# Digital Piano Controller - US

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id957551038](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id957551038)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id957551038`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Yamaha Corporation of America
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (41 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-17
- **First published:** 2015-02-28
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-piano-controller-us/id957551038)
- **Website:** [http://usa.yamaha.com/products/apps/](http://usa.yamaha.com/products/apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.yamaha.com/en/apps\_docs/apps\_common/common\_PP\_min-1.html](https://www.yamaha.com/en/apps_docs/apps_common/common_PP_min-1.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #206,548 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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