This video would teach you how you can connect your Yamaha Keyboard with GarageBand on your Mac system. For the purpose of this video, I have used Yamaha PSR-E243 keyboard and connected it with my.
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Please note however that it doesn't come with weighted keys. The keys are lightly-weighted and perfect for those who prefer that type of keyboard. Yamaha has quite a number of good weighted key digital pianos for those looking for a keyboard that emulates the feel of an acoustic.If you're into recording you should be delighted to know that the Yamaha YPG525 keyboard comes with a 6 track sequencer. This has always been one of my favorite features on a keyboard. I remember when I started out on the keyboard how badly I wanted one that could sequence. This helped bring out the arranger and composer in me. There's a bitmap screen that displays scores and lyrics.
One of my criticisms is the 32 note polyphony. This can be a problem especially when sequencing since only 32 notes can play simultaneously. This makes this keyboard less suitable to advanced players.Yamaha YPG525 portable grand keyboard is good for students. Like many other portable Yamaha keyboards it comes with Yamaha Education Suite interactive lessons.
This is very good for and developing your skills. The keyboard also has USB connectivity so you can easily connect it to a computer or similar device.Other great features on the Yamaha YPG 525 include Large wave ROM features 'Live' stereo grand piano sample, a music database that includes 267 keyboard setups by song title, five types of master EQ, full keyboard and multi fingering modes, USB MIDI & PC button, and much more. This Yamaha portable keyboard comes with as many as 500 XGlite/GM voices. This includes 8 Sweet, 3 Live and 5 Cool voices. This keyboard is priced around 630 bucks. It's the newer model, but virtually the same keyboard.
MY MAC cannot find the SMF files saved from my yamaha ypg 525-HELP?by l.g.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 036' and can be played back in the keyboard. But when i place the flash drive in the computer's USB port, the MAC (an iMac w/ intel processor), the computer thinks the drive is empty. Speaking of drives, it is driving me crazy.
It seems Yamaha offers full support for PC users but not MAC users. Any help would be very much appreciated. Sep 10, 2010RatingYou need to use a computer USB to Midiby: AnonymousUSB to Midi device will not work, you need to go into a computer USB port form the YPG keyboards to have access to Midi to and from your computer and YPG keyboard, it will then work just like a normal Midi keyboard.
But just using a USB to Midi converter on the YPG keyboard itself will not work and turn it into a full Midi keyboard sorry, crappy Yamaha deletion of a absolutely necessary feature.I do not know why Yamaha of all companies would do this, I spent close to $700 on my YPG-625 and at this price it should come with Midi IN/OUT ports. Even the Yamaha P-70 piano keyboard has Midi IN/OUT ports, what gives Yamaha??? Get with it!!! People still need to use Midi from time to time and this should not be an option or deleted!!! Yamaha should give us YPG customers a USB to Midi device that works without a computer for the YPG keyboards, come on!!! Dec 24, 2009RatingYamaha YPG SERIES NOT MIDIby: AnonymousThe reason for your problem is that the YPG SERIES ARE NOT MIDI KEYBOARDS I have the same problem trying to add a midi module. I QUESS THATS WHY WE PAID LESS MONEY THAN HIGHER END MODELS.
I seen severval posts asking the same question with no reponses from anybody. Since I made the dumb mistake assuming that all today's keyboards are midi at the time of purchase, I'm now looking for that magic box that will convert the keyboard to midi.
PERHAPS IT CAN BE DONE THROUGH A COMPUTER. I'm still researching this, but losing hope. Hopefully someone out ther knows the answer and will respond. Dec 15, 2015RatingBlank Screenby: Kevi KeysHi MadDog, I have the exact problem with my keyboard. I've had it worked on several times, and it doesn't seem to fix the problem as of yet.
It works for about 'maybe' 5 mins, or until I push 1 button to fill in a beat, then it goes all crappy again. I'm still looking into it and have now memorized lots of the styles and sounds. I didn't really have much of a choice. If you have a Yamaha outlet in your area/town, ask them how to fix your screen. Trust me, it is well worth it once it's fixed properly!!! Aug 31, 2012RatingBoycott The Yamaha Crooks!by: RobertMy Ypg525 is doing the same thing. After about 2 years of light use, the screen started appearing half legible and half with verticle lines.
Then it went out completely.it still lights up but displays nothing.This is a quality issue.a design issue. Yamaha did not spec out this screen properly and that is why everyone is having this problem. This is a part that costs Yamaha maybe $20-30. Yamaha won't fix the problem but will sell you a replacement for $180.00.which is almost 1/2 of what I paid for this keyboard.I urge all of you to join me in boycotting Yamaha products. I will never buy a Yamaha product ever again. I like Yamaha products but very much dislike that they are not honoring or fixing their screw up.
Aug 06, 2012RatingYet another Yamaha YPG-525 owner with a half-dead LCD screen.by: Wronged MusicianSubject says it all. Still can't find a reasonably priced replacement on the net. An LCD screen with these specifications should cost at MOST retail $20, even if manufactured for a modest sized OEM order. This is outdated LCD tech, but not so outdated that parts or manufacturing setup ought to be an issue.Yamaha just plain isn't supporting their product. With the LCD issues, if it were a car they'd be forced to issue a recall.
Free repair in that instance. Aug 01, 2012RatingHere's the infos neededby: JP LefebvreI bought the LCD unit from Yamaha Canadahere's my contact:Katia SaadThe LCD module for my DGX 620 that i believed isthe same for your YPG525, (but ask Yamaha to be sure) isWG299100 SUB. # WU967500They sold me a new replacement for a discount pricethey ask me to keep secret.But it works fine now.If you need some technical advice for the replacement procedure i will be glad to help you.I am a professional electronics specialist.Bye.
Jul 26, 2012Ratingdownload link for DGX-620 manualby: NoKeyboardWizMy display half-died some time ago and I never did anything about it but now I think I will.I found the service manual download link immediately this evening (you can too) and here it is:anyone knows the part number of the substitute display, please post it. I looked at the youtube video showing all the wires and the disasseblmed keyboard and it did not scare me.
Taking out 125 screws did however.Thanks. Jul 08, 2011RatingBlank.Half Screen Solution.by: Gadget GirlYamaha is no support. It started two years after purchase. The blank/line/half screen happens when my keyboard is off for a few days.
If I turn it on every day. Even for a short time, the screen is fine. When I forget, the blank or half or lines screen show up, but disappears after a short while.
I'll settle for that rather than rent a car or van to haul this huge thing to a repair shop. But I won't buy another Yamaha keyboard again, that's for sure. Mar 31, 2011RatingGreat work!by: RafaeliasThis message attempt to answer to an anonimous guest: In my case, I am living in the Dominican Republic, here is almost difficult to find some parts like ones found in DigiKey to order.
So I get an old damaged CD-ROM diver, and pull out the flat cable and the two female connectors from the control board to the lenses (reader). There are 17 pins, so I had to leave 3 pins not connected. I desolded the two connectors and solded each wire as Ajeismo posted. A resisttor and potentiometer also were solded. If you have some skills in electronics, go ahead, you can do it!
Feb 06, 2011RatingMore info about LCDby: RafaeliasToday, I was searching on ebay and found a seller that claims for sale a MM6 LCD replacement. Is the same Powertip wich AJEISMO (from Tijuana) mentioned. Now they have a solution (as pictured an MM6), but the price was go up to more than $80! Two black vertical lines in both sides due the thinny pixel´s width.The true, I think it need some changes because the lines of the new LCD are not in the same order than the Yamaha´s LCD cable. If anyone reach that info (wich lines to change).
May we get a solution for it. I suppouse I will do that. Jan 22, 2011RatingMore info about a possible solutionby: AnonymousDear Everybody!Working in the same way of AEJISMO from Mexico, I studied the Powertip option and bought the Service manual from Yamaha, but the last one does not specify the lines of the display, but the Powertip PDF document does. Lets continue looking a light at the end of the tunnel. Anyway, it may be the most approximate possibility fo solve at a low and just cost.Greetings from Dominican Republic. If anyone wants more info, let me know (I speak spanish too). Jan 18, 2011RatingTHIS MIGHT WORKby: NJGrangerhello searched and searched for a long time with no avail and left it alone for 6 months, then i decided to take it apart and adjust cable and presto good as new.
If you have about 45 minutes maybe less take all of the screws out (about 25 to 30) and keep them safe i took pics with my cell to remember thier locations. The outer case takes the longest you may not beed to take the speaker bourds out anyway once apart be careful with the wiring inside and dont pull the case too far aprt and simply readjust all and any flex cables aroud the display i have some electronic knowledge but this was pretty explanitory please do not yamk it apart. I have done it to 2 now with success email me if you have any questions [email protected] close the case and try it first before resealing but do not open it plugged in do at your own risk hope this helps nik. Jul 29, 2010RatingLCD problem with Yamaha YPG-635 / DGX-630 and MM6by: RafaeliasDear Everybody!The LCD module used by Yamaha in these keyboards uses a matrix of 320 x 240 pixels, it is from china and it have a poor construction, made of a kind of conductive glue instead a connector for feeding columns of the matrix. I tryed repair luckly my MM6 only for the first time and a couple of days I was one step back.
The goal is to find any manufacturer that provides the same blue LCD module ready sustitute it. Anyone can dissasemble the unit and carefully make the change. If Yamaha sell that part, it must cost no more than $60 (since is so simple, it doesn have more than 1 chip and a few SMD resistors and capacitors for controlling the contrast). Please, if they do, I want one! Nov 03, 2009RatingBlank Screenby: AlfredDear Fellow Members: I very recently wrote to Yamaha regarding this problem being a frequent one in this Forum. It may have been a 'one-man Crusade' effort, and I'm waiting to hear from them. Perhaps if you separately added your compliants - couching them in as polite a way as you can - it may wake up the sleeping giant.
I agree with both of you, and hope you will be willing to reinforce my comments to them in which I stressed the importance of their maintaining a good image as manufacturers of quality keyboards. Oct 22, 2009RatingBlank Screen YPG 525by: AlfredDear 'Mad Doctor': Your problem is one frequently mentioned in this Forum. I have looked into it at some length, and unfortunately any DIY repair is out of the question. I understand your feelings about Yamaha, but the only solutionshort of writing off your unit (and surely you do not want to do that) seems to be to have Yamaha repair the Display.
The cost of repair can be high, but try to look at it as the price to pay for continuing to enjoy playing. Sorry for the lousy message, Good luck. Aug 02, 2010RatingCD Drive5r for YPG 525by: AlfredDear Kevin: You'll have to sweep the internet for any possible free downloads of a driver. If you do not succeed, it's likely Yamaha is reserving access only through purchase of the CD.Here are two possible contacts for purchase.Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.135 Milner Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, CanadaTel: (1) 416-298-1311 Fax: (1) 416-292-0732.OR,750 Chester Road, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6J1, CanadaTel: (1) 604-520-1335 Fax: (1) 604-520-7058We have no ties with the Yamaha Corp. And offer the above as a return courtesy for your kind visit.Keep well. Dec 01, 2009RatingSee Yamaha's List of Compatible Flash Drivesby: AnonymousYamaha's website has a list of compatible flash drives that will work with your particular portable grand. Take a look at the list of compatible usb drives located at:a usb drive that is shown to be compatible might help with your problem.
If you find that you can't access the site location directly using the above url, go to the Yamaha site, select portable grands, then your model, then support, then downloads. Scrolling down quite a bit, you should find a download of compatible usb flash drives. Hope this helps. Apr 01, 2011RatingSame thingby: AnonymousI have been having screen problems as well, but mine seem more permanent.
Ever since the past two weeks, having the keyboard only two years, a number of pixels have burnt out and the number increases each day. I now have a roughly 1 sq. Cm sized blotch of white on the top right portion of my screen.
I have read other forums about this and everything leads to a screen replacement. I looked online and saw that a screen would cost me somewhere around $170!!! So, I am debating wether to buy a new piano, or replace the screen, because I have no knowledge of any other problems that may occur that would cost even more to repair.
I don't want to have to spend over $1,500 on fixing a keyboard, that is only worth about $400-$500 in the current state it is in. Good luck with yours!! Jun 07, 2010RatingYPG 525 Display Problemby: AlfredDear Randy: IF you are using a Power Adaptor, it could be that it's Output has deteriorated, feeding less current to the Keyboard. Try replacing the adaptor. On the other hand, a Display can misbehave due to an internal circuit problem, which is more serious and definitely not a DIY project. I suggest that if the first recommendation does not correct the problem, you contact Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.at either135 Milner Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, CanadaTel: (1) 416-298-1311 Fax: (1) 416-292-0732.or750 Chester Road, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6J1, CanadaTel: (1) 604-520-1335 Fax: (1) 604-520-7058.give full details, (model, serial number, problem, etc.).
Hope this info helps. Thank you for contacting us, and please come back with questions/comments any time. You are always welcome here. I'm having trouble with the display on my yamaha ypg 525 keyboard?by Robert Christopulos(Salt Lake City, Utah, USA)The screen display on my YPG525 appears to be having trouble with backlighting. At one time it was fine, but now the lighting seems to be falling off severely. The contrast adjustment knob appears to work just fine.I've not opened the keyboard up but since it is out of warrantee now I'm severely tempted. I have some electronics experience.
Is it possible for me to adjust the lighting, and if so, where would I find the proper adjuster inside the case?I hope to be able to do this as cheaply as I can, but if I have to get it repaired professionally, about how much should this cost me?Comments for I'm having trouble with the display on my yamaha ypg 525 keyboard?Average Rating. Dec 05, 2009RatingYamaha YPG 525 Displayby: AlfredDear Bob: Sometimes it takes an independent view point 'to see where the trees are!' My comment about the lamp was something you overlooked. I've also learned something from you.
I never thought static Electricity had enough power to be lethal! I will keep this in mind. Finally,weigh the cost of repair by at least two qualified (preferably by Yamaha) technicians in your area. Unless a replacement of the LCD Assembly is required, it may be the way to go. Also, thanks for the feedback.
Just do it again to keep all members aware of your final action. Good luck and keep well.
Dec 05, 2009RatingThanks so muchby: Bob ChristopulosI so appreciate what you wrote. At least it validated what I have brrn thinking.That the lamp might be going out was also helpful.
Honestly I hadn't given any thought to that.Your comment regarding static electricity was much appreciated as I almost lost my life to a static discharge about 50 years ago.Anyway, I'll let you know what I find. I really don't want to replace my keyboard unless Yammie comes out with something like a T3 with 88 keys and is about as portable as my YPG525.Thanks again. Dec 01, 2009RatingYamaha YPG 525 Displayby: AlfredDear Robert: I am not familiar with your unit, but here are some points you might want to consider:1) Age of unit and corresponding wear & tear. The lamp itself may be slowly burning out.2) Read Mantius', Rector' and my comments found on main page of the Q & A title to the left of this message.3) Your knowledge of Electronics is respected, but in the process of DIY repair, know your limitations and when to quit.
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Be sure to wear an anti-static transfer Wrist Strap. You will be working around staic-sensitive components in the circuit.4) The adjuster is probably a Pot located close to the LCD Assembly.5) You may have to google Yamaha's main page and thread your way to their Parts Dept. For the parts you eventually need to buy.6) Get at least three estimates from local QUALIFIED REPAIR TECHS as to charges for repair so you can decide what to do.7) As I said I do not know your unit and therefore cannot guide you as to the how to open it.
Perhaps some other member does and willmake comment.Finally, regardless of your decision, it will be a helpful gesture if you posted a follow-up message in this Forum so we can all learn from your experience. Thank you and good luck.
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