Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around an issue with a Yamaha electronic keyboard that has gone out of tune, specifically being 1% flat. Participants explore the reasons behind this phenomenon, the tuning mechanisms of the keyboard, and potential explanations for the observed behavior.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that their Yamaha electronic keyboard is 1% flat and expresses surprise that digital devices can go out of tune.
- Another participant inquires about the model and year of the keyboard, suggesting that the adjustment device might be failing.
- There is a question about whether the keyboard has an adjustment to deviate from standard tuning, possibly for compatibility with older instruments.
- The original poster provides the model (Yamaha PSR-E473, 2024) and mentions that they have to set the tuning to A 444 to match other instruments.
- One participant humorously suggests checking the battery, while another references specific functions in the user manual that could affect tuning.
- It is reported that after 23 days, the keyboard spontaneously returned to A 440, leading to speculation about the cause.
- Some participants propose various theories for the tuning issue, including potential physical problems with components and the influence of external factors like sunspots.
- There is a suggestion to test the keyboard's sensitivity to physical vibrations as a diagnostic measure.
- One participant humorously speculates about the nature of the failure cycle, comparing it to a square wave.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of theories and observations regarding the tuning issue, with no clear consensus on the underlying cause or the reliability of the keyboard's tuning mechanisms.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference specific functions in the user manual and suggest checking settings, but the effectiveness of these suggestions remains uncertain. The discussion includes speculative ideas about external influences and physical issues without resolving these uncertainties.
