# YDS Controller

> Musical instrument sound creation and editing app with advanced customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Yamaha Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yds-controller/id1502495217 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 164 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yds-controller/id1502495217/reviews.md

## What is YDS Controller?

This dedicated app enhances the performance of the YDS-150 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.

## Key features

- Edit saxophone, synthesizer, and shakuhachi tones
- Adjust effects and detailed sound parameters
- Customize fingering configurations
- Adjust breath resistance and response
- Change instrument tuning
- Display registered fingering lists

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yds-controller/id1502495217/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 弯管

*2026-08-12*

不错

### 5/5 — 非常好用！

*2026-06-26*

雅马哈不愧是世界级公司，APP非常棒！

### 5/5 — 电萨克斯好用

*2026-06-07*

好用

### 5/5 — 升级了有bug

*2026-03-20*

升级到2.3.0.69,音色编辑页面长按不弹出编辑菜单

### 5/5 — 好

*2026-03-09*

好👌

### 1/5 — 認識しない

*2026-02-16, version 2.2.1*

iPhone16-YDS120でUSB C - USB A ケーブル - 変換アダプタで接続するもYDS側は黄色ランプ点灯して認識するのにアプリ側が「デバイスが見つかりません」のまま。どうしようもない。

### 1/5 — No English

*2026-02-12, version 2.2.1*

Why my app is only in Chinese ?????? are yous stupid...

### 5/5 — Very good design

*2026-02-04, version 2.2.1*

I love it

### 5/5 — APP的使用有问题

*2026-01-16*

为什么APP到了勾协议时就无法进行下去了？？？

### 5/5 — 太喜欢

*2025-10-28*

太喜欢这个乐器了

## Frequently asked questions about YDS Controller

### What does the YDS Controller app do?

The YDS Controller app enhances the performance and sound creation capabilities of the YDS-150 instrument. It allows users to intuitively and visually edit instrument tones, customize fingering, adjust instrument settings like breath resistance and tuning, and view fingering lists.

### What kind of sounds can I edit with this app?

You can edit a wide range of saxophone tones, including alto, soprano, tenor, and baritone. The app also supports editing synthesizer tones and shakuhachi tones, allowing for extensive sound customization and effect adjustments.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the YDS Controller app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What are the main benefits of using the app over the instrument itself?

The app offers detailed settings and sound editing that cannot be performed directly on the instrument. It provides an intuitive and visual interface for making complex adjustments to tones, effects, fingering, and instrument response, leading to a more personalized sound.

### Can I customize the fingering on my instrument using this app?

Yes, the app allows you to edit fingering configurations. You can change existing fingertips or add new ones to suit your playing style and preferences. This feature provides a high level of personalization for your instrument's control.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2026-06-04

Minor bug fixes

### 2.3.0 — 2026-03-17

- Minor bug fixes

### 2.2.1 — 2024-11-05

- Updated the app icon.
- Minor bug fixes

### 2.1.0 — 2024-04-30

- Octave selector has been added to the FINGERING page.
- Fingering setting can be edited on the FINGERING DETAIL page.
- Breath sensor monitor has been added to the KEY DISPLAY page to monitor breath pressure.

### 2.0.5 — 2024-03-07

- Fixed minor bug

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