EXPANSION EXPLORER vs Live Partitions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EXPANSION EXPLORER
Discover, install, and manage additional sounds and musical styles for compatible arranger workstations. Analyze audio files to find the perfect musical accompaniment and preview content before installation.
- Discover and install expansion content
- Analyze audio files for style recommendations
- Preview content before installation
- Wireless and USB installation options
- Create favorite content lists
- Light and dark mode options
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Welcome to EXPANSION EXPLORER, a one-stop solution for discovering, installing and managing Expansion content on PSR-SX920/SX720/A5000/SX620/A700 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.
Live Partitions
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Traduite toutes les langues. Live Partitions, application de partitions pour iPhone et iPad : Création de groupes de musique, import multi-formats (pages, word, xls..), SetList concert, mode scène, métronome, annotations, pédale Bluetooth compatible et sync iCloud. Tous les imports de partitions convertis en format PDF automatiquement afin d'afficher une SetList, prêt pour la scène ou les répétitions. Prompteur au défilement du tempo • Live Partitions devient gratuite à télécharger • Nouveau : Live Partitions Pro — déblocage à vie (sans abonnement) • Restauration d’achat disponible • Les anciens acheteurs de l’app restent en Pro • Version gratuite : 1 groupe et 3 partitions • Prompteur amélioré : accords mieux alignés et plus lisibles Bon concert ! Bon live !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Live Partitions at every 2 days against EXPANSION EXPLORER's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EXPANSION EXPLORER ships an update every 3 months, Live Partitions every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EXPANSION EXPLORER | Live Partitions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation | anthony Plaisir |
In-app purchases
EXPANSION EXPLORER
No in-app purchases
Live Partitions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EXPANSION EXPLORER free?
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Do EXPANSION EXPLORER or Live Partitions have ads?
Which is updated more often, EXPANSION EXPLORER or Live Partitions?
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