Yamaha YPG 635 LCD screen broken

How to buy a repalcement LCD for ypg 635?

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Nov 21, 2014
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by: KevinEA

I have a Yamaha YPG-635 keyboard. I want to record myself playing along with a drum line, but I don't want the performance assistant to make chords out of my left hand key presses. I just want my two hands and the drum line (Bossa Nova, #96). When I try to do that, it adds chords and other stuff that I don't want. Advice?

Thanks!
Jul 31, 2010
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by: Thomas

The LCD on Yamaha is crap, it's having issues
Jun 08, 2010
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by: Anonymous

I have 2 ypg-625's, both with malfunctioning displays. $400 just for the part.
Are you f#%ing kidding me.

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File format - Yamaha DGX -630 (YPG-635)

by Taylor
(Idaho)

Hi, I have a Yamaha portable grand DGX - 630 YPG - 635 piano and I don't know what type of music file format i need to put on songs from my USB flash drive onto the piano. could you help?

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Dec 26, 2010
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by: Anonymous

What do you mean by format one or two or whatever? And also I kept looking up what the file was and I already found out that is the midi file. but when I renamed the file and tried to put it on the piano, it showed up,but when i highlighted it with the scroller, it said "Data Error". so I guess you can't just rename a file "Jet Airliner.MIDI" (that's the song I was trying to load) you actually have to have a converter program or something. so I looked up free converters and I found one! hopefully it works!
Dec 26, 2010
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by: Dick Rector

Hi Taylor,

It is MIDI, format 1 or 0 doesn't matter, Yamaha keyboards can handle both formats.

Dick

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What is the best sofware to record my music tracks into my yamaha ypg-635?

by Axel Guerra
(Lenoir, NC, 28645 U.S)

Hello I have a yamaha ypg-635 and I have been recording many songs on the piano. Now i want to transfer those songs into my computer but i dont know if that is possible and if it is what softwares can i use and which is the best software to record all the music i play on my piano?

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Oct 22, 2010
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by: Dick Rector

Hi Axel

Send your email-address to me and I will send you a step by step doc.file. The file is to large to put on the forum.
It is easy and fun, simple to do and the software you can download for free. You need one cheap cable available in any computer-shop or department-store.

dick.rector.spain@googlemail.com

Anyone else reading this is welcome.

Regards
Dick

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YPG-635 and the MIDI conection

by Amadeus
(NYC)

Exist some way to conect the USB ports in MIDI with other keyboards, may be with some aditional electronic box?

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Apr 26, 2022
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by: Davie

Have a YPG 635 and looking to connect it to Ferrofish 4000 to externally record on Studio 1. What are corect settings for an output signal from the USB device port? Many thanks, Davie
Jan 27, 2011
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Yes, Cakewalk has a reeally cool setup with options Search for Model# UM-1G

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I want my ypg-635 to sound like a Hammond B3

by Scott
(Charlotte)

I WANT MY ypg-635 TO SOUND LIKE A HAMMOND B3, what setting do I need to set or download?

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Aug 13, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Voice numbers 185 through 191 simulate drawbar settings. Also, 193, 195, 196, 197, 198, and 200 can be used. Add a reverberation type from the Effect Type List to simulate reverb on a Hammond (Hall #s 1-7). Under DSB Types Rotary Speaker simulations (Nos. 145-152) fall far short of a Leslie on a B3. There's nothing like a Hammond, though. I'm going to pull mine out of storage.

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Yamaha YP-635 - Display pixels went out.

by Morgan
(Mobile, AL)

I love my YPG-635 but the other day I noticed an entire row of pixels have gone out on my display. Is this common? Can I fix it? If not what's the best way to trade it in?

Morgan

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Jun 01, 2010
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by: Alfred

Dear Morgan: One (of several) causes might be a defective Adaptor (if you use one). If the Output of the adaptor has degraded, you unit COULD misbehave as described. Re trade-in, please understand we are not an arm of the Yamaha Corp.and our Forum discussions do not include any pertinent info. Thanks for contacting us. If you solve your problem, please feel free to come back with comments/questions. You will always be welcome. KEEP WELL.

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Using Yamaha ypg 635 with external sound system

How can I use my Yamaha ypg635 to play with a band for live sound performance?

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May 10, 2010
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by: Steve

Hello again,
Yes that would work, but there's an easier method if you want. I had same problem but found this cable for left/right output. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O1Q/ref=oss_product
Don't worry about the send/return identification on the outputs. They will give you left and right mono's, which will create stereo. To enhance even more, pan each,(left, right mono's), 30% - 100% left/right respectively, in your mixing unit. Sorry for no name earlier, I am anonymous comments above. As I mentioned in another related comment, I have my cable running into an R-16 digital multi-track recorder. Panned L/R channels, added some chorus and reverb, sounds truly amazing. For the low cost of the cable, saved me a lot of headaches and works great. Remember, the less amount of adapters and connections in a cable, the less resistance and usually the better the sound quality.
Steve
May 09, 2010
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by: Jim

I think the gist of the question is this --because the 635 has no outputs other than what is labeled as Headphones/Output, how do I connect the 635 to an external sound system. I had the same question and, although I have not purchased yet, I intend to use a Y-adapter that has a 1/4" stereo plug (M) and two 1/4" jacks (F). Run a normal instrument cable between each of the adapter jacks and two different amplifiers or into the two channels of a stereo keyboard amplifier or even into a multi-channel PA system. This should work marvelously.
Apr 19, 2010
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by: Anonymous

There are hundreds of ways to do this. First off, what audio equipment does your band use. If there is a mixer, simply run a 1/4" instrument cable to the mixer and you're done. I'm assuming you don't have an external keyboard amp? I'd need to know more details of what exactly you want to achieve, along with list of equipment you have.
Steve

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compatible with Mac - YPG535/YPG635

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
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Aug 13, 2010
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by: Anonymous

From what I was told at Apple today, you can download Windows to your Mac to get the keyboard data to the computer. But, it won't allow access to Garageband or anything else on the Mac. I'm going to purchase a simple $100 keyboard compatible with Mac to utilize Garageband...and use my YPG635 separately.

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Size of LCD Screen - Yamaha YPG-635

by Marianne
(Mokena, IL)

Am looking to purchase the Yamaha YPG-635 digital piano and am wondering how big the LCD screen is. It looks rather small on-line.

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Dec 15, 2009
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by: Alfred

Dear Marianne: IF there is a music store in your area where you can see first-hand what the size of the Display is, that would be the obvious thing to do. You are right about the size you have seen on line. It is no bigger than the "standard" (small) displays found in most units. IF however you will be purchasing on line, make sure you ask the Seller exactly what size the Display is. Good luck.

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Help! It's between the Yamaha MM8 and Yamaha YPG 635?

Hi,

I am about to purchase one of the following keyboards, Yamaha MM8 or the Yamaha YPG635. I am an accomplished pianist (but an average user digitally), teach vocal music in a local El. school and have done so for many years. This piano will be for my own personal and professional use.

I am confused as to which piano would better meet my needs. I know no one can answer that question but myself. But what I need to know in both general and specific terms, "What are the differences and similarities of these two instruments?" Yes, I know your going to gsay, "Go to the yamaha website and see what they say about each of the inst." No prob, been there, done that, still unsure.

The price is not a factor because they both are very close in price. If anyone out there has either of these two inst. and would like to commet about your experiences, that would be great too.

Thanks ahead of time to anyone who wants to take the time to answer.

Musically,
Tom

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Aug 27, 2010
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by: Eduard

Ypg has built in speakers.... Mm8 dont have.... Ypg is more appropriate to pianist. Mm8 is more appropriate to audio-men and mixers.. Gudluck... Lastly, ypg 635 has better modulation, example in polyphony and data plus audio quantization.
May 10, 2010
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by: Steve

Hi Tom,
I own the YPG-635. I absolutely love it. I bought it about a year ago with the pedals, bench, and accessories for about $900 new. I was brought up playing classical music on uprights and grands. I wanted more of a "piano" with some digital options. I've also owned and played many synthesizers and digital pianos. The questions that you must answer for yourself first are:

1. What do you want to accomplish with your new keyboard?
2. Are you interested more in playing, or producing, "one man band or orchestra"?
3. What type of response and feel do you want from the keyboard?
4. Do you want or need many different "adjustable" sounds, full midi in/out, effects etc.., or just basic good sounds.

From quickly comparing the specs of both keyboards, I've noticed one that caught my eye the most. That was the polyphony. The MM8 has only 32, while the YPG has 64. This is especially important when considering using sustain, which uses polyphony available, like using more notes, if that makes sense.
The MM8 is more of a workstation, arranger synthesizer, while the YPG is more of a piano with some nice added features. You have to ask yourself, what is your preference. For example, my current setup is of the following:
YPG-635, Zoom R16 (16 track digital recorder/mixer/audio interface/controller surface). Zoom RT-223 RythmTrak,(drum and bass machine). Also external DAW software, for computer recording/editing/mixing. Not a very expensive setup, but does everything I need it too. So when looking, remember you also have computer options to expand your horizons too.
Also, as Alfred had mentioned, you must physically play and compare the two, before considering either one. You may find a different model that you'd like even more.
Best of luck, and let us know what you've decided upon,
Steve
Apr 06, 2010
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by: Alfred

Dear Tom: You might elicit an answer faster, and be better off visiting a Yamaha Dealership where they might have both models for a hands-on test and comparison. You are 100% right that ONLY YOU CAN BE THE FINAL JUDGE. It's very likely that any member who has one or the other unit will tend to tout it to the point where you may continue to have doubt. As you realize, this Forum is not an arm of the Yamaha Corp, and apart from the descriptions provided by the webmaster (titles to left of this message)our contributions deal mainly with questions/problems/comments encountered with the instruments we play, and we look forward to hearing from you once you've acquired yours. Good luck and keep well.

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YPG 635 & YPG535 MAC compatible?

by Lynn
(Rochester, MN)

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 to be certain they are compatible for him.

Thanks!

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Jun 30, 2009
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by: Anonymous

I have a mac and a YPG635. There are MAC midi drivers but not much else. The story I have heard is that Yamaha had a falling out with Apple so the official Yamaha software to push files to the keyboard (Music Downloader) and the Yamaha version of "Itunes" that lets you buy there music, does not run on MAC.

You can hook the MAC to keyboard with a USB cable (like a printer) and play tunes from midi files on the MAC or a midi editor.

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Looping on the Yamaha YPG 635

by Som
(FLA)

Does anyone know how to loop on the Yamaha YPG 635??

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Jan 24, 2011
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by: Anonymous

it cant be done i'm afraid. you'll need a loop pedal. I use the Boss GT-10

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Yamaha YPG 635 - Bb sound loud by it self

by JM Rodriguez
(punta cana)

Good morning
I have two Yamaha ypg 635 and lately bouth keyboards are acting funny

from time to time when you hammer an harmony the note Bb sound as it you were hamers the fey full power bu by it self?

is it a software isue or a hardware?

now the secind keyboard it´s making the same sound but the note sounds in a lower level but then againg by it self any ideas

i live by the time being in Dominican Republic so resources are really limited

thanks in advance

jojojiji50@hotmail.com

JM Rodriguez

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Jun 27, 2010
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by: Alfred

Estimado JM: Agradecemos el contacto. Si no existe tecnico QUALIFICADO en su pueblo, talvez puedes localizar uno en Sto.Domingo. El problema parece ser uno relacionado con los colchones de goma (debajo de los claves) y el reparo debe ser
hecho por un profesional. Hesito recomendar la siguiente direccion pues habera custos de envio, pero si quieres, puedes contactar..............

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
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Tel: (507) 269-5311 Fax: (507) 264-4123
Mail Address: P.O.Box 0823-05863, Panamá, Rep.de Panamá

Gracias por su visita.

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usb thumb drive (Yamaha YPG635)

by marjorie guericke
(rancho mirage ,ca)

i recently purchased the yamaha ypg635 , what flash memory device is compatible with my instrument ? thank you

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Feb 20, 2009
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by: Alex

Hi mate,

I also just got the YPG635 and I cannot use it with my USB flash driver. It just says "Format" and smth else. I am going to try again formating it or whatever and then hopefully it's gonna work.

Cheers,
Alex

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Yamaha LP-7 Pedal Unit for Yamaha YPG-635 Can I use this pedal on a YPG 535

by Bob J
(St Louis, Mo USA)

Yamaha LP-7 Pedal Unit for Yamaha YPG-635 Can I use this pedal on a YPG 535

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Feb 10, 2010
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by: Alfred

Dear Bob: The only Pedals Yamaha recommended for the YPG 535 were the FC 4 and FC 5. AS THIS FORUM IS NOT AN ARM OF THE YAMAHA CORP., we do not have a definitive answer. I HAVE STRONG RESERVATIONS AND WOULD AVOID USE OF THE LP 7.
By the way, if you have any questions/comments about Keyboards, please come back to this Forum.
You will always be welcome, and your participation help will us grow to be an interesting meeting place for enthusiasts like you. Hope my info is of use. Keep well.

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Can't load midi files from USB on my Yamaha YPG-635

by Bob
(Andover MA)

When I insert a USB thumb Drive the YPG-635 keyboard doesn't see any midi files. What do I do?
I already: formatted the USB on yhr YPG-635.
Then I removed the USB, loaded the files (.MID) from my computer on to the USB. I checked that the files were there under the USER FILES Directory.
Then I inserted the USB back into the keyboard. The USB Icon lights up on the display.
Then I use the press FILE CONTROL,MENU button then CATEGORY to get to LOAD then the CATEGORY buttons to locate the file but it doesn't see the files in the LOAD screen.

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Feb 16, 2011
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by: Skeeve

I believe the solution is to first create a folder on your USB thumb drive called "User Files" and put all the MIDI's in there. After that, the keyboard will see the files and also see other folders within the User Files folder to at least 1 deep.

I made the same mistake, too, and it took quite a while to find that in the manual.

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YPG 635 vs DGX 630

by Leo
(Arlington Texas)

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?

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Feb 06, 2009
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by: Anonymous

The DGX-630 and YPG-635 are exactly the same. DGX-630 is the model name in Europe, while YPG-635 is the model name in the US.
Dec 28, 2008
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by: Anonymous

The downloadable owners manual on teh Yamaha website is the same for both. They are the same model as far as I can see but the DGX is sold in big box stores and the YPG is sold in music stores.

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Yamaha YPG635 Output

by Joanne
(Bovey, MN)

I own a Yamaha YPG635 and would like to either split the output speakers or have the internal speakers work when you are hooked up to a sound system. Is there a way to have the speakers on the piano work when you are hooked up to a speaker system? Is there a setting internally that can do this function?

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Apr 19, 2010
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by: Anonymous

When you plug in either headphones, line cable, etc.. to the 1/4" output jack, it automatically cuts off the on board speakers. Short of ripping the back off and re-soldering jumper wires, there is nothing you can do about it. What I have done:
Ran to Radio Shack, purchased a 1/4" stereo male to dual 1/8" stereo female, adapter. This way you can plug in computer speakers, headphones, or run a line into your computer for audio. There are a number of ways you can hook things up. For instance, out of my YPG-635, I have a 1/4" line cable which plugs into my Zoom R16 multi-track recorder. Then out of my Zoom is where I hooked up the adapter, as stated above. Now I can use headphones, as well as speakers, and also record into my computer. I have a line in, to my computer's sound card. Hope this helped a little.
Steve

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Yamaha YPG - 635 for MAC

by Kagan
(UT)

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 problem when I bought this keyboard. My specifications were: 88 keys, grand sensitivity, and general MIDI input to use it as a controller.

I previously used, and still have, a M-Audio 88 Key MIDI controller. It worked fine, but for fast piano runs, the sensitivity is a joke. I really needed the grand weighting.

Anyone interested in the YPG - 635 for this should definitely consider. Great weight, and overall well put together. I just never figured my issue would fall under OS problems. This keyboard is only being acknowledged under my windows partition of my mac.

I can't say that I'm to happy, and it would be really greatly appreciated if someone could direct me to an under the table download to make this keyboard work as a MIDI controller through mac, and logic and garage band.

Thanks :D

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Jun 15, 2012
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by: Anonymous

You need one of these drivers.. It's not listed on the main yamaha website.

http://download.yamaha.com/usb_midi/index.html
Sep 05, 2011
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by: jvs

My macbook doesn't recognize the YPG 635 keyboard. Same as all the above. Download, connect and you're golden is not true.
I'm really surprised not to see an insightful response. Can anyone help?
May 05, 2011
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by: Anonymous

Hello,

My OS is 10.6.5 . I have a YPG - 635 and I can't get it to play sounds from Reason Propellerhead.

Can anyone please help me? Is this even possible?

I can't even find the driver. The link above doesn't work for me and the Yamaha website doesn't seem to have a driver for 10.6.5

Please please help,

Ivan
Jan 17, 2011
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by: Steve Sanderson

I run ProTools and there are a few things that this enables the 635 users to do... like scores from playing a weighted keyboard. I have not gotten this to work yet ... but I will keep trying yeah?
Dec 02, 2010
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by: Anonymous

I've spent so much time trying to figure out how to make my Mac recognize my YPG-635. Nice to know I'm not the only one...misery likes company, I guess...but I still need an answer to this problem. At this point, I'd settle for the Garage band sounds-I just want to see my keyboard register on the computer in some way!
Oct 15, 2010
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by: Jackie

My question goes with the one above. I want the keyboard instrument on the track, not garageband instruments. How can we do this?? Is there a better program to use?
Jul 18, 2010
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by: Joseph Rodrigues

I have the YPG635 and Garage band picks it up. I could play the keyboard and record to garage bank. YOu have to pick the option for a real instrument when you open in Garage Bank. The problem I am having is I want garage bank to control my YPG635's sounds, I want to be able to assign instruments to specific midi channels in garage band (or other software) and have the sounds come from my instrument. I don't want to use the apple instruments sounds. So this is a controller question, have anyone out there been successful in controlling the ypg635 from a Macbook?
May 19, 2010
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by: martin Olson

i also installed the driver, restarted and the 635 wouldn't register on garageband. this sucks
Dec 25, 2009
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by: Anonymous

Does it work on garage band 08
Nov 26, 2009
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by: Anonymous

I installed the driver, but audio-MIDI setup doesn't recognize the device
Apr 10, 2009
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by: Anonymous

I installed the drivers, and my computer is still not recognizing that they keyboard is attached. Any idea what is wrong?
Mar 10, 2009
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by: hoai

I have the YPG-635 and have been baffled by this question today and found the answer:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1315009

the driver for MAC is here: http://music.yamaha.com/products/downloads.html;jsessionid=7777E6F4C088589A05BE1CD5B24D58FD?productId=792251&hierarchy_id=20024_20023_16277


You install the MAC driver and you're golden. Connect the Keyboard to the MAC via USB and the MAC should recognize it. It works for GarageBand and Logic for me.

Good luck and enjoy!
Mar 10, 2009
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by: hoai

I have the yamaha ypg-635 at home right now, and am unsure how to record it using my mac. Doesn't seem like there's a driver for Macs...

I'm sure there's a way
Feb 16, 2009
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by: Ken

I too have the same concern as I am in the market for a piano keyboard with grand piano feel but want it to be fully compatible with my MAC OS X v.10.6 with iLife '09 GarageBand.
Jan 30, 2009
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by: Jim


I have the same question/problem....
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Transpose button on Yamaha ypg-635

by Kate
(Louisville KY )

Just got the keyboard-haven't played the tutorial yet. Is there a transpose feature?

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Dec 11, 2012
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by: Anonymous

Press function then use the up/down arrows by the large black circular volume tuning button to get to transpose.
Jun 18, 2011
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by: Anonymous

I did and then what? as I change the value the keyboard does not responde t6o a change
Jul 21, 2010
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by: Alfred

Dear Steve: Don't let this be your only contribution to our Forum. Your participation is not only welcome, it is gratefully accepted in the hope you will become a frequent visitor.
The adage about "strength in numbers" will surely help in our growth. Keep well.
Alfred
Jul 19, 2010
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by: Steve

Press function, scroll to Transpose, (it's after song volume, and before tuning).
Steve
Jul 11, 2010
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by: Alfred

Dear Kate: I know of no keyboard which does not have a Transpose feature, and I'm guessing you want to play your unit with someone on another instrument which has a different pitch. You might also want to accompany yourself as you sing. Anyway, your Owner's manual should explain the steps for Transposing. If it doesn't do not hesitate to come back and I'll be happy to oblige.
Thanks for your visit and good luck.

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Compare YPG 635 to YPG 535. What's the difference?

by Kathy Haines
(Lecanto, FL)

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 and real piano feel.

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Jan 22, 2011
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by: Anonymous

YPG-635 has more improvement than ypg-535. It has easier guides for beginners. And the quality of the tones are upgraded.
Dec 25, 2010
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by: Anonymous

My church has the YPG-635 and I just got the YPG-535 for Christmas and honestly, the only difference I can think of is that the YPG-635 has a full weighted keyboard, whereas the 535 has a lightly weighted, almost weightless keyboard. I actually prefer the weighted keys of the 635 but the weighted keys also add a lot physical weight to the keyboard itself. The 535 is probably around 30 pounds whereas I think the 635 is more around 50 pounds. Also, I'm gonna be doing a lot of travel with my 535 so I think, though I prefer the weighted keys, the weightless keys might be better in the long run.

If I find anymore differences I'll tell you! Hope this helps!

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Yamaha YPG 635 Transpose

Does the Yamaha YPG 635 have transposing capability?

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Apr 19, 2010
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Press function, scroll to Transpose, (it's after song volume, and before tuning).
Steve

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Yamaha YPG-635 Keyboard Display Screen Malfunction

by Cindy Welch
(Palmetto, FL)

When I turned on my Yamaha YPG-635 Keyboard today, my display screen has moved the display to where I can only read half of the information. I am not sure what has caused this and I definitely do not know how to repair it. Please help. It moved over to the right only showing me the left half of the screen.

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Jan 24, 2012
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by: Anonymous

My display is now so faint I cannot see the options . Please help
Jul 25, 2011
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by: Anonymous

Could someone help me? For God's sake! I didn't know i wasn't supposed to put objects of rubber or things like this on the keyboard,now panel screen is discolored and i can hardly see the options,what should i do to fix this? Please reply me ):
Feb 03, 2011
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by: Mary

My display window shows stripes over it all. Only half of the screen is readable. I tried the suggestion of unplugging both the keyboard and the adapter. I tried it 3 times but no result. I bought a new adapter but that did not work either.
Mar 26, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Thank you Alfred....will definitely do....didn't note any frays at this time.
Mar 26, 2010
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by: Alfred

Dear Cindy: I take it you are the one who posted the last messaage, and I am glad you seem to have found the answer to the Display problem. Keep what I said earlier in mind if the problem rears its ugly head again. What you describe could have been a temporary dip in voltage from the wall outlet, triggering less-than-optimum-performance of the keyboard's Display. I am happy for you that the unit seems to be functioniong normally again. Keep well, and do not hesitate to return to the Forum if you feel we csn be of further assistance.
Mar 26, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Found the fix. Turn off keyboard for 20 minutes. Unplug power cord from electrical source and keyboard for 20 minutes. Plug back in and turn back on. Worked like a charm.
Mar 24, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Thank you so much.....I will try that and get back to ya regarding whether or not it solves the problem.
Mar 23, 2010
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by: Alfred

Dear Cindy:Sorry, I forgot to identify myself. Hope the info I gave is helpful.
Mar 23, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Dear Cindy: If you are using an Adaptor as a power source fcr your unit, 1) It is possible that its Cord is internally frayed, 2) Its Plug may be dirty, 3) Its secondary winding may be defective. Any of these MIGHT be causing the problem. As a less expensive alternative than contacting a qualified technician, you can replace the Adaptor (w/a Yamaha PA 150 Adaptor).

The defect can also be as simple as a loose or dirty Connector in the Display Assembly (or more serious)and best remedied by a qualified (preferably Yamaha-authorized) technician. Please do us the favor of posting a follow-up message in this Forum to let us know how you fare. Thanks and good luck.

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