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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The Yamaha UK Marketing Manager of the Electronic Keyboard Division, joins me on the phone to discuss primarily the new Yamaha Clavinova CVP-400 digital piano range, PSR-S series keyboards and the Modus H01.

This podcast also features sound demonstrations from the PSR-S900 and Clavinova CVP-405!

This edition features the following:

• Yamaha PSR-S900 Main Demonstration
• Andy Carvill Interview – Part 1
  • How does Yamaha UK fit in globally with Yamaha?
  • How much influence does Yamaha UK have over Yamaha Japan with instrument features, ideas and design?
  • How long have you worked with Yamaha and how did your career with them begin?
  • Yamaha UK EXPO 2007
  • Yamaha UK public demonstrations
• Yamaha CVP-405 Main Demonstration
• Yamaha CVP-405 Piano Sound Samples
• Andy Carvill Interview – Part 2
  • Yamaha PSR-S Series information, UK launch dates and retail prices
  • Yamaha Clavinova CVP-400 range information, UK launch dates and retail prices
  • Yamaha Modus H01 information, UK launch date and retail price
• Yamaha CVP-405 Uptempo 8-Beat Sounds Sample
• Yamaha PSR-S900 Dance Sounds Sample

Thanks to Roger Hagarty from Roger’s Music for allowing me access to record the sound samples from the new Yamaha PSR-S900 keyboard and Clavinova CVP-405 digital piano.

Read the full post: YPKO Podcast #7 – PSR-S900 and CVP-400 Series Demos, created by James Woodcock.

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In June 2007, I interviewed Bernard Perry where he announces the new way of storing your sheet music digitally, which makes it far simpler locating your favourite pieces you like to perform. This may be used for any instrument, but as I also run a Yamaha keyboard and digital piano enthusiast website with nearly 7500 members, we concentrated on this aspect.

I have released this podcast here just to demonstrate my other interests as much as anything else. It is a very different style to most of my gaming podcasts, however I love variety! The podcast also explains my Yamaha website.

This edition features:

• Yamaha PSR-S500 Keyboard Demonstration
• MusicPad Pro Interview – Part 1
• YPKO Voicemail Callers
• MusicPad Pro Interview – Part 2
• Yamaha PSR-E403 Keyboard Demonstration

You can also purchase and download sheet music from their new website. You can also read my review on my Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner website.

Read the full post: YPKO Podcast #6 – MusicPad Pro Interview with Bernard Perry, created by James Woodcock.

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In this latest edition, Steve Marsden joins me, who is from Yamaha’s technical support staff here in the United Kingdom. Also featured are the new Yamaha Tyros 2 styles only available on the new Internet Direct Connection service.

YPKO Podcast #5 Features:

• Glyn Madden (Editor of Yamaha Club Magazine) plays Die Moldau on Tyros 2
• YPKO Voicemail Caller
• Internet Direct Connection Tyros 2 Styles Examples Part 1
• Steve Marsden of Yamaha UK Technical Support Interview Part 1
• Steve Marsden plays Ode to Joy with AI Chords on Tyros (1)
• Steve Marsden of Yamaha UK Technical Support Interview Part 2
• Internet Direct Connection Tyros 2 Styles Examples Part 2

Internet Direct Connection Style examples used in order:

Part 1

50sShuffle
60s12-8
60s4BeatSoul
60s8BeatFast
60sBeat
60sChartBeat
60sChartPop
70sBossa
80sPopRock
90sChartBeat
90sPopShuffle
90sPowerBallad

Part 2

BandGuitarSwing
BigBandStandard
BritRockBallad
CelticPop6-8
ClassisR&B
CoolBallad
CoolClubbin
DiscoPhiladelphia
EuroOrgFoxtrot
GrooveR&B
HandJive
JazzQuartetFast
LiveR&BBand
LoveBallad
OperaClassic
SlowShuffleBlues
WestEndBallad

Read the full post: YPKO Podcast #5 – IDC Tyros 2 Styles / Steve Marsden, created by James Woodcock.

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In episode #4 of my blogcast I mention:

• Interview with Jackie Marsden, article writer for the Yamaha Club Magazine
• Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner – Information about my own independent Yamaha keyboard enthusiast website

The highlight of Episode #4 is my interview with article writer from the Yamaha Club Magazine, Jackie Marsden, who is married to Steve Marsden who kindly helps out at my discussion forum over at Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner. She has teaching experience and has achieved numorous letters after her name in her own education.

It has been a fascinating experience to play Burnout 3 on Xbox (1) and then play the very latest version ‘Burnout Revenge’ on the Xbox 360. Both are very special titles, however with the new high definition graphics it really is nice to see the difference. Burnout Revenge has got to be my favourite online title for the Xbox 360 so far.

This episode was delayed due to my faulty internet connection, I have been unable to record any interviews over Skype. Everything is OK now though, so expect many more episodes in the next few weeks as I catch up.

Enjoy this latest installment.

Read the full post: [BONUS] Podcast – Jackie Marsden Yamaha Club, created by James Woodcock.

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Here I look at the flagship keyboard, the Yamaha Tyros 2, by presenting many of the new built in styles. There is also mention of the Yamaha Club Weekend and new Chairty Audio CD.

YPKO Podcast #4 Includes:

• Tyros 2 Introduction
• YPKO Radio Name
• Tyros 2 and Super Articulation
• Tyros 2 Style Demonstrations Part 1
• Yamaha Club Weekend
• Tyros 2 Style Demonstrations Part 2
• YPKO Voicemail Callers
• 10th Anniversary Yamaha Club Charity CD Sample

Read the full post: YPKO Podcast #4 – Yamaha Tyros 2 Styles, created by James Woodcock.

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