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YDS Controller on Windows Pc

Developed By: Yamaha Corporation

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 381 votes

Last Updated: March 05, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.2.1
Size 80.6 MB
Release Date November 12, 24
Category Music & Audio Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (5)]

What's New:
- Updated the app icon.- Minor bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
【NOTE】
- We have confirmed BLE connection issue on some devices using Android 13.
- The latest OS security patch (TQ2A.230305.008.C1) fixes this defect. Please contact each vendor... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download YDS Controller and install on Windows PC. YDS Controller is free Music & Audio app, developed by Yamaha Corporation. Latest version of YDS Controller is 2.2.1, was released on 2024-11-12 (updated on 2025-03-05). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of YDS Controller is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 381 users, 119 users had rated it 5*, 228 users had rated it 1*.

How to install YDS Controller on Windows?

Instruction on how to install YDS Controller on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install YDS Controller on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install YDS Controller using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "YDS Controller" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install YDS Controller on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "YDS Controller" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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【NOTE】
- We have confirmed BLE connection issue on some devices using Android 13.
- The latest OS security patch (TQ2A.230305.008.C1) fixes this defect. Please contact each vendor for Android OS security patch support status.
- The following devices (*1) have been tested with Android 13.
- Pixel7
- Pixel6
- Pixel6a
- Pixel5
- Pixel5a
- Pixel4a   
(*1)Use the latest security patch TQ2A.230305.008.C1
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This dedicated app enhances the performance of the YDS-150/120 and further expands the range of sound creation—and includes instrument settings and sound editing. You can make detailed settings intuitively and visually from the app, that cannot be done on the instrument itself.

≪Function≫
Editing voices
You can easily change saxophone tones such as alto, soprano, tenor, and baritone tones,
as well as synthesizer tones and shakuhachi tones. You can also adjust effects and make detailed sounds.

Edit fingering
You can customize the fingertips by changing them or adding new ones.

Instrument settings
You can adjust the blowing feeling such as breath resistance and response, and change the settings such as tuning.

Fingering list
It is possible to display the registered fingers in a list. It is useful to check the fingering.
- Updated the app icon.
- Minor bug fixes
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access approximate location.