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Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths

Yamaha keyboard, digital piano & synth guides, tutorials, reviews, news and videos. YPKO by James Woodcock closed in 2011 and the Yamaha Club by Glyn Madden closed in 2023, both popular independent resources for Yamaha enthusiasts. Pixel Refresh is owned and operated by James Woodcock, this category is the new spiritual home.

Also listen to the YPKO Podcast, with interviews with Yamaha keyboard & digital piano experts.

Pixel Refresh is not in any way affiliated with Yamaha Corporation.

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Touché: The Adventures of the Fifth Musketeer Enhanced Soundtrack Released for ScummVM

Author Image James Woodcock | 1 min read 6 Comments ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 

Today I have released version 1.0 of the Touché: The Adventures of the Fifth Musketeer soundtrack as part of myRead more…

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Yamaha Clavinova CVP-605/609 Touchscreen Technology Explained – Yamaha Club Magazine

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In the February – March 2013 edition of the Yamaha Club Magazine, my article ‘A Touching New World’ appears. CoveringRead more…

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Yamaha CVP-609 Clavinova Digital Piano Revealed – Demonstration [VIDEO] [PHOTOS]

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Roger Hagarty of Roger’s Music in Nottingham is a Yamaha dealer who has already received delivery of the latest generationRead more…

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iRig MIDI Review – Connecting MIDI Equipment to the iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch

Author Image James Woodcock | 6 min read 4 Comments ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 

As a Yamaha keyboard enthusiast for quite a few years now, the process of being able to perform and createRead more…

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On Tour with Richard Bower & Ian House – Tyros4 10th Anniversary – Yamaha Club Magazine

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In the June / July 2012 edition of the Yamaha Club Magazine, my article ‘ON TOUR with Richard Bower andRead more…

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Anticipation – Original Instrumental Music by James Woodcock [VIDEO]

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Available to listen in full on YouTube, with 10 tracks and just under 40 minutes worth of compositions, my firstRead more…

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AirTurn BT-105 Review – Hands Free Page Turner for Computers & Tablets

Author Image James Woodcock | 5 min read 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 

If you are like me and play a musical instrument, you will have no doubt suffered the agony of havingRead more…

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Yamaha Release Vintage Synth Expansion Pack for the Yamaha Tyros4 Keyboard [VIDEO]

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Yamaha have announced that they have released a new expansion pack for the Yamaha Tyros4 keyboard, this time covering theRead more…

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The Gig Easy iPad Mic Stand Mount Review – Attach Your iPad to an Existing Mic Stand

Author Image James Woodcock | 4 min read 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 

Sightread Ltd were kind enough to send over the The Gig Easy iPad Mic Stand & Side Mic Stand MountsRead more…

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Yamaha Club Tutorial DVD ‘Tips from the Top – Volume 2’ Now Available

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‘Tips From The Top – Volume 2‘, the sixth tutorial DVD I have produced in the Yamaha Club’s ‘Playing Yamaha’Read more…

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The 7th Guest Added to ScummVM Music Enhancement Project – Permission Granted

Author Image James Woodcock | 1 min read 6 Comments ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 

I am pleased to announce that Trilobyte Games have granted permission for me to release enhanced music for The 7thRead more…

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James Sargeant at the Bonington Theatre – Yamaha Tyros4 Keyboard Played as an Organ

Author Image James Woodcock | 1 min read 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 

Yesterday evening, James Sargeant (courtesy of Roger’s Music – Nottingham) entertained a large group of Yamaha keyboard enthusiasts at theRead more…

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