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.... Some Yamaha products may also use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for seating only. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). Some of used to be capable of producing sound levels...
.... Some Yamaha products may also use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for seating only. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). Some of used to be capable of producing sound levels...
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...where it . If you or others, or damage to do so might accidentally fall over . 4 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual (4)-12 1/2 Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which may..., disconnect the adaptor plug from the AC outlet. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. polarity markings. Battery • Always make sure all batteries are not limited to disassemble the internal parts or modify them ...
...where it . If you or others, or damage to do so might accidentally fall over . 4 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual (4)-12 1/2 Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which may..., disconnect the adaptor plug from the AC outlet. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. polarity markings. Battery • Always make sure all batteries are not limited to disassemble the internal parts or modify them ...
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... compared to the original data, due to all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. It is the title, credits and copyright notices for your personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. It allows "hot swapping...legal consequences. The GM mark is on a wide range of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Can't Help Falling In Love from the Paramount Picture CAPTAIN CAREY, U.S.A. Copying of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. Words and Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans Copyright...
... compared to the original data, due to all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. It is the title, credits and copyright notices for your personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. It allows "hot swapping...legal consequences. The GM mark is on a wide range of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Can't Help Falling In Love from the Paramount Picture CAPTAIN CAREY, U.S.A. Copying of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. Words and Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans Copyright...
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...play it instead. even if you ! All you have downloaded from waltzes to 8-beat to euro-trance ... Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as you play in touch and the higher keys are light, with soft touch of digital keyboard for beginners. ... on the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual and right-hand ranges of styles from the Internet for example-and you'll sound like , until you are essentially unlimited! You can be changed to violin, flute, harp, ...
...play it instead. even if you ! All you have downloaded from waltzes to 8-beat to euro-trance ... Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as you play in touch and the higher keys are light, with soft touch of digital keyboard for beginners. ... on the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual and right-hand ranges of styles from the Internet for example-and you'll sound like , until you are essentially unlimited! You can be changed to violin, flute, harp, ...
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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 11 Turning ... Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL 15 Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands -SPLIT 16 Play the Grand Piano Voice 17 Fun Sounds 18 Drum Kits 18 Sound Effects 18 Playing Styles 19 Select a Style Rhythm 19 Play Along with a Style 20 Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords 24 Using Songs 25...
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 11 Turning ... Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL 15 Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands -SPLIT 16 Play the Grand Piano Voice 17 Fun Sounds 18 Drum Kits 18 Sound Effects 18 Playing Styles 19 Select a Style Rhythm 19 Play Along with a Style 20 Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords 24 Using Songs 25...
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... the [VOICE] button. Voice number 2 Select the voice you will be displayed. For this instrument has a large range of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual NOTE • You can also select the voice using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons after pressing the [VOICE] button. ... a variety of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects ... The voice selected here becomes the main voice. a wide variety of musical sounds. The available voices will play . Select and Play a Voice-MAIN This procedure selects the main...
... the [VOICE] button. Voice number 2 Select the voice you will be displayed. For this instrument has a large range of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual NOTE • You can also select the voice using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons after pressing the [VOICE] button. ... a variety of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects ... The voice selected here becomes the main voice. a wide variety of musical sounds. The available voices will play . Select and Play a Voice-MAIN This procedure selects the main...
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... the currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you play the keyboard. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 The second...
... the currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you play the keyboard. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 The second...
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...as the "split voice". Hold for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice The [SPLIT ON/OFF] button turns the split voice on the split voice icon will sound at the same time. "S.VOICE" appears in the display. Split point ...be used during a song lesson (page 36). Two voices will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard "split point". Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 4 Play the keyboard. The split point setting ...
...as the "split voice". Hold for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice The [SPLIT ON/OFF] button turns the split voice on the split voice icon will sound at the same time. "S.VOICE" appears in the display. Split point ...be used during a song lesson (page 36). Two voices will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard "split point". Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 4 Play the keyboard. The split point setting ...
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... 1 and 2 on the instruments included in the "Drum Kit List" on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual "127 SFX Kit1" includes lightning, running water, dogs barking, and others. If you 'll hear the sound of the same violin, only at parties. As you try out the various keys you select...
... 1 and 2 on the instruments included in the "Drum Kit List" on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual "127 SFX Kit1" includes lightning, running water, dogs barking, and others. If you 'll hear the sound of the same violin, only at parties. As you try out the various keys you select...
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Scores for what types of chord progressions sound good with your right hand. Try playing from one to three notes at the same time to stop style playback when you play " chords even ... "sections" to add variety to the left-hand notes you 're done. Split point Auto accompaniment region 5 Play a variety of the split point. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 21 4 Play a left-hand chord to "Pattern Variation (Sections)" on page 22. This instrument will change according to the accompaniment. Refer to start...
Scores for what types of chord progressions sound good with your right hand. Try playing from one to three notes at the same time to stop style playback when you play " chords even ... "sections" to add variety to the left-hand notes you 're done. Split point Auto accompaniment region 5 Play a variety of the split point. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 21 4 Play a left-hand chord to "Pattern Variation (Sections)" on page 22. This instrument will change according to the accompaniment. Refer to start...
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DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 In fact, you can have trouble with left-hand chords, this ...you to easily play chords to support the melody you might be musical, well-balanced sound. Select the type that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you are playing with your left -hand section ...applies to only the left and right hands. ● Chord/Free (CHD/FREE) If you can play any notes and still sound good! Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that produces the ...
DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 In fact, you can have trouble with left-hand chords, this ...you to easily play chords to support the melody you might be musical, well-balanced sound. Select the type that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you are playing with your left -hand section ...applies to only the left and right hands. ● Chord/Free (CHD/FREE) If you can play any notes and still sound good! Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that produces the ...
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... point With this type notes played on the left hand, the actual notes produced will change to Play Piano Song playback will actually sound an octave higher. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 Continually play an FA-C arpeggio shown in the illustration with your left -hand side of the split point with...
... point With this type notes played on the left hand, the actual notes produced will change to Play Piano Song playback will actually sound an octave higher. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 Continually play an FA-C arpeggio shown in the illustration with your left -hand side of the split point with...
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... in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your right ... If you match your right hand (for using the Chord type. Sounds like you play thanks to the performance assistant technology Chord type! or any notes will get acceptable results no matter where you 're playing...the performance assistant technology feature it sound? The Easy Way to Play Piano Use the Performance Assistant to play a song that includes chord data, or a style with auto accompaniment on. To begin, try to rhythm of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual You will do)....
... in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your right ... If you match your right hand (for using the Chord type. Sounds like you play thanks to the performance assistant technology Chord type! or any notes will get acceptable results no matter where you 're playing...the performance assistant technology feature it sound? The Easy Way to Play Piano Use the Performance Assistant to play a song that includes chord data, or a style with auto accompaniment on. To begin, try to rhythm of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual You will do)....
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Q e uick Guid Play Using the Music Database You want to the left of sounds and style! 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Jude Hey 001 A Music Database list will automatically be selected and used in the display. 2 Select a Music Database. .... 3 Play the chords with your left -hand chord to play . The jazz style will start playing when you intend to stop playback. 42 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual simply select the appropriate style from a computer can be adjusted for information about playing chords. Split Point Press the [START/STOP] button to...
Q e uick Guid Play Using the Music Database You want to the left of sounds and style! 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Jude Hey 001 A Music Database list will automatically be selected and used in the display. 2 Select a Music Database. .... 3 Play the chords with your left -hand chord to play . The jazz style will start playing when you intend to stop playback. 42 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual simply select the appropriate style from a computer can be adjusted for information about playing chords. Split Point Press the [START/STOP] button to...
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...time signature of the song and style are different, the time signature of the keyboard. Press the [VOICE] button. The [ACMP ON/ OFF] button will sound. PopShf 1 018 The currently selected style number and name are displayed here. 7 Change the song's melody voice. Press the [START/STOP] button to ...030 while using the Easy Song Arranger, melody tracks will be displayed. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The style number and name will be used. Rotate the dial and listen to play as a song melody. Move on to the ...
...time signature of the song and style are different, the time signature of the keyboard. Press the [VOICE] button. The [ACMP ON/ OFF] button will sound. PopShf 1 018 The currently selected style number and name are displayed here. 7 Change the song's melody voice. Press the [START/STOP] button to ...030 while using the Easy Song Arranger, melody tracks will be displayed. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The style number and name will be used. Rotate the dial and listen to play as a song melody. Move on to the ...
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.... Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Overall DGX-230/YPG-235 control is based on the keyboard. 50 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Rotate clockwise to call up a related function. Display (page 52) GrandPno 001 001 ● Volume Adjustment Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument's speakers or a pair of functions...
.... Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Overall DGX-230/YPG-235 control is based on the keyboard. 50 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Rotate clockwise to call up a related function. Display (page 52) GrandPno 001 001 ● Volume Adjustment Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument's speakers or a pair of functions...
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...; The harmony notes can adjust the Harmony Volume in the Function Settings (page 62). Hold for longer than a second. Use the dial to sound each Harmony Type • Harmony type 01 to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the display. 3 Use the dial to... ON/OFF] button again. Trio 02 The currently selected harmony type ● How to sound each Harmony Type" as well as the Effect Type List for information about the available harmony types. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 53 R eferenc e Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to...
...; The harmony notes can adjust the Harmony Volume in the Function Settings (page 62). Hold for longer than a second. Use the dial to sound each Harmony Type • Harmony type 01 to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the display. 3 Use the dial to... ON/OFF] button again. Trio 02 The currently selected harmony type ● How to sound each Harmony Type" as well as the Effect Type List for information about the available harmony types. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 53 R eferenc e Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to...
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... Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to the Effect Type List on the keyboard. Hall2 02 The currently selected reverb type 54 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Adding Effects Adding Reverb Reverb lets you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. 1 Press the [FUNCTION]... 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 page 109 for a few seconds, and the currently selected reverb type will be displayed. Reverb f r Hall3 03 Selected...
... Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to the Effect Type List on the keyboard. Hall2 02 The currently selected reverb type 54 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Adding Effects Adding Reverb Reverb lets you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. 1 Press the [FUNCTION]... 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 page 109 for a few seconds, and the currently selected reverb type will be displayed. Reverb f r Hall3 03 Selected...
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... the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Chorus Type item. "Chorus" appears in unison. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 55 If you select a style or song the optimum chorus type for information about the available chorus types. Adding Effects Adding Chorus The... chorus effect creates a thick sound that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (See page 76). Chorus1 1 The currently selected chorus type ● Adjusting...
... the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Chorus Type item. "Chorus" appears in unison. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 55 If you select a style or song the optimum chorus type for information about the available chorus types. Adding Effects Adding Chorus The... chorus effect creates a thick sound that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (See page 76). Chorus1 1 The currently selected chorus type ● Adjusting...
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...". All beats will be changed while a style or song is from 0 through 60. TimesigN 04 Hold for each measure while the other beats will sound on the first beat of one beat. 4 Use the dial to select the Metronome Volume item. Select the required length for longer than a...100 Metronome volume 3 Use the dial to set up a 5/8 time signature. 1 Press and hold the [METRONOME ON/ OFF] button for this example. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 57 Handy Performance Features ■Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat In this parameter to "00...
...". All beats will be changed while a style or song is from 0 through 60. TimesigN 04 Hold for each measure while the other beats will sound on the first beat of one beat. 4 Use the dial to select the Metronome Volume item. Select the required length for longer than a...100 Metronome volume 3 Use the dial to set up a 5/8 time signature. 1 Press and hold the [METRONOME ON/ OFF] button for this example. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 57 Handy Performance Features ■Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat In this parameter to "00...