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Yamaha keyboard, digital piano & synth guides, tutorials, reviews, news and videos.ย 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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James Woodcock, Nicola Ross, Promotional Video, Roger Hagarty, YouTubeI have known Roger Hagarty for must be getting close to four years now, so when he asked me toRead more…
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Eurovision Song Contest, Franzine and Nicola, Glyn Madden, James Woodcock, Yamaha, Yamaha Club Magazine, Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner, Your Country Needs YouMy Yamaha Keyboard and Digital Piano enthusiast website celebrated its 4th Anniversary just before the New Year and in thatRead more…
READ MORE ยปOn the ScummVM website, they have just announced that years of persistence have paid off and their application for classicRead more…
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Glyn Madden, James Sargeant, James Woodcock, Yamaha, Yamaha Club MagazineWhen I was asked to produce a Yamaha Tyros3 promotional DVD, I was excited and a little daunted by theRead more…
READ MORE ยปSo the moment many of you have no doubt been waiting for. The new Yamaha Tyros3 keyboard, the latest inRead more…
READ MORE ยปThe ‘YPKO Forum Member Meet’ is organised by the community of the independent ‘Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner’ website and hasRead more…
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Digital, James Woodcock, Keyboards, Organs, Pianos, Workstations, Yamaha, Yamaha Club Magazine, Yamaha Personal Keyboard OwnerNot forgetting I also run a successful Yamaha keyboard and digital piano enthusiast website, Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner and GlynRead more…
READ MORE ยปThe Yamaha Club have released a fully featured free sample, which just happens to include my introduction to the PSR-S500Read more…
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CVP-400 Clavinova Series, Digital Pianos, Internet Direct Connection, James Sargeant, Keyboards, Peter Baartmans, Tony Ross, Tyros 2, YamahaIn this episode of the YPKO Podcast, Peter Baartmans discusses his global role as a Yamaha demonstrator, his musical journey and new Clavinova 400 Series highlights.
READ MORE ยปHere is a very quick overview of my experiences at this years Yamaha Club Weekend 2007. Really this is intendedRead more…
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Internet Direct Connection, James Sargeant, James Woodcock, Keyboards, Regi-Stick, Regi-Stick Plus, Registrations, Tyros 2, Yamaha, Yamaha ClubIn this YPKO Podcast, Yamaha UKโs James Sargeant introduces the Regi-Stick Plus for Tyros 2, exploring its features, development and compatibilityโplus exclusive style demos.
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Andy Carvill, CVP-400 Clavinova Series, CVP-401, CVP-403, CVP-405, CVP-407, CVP-409, Digital Pianos, EXPO, James Woodcock, Keyboards, Modus, PSR-S500, PSR-S700, PSR-S900, YamahaExplore Yamahaโs newest instruments in this podcast with Andy Carvill. Includes in-depth discussion of the CVP-400 series, PSR-S keyboards, and Modus H01, with real sound samples.
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Bernard Perry, James Woodcock, MusicPad Pro, Podcast, Sightread Ltd, Yamaha, Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner, YPKOIn this special edition podcast, Bernard Perry introduces the MusicPad Proโa digital sheet music solution perfect for Yamaha keyboard and piano players. Includes demos and more.
READ MORE ยปThis is the third time I have visited one of Yamaha UK’s EXPO events and every year new and excitingRead more…
READ MORE ยปAfter quite a few months of hard work and sleepless nights, my Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner website has re-launched withRead more…
READ MORE ยปYou have purchased your brand spanking new TYROS, you are left for quite some time wondering how on earth youRead more…
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