» 88 Key Portable Grand with stand
Price: $519.99
Rating: 4.0 / 5.00 (1 review)
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Rating: 4.0 / 5.00 (1 review)
Manufacturer: Yamaha
88 Key Portable Grand with stand Details
Batteries Included: 0Binding: Electronics
Brand: Yamaha
EAN: 0086792880303
Feature: 160 preset accompaniment styles
Label: Yamaha
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Model: DGX530
Publisher: Yamaha
Studio: Yamaha
88 Key Portable Grand with stand Features
- 160 preset accompaniment styles
- 30 preset songs (plus 70 supplied on CD ROM)
- 500 built-in voices
- 6-track/5-song sequencer
- 6 Watts total power to stereo speakers
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88 Key Portable Grand with stand Reviews
Customer Rating:Summary: Excellent instrument, but probably no need to upgrade
Comment: Tried this instrument out in the store and could not figure out what the difference was between this one and the 520 I previously reviewed on amazon. Sound qualities, voices, layout, display, and software all seemed identical to me to the 520. Finally, after a direct inquiry to Yamaha, I was told that the only difference between this model and the 520 was that the 530 contained 10 more rhythm sequences.
So, if you're one of those who would use this instrument heavily for recording and composition, and just could never find the right rhythmic background, you can try this one and see if one of their ten extra sequences works for you.
If you're like me, however, who use the keyboard mostly for performance purposes and only occasional composition and recording, it really isn't worth upgrading. If you're diligent enough and have the software (pretty much any layered music recording sequence will do; I happen to use Cakewalk 4), you can make and save your own rhythms anyway on either keyboard.
For a more detailed review of other features this keyboard has, check my review out on the DGX-520...aside from the extra rhythms, it's exactly the same.
Editorial Review for 88 Key Portable Grand with stand:
The 88-key Yamaha DGX-530 offers Graded Soft Touch action, 500 voices, USB connectivity, a built-in sequencer, a stand, adapter and sustain pedal. Performance Assistance Technology ensures error-free performances and a Music Database provides complete keyboard setups by song title. The song recorder is easy to use, and five types of Master EQ allow players to adjust the sound. Yamaha Education Suite is a proven method to help get novices playing music on the keyboard easily and intuitively. USB connectivity lets you bridge the DGX-530 to a computer for (optional) software-based sequencing, scoring, sampling, and more. MIDI lets instruments communicate and share with one another. Yamaha DGX-530 is a sophisticated, engaging, and fun musical instrument. The model's design accents also add an attractive touch. The Yamaha DGX Series offers users a high quality, moderately priced digital piano with features typically found on high-end professional synthesizer products. For learning, performing, and digital recording, the DGX-530 is quite ideal. 88 Graded keys (semi-weighted) for professional-like feel Dual and split modes GM and Xglite compatible Headphone socket Large (blue) backlit LCD display Multi and full keyboard fingering modes Pitchbend wheel Registration memories (2 x 8 banks) Reverb/chorus and master EQ effects Supplied with matching fixed-frame wooden stand and AC power adapter Touch sensitive USB connectivity to communicate and transfer with computer (USB to device socket) Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S) - Need help playing the keyboard? Intuitive instructions help get you started