This is the most unbiased and intelligent presentation of Yamaha 515. BRAVO, Pete! In contrast to the many "pundits" who downplay this instrument in their interviews, what Pete presents is really amazingly well analyzed and demonstrated. Yahama should be ashamed that they don't have a single similar video of this level of expertise themselves. There are all sorts of comparisons on UA-cam on this topic. For the most part they can hardly be called objective due to the author's quite understandable bias or devotion to other brands of digital pianos. Well, I can understand them. Others who try to be on neutral ground rarely go into some detail but often, due to their too superficial and modest abilities as pianists, casually overlook or underestimate all the "hidden" possibilities the 515 offers. In a sense, YAMAHA are guilty of this too. Thirdly, the endless criticism of this instrument is in the direction of the keyboard being heavy (i.e. heavier than other stage pianos: KAWAI-ES 920 or ROLAND-FP 60X). In my estimation, these are totally undeserved and unjustified generalizations, because the P-515's keyboard (we are talking about an instrument of a certain price class, after all) is the most robust of all the keyboards with which it is compared. (I can't speak for the keyboards of Fatar, Korg and Nord, because I have too little experience with them). NWX (Natural Wood X- as it is called) is well supported with wooden slats on both sides. And one more thing, and an important one at that - the length of the pivot, the very length that is longer than even Roland's vaunted (but fragile and brittle on hard Rachmaninoff-like chords or brutal pop-genre fast glissandos) PHA-50. In fact, the static weight of the NWX (Yamaha P-515/CP-88) is relatively close to that of the N1/N1X AvantGrand - i.e. 56.5 g (down to the escapement simulation) and about 82-84 g to the very bottom of the key. The so called "dynamic weight" is a bit under 48 g. (The difference to the N1/N1X AvantGrand is within 1-3 g, which is negligible, but the key-repetition of P-515 is slightly faster). Finally, let's not forget that similar instruments often serve as MIDI controllers. If you're a classical pianist, try playing any Beethoven sonata on a Kawai ES-920 or Roland FP-60X by connecting via MIDI your keyboard to, say, Garritan Abbey Road CFX Concert grand or any of the Vienna Synchron Pianos Bundle. Note the dynamic range you will achieve even with applied dynamic curve changes. In this regard, the P-515 performs much better than its competitors in its price range. So I'm excluding pianos like the Kawai Novus10 and AvantGrand N1or 3X (which I've tested side-by-side, although I have a Yamaha N1 at home. I have to admit, however, that the Kawai Novus 10 really is the winner.). One good test is to try to play as quietly as possible and at the same time even. For this purpose, I think that the first movement of the sonata Op. 27, No. 2 by Beethoven is very appropriate. At Op. 10, No. 2, there are very big differences in dynamics and this is also indicative of the possibility of mastering extremes in nuances when playing. In this sense, the keyboard of the P-515 is really at a good/very good level. Talking about 515, there are reasonable criticisms that the artificial barrier at the pressure, reaching the so-called escapement, is weakly expressed. I suppose this somewhat creates the feeling of well-controlled low dynamics. Whether this is good or bad, everyone can judge for themselves. Personally, it doesn't bother me. The only cons here with the P-515 is that the piano is sold with a polar pedal that does not support the half-pedal technique, re-pedaling, and one must purchase either the dedicated stand+pedal socket (Yamaha L-515+Yamaha LP-1) or Yamaha FC3A Piano Style Sustain Foot Pedal with Half-Pedaling. Cheers, Wess
Thanks, Pete! I found this video to be super helpful. First, I knew that the P-515 didn't have a way to save user registrations, so that feature (or rather lack of it) disqualified it from my list of possible boards to buy. I didn't realize (or had forgotten) that the companion Smart Pianist app DOES allow you to save user registrations. So now that board is back on my list. Secondly, I appreciate your demonstration of how various iPad apps can be integrated into and be controlled by the P-515. That opens up another world of possibilities, doesn't it?
Hi Paul. Thanks for watching. The iPad/P-515 combo is very useful. I have had mine for over 2 years and from my perspective, the keyboard works well and I am very happy with it.
@@PeteCalandra You had mentioned that this setup works on the CP and YC series of Yamaha keyboards, as well. Is that because those keyboards have built-in audio interfaces? I've been looking at both the CP88 and the YC73 - mostly because I really like what Yamaha has done with the user interface on those keyboards. If you have experience with the CP (I realize the YC73 probably isn't available yet), how would you compare that experience with playing the P-515? (I realize your time is valuable, and I won't keep pestering you with questions. But, given your background and experience, I do value your opinion.)
I really enjoyed the video Pete. It inspired me to get the Korg Module along with the Yamaha App. Do you connect the iPad to the host or is the connection done through MIDI? I would appreciate if you could briefly how you made your connections.
Hi I just plugged the iPad into the USB port on the back of the keyboard and it automatically connects. You also need an adapter for the usb cable to fit into the Lightning port on the iOS device.
Hi. Thanks for watching. I'm not sure this works with the CP4. I think this feature started with the more recent pianos like the CP88 and CP73. Let me know so i can pin a comment to this video. Thanks...
First - GREAT VIDEO. You have covered ground that no one else seemed to cover and answered a lot of my questions already. Thanks for this! Question - when you were layering the app audio (Korg module) with the P515, you changed the P515 volume in the smart pianist ap. That requires swiping on the ipad. Couldn't you have changed the P515 volume manually with the physical knob on the P515 (and the app would just slave along in the background)?
Hi there Pete, I connected my Yamaha P 125 to this app, and when I hit the notes, it makes like a sound of interference, I can't use it. Do you know why is this? Could it be the cable?
Hi. I am on vacation right now so not in front of my keyboard. I also am hesitant to answer a question like this without hands on the units. That being said. Yes it could be a bad cable. Depending on where you live there might be rfi interference that the cable amplifies. You might need a usb cable with a ferrite choke. This also can be a buffer issue. If the app has a buffer setting, try raising the number. Look in the settings. I would look for the buffer first. Also: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead
@@PeteCalandra thanks for the answer. Actually I used the wrong words. What I hear are cracklers. Like, it saturates every 5 seconds. I dont understand what to change in the apps in order to solve this ☹️
Excellent performance and an excellent instrument as well as Gbnd. I use Gbnd iOS in conjunction with Yamaha Genos, PSRX-SX600 and other. I use internal midi in Gbnd. However, How would I set hardware midi setting from hardware keyboards to operate? I expect it’s the same principle used on you hardware keyboard.
Hi. Your question is not completely clear to me but from what i can gather, you would have to set the output of your hardware keyboard to transmit on the channel the iOS device receives on. I am not sure that the Genos has the same internal audio engine as the P515, YC or CP model keyboards.
Super helpful video - thank you! I have a YC73 and am looking to use an IOS iPad sound module to add a bass from the module in the lower side and use Keys A and B in the YC for a piano/strings layer in the upper. Is this possible using just the YC? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work! Rich
Hi. I don't use the keyboard this way but is it possible to set up a split on the YC with the lower half having nothing activated and then limit the key range of your iOS output to just fit up to the split point? Thanks for watching
Is this feasible? Playing a 4-hand piano piece: 1. record a part with two hands, then play it back via the ipad through the piano's loudspeakers and play the second part at the same time. for example Liszt Transkription of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 5
I think so. You would most likely have to use some sort of MIDI sequencer for iPad and a piano sound made in the iPad. Sequence and play back from the iPad and play the live part on your Yamaha digital piano. You most likely will run into issues if you try to use the internal piano sound for both parts. Thanks for watching
Your video & performances are incredible, especially that one with the string/flute patch and the piano, it was so beautiful. I have a question about using it with Logic, do you know if you’re able to record WAV directly into an instrument track in Logic? Or do I need to record to USB and then transfer it?
@@PeteCalandra Thanks for the response! I've tried that, but then it just beeps when trying to monitor the input, so I'm wondering if maybe I have a setting of some kind set wrong?
I’m dumb, I just figured out that it wasn’t working because I was trying to use it as an input while it was also acting as an output and it was causing feedback!
Thanks for watching. Yes, sounds from the iOS device get routed thru the outputs of the p515. Think of the instrument as containing a bare bones usb audio interface.
Great video! Question - with the iPad connected, is the iPad battery draining, or is there bus power sustaining the iPad while connected? If the battery is draining, do you just plan for that, or use a camera kit that includes a second port for charging and just run another cable?
Hi Stephen, Thanks for watching. You cannot plug the iOS device into the yamaha keyboard and have the keyboard directly charge the iOS device. That is a design flaw that Yamaha should fix. That being said, I believe there is an adapter that Apple sells that can do this for you. I would look for that. i think its called the Lighting to USB 3 Camera Adapter. Research b4 purchasing tho...
@@PeteCalandra it’s correct. You need the cck3usb model for lightning iDevices or go for usb-c models. Also lookmfor powered hubs if your peripherals hasn’t power supply external unit.
Can you please tell me the exact name of your camera kit and would it be compatible with my IPad Pro and Yamaha p121 keyboard? I want to make sure I purchase the right thing. Thank you.
Hi. My iPad has a lightning connector. Since I made this video Apple has switched to USB on at least some of the iPads. So for my iPad I use this: www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-USB-Camera-Adapter/dp/B014VGHG0U/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3QEUH0IC024FT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TI4X42k7aHzU-QchcsJOoatZgliMrji3tVwkp4pW1m3JjB3lVLIDrqeA4bcvQETwfWtsW7L-kBuA9ISoc5UIcJIRlwfoJKE4_K2EzJ4w9eI7qdAzbMVcuxMYryiiBZcAmntbtyb46zeZ4-CYcfzYstVqHAILIKZMGxVCCDwD-vgnxyF0uClewqeDJsMNH2wmfGVG1S5CQ-WtLveKCN9hJODnVSSUOcd1oMX4DfEe9nc.BIhw3ErMoH0_Jw8HwYrXULFZhxeuMQGTYjjwuSRC_2o&dib_tag=se&keywords=lightning+camera+connection+kit&qid=1720687005&sprefix=lightning+cam%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-5
They make the same one with a USB C connection. They also make ones that enable you to attach an additional usb cable to charge the iPad while you are using it.
@@PeteCalandra Oh, that's great! Thank you so much! I will purchase that. Would you mind sending me a link to the correct chord that attaches to that, which plugs into the USB host of the keyboard too? Once I have that, I'll have everything.
@@PeteCalandra thank you so much! Can you please send me a link for the right power chord that I will plug into the back of the keyboard too USB Host? Then I’ll be set. Thanks!
if you are listening to the internal speakers, you have to go into the menu and turn of 'local' and if you are sending audio out the line outputs, simply turn down the volume of the piano. Thanks for watching
There are also mixer apps like AUM or AB3 alongside AUv3 Hosts (Korg Module Pro is AUv3) so you can create multis from different apps, control it’s volume (and other midi parameters) with these apps and add a cheap nanocontrol (it will require a usb hub of course) and get a superworkstation at your fingertips…
@@PeteCalandra regular usb-c cable will work but it requires the proper end connectors. Yamaha keyboards have a Host usb type A connector and iPads have usb-c small connector. Quality cable adviced…
ok perhaps it will be easier for U to answer this if I ask it a different way.. Will this app enable keyboards to play sounds that are not already built into the keyboard? or does the smart pianist app only help you to tweak the sounds that are already built in... (cuz there's not a grand piano sound built in to the CP..)
@@greendrinkguy1882 The smart pianist app lets you get at sounds that you cannot access with the P515 alone. It's like having a General Midi module. I do not think this works with the reface CP but i have not tried it so i cannot answer for certain.
@@PeteCalandra Well holy crap. That means the inexpensive P-125 with its 45 or so voices, and GHS action (I prefer the lighter GHS to the heavier NWX), can be "expanded" by these iPad apps, and also layered as you demonstrated, plus controlled in real time with the big beautiful iPad touch screen. You pay a huge premium to get that kind of control on the keyboard itself, and to get that many quality voices. $3k? Your advice adds incredible value and versatility to the humble $700 P-125 which makes it the (perfect?) base platform to expand.
@@ANuisanceRockBand the one issue with the p125 is lack of pitch and mod wheels and also I believe it lacks an input for an expression pedal. If you can get on without those, it’s a good option.
Chapters:
00:01 Opening Performance
01:31 Intro Talk
03:53 Yamaha Smart Pianist App with P-515
17:10 Korg Module App with P-515
22:06 Arturia iSem App with P-515
23:20 GeoShred with P-515
25:51 iRealB with P-515
29:00 Conclusion
29:30 End Performance
Dude unbelievable....I just got my P515 and started taking lessons some time ago, I'm so attracted to all I have seen here. Thank you!
This is the most unbiased and intelligent presentation of Yamaha 515.
BRAVO, Pete!
In contrast to the many "pundits" who downplay this instrument in their interviews, what Pete presents is really amazingly well analyzed and demonstrated. Yahama should be ashamed that they don't have a single similar video of this level of expertise themselves.
There are all sorts of comparisons on UA-cam on this topic. For the most part they can hardly be called objective due to the author's quite understandable bias or devotion to other brands of digital pianos. Well, I can understand them. Others who try to be on neutral ground rarely go into some detail but often, due to their too superficial and modest abilities as pianists, casually overlook or underestimate all the "hidden" possibilities the 515 offers. In a sense, YAMAHA are guilty of this too. Thirdly, the endless criticism of this instrument is in the direction of the keyboard being heavy (i.e. heavier than other stage pianos: KAWAI-ES 920 or ROLAND-FP 60X). In my estimation, these are totally undeserved and unjustified generalizations, because the P-515's keyboard (we are talking about an instrument of a certain price class, after all) is the most robust of all the keyboards with which it is compared. (I can't speak for the keyboards of Fatar, Korg and Nord, because I have too little experience with them). NWX (Natural Wood X- as it is called) is well supported with wooden slats on both sides. And one more thing, and an important one at that - the length of the pivot, the very length that is longer than even Roland's vaunted (but fragile and brittle on hard Rachmaninoff-like chords or brutal pop-genre fast glissandos) PHA-50.
In fact, the static weight of the NWX (Yamaha P-515/CP-88) is relatively close to that of the N1/N1X AvantGrand - i.e. 56.5 g (down to the escapement simulation) and about 82-84 g to the very bottom of the key. The so called "dynamic weight" is a bit under 48 g. (The difference to the N1/N1X AvantGrand is within 1-3 g, which is negligible, but the key-repetition of P-515 is slightly faster).
Finally, let's not forget that similar instruments often serve as MIDI controllers. If you're a classical pianist, try playing any Beethoven sonata on a Kawai ES-920 or Roland FP-60X by connecting via MIDI your keyboard to, say, Garritan Abbey Road CFX Concert grand or any of the Vienna Synchron Pianos Bundle. Note the dynamic range you will achieve even with applied dynamic curve changes. In this regard, the P-515 performs much better than its competitors in its price range. So I'm excluding pianos like the Kawai Novus10 and AvantGrand N1or 3X (which I've tested side-by-side, although I have a Yamaha N1 at home. I have to admit, however, that the Kawai Novus 10 really is the winner.).
One good test is to try to play as quietly as possible and at the same time even. For this purpose, I think that the first movement of the sonata Op. 27, No. 2 by Beethoven is very appropriate. At Op. 10, No. 2, there are very big differences in dynamics and this is also indicative of the possibility of mastering extremes in nuances when playing. In this sense, the keyboard of the P-515 is really at a good/very good level.
Talking about 515, there are reasonable criticisms that the artificial barrier at the pressure, reaching the so-called escapement, is weakly expressed.
I suppose this somewhat creates the feeling of well-controlled low dynamics. Whether this is good or bad, everyone can judge for themselves. Personally, it doesn't bother me.
The only cons here with the P-515 is that the piano is sold with a polar pedal that does not support the half-pedal technique, re-pedaling, and one must purchase either the dedicated stand+pedal socket (Yamaha L-515+Yamaha LP-1) or Yamaha FC3A Piano Style Sustain Foot Pedal with Half-Pedaling.
Cheers,
Wess
Thanks you for the kind words and the detailed comment.
This Yamaha P-515 model is perfect instrument!
Really informative video, and some lovely playing. Thanks very much !
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for your informative tutorial!
Thanks, Pete! I found this video to be super helpful.
First, I knew that the P-515 didn't have a way to save user registrations, so that feature (or rather lack of it) disqualified it from my list of possible boards to buy. I didn't realize (or had forgotten) that the companion Smart Pianist app DOES allow you to save user registrations. So now that board is back on my list.
Secondly, I appreciate your demonstration of how various iPad apps can be integrated into and be controlled by the P-515. That opens up another world of possibilities, doesn't it?
Hi Paul. Thanks for watching. The iPad/P-515 combo is very useful. I have had mine for over 2 years and from my perspective, the keyboard works well and I am very happy with it.
@@PeteCalandra You had mentioned that this setup works on the CP and YC series of Yamaha keyboards, as well. Is that because those keyboards have built-in audio interfaces? I've been looking at both the CP88 and the YC73 - mostly because I really like what Yamaha has done with the user interface on those keyboards. If you have experience with the CP (I realize the YC73 probably isn't available yet), how would you compare that experience with playing the P-515? (I realize your time is valuable, and I won't keep pestering you with questions. But, given your background and experience, I do value your opinion.)
I really enjoyed the video Pete. It inspired me to get the Korg Module along with the Yamaha App. Do you connect the iPad to the host or is the connection done through MIDI? I would appreciate if you could briefly how you made your connections.
Hi I just plugged the iPad into the USB port on the back of the keyboard and it automatically connects. You also need an adapter for the usb cable to fit into the Lightning port on the iOS device.
Very tasteful jazz music. I wish I could learn that particular style. Do you teach online??? Big fan of the great Chick Corea.
I would like to add som extra sound to my CP4, This is a good starting point.
Hi. Thanks for watching. I'm not sure this works with the CP4. I think this feature started with the more recent pianos like the CP88 and CP73. Let me know so i can pin a comment to this video. Thanks...
Great video thanks much
Thanks for the comment and for watching the video Christopher.
First - GREAT VIDEO. You have covered ground that no one else seemed to cover and answered a lot of my questions already. Thanks for this! Question - when you were layering the app audio (Korg module) with the P515, you changed the P515 volume in the smart pianist ap. That requires swiping on the ipad. Couldn't you have changed the P515 volume manually with the physical knob on the P515 (and the app would just slave along in the background)?
Hi I am not near the 515 now to double check but I’m not sure it works that way. Thanks so much for watching and your comment!
Great information. Thanks ! Could you please create and share parameter setting using Smart Pianist for Steinway sound ?
Hi Thanks for watching. I don't think Yamaha has a Steinway. I use Korg Module and have "in app" purchased the Steinway from Synthogy.
@@PeteCalandra yes this is the best solution. Thank you for your advice. You really expert !!
Hi there Pete, I connected my Yamaha P 125 to this app, and when I hit the notes, it makes like a sound of interference, I can't use it. Do you know why is this? Could it be the cable?
Hi. I am on vacation right now so not in front of my keyboard. I also am hesitant to answer a question like this without hands on the units. That being said. Yes it could be a bad cable. Depending on where you live there might be rfi interference that the cable amplifies. You might need a usb cable with a ferrite choke. This also can be a buffer issue. If the app has a buffer setting, try raising the number. Look in the settings. I would look for the buffer first. Also: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead
@@PeteCalandra thanks for the answer. Actually I used the wrong words. What I hear are cracklers. Like, it saturates every 5 seconds. I dont understand what to change in the apps in order to solve this ☹️
It's supposed to be 432hz, not 430hz.
Excellent performance and an excellent instrument as well as Gbnd. I use Gbnd iOS in conjunction with Yamaha Genos, PSRX-SX600 and other. I use internal midi in Gbnd. However, How would I set hardware midi setting from hardware keyboards to operate? I expect it’s the same principle used on you hardware keyboard.
Hi. Your question is not completely clear to me but from what i can gather, you would have to set the output of your hardware keyboard to transmit on the channel the iOS device receives on. I am not sure that the Genos has the same internal audio engine as the P515, YC or CP model keyboards.
Super helpful video - thank you! I have a YC73 and am looking to use an IOS iPad sound module to add a bass from the module in the lower side and use Keys A and B in the YC for a piano/strings layer in the upper. Is this possible using just the YC?
Thanks in advance and keep up the great work!
Rich
Hi. I don't use the keyboard this way but is it possible to set up a split on the YC with the lower half having nothing activated and then limit the key range of your iOS output to just fit up to the split point? Thanks for watching
@@PeteCalandra Excellent - I get it! Thanks for responding!
Could the P-525 can also use these app ?thanks
Can you save a transposed key on your iPad.
How about Psrs970? Or past E-453 please? Thanks
probably not. i would check the manual tho.
Is this feasible? Playing a 4-hand piano piece: 1. record a part with two hands, then play it back via the ipad through the piano's loudspeakers and play the second part at the same time. for example Liszt Transkription of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 5
I think so. You would most likely have to use some sort of MIDI sequencer for iPad and a piano sound made in the iPad. Sequence and play back from the iPad and play the live part on your Yamaha digital piano. You most likely will run into issues if you try to use the internal piano sound for both parts. Thanks for watching
Your video & performances are incredible, especially that one with the string/flute patch and the piano, it was so beautiful. I have a question about using it with Logic, do you know if you’re able to record WAV directly into an instrument track in Logic? Or do I need to record to USB and then transfer it?
Hi. I am a pro tools person but I think you would record audio onto an audio track, not an instrument track. Thanks for watching!
@@PeteCalandra Thanks for the response! I've tried that, but then it just beeps when trying to monitor the input, so I'm wondering if maybe I have a setting of some kind set wrong?
I’m dumb, I just figured out that it wasn’t working because I was trying to use it as an input while it was also acting as an output and it was causing feedback!
Hi Peté! The sounds from the virtual instruments come out from the audio outputs of the Yamaha Piano?
Thanks for watching. Yes, sounds from the iOS device get routed thru the outputs of the p515. Think of the instrument as containing a bare bones usb audio interface.
@@PeteCalandra Thanks for you answer! Do you know if this feature is also available on Yamaha P125?
Great video! Question - with the iPad connected, is the iPad battery draining, or is there bus power sustaining the iPad while connected? If the battery is draining, do you just plan for that, or use a camera kit that includes a second port for charging and just run another cable?
Thanks for watching. The battery does drain so if you want long term connection, yes the camera kit with second port is your friend!
Thanks for the tutorial!! Do you know of a way to hook your iPad up so that it also charges?
Hi Stephen, Thanks for watching. You cannot plug the iOS device into the yamaha keyboard and have the keyboard directly charge the iOS device. That is a design flaw that Yamaha should fix. That being said, I believe there is an adapter that Apple sells that can do this for you. I would look for that. i think its called the Lighting to USB 3 Camera Adapter. Research b4 purchasing tho...
@@PeteCalandra it’s correct. You need the cck3usb model for lightning iDevices or go for usb-c models. Also lookmfor powered hubs if your peripherals hasn’t power supply external unit.
Can you please tell me the exact name of your camera kit and would it be compatible with my IPad Pro and Yamaha p121 keyboard? I want to make sure I purchase the right thing. Thank you.
Hi. My iPad has a lightning connector. Since I made this video Apple has switched to USB on at least some of the iPads. So for my iPad I use this: www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-USB-Camera-Adapter/dp/B014VGHG0U/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3QEUH0IC024FT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TI4X42k7aHzU-QchcsJOoatZgliMrji3tVwkp4pW1m3JjB3lVLIDrqeA4bcvQETwfWtsW7L-kBuA9ISoc5UIcJIRlwfoJKE4_K2EzJ4w9eI7qdAzbMVcuxMYryiiBZcAmntbtyb46zeZ4-CYcfzYstVqHAILIKZMGxVCCDwD-vgnxyF0uClewqeDJsMNH2wmfGVG1S5CQ-WtLveKCN9hJODnVSSUOcd1oMX4DfEe9nc.BIhw3ErMoH0_Jw8HwYrXULFZhxeuMQGTYjjwuSRC_2o&dib_tag=se&keywords=lightning+camera+connection+kit&qid=1720687005&sprefix=lightning+cam%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-5
They make the same one with a USB C connection. They also make ones that enable you to attach an additional usb cable to charge the iPad while you are using it.
@@PeteCalandra Oh, that's great! Thank you so much! I will purchase that. Would you mind sending me a link to the correct chord that attaches to that, which plugs into the USB host of the keyboard too? Once I have that, I'll have everything.
@@PeteCalandra thank you so much! Can you please send me a link for the right power chord that I will plug into the back of the keyboard too USB Host? Then I’ll be set. Thanks!
Sorry what is the cord / adapter that you attach to your IPad called?
I have a lightning port on my iPad so
I use an apple lightning to USB adapter. Thanks for watching!
Does these sounds just stay when I am in the App smart Pianist, or can I go to garage Band and record with that sound of the piano?
They just stay in the app.
@@PeteCalandra maybe it ould be possible set a midi channel feom garageband into the yamaha and/or audio record from…
Do you need an internet connection to run the KORG module pro? Just wondering for live playing outdoors
I do not think so. I've not used it for out doors gigging tho.
No. Once you download the app, the usability is permanent. Have fun
What brand ipad stand is used in video
Hi Luther. That is the music rack that comes with the P-515 Piano
If the audio from iPad is coming through usb back into the piano, how do u take out the volume of the internal tones so u get only tones from iPad ?
if you are listening to the internal speakers, you have to go into the menu and turn of 'local' and if you are sending audio out the line outputs, simply turn down the volume of the piano. Thanks for watching
@@PeteCalandra thanks
There are also mixer apps like AUM or AB3 alongside AUv3 Hosts (Korg Module Pro is AUv3) so you can create multis from different apps, control it’s volume (and other midi parameters) with these apps and add a cheap nanocontrol (it will require a usb hub of course) and get a superworkstation at your fingertips…
Does the app work with the Yamaha PSR EW310
I do not think so. Thanks for watching!
Hey man, what is the model of your headphones?
I usually use very old Sennheiser hd580's
@@PeteCalandra ok thanks!
Would it work with a iPad Pro that uses a USB-C cable? Is it plugged into the usb to host at the back
Yes plugged into the USB on the back so you would either need an adapter or a cable with that kind of connection on one end , if those exist.
@@PeteCalandra regular usb-c cable will work but it requires the proper end connectors. Yamaha keyboards have a Host usb type A connector and iPads have usb-c small connector. Quality cable adviced…
@@dubbylabby6068 Thanks for all your helpful responses!
Can one use the Yamaha smart pianist app to play grand piano with the (tiny little) Reface CP??
Hi. thanks for watching. I'm not sure of the answer....
ok perhaps it will be easier for U to answer this if I ask it a different way.. Will this app enable keyboards to play sounds that are not already built into the keyboard? or does the smart pianist app only help you to tweak the sounds that are already built in... (cuz there's not a grand piano sound built in to the CP..)
@@greendrinkguy1882 The smart pianist app lets you get at sounds that you cannot access with the P515 alone. It's like having a General Midi module. I do not think this works with the reface CP but i have not tried it so i cannot answer for certain.
Do these apps work with other yamaha digital piano? Like P-115?
I do not know about the 115. I have a p-125 and it works with that one. Thanks for watching!
@@PeteCalandra Well holy crap. That means the inexpensive P-125 with its 45 or so voices, and GHS action (I prefer the lighter GHS to the heavier NWX), can be "expanded" by these iPad apps, and also layered as you demonstrated, plus controlled in real time with the big beautiful iPad touch screen. You pay a huge premium to get that kind of control on the keyboard itself, and to get that many quality voices. $3k? Your advice adds incredible value and versatility to the humble $700 P-125 which makes it the (perfect?) base platform to expand.
@@ANuisanceRockBand the one issue with the p125 is lack of pitch and mod wheels and also I believe it lacks an input for an expression pedal. If you can get on without those, it’s a good option.
Any class compliant device should work so check the manual or customer service for that info. Cheap ones also work includding PSR series…
@@PeteCalandra looking for exactly this! Am about to purchase a P125
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