Information on The Yamaha DGX 500

[Alastair]

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with or any information on the now discontinued Yamaha DGX 500.

Does it feel like a real piano, and does it sound like a real piano?

Also how much is a used example worth?


Many thanks, Alastair.

 

[dezkeys76]

Hello,

I have a Yamaha DGX-500. It does in many ways feel like a real piano. However, the keys are semi-weighted and they are slightly smaller than that of a real grand piano. I've had this digital piano for over 7 years and now gig with it. It is very reliable. Hope this helps.

 

[dezkeys76]

Alastair,

In regards to the sound, the piano sound is great! The piano sample is excellent. Even though I MIDI this board into my Yamaha MM6, I still use it's grandpiano sound. The electric piano sounds are not too good. No rhodes/wurly types are available on this model unfortunately.

 

[Alastair]

Thanks.

I say one for sale, but couldn't find much information on it. It seems a lot better than the yamaha np-30, and standard keyboards, but I guess since its from 2002, it is lacking the updated sounds and latest features.