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Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths - Pixel Refresh

by James Woodcock

Gaming, gadgets and technology. Covering many retro and modern tech platforms and devices including those by Microsoft, Sony, SEGA, Nintendo and portables including iPad, iPhone, Android and more...

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  1. Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror Music – Keyboard Fun with the Credits

    I believe it is fair to say I am a huge Broken Sword fan, a title that sits proudly among the point and click adventure gaming genre. Captivated by the delights of George and Nico as they were both hurtled into a world of mystery and suspense – there is one part of the game […] Read the full…

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  2. Lemmings Game Music Live Performance on the Yamaha Tyros3 Keyboard by James Woodcock

    Nearly a year ago, I played the Simon the Sorcerer theme on the Yamaha Tyros3 keyboard. Recently I taught myself another piece of gaming music nostalgia, this time from the classic puzzle game Lemmings. Using a bank of registration memory settings that I created, a Premium Style accompaniment,...

  3. YPKO Podcast #10 – New Yamaha Instruments October 2009 with James Sargeant

    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,...

  4. I Play the Simon the Sorcerer Theme Live on Yamaha Tyros3

    In 2007, I received permission from Simon Woodroffe allowing me to enhance the music to be used on the fabulous ScummVM program. I fancied playing a ‘live’ version for you though, so here I am in High Definition playing the main theme from Simon the Sorcerer using the Yamaha flagship keyboard…

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  5. YPKO Podcast #9 – Peter Baartmans Interview, Tony Ross CD and New IDC Styles

    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...

  6. YPKO Podcast #8 – Yamaha Regi-Stick Plus Interview

    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...

  7. YPKO Podcast #7 – PSR-S900 and CVP-400 Series Demos

    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!...

  8. YPKO Podcast #6 – MusicPad Pro Interview with Bernard Perry

    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...

  9. YPKO Podcast #5 – IDC Tyros 2 Styles / Steve Marsden

    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...

  10. [BONUS] Podcast – Jackie Marsden Yamaha Club

    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…

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  11. YPKO Podcast #4 – Yamaha Tyros 2 Styles

    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...

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Gaming, gadgets and technology. Covering many retro and modern tech platforms and devices including those by Microsoft, Sony, SEGA, Nintendo and portables including iPad, iPhone, Android and more...

Hosted by

James Woodcock

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths - Pixel Refresh have?

Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths - Pixel Refresh has 104 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 4, 2011.

What is Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths - Pixel Refresh about?

Gaming, gadgets and technology. Covering many retro and modern tech platforms and devices including those by Microsoft, Sony, SEGA, Nintendo and portables including iPad, iPhone, Android and more...

How often does Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths - Pixel Refresh release new episodes?

Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths - Pixel Refresh publishes every two weeks, based on its 104 episodes since October 2005.

Who hosts Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths - Pixel Refresh?

Yamaha Keyboards, Pianos & Synths - Pixel Refresh is created and hosted by James Woodcock.
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