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What does Yamaha Smart Pianist do?

Play your favorite songs right away with the 'Audio to Score' function, which automatically creates chord progressions based on the audio songs in your smart device. *An Android version is compatible with CSP-170 and CSP-150; please refer to the compatible android device list below.

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Smart Pianist for iOS & Android

Anyone can enjoy the piano more with Smart Pianist, our dedicated app for iPhones, iPads and Android devices which provides various music-related functions when connected to compatible Yamaha digital pianos.

Easy Voice Selection and Easy Settings

In addition to selecting different voices, you can use the Smart Pianist app to adjust more detailed settings not directly (or easily) accessible from the piano's own controls, such as the reverberation from echoes in performance venues or the amount of chorus effect on a voice. You can use the Layer mode to combine voices, or the Split function to play different voices with the left and right hands, playing multiple voices simultaneously to create performances with a powerfully full sound. A range of functions such as Transpose, Tuning, Pedal and acoustic settings can also be configured easily and intuitively. Voice selection and configurable functions may differ depending on the piano model you have. Backing band accompaniment that you can sing along with (CSP Series Pianos only) Enjoy accompaniment from a dynamic backing band, even when you’re playing by yourself. The accompaniment provides a wide variety of patterns across a range of genres to match your performance. You can also connect a microphone and sing along with harmony functions that allow you to automatically create a chorus backup for your performances, even when you’re singing alone.

A variety of piano lesson pieces

With the Smart Pianist app, you can play back song data such as preset songs and commercially available songs. Not only can you enjoy playing back Songs, but you can also practise along with them as they’re playing back. The app shows the notation of hundreds built-in MIDI songs, and even you can enjoy additional songs for purchase from Yamaha MusicSoft. Play your favourite songs right away with the 'Audio To Score' function (CSP Series only) Smart Pianist features an 'Audio To Score' mode which automatically creates a piano accompaniment score from songs on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to enjoy playing along with your favourite tunes.

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Play your favourite songs right away with chord progression

Play your favorite songs right away with the 'Audio to Score' function, which automatically creates chord progressions based on the audio songs in your smart device. *An Android version is compatible with CSP-170 and CSP-150; please refer to the compatible android device list below. *If you are using iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd generation or iPad Pro 11inch, please use Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter. For further information, please refer to iPhone/iPad connection manual.

Compatibility:

iOS & Android Compatibility

iOS Android Note Function: Please refer to "Smart Pianist Specification"

*For connecting your iOS devices to a compatible Yamaha digital instrument, please refer to "Smart Device Connection Manual for iOS" *For connecting your Android devices to a compatible Yamaha digital instrument, please refer to "Smart Device Connection Manual for Android" Supported OS Please check the App Store for information on supported OS and devices. Link to the App Store Please check the Google Play for information on supported OS and devices.

Link to the Google Play Supported Yamaha Products CSP-170 / 150

TA2 / SH2 / SC2

N3X / N1X / NU1X

CVP-800 series

CLP-600 series (Except CLP625) / CLP-700 series

YDP-184 / 164 / 144 / S54 / S34

P515 / 125 / 121 CSP-170 / 150

TA2 / SH2 / SC2

N3X / N1X / NU1X

CVP-800 series

CLP-600 series (Except CLP625) / CLP-700 series

YDP-184 / 164 / 144 / S54 / S34

P515 / 125 / 121 Language English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, etc.

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