Introduce Yourself
Introduce Yourself
Welcome to our community! We’re glad to have you here. This is the place to introduce yourself—tell us a bit about your interests, what brings you here, and anything else you’d like to share. Don’t be shy; we’re all here to connect and enjoy our shared interests. Jump in and say hello!
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FORUM RULES - SITE NEWS - ADVERTISING & DONATIONS
How To Post On The Forum, Change Styles etc
Having problems figuring out how to make a new post? Or how to choose a different forum style? Read this.
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Please Read BEFORE Registering On The Forum!
A few important things you need to know before registering and posting on our forum.
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How To Advertise With Us
What you need to know about advertising on Yamaha Forums
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Become A Member Plus And Help Support The Forum
If you want to help us covers the costs associated with hosting and running this site you can become a Member+. This has the added benefit that you will no longer see adverts on the forum.
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The Lounge
Chill Out Room
Kick back and talk about anything here. Music or non Music related..Anything goes....within reason!
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Recommended Listening
If you know of a band or artist who creates original music that you think others might be interested in please post links etc here. No covers bands, please!
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User Music Corner
Post music you have created here. Doesn't have to be pro quality. the idea is to share and get feedback :)
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Don't Get Me Started!
A Place to blow off some steam. If your annoyed, angry, generally fed up with things here is your place to let it all out.
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Dealer & Seller Reviews
Music Store Dealer reviews
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That Great Gig In The Sky
This section remembers all those musicians we have lost to that great studio in the sky. Long may they make music, wherever they are.
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FREE SOFTWARE Free DAW, Virtual Instruments, Production Tools etc.
FREE DAW SOFTWARE
Links to FREE DAW software. Needs to be truly free with no limitations and no forcing people to pay for a full version.
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FREE VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS
Links to free VST's and softsynths. Must be completely FREE.
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FREE PRODUCTION TOOLS
FREE software production tools. Must be completely free.
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Yamaha Synths, Workstations, Stage Keyboards & Oth Yamaha Synths/Workstation Keyboards, Stage Keyboards and other gear
The 720k DSDD in PC HD Drives problem explained
Why doesn't your perfectly good floppy disc work? A guide to what is happening - and why things don't seem to work as you expect:
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Floppy Drive Adapters & USB Floppy Emulators
Resources and links for Replacement Floppy Drives, Floppy Drive Adapters and USB Floppy Driver Emulators.
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Yamaha CK61 & CK88 Forum
This section is for users of the Yamaha CK61 & CK88
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Yamaha Montage M and MODX M Forums
This forum covers the Montage M, MODX M and the original Montage and MODX.
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YC Series Forum - YC61, YC73 and YC88
YC61, YC73 and YC88
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Yamaha reface forum
Yamaha reface CP/DX/CS/YC mini keyboards
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Yamaha MX Forum - Covers the MX49, MX61 and MX88
The MX series combines Motif XS sounds, USB Audio/MIDI connectivity and advanced DAW/VST controller features at a ground breaking level of affordability.
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Yamaha Mixers Forum - AG/MG Mixer Range
AG is a multi-purpose, high-resolution mixer and USB audio interface designed to elevate the creative, audio experience for webcasters / podcasters, gamers, mobile musicians, music producers and more. This section is also for Yamaha's MG series of mixers.
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Yamaha SY77 Forum - Covers the Sy77 Keyboard and T
Yamaha SY77 is a 16 voice multitimbral music workstation first produced by Yamaha Corporation in 1989. The SY77 is a synthesizer whose architecture combines AFM (Advanced Frequency Modulation) synthesis, AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) for ROM-borne sample-based synthesis, and the combination of these two methods christened Realtime Convolution and Modulation Synthesis (RCM).
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Yamaha SY99 Forum
The Yamaha SY99 is a synthesiser combining frequency modulation synthesis (branded as Advanced FM) and sample-based synthesis (branded as Advanced Wave Memory 2) and the direct successor to Yamaha's SY77/TG77
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Yamaha SY85 Forum - Covers the SY85 Keyboard and T
The Yamaha SY85 is a digital music workstation introduced in 1992. Unlike other Yamaha synthesizers of the time (SY77 and the SY99) the SY85 does not use FM synthesis. Instead, its sounds are based on samples, which can be layered and modified to create new sounds.
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Yamaha SY22, SY35 & SY55
Covering the SY22 to SY55 and TG Modules.
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Yamaha CS1/2/6 X Series
Section for users of the CS1x and it's bigger brothers.
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Yamaha DX & TX Forum
This section is for all variants of the Yamaha DX series. DX1/DX100/DX11/DX21/DX27/DX27S/DX5/ DX7/DX7IID/DX7IIFD/DX7S/DX9/TX81Z/TX7
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Yamaha EX5 Forum - Also covers the EX7
The EX5 features a unique Extended Synthesis system which incorporates a number of advanced tone generator technologies. AWM2, AN, FDSP and VL. The EX5 is one of the best keyboard Yamaha ever produced.
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Yamaha AN1X, AN200 & PLG150AN
Forum for fans of the wonderful Yamaha AN1x Analog Physical Modeling Synthesizer, AN200 desktop module and PLG150AN.
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Yamaha FS1R
Yamaha FS1R Formant Shaping/FM Synthesis Tone Generator
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Yamaha Motif Classic/ES/XS/XF
Yamaha Motif Classic/ES/XS Series
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Yamaha MOXF
Yamaha MOXF6 Music Production Synthesizer boasts a rich collection of instrument voices that includes pianos, electric pianos, strings, wind instruments, orchestral sounds, guitars, basses, and drums, as well as a wide variety of vintage and modern synth sounds.
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Yamaha Motif MO,MM6 & MM8
This section is for the Yamaha Motif MO, MM6 and MM8 Keyboards
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Yamaha MOX Keyboards
Yamaha MOX6 and MOX8 Keyboards info and discussion
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Yamaha VL1, VL7, VL-70, PLG100-VL and PLG150-VL Fo
Virtual Acoustic physical modeling synthesis mathematically simulates the sound and characteristics of acoustic instruments in real-time. This forum covers the VL1, VL7 and VL-70 as well as the PLG100-VL and PLG150-VL plug in boards.
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Other Yamaha Keyboards/Modules & Equipment
All Other Yamaha Keyboards/Modules and Instruments Not Covered By Their Own Section
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Yamaha Wind Instruments & Controllers
This section covers Yamaha wind instruments such as the Venova YVS-120 and YVS-100 as well as MIDI controllers WX5, WX7 and WX11.
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Yamaha Arranger Keyboards Yamaha Arranger Series Keyboards
Arranger Keyboard News & Discussion
News from the Arranger Keyboard world. Anything that doesn't have its own section goes in here.
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User Styles
Styles created by users and available to share freely.
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Commercial Style & Voice Resources Links
These are styles that are made to be sold and generally not for sharing. Exceptions would be where they have been abandoned by the author or permsission has been given to share them.
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Factory Styles
Factory styles from various keyboards. Note that there may be cppyright restrictions so use your own judgment here.
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Request A Style
If you are looking for a style but so far have drawn a blank, ask in this section.
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Arranger Keyboard Software
Software for arranger keyboards. Please check the rules before uploading here:
https://yamahamusicians.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5958
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Yamaha Genos/Genos 2 Forum
Yamaha Genos and Genos 2 digital workstation keyboard
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Yamaha Tyros 1,2,3,4 and 5
Section for information and discussion about the Yamaha Tyros 1, 2 , 3,4 and 5 Arranger Keyboards.
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Yamaha PSR-SX Forum
Based on the PSR-S series, the SX series models have been completely redesigned and come with a wide array of exciting new features for even more playing, composition and songwriting possibilities.
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Yamaha PSR-S500/S700/S900/S910/S970 etc
PSR-S Series Specific Section. If you have questions or information to share about the S700/S900/S910/S970 please post here.
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Yamaha Portable Keyboards Covers the PSR-E and PSS Range Of Yamaha Portable Keyboards
Yamaha PSR E483 and PSR-E583 Forum
Everything to do with the Yamaha PSR E483 and PSR-E583 Portable Keyboards
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Yamaha PSR-E473 and PSR-EW425 Forum
Pro-quality sound at an entry-level price. That is what the PSR-E473 and PSR-EW425 are all about!
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Yamaha PSR-E373 and PSR EW310 Forum
Featuring a newly developed tone generator LSI, the PSR-E373 and PSR-EW310 bring high end sound to the entry level.
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Yamaha PSR E-453 and E-463 Forum
Yamaha's best entry level keyboard for performing various styles of music, from the latest dance to classical and vinyl favourites. 61-keys, touch response, powerful on-board speakers and easy-to-use professional features.
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Yamaha PSR E443/E433/E423/E413/E403/E303/E203
This section is for the popular E series keyboards from Yamaha. If you have a problem, need info or have tips to pass on, please post here.
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Yamaha PSR/PSS/DGX
Yamaha PSR/PSS & DGX Home Keyboards. If your particular model PSR/PSS/DGX keyboard doesn't have it's own section here is the place to post.
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Tutorial Videos Video Tutorials For Arranger Keyboards, Synths and other gear
Arranger Keyboard Tutorials and Guides
This section is for video tutorials and guides specific to arranger keyboards.
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Yamaha Acoustic, CP, Clavinova, P Series, YDP Pian
Yamaha CP73 and CP88 Forum
Covers both the Yamaha CP73 & CP88
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Yamaha CP4 and CP40 Pianos
Forum for the Yamaha CP4 and CP40
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Yamaha P Series
Covers all Yamaha P Series Keyboards
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Yamaha AvantGrand Forum
The AvantGrand features two legendary concert grands in one hybrid piano and with a small footprint, the AvantGrand delivers a seamless unity of acoustic elements and refined technology.
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Yamaha YDP Arius Piano Forum
Ideal for new pianists not quite ready for our flagship Clavinova pianos, the extremely affordable Arius range offers excellent sound quality and full-length, fully weighted touch-sensitive keyboards. A range of finishes and styles are available to fit into any home.
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Acoustic & Electro Acoustic Guitars Acoustic and Electro/Acoustic Guitars
Acoustic Guitar Forum
General Acoustic & Electro/Acoustic Guitar Forum covering all brands other than Yamaha or Yamaha guitars without a dedicated forum.
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Yamaha Transacoustic LL-TA, LS-TA, FS-TA, FG-TA Gu
The TransAcoustic guitar is an instrument that uses a built in transducer and on-board processing to produce the same incredible sound found in a great sounding room without a need for external amps or effects.
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Yamaha APX Guitar Forum
APX series guitars are designed with a focus on playability. Their thin bodies and cutaways that provide greater access to the upper frets, offer smoother switching between electric and acoustic instruments.
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Yamaha CPX Guitar Forum
The CPX are high quality series of acoustic guitars featuring tops made from select pieces of spruce on bodies and backs of flamed maple. The CPX is designed to provide great playability for on-stage performance with large and deep bodies that deliver a dynamic sound, bracing designs that resist feedback, and single cutaways that provide access to the upper neck.
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Yamaha FG & F Series Guitar Forum
For over 40 years, the FG series has continued to offer outstanding quality and tone on affordable instruments. These player favorites have played countless gigs, written thousands of songs and are heard by millions of people year after year.
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Yamaha LS and LL Series Guitars.
Yamaha LS and LL Series acoustic guitars.
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Yamaha SLG200 Series
The compact and lightweight SLG200S and SLG200N Silent Guitars are the perfect instruments for practice, travel, and live performance.
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Tanglewood Guitar Forum
UK Designed and made in China. Tanglewood build great guitars for beginner and pro musicians around the world.
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Dowina Acoustic Guitar Forum
Dowina produce incredible hand crafted acoustic guitars. Using the best tone woods these guitars are wonderful to play and beautiful to look at.
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Electric Guitar Forum
Yamaha Pacifica
Discussion, reviews, and advice for Yamaha Pacifica guitar owners and players.
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Electric Guitar, Amps & Effects
This section is dedicated to players of electric guitar. From beginner to expert and all in between. Everyone is welcome here.
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Electric Bass Guitar, Amps & Effects
Electric Bass Guitar Forum covering all makes and models of Bass guitar, amplifiers and effects
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Yamaha THR Forum
Covers entire Yamaha THR range of guitar amps, heads and cabs.
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Yamaha DG Series
Yamaha DG Forum plus content from the Yahoo DG Group
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Recording Tech, Computers and MIDI
Ai Tech, Software and Music
Everything to do with Artificial Intelligence in music.
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Digital Know-How: Tech Tips and Security
General info on computer tech and security issues.
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Home Studio
Tips and advice on building your home studio, buying equipment and how to use it to best effect.
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Music Software Forum
DAW's, Audio, MIDI, VST's and all other music software.
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MIDI Tutorials
If you ever need help with MIDI, this is the place to find it!
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MIDI and Controller Keyboards
Anything to do with Midi. Controller Keyboards, Midi gear, software etc.
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Windows Computers
All Windows Versions including Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10 and Windows 11
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Apple iPad,iPhone,iPod Touch and Android Apps & Ha
iPad,iPhone,iPod Touch and Android Apps and Hardware for musicians. If you see an app or pieces of hardware you think would be useful for musicians using these devices please post details here.
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Apple Computers
Macbook, Mac Pro, iMac. Anything to do with Apple computers.
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The Reset List
The Current Keyboard Factory Reset List
This is the current reset list. It's not comprehensive and as such will be updated as new info becomes available.
If you have something you wish to add please post here.
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Downloads
AfterTouch Magazine
AfterTouch was the official publication of The Yamaha Users Group and came out to accompany the release of the Yamaha DX series synths with particular emphasis on the Yamaha DX7
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Yamaha EX5 & Yamaha EX7 Downloads
Sounds and documents for the Yamaha EX5 & EX7
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Yamaha SY85 & TG500 Downloads
Sounds, manuals and docs for the Yamaha SY85 and Yamaha TG500
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Yamaha SY77 & SY99 Downloads
Sounds for the Yamaha SY77 and Yamaha SY99. Also includes manuals and other documents
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Yamaha SY55 Downloads
Sounds and documents for the Yamaha SY55
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Yamaha SY22 Downloads
Downloads for the Yamaha SY22 Vector Synthesizer
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Yamaha V50 Downloads
Downloads for the Yamaha V50 4op FM Workstation
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Yamaha DX7 & TX7 Downloads
Downloads for the Yamaha DX7 and TX7 module
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Yamaha DX9 Downloads
4 OP FM derivative of the DX7, the DX9 is an interesting if slightly underwhelming synth that suffers from the same problematic user programming interface of it's more illustrious stablemate.
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Yamaha TX81Z Downloads
The Yamaha TX81Z is a rack version of Yamaha DX11
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Yamaha WX5
The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller - Plays Like a Woodwind, Sounds Like ... Anything You Like!
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Yamaha W5 and W7 Downloads
Yamaha W5 & W7 Files and Info
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Yamaha Tyros Service Manuals
Service manuals for the Yamaha Tyros 1, Tyros 2, Tyros 3, Tyros 4 and Tyros 5.
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Yamaha PSR Service Manuals
Service Manuals for PSR Keyboards
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Other Yamaha Downloads
This section is for Yamaha downloads that do not fall under one of the other categories
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Alesis Fusion Downloads
The Fusion workstation fuses the best elements of sampling, synthesis, and hard disk recording in an all-in-one powerhouse workstation.
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SG Geek
History Of The Yamaha SG
The story behind one of the best electric guitars of all time.
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Yamaha SG Models
Yamaha SG Guitars from the SG200 through to the SBG2100
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Yamaha SG Players
Names and profiles of well known Yamaha SG players
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Discussion Forum
Discuss the Yamaha SG, your favourite models, favourite players, tell us about your own SG in fact anything at all Yamaha SG related.
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Buying/Selling
Software Buy/Sell/Trade
Buy, Sell or Trade software. Buyers, please make sure that there is a valid license transfer code or serial number with the software!
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Hardware For Sale
Sell your gear here. This can be musical or non musical in nature. Dealers and traders are welcome but link back to us if you have a site ok.
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Hardware Items Wanted
If your looking for something or perhaps just want to do a straight swap for something, post here. Can be musical or non musical in nature.
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Yamaha Drums Forum
Yamaha Electronic Drums
Covers all of the Yamaha DTX range of electronic drums
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Yamaha Acoustic Drums
Covers the entire Yamaha acoustic drum range
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Akai MPC Keyboards & Workstations
MPC Key Series (Key 61 & Key 37)
For users of the MPC Key 61 and Key 37 who approach the MPC as a playable instrument. Share experiences with the onboard plugins, sampling, autosampling, performance workflows and day‑to‑day use of the MPC Key range.
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Akai MPC XL
A place to discuss the MPC XL, including workflow, sampling, multisample instruments, projects, storage, updates and day‑to‑day use. Suitable for users working with the XL as a standalone production system or alongside other keyboards and workstations.
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MPC Software & Workflow
A place to discuss MPC software, workflow and general usage across all MPC models. Covers sampling, autosampling, plugins, project management, updates, troubleshooting and practical tips for integrating the MPC with other instruments and studio setups.
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Other Brands All Non-Yamaha Brands
Ketron
Located in the industrial area of Ancona, KETRON was established in 1981 with the mission of designing and manufacturing electronic musical instruments.
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Korg Forums
KORG keyboards, sound modules and software.
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Roland Forum
All Roland Keyboards, sound modules and software.
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Alesis Fusion Forum 6HD & 8HD
Alesis Fusion Forum. Links, info & general advice
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EMU and Ensoniq Forum
Ensoniq were taken over by EMU a while back so discussions on both products can be put here.
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All Other Keyboards and Synths
Any keyboard/synth not covered by a dedicated section.
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Other - Studio/Audio/Backline etc
Studio Equipment, Backline, Accessories etc.
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Community Hardware and Software Projects Community-developed projects for various synths. Including software, memory modules, floppy drive emulators etc
Yamaha SY77
Hardware Projects For The Yamaha SY77
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Yamaha SY99
Projects for the Yamaha SY99
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Software Projects
Software Projects being developed by the Community
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File Formats
For the Sharing of File Format Information for Software Projects
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Spares & Repairs Spare parts suppliers and User repair projects
Spare Parts and Service Manuals
If you know of a company that sells keyboard spares or you have a service manual to share, please post here.
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User Repair Projects
User repairs of various equipment. Guides, tips and tutorials.
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The Links
Music Demos And Promotion
Promote yourself or your band here. Post links to demos etc. If you want a FREE band page on the site let us know.
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Music Store Reviews and Links
Music Stores reviews and links. If you post a link to your own store here please give us a link back.
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Sites Of Interest
If you have a site or a link to a site that you think may be useful to other memebers of the forum please post it here.
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