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Yamaha PSR S500 Tutorial Video

Last post by Saul « Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:54 am
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by Saul » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:54 am

Thanks to Ajay for sending us a link to this one.

The full tutorial DVD is available from and costs €27.80 incl postage which, considering what...

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Last post by Saul
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:54 am
Yamaha Reset List

Last post by Saul « Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:35 pm
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by Saul » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:23 am

Here's a quick link to Yamaha's reset list in case you want to know how to put your keyboard back to factory settings. Remember to back up any user...

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Last post by Saul
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:35 pm
Yamaha Manuals Downloads

Last post by Saul « Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:24 am

by Saul » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:24 am

Thought we'd add this to all the sections as many people are always asking for manuals. Nearly all Yamaha manuals are avaiable as a free download....

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Last post by Saul
Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:24 am
PSR_S500_front control panel issue

Last post by vshivasailam « Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:54 am

by vshivasailam » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:54 am

hi All, hope all doing fine!, I have S500 - post I reset the factory setting of my synth, my piano roll is working fine but none of the buttons are...

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Last post by vshivasailam
Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:54 am
Music for PSR S500

Last post by GeraldNus « Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:35 pm
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by pfotoguy » Sun May 04, 2008 12:11 pm

I bought a PSR S500 a few months ago. My problem is I'm 62 years old and my fingers and brain don't always work well together. In other words I'm...

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Last post by GeraldNus
Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:35 pm
Few questions i wanted to ask about my PSR S500

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:57 pm
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by morcar » Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:56 pm

ok first off i cant get the demo mode on i press the demo button and nothing happens do i need to do anything else ?

Look for styles to download and...

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Last post by SeaGtGruff
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:57 pm
Expression and sustain pedals

Last post by SysExJohn « Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:51 pm
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by Hamstersandwich » Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:26 am

Hi
I have PSR S550 as recommended by my children's keyboard teacher. It is a great keyboard and sounds lovely.

But.... now they have to have a...

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Last post by SysExJohn
Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:51 pm
PSR S500 + sibelius

Last post by mythagoman « Sun Jun 15, 2014 1:18 pm

by mythagoman » Sun Jun 15, 2014 1:18 pm

Is there any where I can download the PSR S500 voice map to use in Sibelius as Sibelius is confusing certain sounds (e.g. swapping 'brass section'...

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Last post by mythagoman
Sun Jun 15, 2014 1:18 pm
what am i doing wrong

Last post by parametric « Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:40 am
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by romandave27 » Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:49 pm

Hi this is my first time ever that i have posted on a forum so just bare with me if i get my wording wrong, I have been playing a yamaha PSR S500 for...

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Last post by parametric
Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:40 am
S500 MDB Titles uncrypted

Last post by gonflyin « Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:22 am
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by Chris48 » Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:08 am

Hope this intrest some S500 users, music data base files uncrypted.
Some titles took a while to sort out, but got there in the end.
Enjoy. Chris...

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Last post by gonflyin
Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:22 am
My PSR-S500 LCD DISPLAY BROKEN. How can i get one to replce

Last post by Fozzer « Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:51 pm
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by Misoki » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:02 am

Something hit on my PSR-S500 LCD Display and broke it. The keyboard is playing. Please where can i get the replcement display? Or how can I solve the...

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Last post by Fozzer
Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:51 pm
Style Creator S550

Last post by ajay67 « Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:46 am
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by amiga1200 » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:13 pm

Hi,

Has anyone got a link to a demo of creating styles with the s550?

I'm thinking of upgrading from the psr 413 for the style creator and want to...

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Last post by ajay67
Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:46 am
S550 and FC5 foot switch

Last post by Keithy501 « Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:40 pm
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by jmwhouse » Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:58 am

Hi
I am looking to purchase a keyboard for my daughter to do her Trinity College Electronic Keyboard exams. There is a long story behind deciding...

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Last post by Keithy501
Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:40 pm
New Yamaha PSR S550?

Last post by kami « Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:38 pm
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by Fozzer » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:11 am
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Hello All... :D ...!

Has anyone tried-out/purchased the new Yamaha PSR S550 Keyboard yet?

It lies between the PSR S500 and the PSR S700.

What...
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Last post by kami
Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:38 pm
performing live with an S550

Last post by ajay67 « Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:45 am

by ajay67 » Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:45 am

i have managed to perform live with the S550 in a wedding event, playing a 2 piece with a guitarist friend of mind. it was a success but there was an...

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Last post by ajay67
Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:45 am
wow just wow

Last post by Saul « Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:39 pm
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by morcar » Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:32 am

As some of you know I have been looking for a new second keyboard. I was talking to me friends about it and he said he had a keyboard he was selling...

Replies: 7
Views: 3176

Last post by Saul
Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:39 pm
Great Synth in 700-1000$

Last post by Saul « Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:24 am
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by Kapiljethwa » Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:13 am

hey guys,

Can anybody suggest a great synth in 700-1000 $ price range with great realistic voices.
Yamaha, korg Or roland

thanks in advance.

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Last post by Saul
Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:24 am
PSR-S550B : Playing Midi Files

Last post by ajay67 « Sun May 16, 2010 1:13 pm
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by ajay67 » Sat May 15, 2010 9:28 am

hi all

just collected my S550B. everything seems to be fine.. except that i could not playback midi files from USB drive. it could play style files...

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Last post by ajay67
Sun May 16, 2010 1:13 pm
Connecting to Amplifier

Last post by ajay67 « Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:12 am
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by Hektor36 » Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:31 pm

I have a peavy mono amplifier.I bought a stero cable to 2 mono.Linked into peavy with two inputs.But the sound is not good. it is raised and...

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Last post by ajay67
Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:12 am
Importing Styles

Last post by stringman « Tue May 26, 2009 11:54 am

by stringman » Tue May 26, 2009 11:54 am

Hello All,

I'm trying to import style files from the internet for myPSR500.

Getting them down and onto the flash drive is no problem but I can't...

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Last post by stringman
Tue May 26, 2009 11:54 am
Internal keyboard memory for downloaded Mini's

Last post by aprilla « Tue May 05, 2009 4:16 pm
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by senorpopeye » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:48 pm

I have downloaded about 50 minis to my keyboard. Now it says I am out of memory and won't let me download anymore. I think the manual says something...

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Last post by aprilla
Tue May 05, 2009 4:16 pm
Quantization and looping

Last post by sushanty2k5 « Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:18 am

by sushanty2k5 » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:18 am

Could anyone guide me how I could use Quantization and looping while recording through my S500.. I did not find much information in the guidebook.....

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Last post by sushanty2k5
Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:18 am
Playing along with downloaded mini files

Last post by Dagman « Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:51 am
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by senorpopeye » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:32 pm

New Yamaha PSR- S550

I have downloaded some mini files to my keyboard. They play fine, My question is can I play along with the files as they are...

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Last post by Dagman
Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:51 am
what is the difference ?

Last post by utenteextra « Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:39 pm

by utenteextra » Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:39 pm

I got some styles (they should be PSR-S900's internal styles). I have tryed them on my S500 but some seems to have no bass arrangement.

Can you...

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Last post by utenteextra
Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:39 pm
Playing smf file on pc

Last post by Caroline « Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:39 pm
Replies: 3
by ap13 » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:23 pm

Hi,

I have a psr-s500 and i just made a song using 8 tracks (1-8 registration memory). So then i put it on my usb drive and took it to my computer....

Replies: 3
Views: 2844

Last post by Caroline
Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:39 pm
PSR S500 for beginner?

Last post by Saul « Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:40 am
Replies: 2
by snowjim » Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:12 pm

Hey!

I am about to buy a keyaborad to learn to play piano.

I have the possibility to buy a Yamaha PSR S500 1 year old for about 225 euro, but I do...

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Last post by Saul
Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:40 am
PSR S500 and Cakewalk Sonar

Last post by ap13 « Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:02 am
Replies: 3
by ap13 » Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:30 am

Hi,

Is there ne way to change the key velocity on the keyboard or in Sonar, because when i press a key theres a little bit of delay before i hear...

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Last post by ap13
Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:02 am
PSR S500 - opinions from users

Last post by Markomusic « Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:35 am
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by Markomusic » Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:04 am

Having just upgraded from a PSR 295, which I had for about 2 and half years, to a PSR S500, I am interested in any other opinions on getting the best...

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Last post by Markomusic
Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:35 am
My PSR-S500 "unique" keyboard

Last post by utenteextra « Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:03 pm

by utenteextra » Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:03 pm

Yes, it is the only one in the world. I work a lot, and so much carefully... but the result has been better than I hope.

What do you think ???...

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Last post by utenteextra
Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:03 pm
can u help with midi file split

Last post by Clyde « Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:34 pm
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by chrism » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:01 pm

Hi which psr keyboard is best for download midi files and spliting them into left and right hand part ie to learn as am only a begginner thanks bye

Replies: 1
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Last post by Clyde
Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:34 pm
Yamaha PSR S500

Last post by Caroline « Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:42 am
Replies: 14
by tulun » Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:30 pm

Hi, everyone.

Anybody have owned the new osr s500?

I just want to know the sound quality...
Thanks

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Last post by Caroline
Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:42 am
PSR S500 Harmonics

Last post by Caroline « Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:00 am
Replies: 3
by stringman » Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:53 am

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and this is my first post.

I have just purchased a PSR S500 and am very pleased with it. However, I don't seem to have the...

Replies: 3
Views: 3432

Last post by Caroline
Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:00 am
Headache finding MTR/digital recorder!

Last post by Caroline « Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:43 am
Replies: 9
by Caroline » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:47 pm

Oh My, Ive now been researching for weeks and am completely bemused, confused and utterly dazed by the mass of multi track / digital recorders out...

Replies: 9
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Last post by Caroline
Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:43 am
Hod do I learn to play my S500

Last post by shaunak « Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:17 pm
Replies: 14
by Mairs » Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:19 pm

Hi Guys

I am looking for a Yamaha product which I think exists - can you advise. I think there is a downloadable way of learning to play keyboards....

Replies: 14
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Last post by shaunak
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:17 pm
psr s500 styles

Last post by shaunak « Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:50 am
Replies: 1
by stringman » Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:25 am

Where can I get style files for the PSR S500? They don't seem to be available on Yamahas's home site and there seems to be none on any of the various...

Replies: 1
Views: 4571

Last post by shaunak
Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:50 am
Audio trasfer to PC

Last post by Fozzer « Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:15 pm
Replies: 8
by Vijusri » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:40 pm

Hi,

i have a PSR s500, now i am able to create my own songs, but have few questions:
1. wanted to know how can i loop a section while recording??
2....

Replies: 8
Views: 3449

Last post by Fozzer
Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:15 pm
How do I open a Style file.

Last post by Clyde « Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:32 pm
Replies: 4
by stringman » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:45 am

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how to open downloaded style files. My PC does not recognise the .sty extension although I have the latest DX program. What...

Replies: 4
Views: 9750

Last post by Clyde
Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:32 pm
PSR S500 and Mac OS X Intel Core Duo

Last post by Clyde « Tue May 27, 2008 2:25 am
Replies: 1
by Carollarte » Tue May 27, 2008 1:27 am

Hello,
I want to buy keyboard arranger, thinking about PSR S500. Want to use it as arranger itself, but also as external keyboard for midi mode files...

Replies: 1
Views: 3260

Last post by Clyde
Tue May 27, 2008 2:25 am
mm6 versus psr s500

Last post by Saul « Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:20 am
Replies: 7
by theskinmd » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:04 am

hi everyone. i need help . i torn between mm6 and psr s500. i'm just a simple keyboard player, more on just jamming. what should i buy and easier......

Replies: 7
Views: 5457

Last post by Saul
Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:20 am
MIDI file extension

Last post by Clyde « Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:02 am
Replies: 4
by stringman » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:04 am

I have downloaded various MIDI files from the internet and none of these appear to have a file extension. I want to store some of these in my PSR...

Replies: 4
Views: 3964

Last post by Clyde
Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:02 am
Can't connect to computer

Last post by Saul « Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:06 am
Replies: 5
by Zero » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:06 pm

I've recently decided to play around with musical software, and had the hope of being able to use it in conjunction with my keyboard. However, I...

Replies: 5
Views: 3624

Last post by Saul
Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:06 am
psr-s500 Foot switch query

Last post by Blueray « Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:10 am
Replies: 2
by berldog » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:59 pm

Hi there, is it possible to switch the rythm unit on and off using a foot switch instead of using the synchro stop on the keyboard. Thanks, Mike :?:

Replies: 2
Views: 3087

Last post by Blueray
Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:10 am
New member with new keyboard

Last post by tulun « Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:26 am
Replies: 4
by berldog » Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:59 pm

Hi, I'm Mike and a new member. I'm 60 and sing and entertain in old folks homes. I've just bought a PSR-S 500 to accompany myself with. I'm not one...

Replies: 4
Views: 2859

Last post by tulun
Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:26 am
Need help PSR 500 no output right channel

Last post by Spacetrekker « Tue Jun 05, 2007 4:40 am
Replies: 3
by Spacetrekker » Wed May 30, 2007 5:16 pm

My PSR500 has (nearly) no output from the right channel. If I turn the volume up all the way, I can hear slight output through the speaker or...

Replies: 3
Views: 3884

Last post by Spacetrekker
Tue Jun 05, 2007 4:40 am
PSR-500 midi help

Last post by Saul « Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:41 pm
Replies: 4
by webs » Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:16 pm

hey guys..
i've just got a midi cable from a friend of mine.. that's the reason why i want to use my keyboard again.. nowadays im into beatproducing...

Replies: 4
Views: 5445

Last post by Saul
Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:41 pm

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