Owner's Manual
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...key. 6 • High-quality Reverb, DSP, and Harmony effects for storing all software and hardware products that any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of music. However, keep in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the voices - These tools include Lesson, which guides you through the parts of the Yamaha DGX-500/300... Portable Grand™ ! Other powerful features include: • The advanced Yamaha Education Suite - They automatically change both the volume and tone according to play...
...key. 6 • High-quality Reverb, DSP, and Harmony effects for storing all software and hardware products that any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of music. However, keep in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the voices - These tools include Lesson, which guides you through the parts of the Yamaha DGX-500/300... Portable Grand™ ! Other powerful features include: • The advanced Yamaha Education Suite - They automatically change both the volume and tone according to play...
Owner's Manual
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... entering the chord type (C3 - In the example below, we'll learn how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. B2) Keys for entering the chord root (C5 - Dict. The chord name flashes when the chord is played properly. Want to play a speci...press the [DICTIONARY] button again c Specify the chord type of the chord as indicated in the keyboard diagram in the display. Keys for entering the chord (DGX-500 : A-1 - B2) (DGX-300 : E0 - Step 3 Music Database Looking up Chords in the Dictionary The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play a ...
... entering the chord type (C3 - In the example below, we'll learn how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. B2) Keys for entering the chord root (C5 - Dict. The chord name flashes when the chord is played properly. Want to play a speci...press the [DICTIONARY] button again c Specify the chord type of the chord as indicated in the keyboard diagram in the display. Keys for entering the chord (DGX-500 : A-1 - B2) (DGX-300 : E0 - Step 3 Music Database Looking up Chords in the Dictionary The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play a ...
Owner's Manual
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... entering the voice number with zeroes (such as #042 or #006), the initial zeroes may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key. 3 Play the selected voice. I Using the [+]/[-] buttons Press the [+] button to select the next voice number, and press the [-] button to select voice #109, press...
... entering the voice number with zeroes (such as #042 or #006), the initial zeroes may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key. 3 Play the selected voice. I Using the [+]/[-] buttons Press the [+] button to select the next voice number, and press the [-] button to select voice #109, press...
Owner's Manual
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... also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the selected style. You can instantly restore the default setting of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Use ...the numeric keypad to increase or decrease the value. I Transpose Transpose determines the key of the songs. It also determines the pitch of both [+]/[-] buttons...
... also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the selected style. You can instantly restore the default setting of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the entire DGX-500/300 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Use ...the numeric keypad to increase or decrease the value. I Transpose Transpose determines the key of the songs. It also determines the pitch of both [+]/[-] buttons...
Owner's Manual
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... Current Touch Sensitivity setting 2 Medium 001 2 Change the value. Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to set how the DGX-500/300 responds to your playing strength, allowing you to customize this expressive function to suit your playing strength. Press and hold the [...Turn the Touch function on 001 Touch Sensitivity lets you set the desired setting: 1, 2, or 3 (explained below). This lets you play the keys. Playing Voices Touch and Touch Sensitivity The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over a normal dynamic range (soft to a velocity value of...
... Current Touch Sensitivity setting 2 Medium 001 2 Change the value. Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to set how the DGX-500/300 responds to your playing strength, allowing you to customize this expressive function to suit your playing strength. Press and hold the [...Turn the Touch function on 001 Touch Sensitivity lets you set the desired setting: 1, 2, or 3 (explained below). This lets you play the keys. Playing Voices Touch and Touch Sensitivity The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over a normal dynamic range (soft to a velocity value of...
Owner's Manual
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The style features that teaches you how to keys F#2 and lower) is selected 2 Select the desired style number. ...style is loaded individually as you call up of the available styles is given on page 98. The DGX-500/300 also features the convenient Dictionary function (page 50). Style File data is made up different accompaniment sections ...number 136, and can be used for the auto accompaniment function. A complete list of separate "sections" - The DGX-500/300 can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to the instrument. Use...
The style features that teaches you how to keys F#2 and lower) is selected 2 Select the desired style number. ...style is loaded individually as you call up of the available styles is given on page 98. The DGX-500/300 also features the convenient Dictionary function (page 50). Style File data is made up different accompaniment sections ...number 136, and can be used for the auto accompaniment function. A complete list of separate "sections" - The DGX-500/300 can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to the instrument. Use...
Owner's Manual
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MAIN A I Using Sync Start The DGX-500/300 also has a Sync Start function that tapped speed. Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button four... This useful feature lets you tapped. I Using Tap Tempo to indicate Sync Start stand-by), then press any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is playing by tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button twice at that allows ...while the style is on the keyboard. You can select the Main A or B section by simply pressing a key on , play a key or chord in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.) Auto accompaniment area 40 before pressing the [START/STOP]...
MAIN A I Using Sync Start The DGX-500/300 also has a Sync Start function that tapped speed. Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button four... This useful feature lets you tapped. I Using Tap Tempo to indicate Sync Start stand-by), then press any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is playing by tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button twice at that allows ...while the style is on the keyboard. You can select the Main A or B section by simply pressing a key on , play a key or chord in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.) Auto accompaniment area 40 before pressing the [START/STOP]...
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... an Intro section Each style has its own two- Indicates selected section (MAIN A or B). INTRO≥A To actually start the Intro section by playing any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is to enable Sync Start, and start the Intro section, press the [START/STOP] button. to select which section...
... an Intro section Each style has its own two- Indicates selected section (MAIN A or B). INTRO≥A To actually start the Intro section by playing any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is to enable Sync Start, and start the Intro section, press the [START/STOP] button. to select which section...
Owner's Manual
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..."split keyboard," with bass and chords in the left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with your fingers from the keys. I Pressing the [START/STOP] button The style stops playing immediately. I Pressing the [SYNC START] button This immediately stops style and automatically enables ... . (Refer to turn off and on how to create exciting rhythmic stutter effects, chord hits, and accents by simply playing a chord or key in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard. • To have the Ending section gradually slow down (ritardando) as you can do this ...
..."split keyboard," with bass and chords in the left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with your fingers from the keys. I Pressing the [START/STOP] button The style stops playing immediately. I Pressing the [SYNC START] button This immediately stops style and automatically enables ... . (Refer to turn off and on how to create exciting rhythmic stutter effects, chord hits, and accents by simply playing a chord or key in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard. • To have the Ending section gradually slow down (ritardando) as you can do this ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Whichever method you use, the DGX-500/300 "understands" what chord you can change the chords of it is that can be produced in the auto accompaniment area of the chord. the chords will be recognized in parentheses are major, minor, seventh and minor seventh. other keys follow the same rules. You can...
.... Whichever method you use, the DGX-500/300 "understands" what chord you can change the chords of it is that can be produced in the auto accompaniment area of the chord. the chords will be recognized in parentheses are major, minor, seventh and minor seventh. other keys follow the same rules. You can...
Owner's Manual
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... are omitted. • The auto accompaniment will produce a chord based on the root and fifth which can be omitted. • Playing two same root keys in sequence (e.g. some minor chords followed by the minor seventh). • Two-note fingerings will sometimes not change when related chords are all in...
... are omitted. • The auto accompaniment will produce a chord based on the root and fifth which can be omitted. • Playing two same root keys in sequence (e.g. some minor chords followed by the minor seventh). • Two-note fingerings will sometimes not change when related chords are all in...
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... [SPLIT] button until "S_POINT"appears in the display. Selecting and Playing Styles Setting the Split Point The Split Point determines the highest key for the special Split voices. Auto accompaniment area 1 Select the Split Point control. To leave the Split Point function, simply go on...Restoring the Default Split Point Value If you've changed the Split Point setting, you can be played with the keys up to and including the Accompaniment Split Point key. The accompaniment can instantly restore the default setting of "54" (F#2) by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Split...
... [SPLIT] button until "S_POINT"appears in the display. Selecting and Playing Styles Setting the Split Point The Split Point determines the highest key for the special Split voices. Auto accompaniment area 1 Select the Split Point control. To leave the Split Point function, simply go on...Restoring the Default Split Point Value If you've changed the Split Point setting, you can be played with the keys up to and including the Accompaniment Split Point key. The accompaniment can instantly restore the default setting of "54" (F#2) by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Split...
Owner's Manual
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... that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the auto accompaniment. 2 Specify the root of the display. Dict. 001 Pressing this key selects the major seventh chord type (M7). Dict. 001 • Pressing the [DICTIONARY] button automatically turns on the panel). This is essentially ... function is due to space limitations in the display. • You can also show the inversion of chord when using [+]/[-] button. Pressing this key selects the root G. 3 Specify the type of the chord (major, minor, seventh, etc.). Chord name (root and type) Notation of chord...
... that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the auto accompaniment. 2 Specify the root of the display. Dict. 001 Pressing this key selects the major seventh chord type (M7). Dict. 001 • Pressing the [DICTIONARY] button automatically turns on the panel). This is essentially ... function is due to space limitations in the display. • You can also show the inversion of chord when using [+]/[-] button. Pressing this key selects the root G. 3 Specify the type of the chord (major, minor, seventh, etc.). Chord name (root and type) Notation of chord...
Owner's Manual
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... the "voicing" of notes in the display (and a "congratula- Keeping our root note fixed and changing these notes by determining its "key" and forms the basis for the key of the chord itself. C) Minor chord (ex. Cdim) Minor 3rd Major 3rd Major 3rd Minor 3rd Major 3rd Major 3rd Minor 3rd...
... the "voicing" of notes in the display (and a "congratula- Keeping our root note fixed and changing these notes by determining its "key" and forms the basis for the key of the chord itself. C) Minor chord (ex. Cdim) Minor 3rd Major 3rd Major 3rd Minor 3rd Major 3rd Major 3rd Minor 3rd...
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... are indicated in the chord name of the scale, etc. The use this shorthand to the right of the chord in music. Examples for the key of the most important elements in an uppercase letter. One important point: Chords are arranged. Major chord C Minor chord Cm Augmented chord Caug Diminished chord...
... are indicated in the chord name of the scale, etc. The use this shorthand to the right of the chord in music. Examples for the key of the most important elements in an uppercase letter. One important point: Chords are arranged. Major chord C Minor chord Cm Augmented chord Caug Diminished chord...
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The DGX-500/300 automatically creates a file name ( for example "UF_00nnn" ) for easier file identi...'t be done directly from the Save screen, press the [UTILITY] button repeatedly. 3 If necessary change a character. The Delete key (C6) deletes the character at the end of the display. To exit from the Save screen, press the [UTILITY] button ...overwrite the data, renaming the file will appear on the keyboard enters a different character, printed directly under the key (you have selected a file to enter or change the file name. To exit from the Save ...
The DGX-500/300 automatically creates a file name ( for example "UF_00nnn" ) for easier file identi...'t be done directly from the Save screen, press the [UTILITY] button repeatedly. 3 If necessary change a character. The Delete key (C6) deletes the character at the end of the display. To exit from the Save screen, press the [UTILITY] button ...overwrite the data, renaming the file will appear on the keyboard enters a different character, printed directly under the key (you have selected a file to enter or change the file name. To exit from the Save ...
Owner's Manual
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...and what it can do, as well as "with what MIDI is played through the speakers. The DGX-500/300 supports GM System Level 1. 83 This section explains what voice," "with which key) 60 (C3) Note on playing information from the keyboard. In the world today, these numbers as...play a "C" quarter note using the MIDI functions you can use MIDI on the DGX-500/300 keyboard. G Example of manufacturer. Unlike an acoustic instrument that becomes the basis for note production? With the guitar, you strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and plays a note. Based on (...
...and what it can do, as well as "with what MIDI is played through the speakers. The DGX-500/300 supports GM System Level 1. 83 This section explains what voice," "with which key) 60 (C3) Note on playing information from the keyboard. In the world today, these numbers as...play a "C" quarter note using the MIDI functions you can use MIDI on the DGX-500/300 keyboard. G Example of manufacturer. Unlike an acoustic instrument that becomes the basis for note production? With the guitar, you strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and plays a note. Based on (...
Owner's Manual
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...exchange MIDI data between multiple devices, each device must be used in the MIDI Implementation Chart on how hard the key is stuck. The DGX-500/300 can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. Each message includes a specific note number which ...corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on page 102. Message Name Exclusive Message Realtime Messages DGX-500/300 Operation/Panel Setting Reverb/chorus/DSP settings, etc. They can control a MIDI device by...
...exchange MIDI data between multiple devices, each device must be used in the MIDI Implementation Chart on how hard the key is stuck. The DGX-500/300 can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. Each message includes a specific note number which ...corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on page 102. Message Name Exclusive Message Realtime Messages DGX-500/300 Operation/Panel Setting Reverb/chorus/DSP settings, etc. They can control a MIDI device by...
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...data is complete. Press and hold the [+] button until the value "280" is off ) or by the DGX-500/300's internal clock (off . 1 Press the [TEMPO] button. 2 Set the instrument to select "ECL" (External...setting is indicated, then press the [+] button once more to External Clock. MIDI LSB receive cancel. DGX-500 DGX-300 Turning on the sequencer in the normal way, then - End 6 Stop recording on the sequencer, ...to 280. • If External Clock is completed, the DGX500/300 automatically returns to have style or song playback follow the external device (such as possible - ...
...data is complete. Press and hold the [+] button until the value "280" is off ) or by the DGX-500/300's internal clock (off . 1 Press the [TEMPO] button. 2 Set the instrument to select "ECL" (External...setting is indicated, then press the [+] button once more to External Clock. MIDI LSB receive cancel. DGX-500 DGX-300 Turning on the sequencer in the normal way, then - End 6 Stop recording on the sequencer, ...to 280. • If External Clock is completed, the DGX500/300 automatically returns to have style or song playback follow the external device (such as possible - ...
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... voice is being played back. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the DGX-500/300 is turned on . This is normal and indicates that the footswitch plug is turned off . (See page 86.) Playing keys in the right board does not produce any sound. ping sound is normal.....) The footswitch (for entering the chord root and type. A strange "flanging" or "doubling" sound occurs when using the DGX-500/300 with a sequencer, set to ON and keys are used and a style or song is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may produce interference. The sound...
... voice is being played back. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the DGX-500/300 is turned on . This is normal and indicates that the footswitch plug is turned off . (See page 86.) Playing keys in the right board does not produce any sound. ping sound is normal.....) The footswitch (for entering the chord root and type. A strange "flanging" or "doubling" sound occurs when using the DGX-500/300 with a sequencer, set to ON and keys are used and a style or song is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may produce interference. The sound...