Digital Piano Controller - US

Name: Digital Piano Controller - US
Rating: 2.9 (51 reviews)
Author: Yamaha Corporation of America

By: Yamaha Corporation of America

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Features & Capabilities

Overview: Use an iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) for easier and more convenient control of the Yamaha Digital Piano. This is a dedicated app that makes Yamaha Digital Piano easier to use, suitable for practice, live performance, or parties. To connect the iOS device to the instrument, you’ll need an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter/iPad Camera Connection Kit or a dedicated Yamaha cable such as the i-UX1.

Features: Voices are easier to see and select with demo songs to try out new sounds. Settings are simplified (some functions may not be supported by certain models). The app also lets you save your favorite sound settings so you can take them along wherever you go.

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By:

Yamaha Corporation of America

Rating:

2.90

(51) 0.10

Version:

1.2.5 Last updated: 2024-09-17

Version code:

868976330

Creation date:

2015-02-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

105.21MB

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

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# 232,860 ▲ 16,549

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Developed by:

Yamaha Corporation of America

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-piano-controller-us/id957551038

Website:

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/apps/

User Reviews

Users report the Digital Piano Controller app can be helpful on compatible Yamaha pianos, offering easier control of features like metronome and reverb and a clean, intuitive interface. However, repeated crashes, unstable connections, and poor cross-model compatibility are common. Many reviews note only a subset of Yamaha models are officially supported, with older models and MOX/CLP-700 not functioning well. iOS version compatibility issues and missing MIDI export/recording features are also cited, along with the need for specific USB adapters, adding setup cost.

Pros

Elegant and intuitive interface that gives easy access to features like metronome control and reverb on compatible pianos.
When used with a compatible Yamaha piano (e.g., P-115, NP-12/32, YDP-143/163), it unlocks features not obvious from the manual.
Works well and provides smoother control once configured with the right USB cable/adapter.

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability; app often fails to open or experiences crashes.
Limited and inconsistent model compatibility; many Yamaha models are not supported or require older hardware; MOX and CLP-700 series lack support.
iOS version compatibility problems; updates can break connections and older iOS versions may be unsupported.
Missing MIDI export/recording features; cannot transfer or save MIDI files to the iPhone.
Requires specific USB adapters (Lightning to USB Camera adapter) and cables, adding cost and setup hurdles.

Recent reviews

I connected it just fine but then it does not say connected on the home screen and does not work. What gives? Is it iOS 14? 2025…still doesn’t work

by Ti*****, 2025-11-21

This app rarely opens up without crashing. When it actually does open, the keyboard either doesn’t connect or when it does it takes an eternity. I usually just get frustrated and give up because it’s not even worth it