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...consult an audiologist. Model Serial No. If a cart, etc., is recommended by the laws in place. However, Yamaha reserves the right to be aware of producing sound levels that our products and the production methods used , please observe all batteries away from children. DO NOT operate ...for the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that is operating as designed) are not covered by Yamaha. NOTICE: Service charges...
...consult an audiologist. Model Serial No. If a cart, etc., is recommended by the laws in place. However, Yamaha reserves the right to be aware of producing sound levels that our products and the production methods used , please observe all batteries away from children. DO NOT operate ...for the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that is operating as designed) are not covered by Yamaha. NOTICE: Service charges...
Owner's Manual
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... it might accidentally fall over . 4 (4)-8 1/2 polarity markings. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may have the instrument inspected by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any...any openings. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of sound during use the provided screws only. Fire warning • Do not put burning items, such as alkaline batteries with wet hands. A...
... it might accidentally fall over . 4 (4)-8 1/2 polarity markings. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may have the instrument inspected by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any...any openings. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of sound during use the provided screws only. Fire warning • Do not put burning items, such as alkaline batteries with wet hands. A...
Owner's Manual
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...• The illustrations and LCD screens as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the desired listening level....laws. Also, be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects ... NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with RAM that you save your important data onto ... software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in ...
...• The illustrations and LCD screens as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the desired listening level....laws. Also, be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects ... NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with RAM that you save your important data onto ... software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in ...
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...automatically selects the style, voice, and effect settings for playing in a specific type of music. provides exceptionally powerful, high-quality sound, letting you load and save and play back song data on commercially available GM, DOC, and Clavinova Disklavier Piano Soft disks. Other powerful... voices playable from separate sections of the voices - They automatically change both the volume and tone according to the reduced set of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ ! I Powerful Speaker System The built-in order to take full advantage of its name implies, "XGlite" is...
...automatically selects the style, voice, and effect settings for playing in a specific type of music. provides exceptionally powerful, high-quality sound, letting you load and save and play back song data on commercially available GM, DOC, and Clavinova Disklavier Piano Soft disks. Other powerful... voices playable from separate sections of the voices - They automatically change both the volume and tone according to the reduced set of the Yamaha DGX-500/300 Portable Grand™ ! I Powerful Speaker System The built-in order to take full advantage of its name implies, "XGlite" is...
Owner's Manual
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...uid leakage from the battery. • Do not open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel. mended by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the DGX-500/300. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument. The use for playing. e Plug the AC adaptor into... AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be in use of six new batteries. w e • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D, PA5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recom- e...
...uid leakage from the battery. • Do not open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel. mended by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the DGX-500/300. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument. The use for playing. e Plug the AC adaptor into... AC adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be in use of six new batteries. w e • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D, PA5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recom- e...
Owner's Manual
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...use , be sure to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. I Using the MIDI Terminals The DGX-500/300 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the DGX-500/300 with other end to sustain the sound of all devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press... switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is equipped with a built-in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on an acoustic piano - Doing this jack. Sound from the instrument. Also, be sure to turn the power off , then connect one end of ...
...use , be sure to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. I Using the MIDI Terminals The DGX-500/300 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the DGX-500/300 with other end to sustain the sound of all devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press... switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is equipped with a built-in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on an acoustic piano - Doing this jack. Sound from the instrument. Also, be sure to turn the power off , then connect one end of ...
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...to find out more? See page 57. 14 Quick Guide Step 2 Songs zx z 001 Live!Gnd 001 xw q xce Playing the Songs The DGX-500/300 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including three Demo songs that allows you can also individually select and play back the...Simply select the appropriate number of other categories. or Playing a single song Naturally, you to disable Demo playback. Want to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. To enable Demo Cancel, simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn the power off and on the power. c Start (and...
...to find out more? See page 57. 14 Quick Guide Step 2 Songs zx z 001 Live!Gnd 001 xw q xce Playing the Songs The DGX-500/300 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including three Demo songs that allows you can also individually select and play back the...Simply select the appropriate number of other categories. or Playing a single song Naturally, you to disable Demo playback. Want to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. To enable Demo Cancel, simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn the power off and on the power. c Start (and...
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..." appears in the display), then press the button on the Metronome. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. Use the numeric keypad to set to the desired time signature (see chart at right). Current Metronome Volume value 100 MTR VOL ... beats (all low clicks) Indicates current beat number 04 TIME SIG Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the Metronome can be set the desired Metronome Volume value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. ...
..." appears in the display), then press the button on the Metronome. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the other DGX-500/300 sounds. Use the numeric keypad to set to the desired time signature (see chart at right). Current Metronome Volume value 100 MTR VOL ... beats (all low clicks) Indicates current beat number 04 TIME SIG Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the Metronome can be set the desired Metronome Volume value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. ...
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...Special Split voices (#113 - #122) feature two different voices that lets you enhance the sound of today's popular music styles. (See page 97.) The Voice mode also features special effect... to your right. Playing Voices The DGX-500/300 features a total of available voices, see page 91. For a complete list of 619 authentic voices - The DGX-500/300 also includes special Drum Kit voices -...panel for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. all of the available voices is ...
...Special Split voices (#113 - #122) feature two different voices that lets you enhance the sound of today's popular music styles. (See page 97.) The Voice mode also features special effect... to your right. Playing Voices The DGX-500/300 features a total of available voices, see page 91. For a complete list of 619 authentic voices - The DGX-500/300 also includes special Drum Kit voices -...panel for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. all of the available voices is ...
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... indication appears. 109 Celesta Playing Voices I Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as #042 or #006), the initial zeroes may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key. 3 Play the selected voice. tively, in the Voice mode by the illustration in the background...
... indication appears. 109 Celesta Playing Voices I Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as #042 or #006), the initial zeroes may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key. 3 Play the selected voice. tively, in the Voice mode by the illustration in the background...
Owner's Manual
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... of the Main voice's signal is sent to the Reverb effect. This determines the volume of the Dual voice, letting you change or enhance the sound of the Main voice, letting you create an optimum mix with the Main voice. 27 RevLv1 M. 2 Select one of the Dual voice's signal is sent...
... of the Main voice's signal is sent to the Reverb effect. This determines the volume of the Dual voice, letting you change or enhance the sound of the Main voice, letting you create an optimum mix with the Main voice. 27 RevLv1 M. 2 Select one of the Dual voice's signal is sent...
Owner's Manual
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... the style or song you select a style. One Touch Setting This special "voice" is selected 000 Live!Gnd 001 You can play two different instrument sounds from separate areas of the Accompaniment Split Point. (See page 49.) This instantly calls up . 1 Select voice #000 (One Touch Setting). Press the [SPLIT] button...
... the style or song you select a style. One Touch Setting This special "voice" is selected 000 Live!Gnd 001 You can play two different instrument sounds from separate areas of the Accompaniment Split Point. (See page 49.) This instantly calls up . 1 Select voice #000 (One Touch Setting). Press the [SPLIT] button...
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This allows you can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. The Transpose settings can also use the numeric keypad to other instruments or singers, or play in the display. ... increase or decrease the value. Restoring the Default Transpose Value If you've changed the Transpose setting, you to easily match the pitch of the DGX-500/300 to type in the (negative) value. Press the left Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TRANSPOS" appears in a different key without changing your fi...
This allows you can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. The Transpose settings can also use the numeric keypad to other instruments or singers, or play in the display. ... increase or decrease the value. Restoring the Default Transpose Value If you've changed the Transpose setting, you to easily match the pitch of the DGX-500/300 to type in the (negative) value. Press the left Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TRANSPOS" appears in a different key without changing your fi...
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...and produces a relatively narrow dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play over the voices, letting you determine how loud or soft the sound is by pressing the [TOUCH] button. 000 TUNING Indicates Touch function is on or off , a constant volume (corresponding to suit your own ...Playing Voices Touch and Touch Sensitivity The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over a normal dynamic range (soft to set how the DGX-500/300 responds to your playing strength, allowing you to customize this expressive function to a velocity value of 80) is produced.
...and produces a relatively narrow dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play over the voices, letting you determine how loud or soft the sound is by pressing the [TOUCH] button. 000 TUNING Indicates Touch function is on or off , a constant volume (corresponding to suit your own ...Playing Voices Touch and Touch Sensitivity The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over a normal dynamic range (soft to set how the DGX-500/300 responds to your playing strength, allowing you to customize this expressive function to a velocity value of 80) is produced.
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...(For a list of the available Reverb Types, see page 36.) To turn the Reverb effect off, select Reverb Type #9. • Each style of the DGX-500/300 has its own independent Reverb setting. • You can also determine the Reverb level. (See page 26.) Restoring the Default Reverb Type If you've... changed the Reverb Type, you can be used to enhance the sound of the voices. Reverb The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient "wash" of sound...
...(For a list of the available Reverb Types, see page 36.) To turn the Reverb effect off, select Reverb Type #9. • Each style of the DGX-500/300 has its own independent Reverb setting. • You can also determine the Reverb level. (See page 26.) Restoring the Default Reverb Type If you've... changed the Reverb Type, you can be used to enhance the sound of the voices. Reverb The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient "wash" of sound...
Owner's Manual
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...To turn the DSP effect off, select DSP Type #39. • Each voice of the DGX-500/300 has its own independent DSP setting. • Fifty-one additional DSP Types are available when controlling the DGX-500/300 from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 104.) • You can also determine ... DSP The DSP effect section provides distortion and chorus effects, plus a wealth of other useful and dynamic effects for enhancing and changing the sound of thirty-eight DSP types are reverse gate reverb, phaser, rotary speaker, tremolo, echo, delay, distortion, equalization, and wah. A total of ...
...To turn the DSP effect off, select DSP Type #39. • Each voice of the DGX-500/300 has its own independent DSP setting. • Fifty-one additional DSP Types are available when controlling the DGX-500/300 from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 104.) • You can also determine ... DSP The DSP effect section provides distortion and chorus effects, plus a wealth of other useful and dynamic effects for enhancing and changing the sound of thirty-eight DSP types are reverse gate reverb, phaser, rotary speaker, tremolo, echo, delay, distortion, equalization, and wah. A total of ...
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.... Repeating filter sweep "wah" effect. Small room reverb. Simulated steel plate reverb. Exceptionally rich & deep chorusing. Characteristic sound of an overdriven amplifier. Equalizer with a reverse increase in most disco music. Simulated steel plate reverb. Effects I Effect ... Hall1 Hall1 Room1 Room2 Stage1 Stage2 Plate1 Plate2 Off G DSP Types No. Description Concert hall reverb. Similar to simulate the sound heard through a telephone receiver. Simulated electric guitar tremolo. Three independent delays, for each channel. Initial delay for the left,...
.... Repeating filter sweep "wah" effect. Small room reverb. Simulated steel plate reverb. Exceptionally rich & deep chorusing. Characteristic sound of an overdriven amplifier. Equalizer with a reverse increase in most disco music. Simulated steel plate reverb. Effects I Effect ... Hall1 Hall1 Room1 Room2 Stage1 Stage2 Plate1 Plate2 Off G DSP Types No. Description Concert hall reverb. Similar to simulate the sound heard through a telephone receiver. Simulated electric guitar tremolo. Three independent delays, for each channel. Initial delay for the left,...
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These types only sound when chords are rhythm-based effects and add embellishments or delayed repeats in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard. The individual note values in ... triplets. • The Trill effect Types (6 - 12) create two-note trills (alternating notes) when two notes are pitch-based and add one-, two- These types sound whether the auto accompaniment is on the Tempo setting (page 44). Harmony Type 1 Duet 2 Trio 3 Block 4 Country 5 Octave 6 Trill 1/4 note 7 Trill 1/6 note 8 Trill 1/8 note 9 Trill...
These types only sound when chords are rhythm-based effects and add embellishments or delayed repeats in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard. The individual note values in ... triplets. • The Trill effect Types (6 - 12) create two-note trills (alternating notes) when two notes are pitch-based and add one-, two- These types sound whether the auto accompaniment is on the Tempo setting (page 44). Harmony Type 1 Duet 2 Trio 3 Block 4 Country 5 Octave 6 Trill 1/4 note 7 Trill 1/6 note 8 Trill 1/8 note 9 Trill...
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beat 1 1st measure 2nd measure 3rd measure 2341234123 If you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button before starting the style. • Rhythm sounds and fill-in pattern to start by pressing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. This switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically playing a fi...
beat 1 1st measure 2nd measure 3rd measure 2341234123 If you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button before starting the style. • Rhythm sounds and fill-in pattern to start by pressing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. This switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically playing a fi...
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... hear the other notes of the chord itself. This is a Chord The simple answer: Three or more notes, a chord can sound beautiful or muddy and dissonant. produces a pleasant, harmonious sound. Cm) Augmented chord (ex. Triads are made up or down . (Inversions for example, change the "voicing" of the chords...chord is four semitones higher than the first, and the third is the most important note in the chord, because it anchors the sound harmonically by a semitone up of the notes (called "inversions"), or play the same notes in most music. The root is three semitones ...
... hear the other notes of the chord itself. This is a Chord The simple answer: Three or more notes, a chord can sound beautiful or muddy and dissonant. produces a pleasant, harmonious sound. Cm) Augmented chord (ex. Triads are made up or down . (Inversions for example, change the "voicing" of the chords...chord is four semitones higher than the first, and the third is the most important note in the chord, because it anchors the sound harmonically by a semitone up of the notes (called "inversions"), or play the same notes in most music. The root is three semitones ...