The Astonishing Value All-Rounder

[@johnshapland3464]

Yes please, more videos of all the DGX-670 features, styles, sounds, etc. Thanks Woody

[@teffymayne8305]

when using DGX 670 use the LP1 pedal unit, so you can use other new features such as Unison, Articulation. When I use DGX 670I use both Aux Pedals and LP1 Pedal

[@johnshapland3464]

@@teffymayne8305 I have the 3-pedal unit, & i also have an aux pedal (Yamaha FC3A) that i usually use for modulation since there is no mod wheel on this keyboard.

[@jazzplayer59]

I've owned one since they first came out... sounds even better playing through studio monitors.. thanks again!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i bet it does! i am surprised how loud and clear the internal speakers are!

[@michaelaurelius8507]

Just from the title and cover photo I knew it was the DGX-670! For $850 US, it's a fully blown PROFESSIONAL arranger akin to the PSR-9000 in a Digital Piano package! ALL the features, recording, automation while recording, effects, and a lot of the sounds are there! It's unbelievable how they put so much into this thing at this price point! The only downside is the lack of MIDI ports in favor of a single USB MIDI interface. But even with that, you get both audio and MIDI to your computer with that interface. And instead of a floppy drive, a front panel USB storage port! Oh and did I mention 88 Keys?! 😊😊

[@harleycharley8323]

Exactly!

[@steveburrows101]

I have the preceding model, the DGX-660. + matching stand and 3-pedal unit. It has held up well for several years. I am not a good pianist, I mainly play guitar, but it's a decent unit especially for the price.

[@JoelBouchillon]

A fantastic purchased one about a year ago. One of the most enjoyable giga-able electric pianos. You practically have a full band and drummer that doesn’t argue about getting paid with and/or is never late for rehearsals.

[@patrikknoerr9777]

An arranger keyboard should be mandatory for every household.

[@mfurman]

To play classical pieces on it???

[@patrikknoerr9777]

@@mfurman Whatever you want. Try the Harpsichord on the PSS 560 and prepare for amazement ;)

[@jjacob25101]

Agreed. I'm getting a Roland Go:Keys 5

[@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12]

Depends. If it does not have 88 weighted keys then I'm not interested. I only use my DGX for classical/piano music, and nothing more🎹🎶

[@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12]

​@@mfurmanit's what I do everyday haha🎹🎶

[@hanschang7358]

Wow!!! What a joyful unbox video. I can feel the happy and excitement jump out of the screen. Feels like an early Christmas gift… 😊

[@barryward7633]

MORE please Woody and thank you for the demo and explanations, cheers.

[@1950harleycharley]

I bought mine over 3 years ago. Best board l have ever owned

[@ProFleer-ep4wq]

Some mighty fine playing there. Great chops. Perfect rhythm.

[@Tavnott]

That keybed is on point! Great value.

[@harleycharley8323]

I bought my DGX-670 3 years ago! I played it at our local music store! I was amazed then at the quality of sound and every time l play it, I am amazed at new things l find! Playing with rhythms makes it so much fun. I have not even skimmed the surface of this keyboard. Yamaha got this one right. The price and the features are a great match. I bought the stand and the pedals as well as a bench. I have owned more than a dozen digital boards over the past 35 years. The DGX is hands down the BEST IVE OWNED! Thx for this video! It confirms my experience!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i can totally relate to that, enjoy!

[@keithblevins5093]

I just ran across your channel. I'm glad I did. I would Love to see the things this unit can do. Thanks so much.

[@HappyOrganMan]

Great demo, thanks Woody! I would be happy if you made more videos with this instrument. Thanks and kind regards, Thomas

[@charthers8903]

I love synths especially 90s era, but my teacher has a KORG arranger that Im starting to really like

[@MarkusBoettner]

I am so happy to hear that you own a P121. I have owned one of those for nearly 2 years. I was looking for a piano and came across the P121 by accident. I didn't even have instruments with 73 weighted and graded keys on my radar. I love it! It has been my piece of furniture on its wooden stand and my road gear for gigs on a keyboard stand since I've owned it, and I love it a lot! :) Great video, as always, by the way. :)

[@WoodyPianoShack]

love the p121, one of the very few compact DPs, had the stand and pedals too which were great. have some vids about it on the chann, glad you enjoy yours and thx

[@MarkusBoettner]

@@WoodyPianoShack I didn't screw it on to the wooden stand as intended because I want to take it on the road, too. I bought the dedicated carrier bag, too. Now comes the party trick: I am blind and have WALKED to a gig with this - carrier bag in hand, keyboard stand under my arm, my trusted Lava ME2 guitar on my back and my white cane in my other hand. Do this with other stage pianos! :) the direct PA line out in a piano in this price range has surprised me a bit, tbh. The only small disappointment is the audio quality when using USB audio from the piano in Logic Pro. It sounds so…how do I say this?…mono, so compressed but not compressed if you know what I mean. But it is also my master MIDI keyboard to play Komplete 13 instruments and the pretty awesome new pianos built into Logic Pro 11. I recommend you check those out if you haven't done so. Regards, and keep up the good work. Greets from Germany. MB

[@WoodyPianoShack]

@@MarkusBoettner congrats on your dgx! utterly impressed you can manhandle all that to the gig, respect! i can imagine that the button driven OS here works better for you than touch screen. no issues for me with usb audio, it is how the demos in this video were recorded (basically the only way to do it). suspect you must be doing something wrong there...? good luck!

[@MarkusBoettner]

@@WoodyPianoShack, oh no, I don't own a DGx. I was talking about the audio USB in the P121. I was talking to a guy at Thomann about this, and he said that Yamaha dumped USB audio in the P121A.

[@nixpiano]

That intro!!!! cracking me up. I am about to get a new piano, and really appreciate your gear reviews!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

enjoy the hunt and thanks!

[@Reuben1024]

Loved the playing - the disclaimer made me laugh, Yes more videos - Please!!!

[@daanbaas2962]

Thanks for the great video Woody 👍 It’s amazing what you can buy these days for under a thousand trans-Atlantic beer tokens. A while ago I ended up with a Roland fp-e50 and I absolutely love it. This offering from Yamaha seems to offer even more for less. Again thanks for your videos. Keep it up!

[@lifesabeach8133]

I laughed hard at the realistic grunting noises while lifting the box. Another reviewer claimed it was "relatively manageable" while lifting one corner of it. Not. This is my main piano (I have white as well) and it doesn't go anywhere! It's a monster, but I really love it. It feels so good to play and the voices are impressive and bluetooth works flawlessly. I'm a beginner player, researched for ages to buy this first piano and am truly impressed with this instrument. I also purchased a Roland Gokeys 5 after viewing your video and going down the rabbit hole on that keyboard too. I use that for road gigs and I do love that for the portability but after playing the Roland I always yearn for the feel of the DGX670 once again. Thank you for your work, you're very thorough and entertaining. The pink toothbrush was a nice touch.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thank you for the comment and congrats on your new rig, awesome setup!

[@Sven.Bornemark]

Yes, this is indeed a hidden gem! I got mine 2 years ago, and I use it a lot. The built in accompaniment styles are super useful and the keyboard makes for a perfectly playable piano. Before this one I had its predecessor. I will buy a second one for my house in Spain. More on this instrument, please! 🤩👌

[@WoodyPianoShack]

2 DGXs I think is the first I have seen in the comments! enjoy, double

[@petereverett4526]

Yes please, more DGX-670. Thank you

[@gowithgoldstraw]

That sat more comfortably than I initially feared! Nice one.

[@MRFThorne]

The Yamaha DGX-620 was my main keyboard for over ten years (until I had a bit more money in my wallet, and could afford one of those shiny red Nord ones!!). Good to see the latest incarnation of this keyboard - such great VFM for mid-range keyboards, usable arranger capabilities, and excellent for learner pianists. It is amazing for its price - I may consider upgrading!

[@alfiotrovato188]

Great! Please let us know more about this keyboard

[@marknhopgood]

You got a great smile. Glad that keyboard made you happy.

[@Aikkiang]

Thank you for your great videos! It was nice to meet you :)

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thank you, it was a pleasure and now I have found your channel, thanks!

[@okay1904]

I think this is what every singer songwriter needs, something immediate, self contained, and has some basic sounds, so quickly sketch things out, without having to have their creativity interrupted, by cables and other devices. Then other workstations, such as a Motif M, and virtual instruments can then be used to add higher quality instrumentation. The patches sounded good enough, for live use, and basics. Good job Yamaha. What I would have wanted to hear was the electric pianos. I once spent a month with a DGX, about 12 years ago. Memorable time of my life, in those days, the keys were semi weighted, but still shaped like proper piano keys. Year would like to hear examples of the main instrument groups from this piano.

[@Zoco101]

@@okay1904 Your point about self-contained is highly valid. You get a lot for your money. Currently, it costs less than £600 (online) in the UK. It is a shame that the DGX-670 lacks lineouts, and I hear the complaint very often from other players. I'm convinced that Yamaha disappointed us intentionally, so as to keep the DGX-670 separate from its other products. It doesn't want us to have everything we need in one product. Irritatatingly, Yamaha does sometimes list the DGX-670 as a portable (and giggable?) piano, but the heavy weight, the low speaker power and the lack of lineouts all determine that this is really a home digital piano with strong arranger features - kind of what Woody has said. I don't like auto accompaniments at all, except for drums/percussion sometimes, so sadly, I can't exploit this imperfect but (still) wonderful instrument. For those who are determined to hook the DGX-670 to external amplification or an audio interface, you can use a Y cable (Y for yuk?) connected to the headphone socket. In theory this mutes the onboard speakers, but I think I heard that you can override the muting. The P-121 & 125 have this override feature for using the headphone sockets, even though they have proper lineouts anyway.

[@barrystevens3550]

good to see you having fun, nice sounds (via output) you are getting closer to your own composition. . watch out Bruce hornsby , , , , a bit.

[@alienzardsketter.9076]

Woody I have Yamaha DGX 640 in black I love it ,, The white is beautiful ,, Gary Wright used white all his keyboards and synths , Gary Wright was my most Loved artist in 1970's he used all keyboards and synths even in live performances Dream Weaver , My Love Is Alive , I still have my old albums from 1970's ,, Love the Pink Floyd cover you played ,,Yamaha with this arranger for the price has given more than any keyboard arranger I have ever played ,, I Love it ,, Woody your great ,,, I have a request ,,, Record Old Susanna ,, On the Yamaha DGX 670 arranger ... place it in front the sun window and wearing all white shorts play the banjo sitting along with the Yamaha with a white cowboy hat ,,and dance ,,, Make the Yamaha DGX 670 and the banjo work ,, together , their is a banjo sound on the Yamaha unite the together Woody I Love Yamaha and I want to be a comic please bear with me ...I will suggest this go Listen to Randy Vanwarmer ,,, Ole Susanna ,,, its not funny at all Its so beautiful ,,, I Love the white I should have bought the white Yamaha DGX670 its beautiful.

[@dennisalvin77777]

we definitelty want to hear more about theDGX -670!!

[@hozzer68]

Nice playing the first song, you were really comfortable playing it 😅

[@MrRichulan]

Interesting and inspiring. I checked the price here in the Netherlands: around € 800. Nice price!

[@TrazomGV]

I still have my DGX 305 for 15 years, splendid dynamic keyboard and astonishing piano sounds, well made rhythms I even use for recording drums... It is 73 keys plastic unit easy to carry around, but pleasant to make music on. They included a few first class tones from much more priced flagship models at the time, Tyros and Motif. But the rest of hundreds of sounds are very useful too if you know what to do with them.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

interesting that there used to be a 73 DGX, I would have gone for that myself if available.

[@TrazomGV]

@@WoodyPianoShack Yes, there is, but it has to be said that there is no heavy weighted keys on these models. The velocity is sensitive and when one gets used to it, it offers satisfying artistic expression with nice dynamic behaviour of piano sounds as well as famous boosting of rhodes electric pianos... My choice was based on atractivity of the piano sound, plus weiht of only 9 kg for my worn out spine...

[@TrazomGV]

@@WoodyPianoShack 76 lightweight keys, sorry, for the mistake but you knew what I meant.

[@GrantGordonComedy]

Woody I think you and I bought this piano on the same day! Mine has yet to come, but after a lot of research I came to the same conclusion, the value is insane on this thing! It’s validating to see a market expert like yourself is on the same page. Briefly addressing some other comments, I chose this over the Roland FP-E50 bc the arranger functions on that are clearly an afterthought, I didn’t hear one decent style in all of the demos. It doesn’t have any midi processing ability whatsoever for reading/recording midi files, no sequencer, just an audio recorder, plus I have zencore on 3 other Roland devices lol. Those were my reasons, I think if you ever intend to gig, then yes it makes more sense, but as a pure house piano, the Dgx 670 is the one. Also a quick add to the port discussion, a simple $40 USB midi host device can add MIDI Din to this keyboard, I plan on hooking my Jupiter Xm to it for Yamaha + Roland bliss 😊 Thanks for the great vid!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

super cool, and congrats! interesting to see how you get on with the adapter, since I would love to connect this 88 to my wavestate, but such a shame not possible easily.

[@Ptf74]

Thanks for this - i was looking at some "piano arrangers" a bit back but wasn't sure if my stand alone piano skills justified the purchase or not. I love EP sounds but maybe i'm better off with an SX700 or something. Would like to see this one in the video a little deeper though.

[@a4aartforarchitecture20]

well done, sounds great and your enjoying playing it!

[@iowacorn9740]

Have had a DGX-670 for 3 years since came out. Really a tremendous value, Graded Hammer Feel is very nice, huge number of sample sounds, hords of functionality (but not as easily to manipulate as $3k unit). only lacking in good Audio output option (only has headphone that we feed into a mixer).

[@WoodyPianoShack]

nice summary, thanks and congrats on yours!

[@RicHollandUK]

Great stuff all round Woody.

[@patrickrwhite8354]

I enjoyed that Woody. Nice piano workstation arranger keyboard for an amazing price. I'm very happy with my Geno2

[@WoodyPianoShack]

as you should be, congrats!

[@Chris_Sheridan]

The ideal keyboard for people who play with 2 or 3 fingers .. 🎹

[@RobinPalmerTV]

I've seen this keyboard on another channel (Metal Heart) - someone who plays piano covers of metal band records. It sounds great and seems to have a decent key touch. Looks like it's got some longevity in it too.

[@JohnWellings-k8d]

Good enjoyable video woody. Lovely keyboard. And as you say superb value for money. The only negative, was the rear connectivity seemed very limited. Overall very good

[@WoodyPianoShack]

fully agree, connectivity sucks, but was surprisingly easy to record midi and audio over usb anyway. but not an easy thing to integrate with other keys and synths.

[@FirstLast-nr6gf]

@@WoodyPianoShack I haven't tried it, but I think you can directly connect the USB cable from Yamaha DGX to Yamaha MODX to use DGX as an external keyboard. In Logic Pro, for example, you can create an external instrument, connect it to a synth like MODX and then play it with DGX keyboard. I think DGX was designed for regular home users, so I'm not sure how many people would want to connect it to other synths 🙂. Actually I have both DGX and MODX, but I've never tried connecting them. If someone needs better connectivity or an instrument to perform live, they would probably buy different instrument, e.g., Yamaha MODX / CK or Roland RD88 / Fantom.

[@2real2btold]

Best money invested on a 88 I love mine

[@knmyak]

At last you got the one and only keyboard you ever need. But it took a really good time for you to discover it. I have played all kinds of keys in my life but now DGX is all I need. And in Swedish: Den är skitbra. triplepedal for this is FC36

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yep, you are probably right, it gets the job done at a good price. for some reason the dgx goes under the radar of many folks, not much buzz about it.

[@jimewing6359]

I also have the DGX-670 and absolutely love it. As with you, my one complaint was that there weren’t L/R outputs. I guess that can be overcome with a stereo to dual mono splitter.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

congrats on yours, enjoy!

[@mikegilboy]

Get it out of the box 😂 want to hear it ! Great info and video. Thanks

[@WoodyPianoShack]

we did eventually ;) cheers

[@clovek123]

Let's wait for successor Yamaha PSR SX600 ( & SX700). Hopefully they will be affordable arrangers for practice & stage as well.

[@calikokat100]

cfx piano sound is great

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i discovered it has special piano mode that dedicates all the cpu to the pianos and disables accomp, with some abilities to tweak the virtual acoustic modelling, it sounds stunning. i did not demo it here on the video.

[@manjsingh5073]

woody you are nuts man .. yet another keyboard

[@WoodyPianoShack]

you are not wrong! gotta have a cleanout some day soon!

[@manjsingh5073]

@WoodyPianoShack BTW woody you have never reviewed a Casio CTX 5000. I have one and use it to gig a lot.. it is a brilliant keyboard..

[@jeremyrusu9687]

Those are actually really good, I have one of those. The menu system is a bit different to operate, and things are in strange places, but once you get to know it, it is no harder than any other machine in my experience. As a blind person, I have to memorize the menus. That’s just part of life lol.

[@manjsingh5073]

@jeremyrusu9687 Phew glad I am not an outlier ..lol

[@peterburkhalter6344]

Actually the piano sounded pretty good on the room mic. But yes please keep using the direct outs

[@WoodyPianoShack]

there are no direct outs!! :) but usb works pretty good

[@ToastandJam52]

I considered this keyboard when shopping for one a while ago. The BIG negative to me is the size! It is a huge keyboard and as I only live in a room I would hav to remove the bed to accommodate it!!!! (If only Yamaha made a 76 key version.) The other down side is what you pointed out: lack of ins and outs. Other than that a good choice!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yep, it's like a surboard!

[@maximusheronimus23980]

i've got one and its a beast ! please consider a FC35 triple pedal, then you can assign a lot ! in standard mode you can manipulate the styles and also the SA articulation sounds

[@WoodyPianoShack]

congrats on yours and thanks for the suggestion, seems like a great idea

[@BelfastBiker]

Had the black version before swapping it for the Arturia Keylab 88 MkII, as I wanted the MIDI control buttons and sliders. DGX had a better keybed, to be honest. They piano sound on both is fantastic, but it FELT better on the DGX. Huge bargain.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yeah, this yammy keybed has stood the test of time, feels good to play and is robust.

[@bennysh]

thanks for letting us know about a relatively "cheap" arrangers.. I've been drooling over genos and the likes but can't afford these without selling my mountain bikes :D

[@zzrwood]

Korg XE20 is worth a look - does proper looping of chord progressions, great sounding styles, custom stand with 3 pedals… I got one for about $650 US in Australia.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

good call, thanks! yes looping is sadly missing on the DGX, this is an interesting segment for sure.

[@Trontasia]

Interesting, & nifty playing there :) . There's a program called 'Acoustica Mixcraft', & I've been wondering where its samples come from, because some samples from there sound familiar like sounds I've heard from the 80's & Early 90's, from some bands/artists, & on TV, & in some Video Games. Figured they might be from a certain Yamaha keyboard, but not sure. The most iconic/familiar samples are 'Fantasia, Fantasia 2, Night Vision (part of the Fantasia family), 'Mean Saw Bass', '80's Fretless', '80's Fretless 2', '80's Girl', & '80's Girl 2'. 🙂

[@pryce4267]

I have an SX 700 which I love but find the synth keys too light and I think they are slightly smaller than full size piano keys .

[@WoodyPianoShack]

they are light and smaller, yes. here much closer to piano keys in size and feel.

[@Capt-Cran]

Hi Woody ... how would you rate the brass section on this unit? ... appreciate all you do with your channel!!!!!!

[@trimle4]

Thanks for many inspiring videos Woody. 🙂 Sometimes you are a little too hasty in your remarks. Styles with just piano acc. are found in many arr. keyboards, f. ex. Yamaha PSR 9000, CVP 209 and CVP 409, Ketron SD5 and Roland E600, G1000 and VA76. And indeed, they are nice to play with, if you want a simple realistic piano performance.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thank you, my main beef tho was that somebody else is deciding for me what songs i should play, i choose my repertoire not the keyboard manufacturer.... :)

[@dansanger5340]

Even though it's not designed for the stage, Yamaha put the stage branding on the back just in case.

[@TariganSuper]

Do you think its good for live performance/ stage? How to connect to amplifier for professional level Audio

[@WoodyPianoShack]

perhaps not ideal, it is very bulky to transport and no line outputs for connecting to PA

[@nonchai]

I had this board and loved it - some years ago - then returned it within 2 weeks - was disappointed it lacked chord looper type functionality ( I expected ALL boards with arrangers er - on board - would have one in this day and age but no... ) then got the news that Yamaha had retrofitted a CHORD LOOPER into the Genos and even had dedicated buttons for the looper on the PSR SX900. I'm now going to sell the PSR SX900 and get a second hand Korg PA5x - for aroiund 3k - that - with the recent 1.3 update - FINALLY! we have a chord "progression recorder/looper" that actually you can EDIT the damn progression. Finally! sigh.

[@nonchai]

( shame theres no 88 key weighted version of Genos too - another reason I went from Yamaha to KORG )

[@AndrewKeyz]

I was pretty disappointed with the pa5x. I think a Genos 1/2 with a decent 88 board underneath is maximum flexibility. Impossible to reach the pitch bend on the pa5x88 and no registrations really sucks once you’re used to Yamaha’s way of doing things.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yeah, 100%, the chord looper is missing on this model and all other forms of looping are flawed in some way or another. physical buttons for chord looper not a big deal for me, so shame we didn't get the feature in the firmware.

[@morryp5551]

Woody so many good players love this model. If you like it now, wait till you start programming the style composer. it’s a standout feature and you will forget about the chord looper. You can also consider purchasing the stand and three pedal unit. It’s worth it.

[@bradencutright-head6629]

I use this as my gigging keyboard.

[@steveeagermusic]

Good to hear-how do you connect it to a mixing board? Headphone out to mixer via a quarter inch trs cable a possibility?

[@bradencutright-head6629]

Headphone out to DI box to mixing board.

[@steveeagermusic]

Got it- thanks!​@@bradencutright-head6629

[@KFT-m2n]

Is the key action adjustable, some keyboards have an ability to adjust it to have more hammer action or less. I have a neurological issue Dystonia that makes heavy hammer action impossible to play for more than a couple of minutes. I played one at a guitar store and it's action was fairly light but I have played others that were very heavy.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i know of no electronic keyboards with adjustable actions.

[@KFT-m2n]

@@WoodyPianoShack I saw it in a demo video though I don't remember the keyboard.

[@KFT-m2n]

@@WoodyPianoShack I have played two different DGX-670 keyboards and they each had a big difference in how heavy the action was. I am not saying it is adjustable, but wondering how the action is on yours, fairly heavy or lighter. I might be able to live with lighter, though I prefer a semi-weighted keyboard.

[@squeakD]

I’ve got the black version with stand and 3 pedal unit. It’s a great digital piano. Loaded with great sounds and I can’t believe Yamaha put a proper 16 trk sequencer and style sequencer on this model. My only real gripes are that you can no longer choose Yamaha XG voices as main voice, and they can only be accessed via style editing/recording. I also dislike that there isn’t really a proper Alto Sax for solo play in the main voice categories. The preset Alto Sax is more of an articulated crescendo not suited for solo work. XG voices have a better one, but you can’t select them for main voice…, real bummer IMO because those XG voices can be pretty versatile when you need a good backing voice that sits well within the mix.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

nice insights, that does indeed seem like a bummer

[@millerman7799]

The keyboard generally seems nice, but when you pulled out that pedal I thought you would sew a sweater xD Just before this video showed up I thought about my old Yamaha CS1x, I was thinking about selling that blue thing of the 90s :D

[@Graham-s7q]

I have owned DGX670 for the past 3 years and find it excellent...once you come to terms with the button pushing menu. What is your suggested choice of Voices Pads layered with Piano please.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

agree and congrats on yours, there are some nice sounds in the synth&pad category, maybe one called "analog pad" or warm pad, something like that, works good with piano once you get the balance right

[@antunkatona5674]

Hi Woody! Exciting times in the Piano Shack! 😊 Interestingly, I posted a comment about the DGX-670 on your video about cheaper alternatives to a Genos 2. No one, and I do mean not a single person, apart from me, mentioned the -670! I find it very odd. Everyone is talking about the Genos 2 and the PSR-SX line but no one is talking about the DGX. I must admit I am one of those people too - I can’t help myself - I am in love with the PSR-SX900! However, I think the naming scheme for the DGX isn’t as attractive - no 9’s or Z’s and R’s to signify it’s a high-performance keyboard so people don’t notice it as much. Also, Yamaha doesn’t promote this model very much. That aside, when you look at it objectively, you soon come to a realisation what an incredible value for money it is! Essentially, it’s an 88-key PSR-SX600 with a much better piano engine. In fact, I think the only arranger that can beat the DGX on piano sounds is the Genos 2 itself - and I am not even sure that it can! I’ve looked at the owner’s manual and it’s definitely a lovely keyboard and it seems to me be a perfect combination of a digital piano and an arranger keyboard. As a digital piano, I think it is as good as any entry Yamaha model. As an arranger, you may not get all the features as you would on a dedicated arranger but you do get the basics and it can provide countless hours of musical enjoyment for the entire family! Too many exclamation marks, I know, but I am really excited you chose this one because I have been looking at the same model and simply cannot figure out how they can even make such a wonderful instrument at such a modest price. I hope this is the first of many videos about the DGX-670, Woody! As always, I want to thank you for maintaining the high standards of your videos. They aren’t just educational and interesting, they’re fun too and can be enjoyed by pros and enthusiasts alike. Thank you so much and all the best! Cheers!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thank you for the encouraging comment, and yes, it was a viewer in the comments that mentioned the DGX, so probably you, thanks! I was not even aware of this model line, I think many players are sleeping on this one. i do notice certain limitations when stepping down from the G2, but nothing that would stop a decent player from making some great music! i love exclamation marks too!

[@antunkatona5674]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thank you, Woody! Well, I did buy the PSR-SX900 based mostly on your presentation so recommending the DGX-670 to you was the least I could do! 😊 Kidding aside, the -670 does seem like an incredible value proposition, doesn’t it? I know you bought it yourself and - for yourself - but I think many viewers would like it if you covered it more in-depth on your channel - precisely because it is something of a hidden jewel but also because it seems to successfully merge two different instrument categories - a digital piano and an arranger. Thanks for the comment, Woody and all the best! Cheers mate!

[@like-icecream]

See if you can get your hands on a Roland E-A7, has some interesting styles and functions I think you'd like.

[@draknagar]

Awesome 👍

[@mtjoleolkaelle]

How can I use the DGX670 as a midi? I have an iPad with IGRAND PIANO and ILectric piano apps, and I only wanna use the sounds coming out of those apps.. do how can I set it up ? Thanks.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

since this lacks midi, we might be out of luck, unless the usb port can communicate with your ipad...

[@Redbeard4321]

My MX49 is a champ and I want another keyboard for the family… So doing a little looking the CK61 is right at $1000 America, lots more but no speakers. But this is a great family room unit and a grand kid spills milk it wasn’t in your studio.

[@JKVisFX]

I'm partial to Jack, Swiss, and Colby. It would be interesting to make a hard, Industrial/EBM version of Oh Susana or When the Saints Come Marching In however.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i am sure there is a suitable style for that!

[@shidqi100]

I've been owning dgx 670 for 3 months, it was great keyboard with so many features but man this thing is so huge and heavy

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yeah, it is like a malibu surfboard! congrats on yours

[@Chudhole]

I usually prefer running stereo out and splitting it.

[@rolisaenz]

The lead piano sound was too loud compared to the background backing accompaniment, can you adjust it ?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes, all adjustable then you can save your desired settings as a registration for future use

[@kyorin6526]

Not a musician at all, but enjoyed this video very much. Thank you.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

well that is pretty cool then that you even stumbled across my nonsense!

[@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12]

The bottom along with the piece between the keys, and speaker grills are made of MDF🎹🎶

[@WoodyPianoShack]

ah cool, good to know, it was too heavy for me to flip over!

[@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12]

@@WoodyPianoShack yeah I can't lift it by my self with any help🎹🎶

[@michaeldavis5106]

I uste to have a yamaha dgx. I had the yamaha dgx 630 for sevral years. and it was a grait keyboard. I would play it all the time. then I upgraded, and gave it to a relative and I think they still have it. that was my first very good keyboard. but to be honest, the dgx 670 sounds way better. probibly because it's a lot newer, and because a lot of advancements were made between the 630 and 670.

[@leepshin]

How long before it goes all yellow? I think I'll stick with my grey Casio WK-3200 which is a beast of a workstation.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

very good point, that is something that came to mind after I purchased...

[@Noriuslephotographe]

how is the sound compared to a psr-sx900? also I think it’s meant to play with an Ipad…could you showcase this in your next video..I do own the psr-sx700 but i would love the 88 keys feature..thanks and have a great day…from Canada :-)

[@WoodyPianoShack]

sx900 is superior in sounds, styles and features since this is based on sx600. don't actually own an ipad, sorry!

[@luvkayakn]

I’ve had my DGX 670 for about 2 years and still scratching my head to understand all the features. The owner’s manual is pretty basic. There’s supposed to be some type of app that works on iPad with the DGX but I’ve yet to figure it out. I enjoy it. It has great sound for my living room space and the keys feel so good and responsive. I’m still looking for someone experienced to do a full tutorial so us novices can better use the awesome features though.

[@dipankarmitra2008]

Hey Woody, did you also look at Roland FP-E50, which is similar (hybrid digital piano/arranger)? I think Korg also has one. I was wondering if you considered all three, and the Yamaha still was your preference?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

like i mentioned, although i usually ponder such decisions, once I saw the price I pulled the trigger without comparing to anything else, was not even aware of the competition, thanks for the tips!

[@pryce4267]

How would you rate the speakers on this to the sx series. I have the sx700

[@WoodyPianoShack]

sounding pretty similar to the PSRSX900 to me, and better than P125 and similar. they are fine, i normally run mine at about 11 o'clock on the volume dial, adequate and punchy. perhaps a touch harsh on the drums is my only critique.

[@antonioperillo1182]

Hallo, anybody could write me the title of third last piece from 18.54 to 19.15, please? Played by Ten Sharp perhaps??

[@JoeLinux2000]

I wonder if your string voices sustain with the pedal? Mine doesn't

[@WoodyPianoShack]

fine with piano, never tried with strings, will keep that in mind for next time

[@josephsambillygraham]

21:05 Ray William Johnson Ahh Song 🤣🤣

[@tlazohtlalia]

88 keys is always good for classical music and jazz

[@londreslush]

probably ideal for playing on cruise ships in the corner of one of those bars ..

[@carlosmagno1112]

Esse piano digital arranjador é um PSR SX 600 com 88 teclas.

[@ServingMyJesus]

Did you get the matching stand?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

no i didn't bother, it makes it difficult to move around the house compared with separate stand, and all the boxes take up loads of space if keeping them, which i normally do. no regrets so far!

[@danieldougan269]

I've owned the DGX-650 for more than 10 years now, and I still love it. But, if I were buying a keyboard in this category today, I would buy the Roland FP-E50 instead for the better sounds, professional outputs, and lighter weight...all at a similar price point.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

great recommendation, thanks, must investigate that line!

[@FirstLast-nr6gf]

Yamaha DGX has better speakers (that's why it is heavy) and high resolution color display. It has better drum kits. For example, there is a Turkish drum kit with darbuka, bendir, etc.

[@ronaldgore7892]

I know a guy that bought a simple stereo splitter for headphone jack and uses his on stage. It still would be too heavy for me to carry around

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yeah, that would get the job done

[@frankr7239]

Is this new out when are they releasing the cheaper versions of genos 2 like psr next series

[@WoodyPianoShack]

no news about that yet.... if it happens i hope to feature one here on the channel

[@SevdalijaDamir]

It's not useless on stage at all. Use a stereo 1/4" male to two mono 1/4" male jacks (insert cable).

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yeah, that is a "workaround", i'm not sure though for professional use which requires at least line output levels, preferably balanced, and not a headphone output level, with wrong impedances etc. Just because the cable fits doesn't mean it's solved. But I could be wrong.

[@mikemian]

I decided to go for the Roland FP E50. Do you only review Yamaha? I'd be interested in you doing a comparison.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

got some roland stuff incoming, i try and cover all the brands!

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

Was that first piano performance comfortably numb? 🤔

[@WoodyPianoShack]

something along those lines, yes! at least it was close enough to get me copyright infringement!

[@SteveM45]

What is the difference to the Yamaha psr-s950 or other psr-s

[@WoodyPianoShack]

this has 88 note weighted keyboard, apart from that, not much difference really. and no touch screen if comparing to latests psrs.

[@SteveM45]

@@WoodyPianoShack thx

[@timweinheimer1]

Oh the fun 🎉😊

[@thaJeztah]

Thank you! I was about to order Pizza with extra cheese, but this was cheesy enough, so I saved me some money 😂