Yamaha DGX-505 Digital Piano Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

Overview

The Yamaha DGX-505 is a digital piano released in 2004. It is aimed at those primarily wanting a quality piano sound and keyboard feel.

The DGX-505 has 88 semi-weighted 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 121 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-505 launched?

This instrument was launched in 2004

What other models did Yamaha release in 2004?

• DGX-203
• DGX-205
• DGX-305
• PSR-293
• PSR-295
• PSR-450
• S03S

What models did other manufacturers release in 2004?

• Casio AP-24
• Casio CTK-496
• Casio CTK-800
• Casio PX-300
• Casio PX-310
• Korg Pa50
• Korg Triton Extreme
• Nord Modular G2X
• Novation X-Station 25
• Novation X-Station 49
• Novation X-Station 61
• Roland Fantom-X6
• Roland Fantom-X7
• Roland Fantom-X8
• Roland Fantom-Xa

What other digital pianos were released at a similar time?

• Casio AP-24
• Casio AP-38
• Casio PX-100
• Casio PX-300
• Casio PX-310
• Medeli A800
• Medeli GRAND500
• Medeli SP5500
• Nord Stage 76
• Nord Stage 88
• Nord Stage Compact
• Roland RD-700SX
• Yamaha DGX-300
• Yamaha DGX-500
• Yamaha DGX-620
• Yamaha P-250
• Yamaha P-70
• Yamaha P-70S
• Yamaha S90
• Yamaha YPP-100

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Resources

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

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