The Yamaha UK Product and Promotions Manager James Sargeant has joined me in the latest Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner audio show to discuss the latest instruments announced including the PSR-S710, PSR-S910 and the Clavinova CVP-500 Series. We discuss the impressive sounds, vast array of styles, the latest technology and of course there are audio demonstrations included as well during the interview.

Read the full post: YPKO Podcast #10 – New Yamaha Instruments October 2009 with James Sargeant, created by James Woodcock.

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In the latest YPKO Podcast, Peter Baartmans joins me to talk about his role as a worldwide demonstrator for Yamaha keyboards and digital pianos.

Peter is well known on the Yamaha circuit due to his many events and presentations that have been featured on the Internet through the official Yamaha website and of course the avid fans that follows his talent.

This podcast includes:

• The Tony Ross Audio CD (full CD available from the Yamaha Club)
• Peter Baartmans Interview
  • Peter’s music history
  • Inspirations…
  • Recommendations for learning the piano
  • Demonstrating around the world to different cultures and the challenges involved
  • Using pianos and keyboards
  • New Clavinova 400 Series Digital Pianos
• New Internet Direct Connection styles samples
  • 80’s Hi Energy
  • Classic Movie Ballad
  • Party Waltz
  • Brazil Guitar Samba
  • 80’sChartPop

Read the full post: YPKO Podcast #9 – Peter Baartmans Interview, Tony Ross CD and New IDC Styles, created by James Woodcock.

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In our latest podcast (audio show), I interview James Sargeant, who is the Product Specialist from Yamaha UK. Discussing primarily the new Regi-Stick Plus, James talks us through the features of this latest software offering from Yamaha.

The new Regi-Stick is designed for the Yamaha Tyros 2 allowing owners to expand their keyboard even further.

Podcast discussion includes:

• Yamaha Clavinova CVP-405 Modern Country Snippet
• James Sargeant Interview – Part 1
  • What is your typical day at Yamaha UK?
  • How did you get involved with Yamaha?
  • How did you get into music?
  • What is the original Regi-Stick (now named Regi-Stick Classic)?
  • What is Regi-Stick Plus?
  • How many registrations are included?
  • Are all the registrations completely new and not from the original Regi-Stick?
  • Can Regi-Stick Plus be copied to the internal hard drive?
  • USB Stick design
  • What was involved in creating the Regi-Stick Plus?
• Yamaha Tyros 2 Internet Direct Connection New Style Demonstrations (Power Disco and Rock Keys)
• James Sargeant Interview – Part 2
  • Do you require bass pedals to fully enjoy this product?
  • Setting up
  • Will there be any other versions of Regi-Stick for other instruments?
  • What is Melody Maker?
  • Where can we see demonstrations?
  • Pricing

Read the full post: YPKO Podcast #8 – Yamaha Regi-Stick Plus Interview, created by James Woodcock.

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