contacts

Loud Key in New Yamaha P-525: Issues with Rubber Contact Strips

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Look closely at the photo above. Your P-525 detects which key you play, and its velocity, with those little rubber contact strips. You can read more about them on my digital piano troubleshooting page. The white flecks sitting on them are paper dust from sheet-music, or perhaps even tiny shavings from the contact boards themselves. … Read more

Troubleshooting Your Digital Piano or Keyboard

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As a piano technician with a subspecialty in keyboards, as well as digital and hybrid pianos, I’ve compiled this guide to address common issues. Drawing from my experience with brands like Yamaha, Roland, and Casio, I’ve put together a list of the most common problems I encounter! One or more keys play at full volume … Read more