Yamaha DGX-500 Digital Piano Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

Overview

The Yamaha DGX-500 is a digital piano released in 2002. It is aimed at those primarily wanting a quality piano sound and keyboard feel.

The DGX-500 has 88 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 32 notes of polyphony, which is considered low for a modern digital piano but was common on older instruments with less advanced sound technology. It has 122 on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and a sustain/damper pedal.

It uses Yamaha's AWM sound generation. Advanced Wave Memory is a classic high-quality sample playback and layering engine.

It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It offers an on-board learning system. It has a built-in amplifier and speakers. It can run from both AC and battery power.

It's a part of the DGX family of instruments.

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FAQ

What year was the Yamaha DGX-500 launched?

This instrument was launched in 2002

What other models did Yamaha release in 2002?

• DGX-300
• EZ-J23
• EZ-J53
• KB-220
• KB-320
• P-250
• PSR-1100
• PSR-125
• PSR-170
• PSR-172
• PSR-202
• PSR-2100
• PSR-290
• PSR-292
• S90
• Tyros
• YPP-100

What models did other manufacturers release in 2002?

• Casio AP-38
• Casio CTK-480
• Casio CTK-481
• Casio LK-43
• Korg Pa60
• Korg Triton LE
• Korg Triton studio
• Novation K station

What other digital pianos were released at a similar time?

• Casio AL-100R
• Casio AP-24
• Casio AP-25
• Casio AP-28
• Casio AP-38
• Casio AP-65R
• Casio PX-100
• Casio PX-300
• Casio PX-310
• Medeli A800
• Medeli GRAND500
• Medeli SP5500
• Roland HPi-5
• Roland RD-150
• Roland RD-700
• Yamaha DGX-305
• Yamaha DGX-505
• Yamaha S03
• Yamaha S30
• Yamaha S80
• Yamaha YPP-200

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Resources

• Old Yamaha keyboard models: an overview of vintage
• Yamaha DGX-600 series comparison and specifications

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