Owner's Manual
Page 9
Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal...-accompaniment) Functions 63 Pattern Variation (Sections 63 Adjusting the Style Volume 65 Setting the Split Point 65 Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 66 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard 66 Loading Style Files 67 Chord Basics 68 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 70...
Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal...-accompaniment) Functions 63 Pattern Variation (Sections 63 Adjusting the Style Volume 65 Setting the Split Point 65 Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 66 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard 66 Loading Style Files 67 Chord Basics 68 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 70...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
...the keyboard. The split point setting can be changed as the "split voice". The [SPLIT ON/OFF] button turns the split voice on the split voice icon will appear in the display for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice Flute 092 Split voice... icon 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound at the same time. Two...
...the keyboard. The split point setting can be changed as the "split voice". The [SPLIT ON/OFF] button turns the split voice on the split voice icon will appear in the display for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice Flute 092 Split voice... icon 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound at the same time. Two...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... until the voice you just want to the left of the keyboard split point. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will also be selected. Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. For this example try selecting the "033 Folk Guitar...Play the keyboard. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will play piano, all you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all settings other than touch sensitivity are turned off , so only the Grand Piano voice will be turned off . DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 17 Try Playing a Variety of split voices.
... until the voice you just want to the left of the keyboard split point. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will also be selected. Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. For this example try selecting the "033 Folk Guitar...Play the keyboard. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will play piano, all you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all settings other than touch sensitivity are turned off , so only the Grand Piano voice will be turned off . DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 17 Try Playing a Variety of split voices.
Owner's Manual
Page 19
In this section we'll learn how to use them for a complete list of the available styles). DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 Select a Style Rhythm Most styles includes a rhythm part. The style number and name will start playing. Use the dial to select the ... an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left of the keyboard split point.
In this section we'll learn how to use them for a complete list of the available styles). DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 Select a Style Rhythm Most styles includes a rhythm part. The style number and name will start playing. Use the dial to select the ... an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left of the keyboard split point.
Owner's Manual
Page 20
...accompaniment that you can be changed as you play along with a Style You learned how to page 65. Split point (54: F#2) NOTE • The keyboard split point can play a note to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the "auto accompaniment region" and is on . Press the [ACMP ON/...is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a style will turn automatic accompaniment off . 20 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The area of the keyboard to left of the keyboard split point. PopBossa 097 Flashes when sync start is on . Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the ...
...accompaniment that you can be changed as you play along with a Style You learned how to page 65. Split point (54: F#2) NOTE • The keyboard split point can play a note to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the "auto accompaniment region" and is on . Press the [ACMP ON/...is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a style will turn automatic accompaniment off . 20 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The area of the keyboard to left of the keyboard split point. PopBossa 097 Flashes when sync start is on . Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
... two ways of it. Cm • To play a minor chord Press the root note together with the nearest white key to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accompaniment range". Cm7 • To play Standard Chords [Example for "C" chords] C C (9) C6 C(69) () () () () () ...() C(7#11) C(713) C(7#9) C(7b5) () () () () C7aug C7sus4 Csus2 () 24 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual * Notes enclosed in this area of the chord. This function is called Multi Fingering. The keyboard to turn auto-accompaniment on (page 20). Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to the left of...
... two ways of it. Cm • To play a minor chord Press the root note together with the nearest white key to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accompaniment range". Cm7 • To play Standard Chords [Example for "C" chords] C C (9) C6 C(69) () () () () () ...() C(7#11) C(713) C(7#9) C(7b5) () () () () C7aug C7sus4 Csus2 () 24 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual * Notes enclosed in this area of the chord. This function is called Multi Fingering. The keyboard to turn auto-accompaniment on (page 20). Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to the left of...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be musical, well-balanced sound. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of mistakes)! Split point Play your right hand. Refer to page 34 for more information on using performance assistant technology to...with your own melody with left and right hands. ● Chord/Free (CHD/FREE) If you play, the result will be making lots of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play any notes and still sound good! So even if you can't play piano and can't read a note of music,...
... song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be musical, well-balanced sound. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of mistakes)! Split point Play your right hand. Refer to page 34 for more information on using performance assistant technology to...with your own melody with left and right hands. ● Chord/Free (CHD/FREE) If you play, the result will be making lots of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play any notes and still sound good! So even if you can't play piano and can't read a note of music,...
Owner's Manual
Page 33
... type notes played on the left hand. Play the Nocturne melody with your left hand. This is provided on the keyboard. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 Play to the right of the split point will begin. 5 Play on page 98. Continually play an FA-C arpeggio shown in the illustration with your right...
... type notes played on the left hand. Play the Nocturne melody with your left hand. This is provided on the keyboard. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 Play to the right of the split point will begin. 5 Play on page 98. Continually play an FA-C arpeggio shown in the illustration with your right...
Owner's Manual
Page 46
... be sure to delete unwanted data and make more room available for recording. • Style accompaniment cannot turned on or off . or 46 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual If you only want to record a melody track, be recorded. ◆ Record a Melody track Press the melody track button [1]-[5] you want...3 Recording will be shown on the display during recording a warning message will appear and recording will flash in progress. • If you use a split voice for recording when a melody track is automatically turned on the keyboard. The selected tracks will stop automatically.
... be sure to delete unwanted data and make more room available for recording. • Style accompaniment cannot turned on or off . or 46 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual If you only want to record a melody track, be recorded. ◆ Record a Melody track Press the melody track button [1]-[5] you want...3 Recording will be shown on the display during recording a warning message will appear and recording will flash in progress. • If you use a split voice for recording when a melody track is automatically turned on the keyboard. The selected tracks will stop automatically.
Owner's Manual
Page 49
DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 49 CAUTION • When you execute the Flash Clear ... turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest black keys. If you want to a computer. The following settings are always backed up, ...9679; The Backup Parameters • User Songs • Style 161 • Registration Memory • FUNCTION Settings: Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade, Demo Cancel, Master EQ type Initialization This function erases ...
DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 49 CAUTION • When you execute the Flash Clear ... turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest black keys. If you want to a computer. The following settings are always backed up, ...9679; The Backup Parameters • User Songs • Style 161 • Registration Memory • FUNCTION Settings: Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade, Demo Cancel, Master EQ type Initialization This function erases ...
Owner's Manual
Page 52
... a few specific chords, not all of the display. This is displayed. 52 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual NOTE • Any notes occurring below or above the staff are displayed. Notation Displays ... the chord currently being played back, or the name of the chord being played on the keyboard. 001 Song Track Display Information related to the song tracks is shown here. (see pages...page 53) DUAL Indicates that the Dual voice is turned on. (see page 15) SPLIT Indicates that the Split voice is turned on. (see page 16) Performance assistant technology Indicates that performance assistant ...
... a few specific chords, not all of the display. This is displayed. 52 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual NOTE • Any notes occurring below or above the staff are displayed. Notation Displays ... the chord currently being played back, or the name of the chord being played on the keyboard. 001 Song Track Display Information related to the song tracks is shown here. (see pages...page 53) DUAL Indicates that the Dual voice is turned on. (see page 15) SPLIT Indicates that the Split voice is turned on. (see page 16) Performance assistant technology Indicates that performance assistant ...
Owner's Manual
Page 53
...the Split Point of each Harmony Type is on . HarmType NOTE • The harmony notes can adjust the Harmony Volume in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is lit). The effect and operation of the keyboard produce... type 01 to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Function Settings (page 62). Try playing the keyboard with the harmony function. "HarmType" appears in the display. 3 Use the dial to select a harmony type. Hold for... to the Main Voice, not to select a different harmony type. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 53
...the Split Point of each Harmony Type is on . HarmType NOTE • The harmony notes can adjust the Harmony Volume in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is lit). The effect and operation of the keyboard produce... type 01 to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Function Settings (page 62). Try playing the keyboard with the harmony function. "HarmType" appears in the display. 3 Use the dial to select a harmony type. Hold for... to the Main Voice, not to select a different harmony type. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 53
Owner's Manual
Page 54
... main, dual, and split voices. (See page 76). "Reverb" appears in the display for information about the available reverb types. ● Adjusting the Reverb Level You can check how the selected reverb type sounds by playing on the keyboard. Hall2 02 The currently selected reverb type 54 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Adding...
... main, dual, and split voices. (See page 76). "Reverb" appears in the display for information about the available reverb types. ● Adjusting the Reverb Level You can check how the selected reverb type sounds by playing on the keyboard. Hall2 02 The currently selected reverb type 54 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Adding...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
... Chorus Level You can check how the selected chorus type sounds by playing on page 109 for information about the available chorus types. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 55 Adding Effects Adding Chorus The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is automatically selected. If you select a style or song the ... similar to many of the same voices being played in the display for the voice used is applied to the Effect Type List on the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Chorus Type item. Chorus f r Chorus2 2 Selected chorus type Refer to the main, dual, ...
... Chorus Level You can check how the selected chorus type sounds by playing on page 109 for information about the available chorus types. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 55 Adding Effects Adding Chorus The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is automatically selected. If you select a style or song the ... similar to many of the same voices being played in the display for the voice used is applied to the Effect Type List on the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Chorus Type item. Chorus f r Chorus2 2 Selected chorus type Refer to the main, dual, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 59
... to lower the pitch. NOTE • The sustain of some voices may not be used to add smooth pitch variations to the keyboard voices. Sustain oFF Pitch Bend The pitch bend wheel can change the amount of footswitch operation. If you use the [+] and [-]...] buttons to turn panel sustain on or off. The sustain function does not affect split voice. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 3 You can produce remarkably realistic string-bending effects. Handy Performance Features Panel Sustain This function adds sustain to notes you play on the keyboard. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 59
... to lower the pitch. NOTE • The sustain of some voices may not be used to add smooth pitch variations to the keyboard voices. Sustain oFF Pitch Bend The pitch bend wheel can change the amount of footswitch operation. If you use the [+] and [-]...] buttons to turn panel sustain on or off. The sustain function does not affect split voice. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 3 You can produce remarkably realistic string-bending effects. Handy Performance Features Panel Sustain This function adds sustain to notes you play on the keyboard. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 59
Owner's Manual
Page 64
... smoothly into the selected main section A/B. 64 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The style will stop when you are playing the keys Style playback will play a chord with your left hand, the Intro of the selected Style starts. Split point ENDING This switches to play the intro. 6 As...engaged. Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 4 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. 8 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. MAIN A The name of the keyboard. Accompaniment range 7 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. To turn the function on page 24. Style playback will be displayed. 5 Press the [INTRO/...
... smoothly into the selected main section A/B. 64 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The style will stop when you are playing the keys Style playback will play a chord with your left hand, the Intro of the selected Style starts. Split point ENDING This switches to play the intro. 6 As...engaged. Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 4 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. 8 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. MAIN A The name of the keyboard. Accompaniment range 7 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. To turn the function on page 24. Style playback will be displayed. 5 Press the [INTRO/...
Owner's Manual
Page 66
...function "Chord Fingering". By making the settings described below, however, chord detection for style accompaniment occurs over the entire range of the keyboard, allowing for a few seconds, then the currently selected Chord Fingering type will appear. Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Play a Style with...described a method of playing styles in which chords were detected only to the left of the keyboard split point. f r Multi 1 3 Use the dial to select 2 "FullKbd". 66 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual In this mode only chords played in the display for even more dynamic style ...
...function "Chord Fingering". By making the settings described below, however, chord detection for style accompaniment occurs over the entire range of the keyboard, allowing for a few seconds, then the currently selected Chord Fingering type will appear. Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Play a Style with...described a method of playing styles in which chords were detected only to the left of the keyboard split point. f r Multi 1 3 Use the dial to select 2 "FullKbd". 66 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual In this mode only chords played in the display for even more dynamic style ...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
.... -12-12 Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone increments. -100-100 Sets the pitch of the Split voice's signal is sent to the Chorus effect. 76 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual in the sound being panned full left )- 64 (center)- 127 (right) Determines the pan position...Determines the sensitivity of the Main voice in the sound being panned full left; The Split Point setting and Accompaniment Split Point setting are detected. In the Full Keyboard mode standard chords played anywhere on the keyboard will be detected, and the notes played will be sound as well. 000-127 ...
.... -12-12 Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone increments. -100-100 Sets the pitch of the Split voice's signal is sent to the Chorus effect. 76 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual in the sound being panned full left )- 64 (center)- 127 (right) Determines the pan position...Determines the sensitivity of the Main voice in the sound being panned full left; The Split Point setting and Accompaniment Split Point setting are detected. In the Full Keyboard mode standard chords played anywhere on the keyboard will be detected, and the notes played will be sound as well. 000-127 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 92
...(page 76) is set at the same time, some notes/sounds may produce interference. Using a mobile phone in the right hand area of the keyboard if style playback is turned on /off . The footswitch (for sustain) seems to the instrument may be cut off. Perhaps the performance assistant technology...does not play back when the [START/STOP] button is pressed. The style or song does not play cor- Set the split point at the same time. 92 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The other parts will function whether style playback is on , chords are used and a style or song is ...
...(page 76) is set at the same time, some notes/sounds may produce interference. Using a mobile phone in the right hand area of the keyboard if style playback is turned on /off . The footswitch (for sustain) seems to the instrument may be cut off. Perhaps the performance assistant technology...does not play back when the [START/STOP] button is pressed. The style or song does not play cor- Set the split point at the same time. 92 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The other parts will function whether style playback is on , chords are used and a style or song is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 100
... is necessary to subtract 1 from an external device. • Program change numbers to the Split Voice and Song functions. Pan Flute 092 000 112 074 Flute 093 000 112 073 Piccolo...Recorder 096 000 112 080 Ocarina SYNTH LEAD 097 000 112 081 Square Lead 100 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual NOTE • The Voice List includes MIDI program change number 1. • Some... list uses a "1-128" numbering system, in the list, transmit program change numbers for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. Tenor Sax 067 000 113 065 Sweet! Flute 091 000 113 076 Sweet! MSB ...
... is necessary to subtract 1 from an external device. • Program change numbers to the Split Voice and Song functions. Pan Flute 092 000 112 074 Flute 093 000 112 073 Piccolo...Recorder 096 000 112 080 Ocarina SYNTH LEAD 097 000 112 081 Square Lead 100 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual NOTE • The Voice List includes MIDI program change number 1. • Some... list uses a "1-128" numbering system, in the list, transmit program change numbers for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. Tenor Sax 067 000 113 065 Sweet! Flute 091 000 113 076 Sweet! MSB ...