Comparison

EXPANSION EXPLORER vs PianoLogic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

EXPANSION EXPLORER

Discover, install, and manage additional content for compatible Yamaha arranger workstations. Explore a library of free Voices, Styles, and Multi Pads, and even get style recommendations based on audio files. Preview content before installing it directly to your instrument.

Highlights
  • Discover and install expansion content
  • Search and filter by country, tempo, beat
  • Analyze audio files for style recommendations
  • Pre-listen to content before installation
  • Wireless or USB installation
  • Create favorite content lists
  • Light and dark mode options
Features
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Welcome to EXPANSION EXPLORER, a one-stop solution for discovering, installing and managing Expansion content on PSR-SX920/SX720/A5000 and Genos2 Arranger Workstations. ・What is Expansion Content? Expansion Content includes free additional Voices, Styles, Multi Pads, and more for you to install and enjoy on your Arranger Workstation. A growing library of Expansion Content is already available, featuring a diverse range of instruments and Styles from around the world. ・Search Search for content directly from the app's Home screen and use the advanced search options to filter results by country, tempo, beat, and more. ・Style Recommendations If you have an audio file of the song you want to play, Expansion Explorer can analyze it and recommend the most suitable Style from the Expansion Content library for your performance. ・PRE-LISTEN Content can be auditioned in the app before installation. You can listen to the auditions anytime, even without being connected to your instrument. ・INSTALL The app installs your chosen content directly to your instrument. Depending on your instrument’s specification, this is done wirelessly or via a USB cable. ・CONVENIENT FEATURES Create a list of your favorite content, view your preview and installation history, and switch between light and dark modes in the app. ---- CAUTIONS : Contents already installed by Yamaha Expansion Manager into the Expansion area of your keyboard, including pre-installed content in PSR-SX920 and 720, will be removed when installing new content from Yamaha EXPANSION EXPLORER. About pre-installed content in PSR-SX920 and 720, you will be able to reinstall them through the EXPANSION EXPLORER app, if desired.

About

PianoLogic

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PianoLogic is a visual music theory tool designed for pianists, songwriters, producers, students, and musicians who want to understand chords and scales directly on the piano keyboard. Instead of searching through theory books, charts, or websites, PianoLogic lets you explore musical structures visually and hear how they sound. Select a chord or scale and instantly see the relevant notes highlighted on an interactive piano. MUSIC THEORY, VISUALIZED Music theory becomes easier to understand when you can see it. PianoLogic connects musical concepts to the piano keyboard, helping you recognize patterns, understand note relationships, and quickly find the information you need. EXPLORE CHORDS Discover and visualize a wide range of chords directly on the piano. Select a root note and chord type to instantly see the notes that form the chord. Use the interactive keyboard to hear the notes and explore how different chord structures are built. PianoLogic is useful when you need to quickly check a chord, understand its construction, or explore new harmonic ideas. EXPLORE SCALES Choose a root note and scale to see every note of the scale highlighted on the piano keyboard. Explore different scales and modes, study their note patterns, and hear how they sound. Whether you are practicing, writing music, improvising, or studying theory, PianoLogic gives you a fast visual reference. INTERACTIVE PIANO KEYBOARD The piano keyboard is at the center of PianoLogic. Play individual notes directly in the app and use the keyboard to explore chords, scales, and intervals. Highlighted keys make musical structures easy to identify and understand. Rotate your device for an expanded landscape piano experience and a wider keyboard view. EXPLORE HARMONIC RELATIONSHIPS Use PianoLogic's visual music tools to explore the relationships between notes, chords, and keys. Discover how musical structures connect and use these relationships when writing songs, improvising, arranging music, or studying harmony. CREATE SOUNDS ON THE SOUND LAB Create your own synth sounds and save them for sharing with others or play them in the app. Record the hooks you play on the piano and save them in wav-format for use in your productions. DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS PianoLogic is built for: • Pianists • Keyboard players • Songwriters • Music producers • Composers • Music students • Music teachers • Self-taught musicians Whether you are learning music theory or simply need a fast reference tool in the studio, rehearsal room, or at the piano, PianoLogic is designed to give you answers quickly. FAST AND FOCUSED No complicated courses. No lengthy setup. Open PianoLogic, select what you want to explore, and instantly see it on the piano. Choose a chord. Choose a scale. Choose an interval. See the notes. Hear the sound.

Screenshots

EXPANSION EXPLORER4 screens
PianoLogic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EXPANSION EXPLORER at Free against PianoLogic's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EXPANSION EXPLORER is free to download; PianoLogic costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EXPANSION EXPLORER versus PianoLogic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXPANSION EXPLORERPianoLogic
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB4 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationKLAS GORAN MIKAEL NORBERG

In-app purchases

None

EXPANSION EXPLORER

No in-app purchases

None

PianoLogic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXPANSION EXPLORER free?
EXPANSION EXPLORER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PianoLogic free?
PianoLogic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EXPANSION EXPLORER or PianoLogic have ads?
Neither EXPANSION EXPLORER nor PianoLogic shows ads.

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