Yamaha P-80 Middle D Key Problem

What would make the middle D key louder than the other keys when playing normal? Middle D does not always do this, but when it does it seems to sustain. Please advise.

How effectively amplify Yamaha P80 piano on stage?

by Andrzej Rejman
(Poland)

How effectively amplify Yamaha P80 piano on stage?
When I use Behringer or Roland budget (max $400) keyboard combos on stage they don't work very good - something lacks - brilliance, presence, the sound from these cannot be compared to the sound which can be heard thru headphones... I don't mean here the huge P.A. system, I would be happy with some kind of lightweight stage monitor which could reflect/keep/retain the real Yamaha sound.

Yamaha P-80 keyboard MIDI music to PC?

by Dan, lost in MIDI Hell
(MIDI HEll, Alabama)

How do I transfer a song that is recorded on track 1 of my Yamaha P-80 to my laptop so that I can make a CD of it? The very, very limited page in the P-80 manual doesn't go into all of the hidden steps!
I have been searching and reading and reading various websites and forums about this process, that many sites say is "so simple to do"!! There is way too much written that just does not provide the complete instruction for the dummies like me who do not know enough to understand that WHICH IS HIDDEN between the lines! I've read enough, I think, to understand that I need some kind of music software on my PC to "receive" the MIDI file, and then use it to transfer it into some format to then burn on a CD. So, I have Cakewalk Music Creator 5, because I read that it was a good starter software. I have a USB-MIDI cable that connects the keyboard to the PC. It has an LED that indicates power, and 2 other LEDs for MIDI-IN and MIDI-out activity. The tiny little note that came with it states that it is the "latest version" with a built-in driver. (what for?) The instructions tell me to connect the cable's MIDI-IN to the keyboard's MIDI-out, and the cable MIDI-OUT to the keyboard's MIDI-IN. ?? I've read on several websites about how to connect the cable to the keyboard ( with power off?) and then power on the keyboard, then plug the USB end into the laptop. With the MIDI ends connected to the keyboard, and no power, I see that the LED power light is off, then when I plug in the USB to the PC, the soundboard kind of "softly" burps, and the LED is on (RED). But nothing else happens, or no other message window opens to tell me that it recognizes that I have a source connected. I guess I expected for something like when you insert a DVD or CD. I've attempted to open CMC 5 and looked to see if it gives me location or source to find the MIDI files on the keyboard so that I could transfer them, but I can't see anything that indicates keyboard files are an option? So what piece is missing? Or what have I done wrong???
And what is the driver that is built into the USB-MIDI cable for?

Opening up a Yamaha P-80 keyboard

by scott
(Ontario)

Which screws on the back do I undo to open up a yamaha P-80
keyboard.

Yamaha P-80 keyboard

by Vgking
(Durham, NC)

My keyboard will not power up with the on button.

Yamaha P-80 Middle D Problem

Dear Alfred,
Thanks for the info. Years back I had a PF-85. I changed the contact strip myself as I had to fairly often because I tend to play hard. Is the procedure for correcting the P-80 harder than changing the contact strip on the PF-85?
Thanks
TB

Yamaha P-80 Sustain Pedal

by Bo Ayars
(Portland, OR)

Where can I find a sustain pedal for the Yamaha P-80? Newer pedals don't work. Thanks in advance...

Yamaha P80 broken key

by Rick
(Dayton Ohio)

Ist of all, i am qualified to replace the Key. The C key below middle c is broker at the top. So i switched it with bottom lowest c and will play away avoiding that note.
I love the P80,this is perfect for what I do and my pc gives me all the bells and whistles I need.My question is can you tell me where i might find a replacement key to get me back to 88.
Thanks!
Rick F

Yamaha P-80 Sticking keys

by Rob H
(Springfield, VA)

I have a P-80 which has sticking keys. I am thinking about fixing it myself...wondering how to access the keys.

Yamaha PF80 suddenly powers off

by mark
(goleta calif)

Electronic piano, yamaha pf80, 88 velocity-sensitive, weighted keys, bought new 1985-6 (NOT A P-80)

Push in the power button to turn on, and the piano works fine. After about 2 or 3 minutes, it powers off abruptly - as if it had been unplugged. Cycle the power button (push it in twice), and the piano plays as normal, but then it cuts out again, the second time after maybe 30 seconds to a minute. After subsequent restarts, it stays on for shorter lengths of time.

The piano is otherwise in near-perfect condition: all the keys and functions buttons work, MIDI and 1/4" input/output jacks are solid, internal speakers work.

The nearest Yamaha repair shop is 40 miles away, and they want a $60 bench fee just to look at it. I can't risk that much (time, effort & money) just to find out it's not worth fixing.

Perhaps the power supply unit (built in, not the cord-adapter-plug type) has gone bad. Is there a way I could determine that at home? I'm no electronics wizard, but if I knew it was the PSU and could find the part, I might try to replace it myself.

Procedure for correcting key problem on Yamaha P-80

In Feb I got an answer to my question about a problem i was having. Alfred responded. But, i am not clear on how to locate the procedure. I am new to this site. If alfred or someone can send me step by step instructions for getting to his procedure, I would be very grateful.
Thanks
Tony

How to replace the end cap on a Yamaha P80

by Bob T
(FL)

I have a new right end cap to replace the broken one on my Yamaha P80. How does one get the piano apart, in order to screw the end cap on to the metal interior metal plate on the right end? Thank you.

how to change contact strip - Yamaha P80

by William
(New Zealand)

how to change contact strip on a P80 Yamaha cause it's faulty.

Music Stand for P-80 Digital Piano

by Sue
(NY, NY)

I would like to know what music stand I could purchase for my p-80 electric piano. Thanks.

How to transfer a song saved on my Yamaha P80 to PC midi format?

by Markus
(Paris, France)

Hello all!

I managed to connect my P80 to a regular PC - midi in and out works just fine, and I can record songs I play live to a midi format.

However, I have two songs I had saved on the the P80's two track positions. It seems impossible to be connected via midi to the PC and play the two tracks so they can be recorded by the PC...

Help?

Older Yamaha P-80 music to PC?

by Dan in MIDI Hell
(MIDI Hell, Alabama)

Okay, I've been floundering for about a week. I have a Yamaha P-80 "Electronic" piano (or so it says on the manual) that has a song I recorded on track 1. I like my playing and version a lot, and want to transfer it to my PC so I can make a CD of it for a friend. Granted, this keyboard is about 11 years old. The P-80's manual is rather skimpy on detail for "connecting to a PC", and technology has changed a bit/lot. (The cable it recommended to use for this was an 8-pin-->9-pin "PC-2 cable".) I couldn't find a plug/slot that looked like that on my Dell Inspiron. Most laptops now have various USB connections. Yamaha's website is sooooo global that one can't find the bathroom...at least not in time! Actually it takes a while to maneuver to the really correct and appropriate page, because there's so much that sounds appropriate, and so many links that sound like "Oh, that's the one I need to click on!". And then I get there and find that the page is about motorcycles!? (well maybe not) So after searching and reading on the Yamaha site, and then on many of the various-related sites that "instruct" on how EASY it is to do this, I purchased a USB MIDI cable. And I understood that besides my "device" or keyboard, and my laptop, and a USM MIDI cable, I also needed the most current driver on my laptop, and some music software to use to "receive" and "manipulate" the MIDI music file. The search for the driver started out okay, because they all said it was downloadable from the Yamaha site. But when I find it, I have trouble downloading it. What's new? After wasting lots of time, I decided to put that on hold and search for software. Yamaha's site also "suggested" some, but again I had trouble. I looked around at other sites. Some writers even suggested and provided links to their recommendations. Some were expensive! Some were supposed to be free. But the worst problem is when one "googles" on some term like "Yamaha driver download" and one gets some completely OTHER company who sells something they call something similar to that name (like Professor Yamaha's Driver Updater)!! It was the same with searching for music software. Many sites had good partial things to say, but no one seems to give the really complete, step-by-step process for those of us who are not savvy enough to understand what is hidden between the lines. Because no one writes it ALL. SO. Here's what I have and think I understand. My Yamaha P-80 has a MIDI-in and MIDI-out connection. It also has a "Host Select" switch that has 4 positions: MIDI, PC1, PC2, and Mac. I have a USB MIDI cable. I now have purchased Cakewalk Music Creator 5 and it is installed on my laptop. The very tiny instruction page for the cable tells me it is the latest and has a built-in driver! Whee. It also explained I should connect the cable's IN plug into the keyboard's MIDI-out, and the cable's OUT plug into the keyboard's MIDI-in, which I have done. The cable has 3 LEDs, one red for power, and one for IN and one for OUT. Nothing lights when it is just connected to the keyboard. But when I plug the USB end into my laptop, the red power does light up. So I think that's a good sign. I've read through the very detailed Cakewalk online manual and gathered more info, but still pieces are missing. I've attempted many tries to see if I could record, or transfer my music to my PC, and I just do not get it. First back to the Host Select switch on the keyboard. The Yamaha manual page tells us to set the switch to the PC2 position. (And then makes any other necessary adjustments for software on the laptop.) With the cable connected to keyboard and PC, neither of the LED for In or OUT light up at all when I place the switch in PC1, PC2 or Mac. But the cable IN light comes on and blinks when I place it in the MIDI position. Also, with this same switch setting, I go to Cakewalk and click on creating a NEW file. This is where it gets a bit more muddy. What am I doing here? Am I creating new Audio track? Am I attempting to add a new MIDI track? What? Under Options in Cakewalk I go to MIDI Devices, and I see that I have USB MIDI as a choice for Input, and one for Output. They are selected as my choices. So when I go back to my blank track, I select the Record option on it, and check the volume, and then I get ready click on the Record button. I do that and then start my recorded piano song on the keyboard. It looks like something is recording! because it shows me a different color for that section on the track timebar. But when I stop it after about 20 seconds and try to play it back I hear nothing.
I've done this numerous times, trying various settings, on all the hardware and keyboards, and in Cakewalk. So, Im very frustrated at this point. I've been yelling at my partner, at my dogs, and at the SNOW, that is still piled up outside in my driveway!! Help.

hard reset function on a Yamaha Pf-80 keyboard

Can you tell me if there is a hard reset for a Yamaha pf 80 keyboard? My keyboard plays consistently sharp for some reason. Please advise.

Yamaha P80 Help {oh no not again}

by Rick Fisher
(Beavercreek Oh USA)

Yahama was great in responding to my issues.
But now I have another problem and the following
was an e-mail I send on 3/01/2010

I was contacted by Yamaha after explaining the issues I'm having with my P80 piano. I was given 2 locations to have all the keys replaced under warranty.
I finally found time to take it to Dayton Musicians Service, 1819 Wyoming Street. 937-253-5377. I was advised by them that without a authorization from
Yamaha they could not perform any warranty service. They also advised me that the repair would take 4 weeks. I was never given a authorization number and
I do not have a telephone number or person to contact at Yamaha to resolve the problem. Don’t you think that 4 weeks is excessive since I can replace the keys
in 2 hours. My next step I believe is to have you contact me again with a warranty authorization number and also the other authorized location to see
how timely they can make the repairs. I can not have this piano out for 4 weeks because of engagements already under contract. I can also replace the keys
if that would be acceptable. Thanks for your help and support.
I will tell you i am very pleased with Yamaha
and there answer to the key problems. So hope you
help!
Thanks
Rick F

Sound from the Yamaha P-80 piano

Why is there no sound coming from the Yamaha P-80 piano? I hear the piano when I plug in the headphones to the jack but without the headphones there is no sound. Why is that?

My Yamaha P80 distorts

by Jakob Granath
(Sweden)

I bought new studio monitors (genelec 1029a), in order to ensure good hearing when playing my P80. However, when testing my new "rig", I discovered that the piano sound was distorting, especially when playing hard on the keyboard. I shifted and tried a P250, in which case there was no problem, why I am suspecting some defect on my P80. Is there someone out there that has experienced this problem, and also has come up with a solution?

The keayboard on my P80 has also become a bit "metallic" in the feeling, i.e. when hitting a key it is not as smooth as it once was. Can this maybe have something to do with the output, i.e. that a hard strike leads to too high signal which in turn leads to the distortion?

Yamaha P-80 MIDI trouble

by Alan Douglass
(Cleveland, OH USA)

My Yamaha P-80 piano has recently stopped sending MIDI information. I've ruled out bad cables and, when I opened the case, saw no wiring trouble. I've been advised that I'm out of luck if it's a problem with the MIDI board because Yamaha has no replacements. Is that true?