Jul 09, 2019
Headphones not working on Yamaha CLP295GP
My headphones no longer work with my CLP295GP. I have tried both headphone sockets and three different sets of headphones so I know it is not a problem
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Jul 09, 2019
Yamaha P150 Speaker Switch
I was gifted a yamaha p150 but the speaker switch in the back was at some time mashed in and 2 of the wires are off. I want to bypass this switch to us
Jul 09, 2019
Yamaha Digital Piano P45 - C and F# don't play
Hello, all the C and F# keys above the middle C on my Yamaha P45 digital piano stopped working this morning. C and F# pairs on the 5th, 6th and 7th octaves
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Jun 26, 2019
Yamaha PSR midi files in song formats
After creating a song on psrs910 and transferred to USB when I play it on my computer the sounds are not the same do I have to have special drivers or
Jun 26, 2019
How to switch on accompaniment while recording music on Yamaha i455?
I tried to play music and record it in songs. as user2. But unable to switch ON accompaniment. Can someone help me to resolve this issue?
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Jun 25, 2019
Yamaha motif xf8 voicebank problem ?
When i choose a sound like bass, piano, etc..., it automaticaly turn to brass. Please help me to fix it and tell me why this error happen ?
Jun 25, 2019
Yamaha CVP-701 Recording Multiple Vocals???
I know I can record ONE main vocal to my Multi-MIDI Track Song, and save it as a .WAV or .MP3 file...However, is there a way to record more vocals on top
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Jun 10, 2019
Can I use the Yamaha DGX-305 as a midi controller on Cubase 10 pro?
I would like to use it as a midi controller, can't find it on my midi studio setup. I went to the Yamaha website to see if I could download the software
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Jun 05, 2019
Turn off auto acomp for OTS - Yamaha PSR S770
I have a Yamaha PSR s770. I'm trying to figure out the best way to set it up for shows. I don't use styles so my query is for saving the sounds. Up till
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Jun 05, 2019
Yamaha P140 output level
Dear, i have a question related to the AUX OUT on the rca socket: do you know what is the level of this signal ? maybe is it 0,75V ? tks, alessio
Jun 03, 2019
Yamaha CVP-303 no sound
My Yamaha CVP-303 had stopped working. Initially it would turn on but had no sound. Now it will turn on but just had a blue screen. Is there a way to
May 29, 2019
"Read-Only" option for songs or protection for folders? - Yamaha CVP 301
Our CVP 301 is used by many musicians, each of whom has his/her own User folder and saved songs. Is there a way to prevent editing of the saved songs by
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May 29, 2019
Yamaha CVP-505 Won’t Turn On
My clavinova (Yamaha CVP-505) had a little bit of water spilled on it. It turned on shortly after the spill, but 30-60 minutes later it won’t turn on.
May 25, 2019
Yamaha YYP-50 Voltage Issue
Bought Yamaha YYP50 in the UK. Can I use it in Canada? I know the answer is no, but is there anything I can do to override the voltage?
May 17, 2019
Screen display problems - Yamaha Motif 7
Can anyone help me fix a problem with the display on my Motif 7? The 'text' has become very faint. I can barely see it.
May 10, 2019
Yamaha CLP-430R Sound Issue
I have a 2013 Yamaha CLP-430R that my sound is intermittent from the headphone jacks or out put jacks. Also, the external speaker has started doing the
May 06, 2019
Yamaha Clavinova CLP550 keys don't work
I have had this piano (Yamaha Clavinova CLP550) for 10 years, but all of a sudden 3 keys in the middle of the keyboard have stopped working - what do I
May 02, 2019
Transpose is not working
Helllo! Guys as I am changing my transpose (lowering key) its not working. It shows that it goes down -1 -2... but its not working. Can anybody help me
May 02, 2019
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-280 Sustain Pedal Not Working
I have a Clavinova CLP-280. The sustain pedal seems to have a loose wire and works only part of the time. I need to figure out how to get to the wiring
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May 02, 2019
Yamaha DGX 630 Out of tune
Hi! My Yamaha DGX 630 is out of tune and despite performing back up clearing and factory reset, the same issue persists. Can you help me out with this
Apr 29, 2019
Yamaha CLP-122S - Recording MIDI to Cubase or Logic Pro X
Is anybody successfully recording Midi to Cubase or Logic Pro X from CLP-122S? If so, which midi interface are you using please? I’ve not had any success
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Apr 27, 2019
Yamaha PSR270: How do I connect midi output to a Huawai phone (for piano app)?
Yamaha PSR270: How do I connect midi output to a Huawai phone so a piano app can ‘hear’ the keyboard better? The app keeps telling us it can’t hear the
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Apr 27, 2019
Avant- Grand - Different Sound thru MIDI
The sound output when playing our Avant Grand NX1 without any computer attached, or through the Yamaha Smart Piano app is perfectly fine. However, whenever
Apr 24, 2019
Yamaha DGX-230 vs. Yamaha DGX-505
Does anyone know the difference between the Yamaha DGX 230 vs. Yamaha DGX 505? I am looking into investing and if anyone can share any information or which
Apr 21, 2019
Yamaha DGX 500 concerns
I have a Yamaha dgx 500 my keys are not responding when I play them not to mention I don't play my keyboard often but when I just started playing this
Apr 19, 2019
Using Headphones with Yamaha Clavinova CLP-122S
I want to use headphones but the headphone jacks are larger than typical headphone plugs. I remember years ago we had some sort of adapter that we purchased
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Apr 17, 2019
Yamaha CLP-295 Clavinova - Play Live Through Computer
I have a Yamaha CLP-295 Clavinova. Works well. My wife wants to tie sound output, likely using USB to HOST, to a laptop computer to play sound to a remote
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Apr 09, 2019
Yamaha CVP 303 Notes Out of Tune
My Yamaha CVP 303 Clavinova has notes that are out of tune, usually sharp. The notes vary and are usually in the third and fourth octave. Also some
Apr 09, 2019
How do I transpose the keyboard?
The manual is not helpful at all. It says to press function and then the arrow keys but I am lost. I'm trying to detune the piano to the key of B so
Apr 08, 2019
Significant Hum When MIDI Connected on Yamaha CP40
Hello, Yamaha Keyboard Forum; I have a CP40 connected in the most basic configuration for both MIDI and audio input into Protools. In the MIDI track,
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Mar 24, 2019
What piano chord is it when a D note is played with G Flat and B flat together?
What piano chord is it when a D note is played with G Flat and B flat together? Thanks...
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Mar 18, 2019
Yamaha DGX 660 Accompaniment Set up for Bass note?
how can I change the bass note on the yamaha dgx660. For example the music sheet shows the chord of C/E. What is the set up so it sounds like the E is
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Mar 14, 2019
Yamaha YDP-S52 and pedals
Hi all, some months ago I had a problem with the right pedal of my Yamaha YDP-S52. I disassembled the pedal unit and I replaced the right capacitor with
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