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* [[Yamaha CVP-509 digital piano]] (Its high-end sister) | * [[Yamaha CVP-509 digital piano]] (Its high-end sister) | ||
* [[Yamaha education suite]] | |||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
; Keys and LCD | |||
* 88 keys with graded hammer standard action. {{quotation|Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard's sensitivity can even be adjusted to match your playing style. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the instrument to provide authentic touch in a lightweight instrument.}} ([http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalpianos/dgx_series/dgx-640_color_variation/ Yamaha USA] oct 1 2011. | * 88 keys with graded hammer standard action. {{quotation|Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard's sensitivity can even be adjusted to match your playing style. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the instrument to provide authentic touch in a lightweight instrument.}} ([http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalpianos/dgx_series/dgx-640_color_variation/ Yamaha USA] oct 1 2011. | ||
* | * 320x240 LCD display | ||
* | ; Voices | ||
* 64 Polyphony | |||
* Voices (instruments): 142 + 381 XGlite + 12 Drum/SFX Kits | |||
* Effect types: Reverb, Chorus, DSP (in various variations) | |||
; Accompaniment (Performance Assistant Technology) | |||
* 165 preset styles | |||
* Fingering: Multi / Full Keyboard, AI Fingering | |||
* Automatic Introduction, Ending, Fill-in | |||
* Easy Song arranger | |||
; Songs | |||
* 30 prest songs | |||
* Recording / Playback of 5 songs / 6 tracks (in SMF format) | |||
* Music Database | * Music Database | ||
* Song arranger | |||
; Educational features | |||
* See [[Yamaha education suite]] | |||
; Connectivity | |||
* Midi interface (via USB to Host, i.e. a USB B slot) | * Midi interface (via USB to Host, i.e. a USB B slot) | ||
* USB slot (USB to host) | * USB slot (USB to host) | ||
== Links == | |||
=== Model description === | |||
== | * [http://europe.yamaha.com/en/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalpianos/dp_dgx_series/dgx-640_color_variation/?mode=model#tab=product_lineup DGX-640 | ||
] product description at Yamaha Europe | |||
=== Manuals and official help === | === Manuals and official help === | ||
Revision as of 15:16, 1 October 2011
Introduction
The Yamaha DGX-640 digital piano is a entry level "Ensemble Piano", i.e. includes auto-accompaniment and other built-in features for creating music.
See also:
- Yamaha CVP-509 digital piano (Its high-end sister)
- Yamaha education suite
Features
- Keys and LCD
- 88 keys with graded hammer standard action. “Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard's sensitivity can even be adjusted to match your playing style. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the instrument to provide authentic touch in a lightweight instrument.” (Yamaha USA oct 1 2011.
- 320x240 LCD display
- Voices
- 64 Polyphony
- Voices (instruments): 142 + 381 XGlite + 12 Drum/SFX Kits
- Effect types: Reverb, Chorus, DSP (in various variations)
- Accompaniment (Performance Assistant Technology)
- 165 preset styles
- Fingering: Multi / Full Keyboard, AI Fingering
- Automatic Introduction, Ending, Fill-in
- Easy Song arranger
- Songs
- 30 prest songs
- Recording / Playback of 5 songs / 6 tracks (in SMF format)
- Music Database
- Song arranger
- Educational features
- Connectivity
- Midi interface (via USB to Host, i.e. a USB B slot)
- USB slot (USB to host)
Links
Model description
] product description at Yamaha Europe
Manuals and official help
Manuals
All the manuals are available at yamaha, in particular:
- PDF Owners manual (Also included in print in the box)
Support site
- Yamaha online services Mostly (commercial) downloads of styles plus tutorials and tips
- Yamaha online member. Doesn't seem to do much, i.e. let's your register your instrument (for what purpose) and then it provides a (localized) link to the above website and show links tailored for your instrument(s).
Downloads
- USB-MIDI Drivers. Make sure to select the appropriate one for you system ... Most Windows versions are supported plus MacOsX
- Note: The Win 7 64 bit driver isn't on the included CD. The downloaded version worked in my setup (see above) - Daniel K. Schneider 11:42, 16 September 2011 (CEST).
User forums and FAQs
- CVP 500-Series Discussions in the CVP Users Group
- Digital Pianos - Synths & Keyboards Forum in Piano World. My favorite place.
- Yamahamusician.com (low traffic)
Tutorials
- ?
Midi files for download
See:
- List of repositories in the digital music library article.
On some sites you can find files that specifically target the Clavinova CVP series, i.e. it uses Yamaha voices, in particular:
- Clavinova Creations in the CVP Users Group Forums. MIDI files are attached to message
- yamahamusicsoft.com (commercial)
- sheetmusicplus.com (carries PianoSoft titles, search for "pianosoft")
Style files
Not tested so far ! Daniel K. Schneider 00:07, 14 September 2011 (CEST)
- Styles (and Other Files) for your Yamaha keyboard (Made for PSR and Tyros, probably work on CVPs)
- CraftyMusic's Style & Midi Libraries. Made for PSR and Tyros, may work on CVPs ....