Smart Pianist version 2.0 (available from the Apple app store and from Google Play) works with newer model CLP Clavinovas, SILENT Pianos™, TransAcoustic Pianos, AvantGrand, P-Series digital pianos and some Arius YDP Pianos, in addition to the CSP. In short, Smart Pianist 2.0 adds enhanced features to a large number of Yamaha hybrid and digital pianos, along with consistent operation using one convenient app. Craig Knudsen has over 30 years experience in the high-tech music industry. The Smart Pianist app was first introduced in the summer of 2017, alongside the debut of the CSP Clavinova — the first new Clavinova line in over 30 years. (“Communication” appears in the screen of the instrument to indicate this.) We already have your request. The most ground-breaking feature — and one that I explored in detail in a previous blog article — is its Audio to Chord technology, which evaluates the songs in your smart device’s Music Library to create equivalent chord charts, which you can then play along with over the instrument’s built-in speakers: (Note that the CSP can also convert this chord chart into a Score that activates Stream Lights above the keys of a CSP — a way cool feature that is not available on other instruments.). With the app, you can play back song data such as Preset songs and commercially available songs. As with the previous versions, Smart Pianist 2.0 also lets you save your favorite setups using a registration feature or by uploading your recorded songs to an integrated Dropbox account. The accompaniment provides a wide variety of patterns across a range of genres to match your performance. The Smart Pianist 2.0 app by YAMAHA is free and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. Even though many Yamaha instruments have the benefit of actual tactile buttons on their panels (important for live performance and ease of use), being able to control the instrument with a smart device is very compelling for many people. In addition to selecting piano voices, you can use Smart Pianist to adjust parameters such as reverberation from echoes in performance venues, and other factors that affect the sound of the piano. Unlike previous Clavinova models, the CSP is intended to be primarily operated with Smart Pianist, since there are few buttons on the instrument itself. Enjoy accompaniment from a dynamic backing band, even when you’re playing by yourself. Note that when the app is connected to instruments that have built-in controls, the physical buttons themselves are disabled. Play your favorite songs right away with chord progression You can use the layer function to overlay voices, or the split function to play different voices with the left and right hands, playing multiple voices simultaneously to create performances with a pleasingly full sound. For example, the CFX and Bösendorfer sounds in your Clavinova are contained in the ROM memory within the instrument — they are not in the app. He is a highly accomplished keyboardist and musical arranger who has been featured at Carnegie Hall. All rights reserved. It provides a plethora of options for players to vary their own piano playing, select backing tracks, improve their own technique, or play their personal favourites. This special app provides the most features when utilized with the revolutionary Clavinova CSP series digital pianos. Smart Pianist features an "Audio To Score" function that automatically creates a piano accompaniment score from songs on your smart device, allowing you to enjoy playing along with your favorite tunes. The Smart Pianist app is “smart” in that it knows what instrument it is connected to, adjusting itself to only display and operate the content and features that are contained within that particular instrument: In addition, since a CLP Clavinova does not contain any accompaniment styles (as does a CSP), the Style option magically disappears in Smart Pianist: New piano-centric features like the Aliquot Resonance and Body Resonance found on CLP instruments (and not on CSP ones) do appear, complete with new high resolution graphics and explanations: Another benefit of Smart Pianist is consistent operation, despite the fact that each instrument has its own unique user interface. Not only can you enjoy playing back Songs, but you can also practice along with them as they’re playing back. Smart Pianist simply gives you the ability to control those sounds. Most recently, Craig has worked with ThePianoGuys, helping them create videos featured on YouTube. A range of functions such as Transpose, Tuning, Pedal and acoustic settings can be configured easily and intuitively. The only requirement is that the Yamaha instrument’s firmware must also be upgraded to version 2.0. These are all features found in Yamaha’s other Chord Tracker app, but Smart Pianist takes it to a whole new level by quickly generating a digital sheet music score that can be customized to the song’s style and pianist’s ability. Smart Pianist lets you access the many features of your Yamaha digital piano with your Android device. In addition: Voices, Styles and built-in Songs are various types of content built in to the hardware of the instrument. Sorry, but we seem to be having a problem. For a detailed specification and compatibility chart, click here. Known as the creator of “Follow Lights” and “Kooky Karaoke” Clavinovas, as well as SmartKEY on the Disklavier, Craig has designed shows for the Disneyland Tomorrowland’s Home of the Future and has worked with arranger Phillip Keveren to develop the CueTIME Series, where the background arrangements follow as you play at different tempos. Yamaha Smart Pianist App Version 2.0 By Craig Knudsen 06-25-2018 There are new features galore, and we’ve got them all covered here. Smart Pianist lets you access the many features of your Yamaha digital piano with your Android device. The Smart Pianist app was first introduced in the summer of 2017, alongside the debut of the CSP Clavinova — the first new Clavinova line in over 30 years. That’s why the decision was made to expand Smart Pianist compatibility to a large number of Yamaha digital and hybrid pianos beyond the CSP Clavinova.