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Yamaha DGX 600 Keyboard Voices Sound Outdated - How To Improve Sound 
The Yamaha dgx 660 voices of electronic keyboard and pad sounds so outdated to me. Is there anything thing I can do to improve the sound?

Piano sustains but not Strings 
My sustain pedal is connected and works perfectly fine when the piano and other sounds are selected but when playing strings or pads, the sound does not …

Does the mainboard of the Yamaha DGX660 work for a DGX 620?  
I have a Grand Piano DGX620. The Yamaha service center says the main board needs to be replaced. Will a main board for a DGX 660 (which I can get more …

Yamaha DGX670 - Recording Issue 
Yamaha DGX670 - absolutely love it. But... I'm trying to record parts that I play onto a USB stick. Sometimes it seems to save OK. At other times the …

Interference hum on Yamaha dgx 670 
My keyboard has a noticeable interference hum that I'd like to reduce or eliminate altogether. Any idea what might be causing it and what I can do to fix …

Yamaha DGX-520 suddenly became quiet, with very little volume - no adjustment  
I moved my Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-520 keyboard, carefully, gently, about 10’ across the room to another wall. The volume became quite low the next …

Random loud key on Yamaha DGX-230 
Some of the time when I play the C one octave above middle C, it will unexpectedly play that key really loudly. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

Keyboard playing chord out of tune, individual keys fine 
Hi! This problem just happened on my old Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-640. If I play individual keys, there are no problems. However when I strike multiple …

How to stop key creaking? 
My Yamaha DGX 660 purchased in Nov. 2020 has developed a creaking in the keyboard when played. Is there a safe lubricant or powder to employ to correct …

Yamaha DGX 650 and DGX 670 Sometimes Sound Out of Tune 
I've had my Yamaha DGX 650 for approximately 5 years. I've had my DGX 670 for about a month. A common problem of both is sometimes when I start the instruments, …

My Yamaha DGX 620 sound low even in Max. Master volume  
My Yamaha DGX 620 has been ok for several years. However her voices become weak as whispers even the Master volume is set at Maximum. Need to change some …

Need original Yamaha Accessory CD-ROM for DGX-530 
I bought a used Yamaha DGX-530 YPG-535 and it's missing the OEM Yamaha Accessory CD-ROM. I've searched the Internets, and Yamaha's website to no avail. …

Yamaha DGX640 keyboard does not produce any sound 
After sitting idle for a couple of months, I turned on the piano and am not getting any sound from the keyboard or the demo, metronome, etc. When turning …

Yamaha DGX230 Keys and Volume Level Problem 
After several years of my Yamaha DGX 230 working perfectly, I have a strange problem. All keys below Middle C sound loud and clear until I use the style …

Yamaha DGX-505 - Midi connection to computer 
I have the Yamaha DGX-505 (still works fine). I downloaded the latest driver for it. I turn on (first) the DGX-505; press the "PC" button (I don't know …

Factory Reset for Yamaha DGX 505 Portable Grand 
Does anyone know how to do a factory reset on a Yamaha DGX 505

Sustain Pedal Works In Reverse/ Model 620 
When I plug my sustain pedal in, it works backwards! When I play without my foot, the piano sustains and when I place my foot on the pedal, it stops …

Displaying notes played on Yamaha DGX 660 
I upgraded a YPG 235 for a DGX 660. One feature I liked on the 235 was that it displayed the staff and the keyboard when playing (even outside of the lesson …

Recording on Flash Drive - Yamaha DGX 650 Keyboard 
I am trying to record on a flash drive while playing the keyboard. Before I get to the end of the song, it stops recording. The flash drive only has …

Sustain pedal issue 
I have just bought the DGX660 after upgrading from a Yamaha EZ220. Before on my EZ220 when I pressed the sustain pedal the note and chord lasted for as …

How to Split Yamaha DGX300 
Can someone please help me, with my dgx Yamaha Ivan not get it to split. I need piano on left and strings on right how do I get it to set up that way. …

Keyboard Tone Drop  
My keyboard has dropped one full tone. I have adjusted transpose to "2" which corrects the problem artificially. I have tried resetting system to factory …

Yamaha Dgx-640 adjacent keys not playing 
When I hold down E, F won't play and vice versa. The same is happening with B and C. Does anyone know how to fix this? I've tried a factory reset by holding …

Yamaha dgx 500 - keys not working 
I have a dgx 500 and half the keys are not working I took it apart and from I can see the contacts looked clean. Any help would be greatly appreciated …

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Yamaha DGX-230 Grand Piano - Can it EXPORT multi-part MIDI files for use in computer DAW/sequencer? 
I purchased a Yamaha DGX-230 locally yesterday. It has "computer connectability" via its USB connector, but I'm confused about its MIDI IN/OUT capabilities. …

Yamaha DGX 230 vs Yamaha YPG 235 
Does anyone know what the difference is between the Yamaha DGX 230 and the YPG 235. I am getting back into playing and this information would be greatly …

Problem with E-Flat and A Keys in all octaves 
I have a Yamaha DGX-505 keyboard that I connect with a Mac Pro for composing. In the past few months, the E-flat and A keys stop working in all octaves. …

Keyboard display problem 
my display is out of whack, I am just getting lines in purple and white in the display area.features like changing instruments works fine, but no uidea …

Yamaha DGX 530 keyboard 
I just bought new Yamaha DGX-530 few days ago and already display is gone. Keyboard powers up, display backlight turns on, but that's about it - no information …

Yamaha DGX 360 - Uploading UserSong 
I am a recording artist, and I use the Yamaha DGX 360 often. I found out today that something was wrong with the uploading tracks. I was recording the …

Downloading user songs 
How do I get songs *I* have recorded on my keyboard off of the keyboard's internal flash drive and onto my computer? Have tried for hours, and searched …

Yamaha DGX 500 keyboard 
Can anyone tell me where I can find any free styeles, voices or midi files for the above. I am particularly interested in Contemporary Christian styles/files, …

Yamaha DGX 205 keyboard 
I have had the DGX 205 for quite a few years and my brother had a go at it sometime last year and I'm just getting around to fixing it. I think he plugged …

Playing auto-accompaniment chords 
Page 24 of the user manual for the DGX-230 keyboards shows how to play auto-accompaniment chords. I can't seem to change the voice to the left of the split …

Yamaha DGX 300 keyboard 
my DGX 300/500 has broken and is beyond repair. No complaints, i've had it for ages and it was great but i have all these floppy discs with music on them …

Yamaha keyboard spare parts 
i need replacement circuit boards for dgx 620.Can you help. Gene

press white key and both white and black key play 
When I press a white key the corresponding black key plays with the white key. I did the crtl + Delete reset and it still acts up? Any suggestions?

Unexpected Key Just Played 
most of the time i used to play solemn songs in my church and a loud unexpected key just played out of nowhere and everybody just looked at me like i was …

Two keys do not work (Yamaha DGX202) 
Two keys (Bb and B in the middle) on our DGX-202 does suddenly not work. They feel a little heavy and does not give any sound. Does anyone have any suggestions …

keyboard Contrast display 
The LED display has suddenly gone very faint after I was testing the Split and Dual functions. I have adjusted the contrast button on the back of the …

Yamaha DGX 505 keyboard 
Do yamaha DGX-505 driver for WINDOWS 7 exists ?

Yamaha DGX 220 keyboard 
How To Transpose Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-220

where middle C is 
On My yamaha DGX 61 key electronic keyboard, i would like to change where the middle C is so i can play a lower key on the 61 key keyboard. In other words …

Repair of LCD display 
Display is unreadable and intermittent. Is it the display drivers or the LCD panel itself? Can I buy parts and repair it myself?

Yamaha DGX 630 keyboard 
My middle C has no sound when I play a C major chord with left hand simultaneously. It plays OK without the chord. My 6 yr old pushed so many buttons, …

Yamaha DGX 200 keyboard 
I have borrowed a Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-200 and I can't find out how to plug in and use the sustain pedal and I have a concert tomorrow 23 August. …

Floppy disk reads as unformatted 
My keyboard, which is a DGX-500, is not reading a particular floppy disk of mine. It says the floppy disk is not formatted, but I have saved a number of …

looping music without the metronome 
When we try to loop a section of music, when it plays back, it always has a 4 count of metronome that plays at the beginning of the loop. How do you turn …

Power adaptor question 
The power adaptor indicates 115 volts and 240 volts. Will the standard adaptor Model 130 or Model 150 function normally in another country where voltage …

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Yamaha DGX 620 keyboard 
Good morning on my piano, suddenly the display is unreadable because of a strong light coming from right. Everything is bleached and can only see that …

Keyboard samples to Garageband 
I do a lot of recording on Garageband 08, on an IMac OS 10.5.6. I recently purchased a Yamaha DGX 620 because I really liked the instrument sounds that …

Yamaha DGX 520 keyboard 
How do I find the transpose function on my Yamaha DGX 520?

Yamaha DGX 640 - Midi controller?? 
Good Morning, My question is if the Yamaha DGX 640, via its USB to Host connector, works as a midi controller compatible with music and audio software …

Keyboard - No Sound?? 
I have a Yamaha DGX530 and we moved it from the office to the living room and now when you press the keys no sound comes out. The volume is all the way …

Yamaha DGX 230 keyboard 
i have a Yamaha dgx 230 and i am trying to hook it up to my computer. the usb cable is in but it doesnt register on the computer nor does it register on …

external amp humming 
I have a Yamaha DGX620 and recently purchased a 50w external amp. With very little volume, a annoying humming sound occurs... does not with another keyboard …

Screen replacement - Yamaha DGX 350 
I have to change my display on my keyboard can you help with diagrams on what i need to take off please i have a DGX 350

Great keyboard, but I have a problem! Split Point 
MY problem is the SPLIT, it has been good up until yesterday, but now NO MATTER WHERE I SET THE SPLIT POINT, there is a noise something similar to an …

Yamaha Dgx 660 wont start Not rated yet
Hey, started Yesterday my Yamaha dgx 660 dont start when i press the switch button. Blue light appears on the contrôler screen but shut off as soon as …

CD ROM for Yamaha DGX 220 Not rated yet
Does anyone have (or know where to find) a downloadable ISO file of the original CD ROM for the DGX 220?

Yamaha DGX-640 - Looping capabilities Not rated yet
Does this model have looping capabilities? I'm learning "Riders on the Storm by the Doors and need to loop the bass. Thank you!

Dead Keys on Yamaha DGX660 Not rated yet
Same issues with four year old yamaha dgx660 Took the dgx660 apart cleaned but still have dead keys. Local repair agent kept it for months but still …

Yamaha DGX670 has only one Arpeggio style Not rated yet
As the operating system for this new keyboard seems to be similar to the Yamaha SX600 which has an Arpeggio feature I would like to know if it is possible …

Yamaha DGX 630 Keys Issue Not rated yet
I have a DGX 630 keyboard and have noticed that keys in the centre of the keyboard (those used most often) have developed lateral (side) movement and associated …

Yamaha DGX 505 - Dual Voice Problem Not rated yet
Have a DGX 505. I gave to a friend and he is having an issue with maintaining the dual voice. I have looked throughout the manual and can not find how …

Yamaha DGX 300 Display angle Not rated yet
I could swear that there’s a way to shift the angle of the display on this keyboard, so that when I have it on the top rack over another keyboard, I can …

How to get Register Save done on a USB Stick - Yamaha DGX 640 Not rated yet
Hi. I have a Yamaha DGX 640. I try to copy and transfer the data (information) from the instrument to a USB key to use in Yamaha Expansion Manager, but …

Yamaha DGX 205 - How do I use the loop feature?? Not rated yet
I’ve been reading the Manuel online and can’t find anything for the loop feature on the Dgx 205 I’m really annoyed and would like and easy way to figure …

Keys become incredibly hard to push down further back Not rated yet
Does anyone find that the keys become incredibly hard to push down further back on a DGX-670? Try playing Maple Leaf Rag, for example, as it kinda forces …

How to load midi files on Yamaha DGX-620 with flash drive Not rated yet
Hello, I found a pdf of the DGX-620 manual, and it explained how to access the files in the flash drive, how to format it, etc. After doing this, I put …

Yamaha DGX-650 Keys do not play when a side by key is pressed Not rated yet
Hi everyone, this is first time I issue a query so I hope I am doing it right, and many thanks in advance for any tips. I have a DGX-650 piano and from …

Yamaha DGX 630 right speaker has some noise Not rated yet
I just bought a second-hand Yamaha DGX 630 piano. Very much impressed by the sound. But the right speaker gives some additional noise. I was thinking if …

Yamaha DGX 630 dual on/off plays demo Not rated yet
I got a second-hand Dgx 630. I was amazed by the sounds and keyboard action. I just noticed that there was some problem with the buttons. For example, …

No sound for style playback - Yamaha DGX-505 Not rated yet
I have the DGX-505. All of a sudden, the style playback will not play. I've tried every sound, none will play. The internal clock is at off where it …

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Yamaha DGX-203 keyboard - how to play all installed songs continuously Not rated yet
The three demo songs will play. At one time I could set all of the installed songs to play automatically, one after the other. No longer works. Any suggestions? …

Yamaha DGX 205 display is not working Not rated yet
The display is very faint, you can barely tell that there are characters on the screen. I looked through the owner's manual and there are no instructions …

How to Clean Music Keyboard Keys Not rated yet
I have a couple of tops of keys that I find slightly tacky to the touch. What should I use to clean them with?

Yamaha DGX640 Assembly and Installation Not rated yet
I am about to purchase a dgx640. To get it home I've got to remove the keyboard from the stand. Looking at the assembly instructions in the manual, it …

Yamaha DGX 220 Chords not playing correctly Not rated yet
Hi to all... hoping someone may give advice on my old keyboard. I have been having problems with notes not playing and playing loudly etc. but I have used …

the keyboard pressure sound is irritating.. doesn't have a piano feel at all Not rated yet
When I moved to a new state I had to give up my baby grand piano that was used in the half time show in 1988 at the Super Bowl. My piano was white. I …

Converting User Song to Audio on Yamaha DGX660 Not rated yet
Have followed the instructions for this procedure but after approx 45 seconds it tells me the device is busy and stops playback/save process. Any suggestions? …

YAMAHA DGX660 Sound Doesn't Work After Connecting to Piano Courses Software Not rated yet
No sound comes out of my digital piano after connecting to Playground Session, a fine music software platform for all ages. I use a usb to host cable …

Yamaha DGX 205 CD Not rated yet
I lost my cd long time ago for my yamaha dgx 205. I have been trying to find out how to get a download for my computer however all i get are driver updates …

One key playing full volume - Yamaha DGX220 Not rated yet
Hi I occasionally get one or more keys playing at full volume and I strip it down take out the keys clean and refit. Does anyone know the cause and …

Yamaha DGX200 Default Split Voice Not rated yet
Hello! I was wondering if there was a way to change the default split voice when I first turn on my dgx 200? Thanks! Freddie

Sustain key issue Not rated yet
When I play and use the sustain key as I would on a piano, it shuts the sustain off. In other words the sustain is on all the time until I press the sustain …

Yamaha DGX 660 Intro Count Not rated yet
How do I include a intro count before the tune starts in the learning mode on my dgx 660 ? I read the manual and it says nothing about the metronome counting …

Intro/Ending Function Yamaha DGX 650 Not rated yet
Hi, when using the intro button, how to continue from, there? when I press the button the intro finishes and one can't continue from there. I am sure there …

Can I use the Yamaha DGX-305 as a midi controller on Cubase 10 pro? Not rated yet
I would like to use it as a midi controller, can't find it on my midi studio setup. I went to the Yamaha website to see if I could download the software …

Yamaha DGX 630 Out of tune Not rated yet
Hi! My Yamaha DGX 630 is out of tune and despite performing back up clearing and factory reset, the same issue persists. Can you help me out with this? …

Yamaha DGX-230 vs. Yamaha DGX-505 Not rated yet
Does anyone know the difference between the Yamaha DGX 230 vs. Yamaha DGX 505? I am looking into investing and if anyone can share any information or which …

Yamaha DGX 500 concerns Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha dgx 500 my keys are not responding when I play them not to mention I don't play my keyboard often but when I just started playing this …

How do I transpose the keyboard? Not rated yet
The manual is not helpful at all. It says to press function and then the arrow keys but I am lost. I'm trying to detune the piano to the key of B so …

Yamaha DGX 660 Accompaniment Set up for Bass note? Not rated yet
how can I change the bass note on the yamaha dgx660. For example the music sheet shows the chord of C/E. What is the set up so it sounds like the E is …

Yamaha DGX-205 - Beginner needs HELP!! Not rated yet
Hi! My name is Misty, and I just purchased a used Yamaha DGX-205 for my teen to learn and practice on. No formal lessons in piano, just "banging around" …

Noisy Keyboard - Yamaha DGX-650 Not rated yet
My Yamaha 650 keyboard has become very noisy with a nasty rattle. From my searches on the internet, I have come to the conclusion that the key beds are …

What is the difference between the Yamaha DGX 530 and the DGX 520? Not rated yet
I have the option to buy one or the other (both in good working condition) and am wondering what everyone here suggests. I can’t find a direct comparison …

Yamaha DGX 500 note order for groups 21, 22, 23, 24 Not rated yet
I cleaned my DGX 500 today and had some issue to reassembly the key groups. I have 2 21, 2 22 2 23 and one 24 marked note group. I cant figure out …

Midi scores are not shown properly in yamaha dgx660 Not rated yet
Hi, i downloaded some midi files and uploaded them to my dgx-660 to see their scores however i have 2 problems. First sometimes notes seems to be missing. …

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Five dead keys on Yamaha DGX 640 Not rated yet
Hi I have a DGX-640 that all of the sudden lost five keys in he last register. What can cause this to happen? Thanks

Import to Acid Music Studio 10 from Yamaha DGX 350 doesn't work MIDI cable Not rated yet
I am trying to Import to Acid Music Studio 10 from DGX 350 - My PC doesn't recognize the MIDI cable despite following updating driver on the PC and also …

USB to host vs MIDI in and out Not rated yet
Can someone tell me the difference? Can the keyboard with the dedicated in / out do more than the USB to host can do? Thanks

Pedal unit vs the sustain foot switch Not rated yet
Do you need both or does the right pedal do the same thing as the foot switch? Thanks

Bass Notes Out of Tune on Yamaha DGX-650 Not rated yet
I've watched videos with people playing the DGX-650 Yamaha keyboard and the notes sound very rich and great. On my keyboard however, the bass notes sound …

Importing from a Yamaha DGX-640 to a DAW Not rated yet
Hi all Can I save a LH / RH lick and make them two different tracks in Reaper? Using a thumb drive or on desktop?

Yamaha DGX640 style backing tracks no longer play Not rated yet
Actually you can hear them faintly when the volume is turned way up. Is there a separate set of speakers for style vs song bank and voice that allow them …

Yamaha DGX 660 Recording to USB success FINALLY! Not rated yet
I was discouraged when I had attempted to record to a USB, because it would stop at seemingly random times, all less than 3 minutes from starting. So, …

Yamaha GSX-640 dual function appearing unrequested Not rated yet
I have a problem with my Yamaha GSX-640 keyboard. I am not able to switch off the DUAL function appearing unrequested. To explain: 1) When I switch …

Yamaha DGX 640 adjacent key stops working while holding the one next to it. Not rated yet
When I hold one key down the next one stops functioning and vice versa.This happens with all the C sharp and D sharp notes and with G and A notes. I have …

Yamaha DGX-650 Metronome Not Working Not rated yet
The metronome button on my DGX-650 no longer works. Other buttons seem to work just fine. Can set the temp/tap but can't start the metronome nor can I …

Amplifiers for Yamaha DGX 660 home use Not rated yet
I just bought a DGX 660. Loved it but would like to amplifier the sound. Need advice please.

Yamaha DGX-300 - Midi connection windows 10 Not rated yet
I bought a Yamaha dgx-300 and wish to record to Cubase with it. I bought a midi to usb cable and while Cubase recognises it as a piano, doesn't recognise …

Does the Yamaha DGX660 have alternate intro/ending s? Not rated yet
I thought since many functions seem to have options that are accessed by holding down the button > 1 second, it might work for intros and ending where …

Yamaha DGX200 - Bass Notes - Soft Not rated yet
Yamaha DGX200. The bass notes - lower end of the keyboard - are very soft and lack any punch or volume. Can this be corrected and if so - how? I would …

What stands will work with a Yamaha DGX-530? Not rated yet
I just ordered a dgx-530 used for my wife but it doesn't come with the original, or any for that matter, stand. I've been searching online for a suitable …

Yamaha DGX 230 dual voicing ?? Not rated yet
Can't figure out how to do the duel voicing I'm trying to play Let's Groove with since in the base and cool galaxy in the soprano

How to Save Volume Setting on Yamaha DGX 202 Not rated yet
I have a DGX 202 and the volume is not high enough. When I turn it up using the funtion/Mvolume to 127 (the max) it only stays until I turn it off. Is …

MIDI playback wrong instrument - Yamaha DGX-660 Not rated yet
When I record midi to Reaper on my laptop, it plays back on a different instrument than what I recorded with. I'm recording with the default piano sound …

Yamaha DGX-205 only works with batteries. Bad powerboard needing replacement Not rated yet
Ok, so I play on my keyboard, and it's great! But when I go to my friend's house, she has to use batteries to power her DGX-205 keyboard! She can't use …

Yamaha DGX 640 sequencer volume adjustments Not rated yet
Is it possible to make volume adjustments on the sequencer "after" a track is recorded?

Yamaha DGX-505 - Keys Don't Work Not rated yet
Had this keyboard since I was 15 I'm now 27 lol. But it cost a lot of money back then and I really want it fixed. At first like 4 keys wouldn't work so …

Yamaha DGX-520 Shutting Off By Itself Not rated yet
Keyboard shuts off when certain chords and scales and left hand bass figures are played. Any idea how to repair? Is it salvageable? Keyboard is about 6 …

Yamaha DGX 530 speaker blown Not rated yet
My keyboard isn't very old but the speakers are in quite a bad condition. Is it possible to fix them or replace them? If so,what are my options?

Yamaha DGX-620 - No sound from file on USB flash Not rated yet
When i have exported mid file from Finale to flash USB i can see it in songs and i can play it (LED is blinking in the tempo) but i dont hear no sound. …

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Have a few keys that do not work on my Yamaha DGX205 Not rated yet
There are the 3 lower E's and the 2 lower Bb's that wont play. I cleaned off any dust and even looked under the green board. There was a small amount …

Yamaha DGX 300 Cannot get any buttons to work after turning on. Not rated yet
Is there a battery that holds bios or cmos? Seems to hang at the floppy disc. Green light flashes about every 10 seconds. Ideas?

Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-505 Not rated yet
Ive been playing piano the piano for a long time and I have two yamaha keyboards, I have the Yamaha Portable Grand DBX-505 and I have the Yamaha PSRE223 …

Yamaha DGX200 vs DGX230 Not rated yet
I need to know if anyone can give me a short answer as to what are the differences between the Yamaha DGX200 and DGX230? Thank you!

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