Wow! You are so lucky! I want to buy the same piano too but can you tell me how good is the piano like the sounds, and the features? Well if you want. Thank you so much.
@@mattekudasai8249 the keyboard it self is still pretty heavy lift one up your self i had to when i assembled mine i have the DGX 660 and bought the pedeal kit for it as well
I have the p45 great keyboard i use it for midi thru keyscape but the sounds on the keyboard arent bad. Just bought the dgx660 today and its an insane upgrade. The feel the sounds and honestly just feels better to play
Jordan hi, I just wanted to know that how do you like the action? I’m almost a complete beginner, I want to know what’s a better choice between the dogs 660 or the p125
@@muazarooj7769 If you're a complete beginner definitely start with the p 125 you can even do the p45. But the p125 has a few more options But the hammer action felt great on both those keyboards The dgx 660 is in its own class the action on that thing feels insane. Feels very similar to the cfx 9-foot Grand I played in Sacramento. Love it!!!
Not in the market for a piano, but it sure is nice for me to sit here and listen to you noodle about. Miss my piano player. Oh, and it does sound nice and have some good features.
Hey Jacob, big fan man! You keep on inspiring Keyboardists like me. Keep up the good work. Just wanted to know if you'll be releasing any video on the newly announced DGX 670?
Thanks for your video. I want to buy that keyboard, but I doubt that as of this date it is falling a bit short and maybe an updated and improved version is coming. Do you think a new DGX series will be released soon? A 670 or 660SX maybe? My other option is the MX88 for the sound of quality and similar price. Very very thanks.
Hey Guys... one the vid - Very informative! I have a question I have the GDX 660 which by the way is an awesome piece of kit. I have downloaded the app (yamaha cord tracker) I notice in the video (6mins 42secs) you talk about taking a song lets say from iTunes and send it to the Keyboard. Which is cool but when I play it back, it is at a totally different tempo and even when I change the tempo in the keyboard it doesn't sound like the original. Am I missing something here?
How do you guys makes connection with the iPad ... and can you make video showing how to make connection with iPad and using garage band or iGrand piano app...
Just purchased this for church worship. We started with sending the output to the sound board but didn’t get a good sound. Next we bought an amp and it doesn’t make it sound clear (a lot of bass). Is there a setting that I am missing? How can we make it sound better??
Hi, I'm a beginner looking to purchase a DGX660 but have been used to playing a Technics KN1000 keyboard which displays the chord you are playing on the screen, is this a feature on the DGX660 as I found it very useful as I'm not very good with reading the music for my left hand yet. Many thanks.
Hi, acouskeys music! Thanks for getting in touch. Sorry, but the DGX-660 does not allow you to record from a microphone. However, you could pair it with a digital recorder or audio interface to record both the sound of the keyboard and your voice. Feel free to contact me directly and I'll be glad to go into further detail about how you can accomplish this! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Nice video, but frankly wasn’t a review-was more just a ‘view’ haha. Was hoping for some opinions! Considering whether I want to upgrade from a mid-2000s YPG 725 that is generally suitable, despite its partial lcd screen failure that I could have repaired, but I digress.
Hi! I recently purchased this piano to use in my home studio. I need to get an audio interface and cables to connect the two. Do you have any recommendations for what to use? I’m currently looking at a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 but I’m very new to this and don’t know what to look for. Any help would be very appreciated.
Hi, it's Greg over at Sweetwater Sound! Thanks for your interest, there really is no better place than Sweetwater for this type of purchase. You'll enjoy unlimited technical support for the life of that product, plus you'll get our exclusive 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty at NO extra cost. There are a few things to consider when it comes to home recording to your computer, and I'm happy to walk you through that. Please feel free to contact me directly, anytime. I'm a professional musician, and multi-keyboardist. I gig every weekend and have my own home studio, too. I look forward to helping you. Greg Savino, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, greg_savino@sweetwater.com
👌, casio makes great music gears. But they don't push their products far to other countries like Yamaha does. That's why most people be on Yamaha. Anytime you make the video would like to see
I may gonna buy one in the future if I have money. THis will be a replacement for mt PSR-E213 which is 9years old. Also does this keyboard support USB midi connectivity and using it as a midi device in your pc? Thanks.
Hello! Yes, the DGX660 does support MIDI over USB so you can connect it to your PC or Mac. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
Does anyone know if Yamaha is planning to release a newer version of this keyboard anytime soon? I want to purchase it but am wondering if they'll be coming out with a DGX "670" or something similar anytime soon. Any ideas? Thanks for the great vid!
I'm on my 3rd DGX - basically I upgrade every other model. The DGX line seems now to get refreshed every 3+ years so its 'possible' there could be a new version in 2019. If so, the first you'll probably hear of will be from the NAMM show in January. Then expect at least 60-90 days before they start shipping to dealers (maybe the March-April timeframe). In other words, a new model MIGHT be available 8 months from now. Or not. Considering what they've already added at the current price point, they may choose to wait another year for the new model. If you don't already have a DGX I'd recommend go ahead and taking the plunge on either a used 640/650 or a new 660 and spend the next 8 months learning all the functions that are available. Then, when and if a new version comes out, you'll have a better understanding of what the NEW features are - and (more importantly) if those features are actually important for your use. (BTW - whichever one you get, make sure you get the LP7A 3-pedal accessory. Its only $75 and it not only gives you additional piano dampening, it keeps you from having to chase down the sustain pedal that inevitably scoots all around the floor.) And I also recommend buying from Sweetwater. I have bought several small and big ticket items from them and they have EXCELLENT customer service.
Jeff - do you know anything about the new P515 coming out? One thing I loved about playing the DGX 660 is the full speaker sound. What are your thoughts on the new P515 or the P series in general compared to the DGX-660? Thanks!
I'll be happy to share my opinion but I'm by no means an expert. I view the P-series as a more serious instrument for more accomplished pianists (as opposed to "consumer grade" - for a semipro or recreational keyboardist such as myself). I have not played the new P515. But I have played a P-255 and a CP4 which are both higher end digital pianos. Both have excellent workmanship and are beautiful pieces of musical furniture. The P-series speakers are potentially slightly better than what is in the DGX but frankly, I just don't have a good enough ear to be able to really tell much of a difference. My DGX speakers fill my practice room at home for larger areas such as church I am plugged into a mixer and amp. The main difference I see is that whereas the DGX keyboards have hundreds of voices including many variations of things such as accordions, organs, brass, synth, bells, in addition to the piano, electric piano, etc., the P-series tends to provide many more variations of the Piano voices itself - including more emphasis on high-end piano samples, and being able to slightly adjust the sound of the piano voices for different conditions (lid open, lid closed, lid slightly open). Yes, there are additional non-piano voices in the P-series - they just don't seem to be the main focus of the P-series. Both instruments allow you to layer 2 sounds and split the keyboard, but the DGX also has other "fun" features such as onboard 6 track recording that a "serious pianist" just wouldn't do (I guess). I suppose if I were a classically trained pianist and a demanding audiophile I would lean towards the P-series. But for the money, the extra fun features and my use (home enjoyment, church and other vocal accompanist, etc.) I find the DGX to be more than adequate and an excellent value. I personally am not a good enough player to justify paying more for a P-series that will give me less capabilities.
Hey, Jeff, excellent your review, even though not being and expert, like you said. Also, very interesting your point about the cost benefit, showing that your feet are firmly planted on the ground. Congratulations.
Great questions! The DGX-660 can record 6 tracks and up to 30,000 notes, with 80 minutes of max recording time. There are 205 accompaniment styles with 15 drum kits. The mic input is TRS only and does not provide phantom power. There is an unbalanced stereo output for headphones, but no other outputs. If you have any other questions about that keyboard or others, feel free to reach out, we're happy to help you! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Hi, Mikael! The piano sounds on both units are going to be pretty similar, I love the sound of Yamaha Grand Pianos. The major difference between these two would be if you are looking for a lot of different voices to choose from, or if you are just looking for a nice at-home piano that doesn't have a lot of tones to choose from, but covers the strings, organs, pianos, etc. Choosing between the two really boils down to what you are hoping to achieve from the piano itself. If you are playing with a band that does a variety of music, I would go with the DGX-660. If you are an at-home player that needs a solid piano sound and not all of the bells and whistles, then I would definitely go with the P-125. I hope that this helps. Let us know if you have any more questions! Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774
Hello, Pastor Walter! You can use an iOS app with this DGX-660, as shown in the "videos" tab on Yamaha's site below: usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/pianos/portable_grand/dgx-660/audio_video.html#product-tabs There is not a vocal harmonizer you can apply to the microphone input of this keyboard. Thanks for the message! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
Hello! The DGX-660 does have some vocal effects, which you can see on page 71 of the manual linked below: uk.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/739463/dgx660_en_om_a0.pdf It doesn't have a talkbox effect, for that you may want to investigate the MXR M222: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/M222--mxr-m222-talk-box-pedal If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
For the Lesson 3 Minus One function where it grades your performance on the song presets, is there a specific rubric for how to get a grade of Excellent (or any grade for that matter) on a song? Does it depend on the percentage, or number of wrong notes for the performance.
Hello, Murphy! I believe the part number "DGX-660S" refers to the stand, which comes included with the DGX-660 keyboard. I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the "church organ expansion." If you can call me, I would be glad to look into it. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
Hello, John! The DGX-660 would absolutely be a top choice. But in order to recommend one specific model for you, I'd need to know more about what type of music you're looking to play, and how you plan on using the piano. Do you have a moment to call me at my number below? Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Hello, Salma! Thanks for your inquiry. The DGX-660 will certainly function as a MIDI controller to a computer, Mac or PC. In the case of GarageBand, Mac. You'd simply plug a standard USB cable into the USB Type B (to host) connector and the other end into your Mac to send and receive MIDI data straight into GarageBand. Best part is that it's plug-n-play, no drivers needed. If you chose to go wireless instead of using a USB cable, the Yamaha UD-BT01 could be used. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss further, or to place your order. Greg Savino, Sweetwater Senior Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1357
Hello, Elton! Yes, you can purchase and download extra DGX660 styles from Yamaha's website here: www.yamahamusicsoft.com/songs/style-files Thanks for the interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
May I know the difference between DGX-660 and P-125 (except the price)? 660 was released in 2016 while 125 was released in 2018, so I want to know if 125 would be a better choice. Many thanks
Hello! The DGX-660 is a much more fully featured keyboard instrument, whereas the P-125 is meant to be a fairly straight forward piano. The DGX-660 has 554 voices, an arranger auto accompaniment feature, and a 6-track audio recorder, compared to the P-125's 24 voices (and none of the other options). If you'd like to go into more detail, feel free to call me. Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Hi, thanks for your interest! Yes, the DGX can be used as a MIDI controller with FL Studio or any other DAW. Let me know if you have further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
hi ,gr8 review , i am thinking about buying it ,how's the action key comparing to P-125 ?i played on the p-125 and loved the action key mechanism ,hope its the same for 660 :)
Liran M I know your comment was from 2 months ago, I did a video music recording of me playing this piano at guitar center, I’m mainly a guitar player, but I will say the action on the piano to me is pretty good, now the weighted keys are what got me feeling pretty comfortable with the piano, the lower the notes the keys are heavier and the highs are lighter. . If you want you can check out my video... th-cam.com/video/v7ipb5_nRYg/w-d-xo.html Its sounds okay, I recorded and did the video edit with an iPhone, but aside from that, I’m definitely getting this piano when I’m ready to up the cash for it
Hello! The DGX-660 does not allow you to adjust the temperament of the tuning. I did a bit of investigating, and found that the Roland FP-60 and FP-90 models do have temperament adjustment: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FP60BK--roland-fp-60-black www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FP90BK--roland-fp-90-digital-piano-black Thanks for your interest, and feel free to call me if you have any questions about this! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
Hello! Here is the weight: 46lbs. 5oz. (piano only), 61lbs. 12oz. (with stand) If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
It is touch-sensitive and I find it very good, though the keys are a little "heavier" than usual pianos and can hear the keys pressing down even when the sound isn't on.
Victoria Duguay u can record with whatever app u like. I think There’s a feature in the piano where you can plug a usb drive in the piano and press record and it will automatically save it in the usb
@@boulahbel yes! currently I use the usb and record using that, but I would like to use the piano, almost as a MIDI where I can play and record straight from Logic Pro. (I am not professional at this).
Hi, Thiago! The DGX 660 will be able to work with Garageband on your iPad, as it will recognize the MIDI data coming into it. Depending on what version iPad you have, you will have to get an Apple adapter to make the connection, but you should be able to set the MIDI input device as the keyboard. Let us know if you have any more questions! Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774
Hi ! Reading the owner's manual I see that the sound of the microphone can ONLY come out through the built-in speakers. Is this an error in the manual ? I can believe this
Hi, Charudutt! Thanks for your interest in Sweetwater for your purchase of a new digital piano. In regards to the PX560 or DGX660, there are different features and benefits to both.I'd love the opportunity to help you with making the correct choice. This is where the expertise of a Sweetwater Sales Engineer can really be helpful in guiding you through the features & benefits of different models to see which one really is the best fit for you. I'm a professional player & multi-keyboardist myself, and gig every weekend. Please feel free to contact me directly. Greg Savino, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, greg_savino@sweetwater.com
I guess Apple usually wins when it comes to photography (If you don't want to build an editing pc) and music (garage band) so Yamaha just wanted to appeal to Its target demographic. It's a shame how much you're paying for the logo.
Hello, Patrica! It's Greg over at Sweetwater Sound. Yamaha makes only one model of the DGX-660, and it's a Digital Piano with Arranger capabilities. Or, it's an Arranger with a great Digital Piano. Either way you look at it, it's one in the same instrument. Please feel free to contact me directly with any other questions. Greg Savino, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1357, greg_savino@sweetwater.com
Hello! For more info, please head over to www.sweetwater.com/DGX660WT. Should you have any questions, please give us a call at (800) 222-4700 or email us at sales@sweetwater.com. Thanks for the interest!
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Congratulations !! An actual demonstration that starts with you HEARING the piano first, rather than 10 minutes of verbal diarrhoea first.
Piano sample is exactly the same as on all previous dgx models, absolutely stunning!!!!!
Sounds a lot better than the dgx 202.
Bought this model for xmass present for My little Girl. Excellent quality, sounds buityfully. Great product.
Dgx is an absolute Gem in yamahas line up
I just bought my DGX660 from guitar center today and I'm very thankful I did.
Wow! You are so lucky! I want to buy the same piano too but can you tell me how good is the piano like the sounds, and the features? Well if you want. Thank you so much.
@@fernandoabc523 I sounds magnificent. But if you want TH-cam Yamaha DGX660
I played it in a store today. Very impressed with the keyboard. It is lightweight and sounds so good
85 pounds is not light weight, i bought the black one and once you add on as well the pedal board to it shes about 90lbs so not so light after all
@@KevinMillard68 probably talking about the keyboard by itself
@@mattekudasai8249 the keyboard it self is still pretty heavy lift one up your self i had to when i assembled mine i have the DGX 660 and bought the pedeal kit for it as well
@@KevinMillard68 oh, well damn
I have this. Really great and the piano seems to be derived from the Clavinova. Electric pianos are also cool 😊, perfect for stage gigs
Damn you made me fall in love with this keyboard haha
I’m gonna start saving for one of these. it’ll be a for sure upgrade to my 88-key semi weighted Alesis keyboard
you should take a look at p series too.. i have dgx 650 as my first piano and P series sounds better for me.
I have the p45 great keyboard i use it for midi thru keyscape but the sounds on the keyboard arent bad. Just bought the dgx660 today and its an insane upgrade. The feel the sounds and honestly just feels better to play
Jordan hi, I just wanted to know that how do you like the action? I’m almost a complete beginner, I want to know what’s a better choice between the dogs 660 or the p125
@@muazarooj7769 If you're a complete beginner definitely start with the p 125 you can even do the p45. But the p125 has a few more options But the hammer action felt great on both those keyboards The dgx 660 is in its own class the action on that thing feels insane. Feels very similar to the cfx 9-foot Grand I played in Sacramento. Love it!!!
Jordan you are right just got the dgx 660 last week sick machine right there man even the key action is fantastic
Not in the market for a piano, but it sure is nice for me to sit here and listen to you noodle about. Miss my piano player. Oh, and it does sound nice and have some good features.
Wow. I'm just so impressed by the description.
One of the better posts I've seen on this piano.
One of my favorite digital pianos to date.
I have it. Sounds lovely, plays good. And nice design and really cool electric piano
👍
Tony Serven Did you buy it from Sweetwater?
Jim Cheseborough no. I buy it from a music store near my house. I'm in Indonesia
@@tony.guitarplayer do you have pedals attached in dgx 660 naturally?
Andrew No. but it comes with a small sustain pedal. Plastic made but very nice quality.
Awsome keyboard and synthesizer for classic and modern music...
I want this keyboard, I wish it has a full featured arranger feature like PSR series
this sounds soooo good !!!
I just wish I could play like him
Hi I love to by PSR SX 975 do you think this 660 will be better than PSR SX 975 ?
Hey Jacob, big fan man! You keep on inspiring Keyboardists like me. Keep up the good work.
Just wanted to know if you'll be releasing any video on the newly announced DGX 670?
Wow what a great review! Love how you play. I got my eyes on this for sure and will be a nice upgrade!
I have it, and can say that is is great :)
I have the dgx520. Absolutely love it. This seems like a very nice piano as well.
Thanks for your video. I want to buy that keyboard, but I doubt that as of this date it is falling a bit short and maybe an updated and improved version is coming. Do you think a new DGX series will be released soon? A 670 or 660SX maybe? My other option is the MX88 for the sound of quality and similar price. Very very thanks.
Mx88 all the way...
@@criskeys14 Thanks brother, for your opinion... Hugs
Hope you seen 670
How different are the keyboard actions compared to the entry Clavinova/Arius models ?
Hey Guys... one the vid - Very informative! I have a question I have the GDX 660 which by the way is an awesome piece of kit. I have downloaded the app (yamaha cord tracker) I notice in the video (6mins 42secs) you talk about taking a song lets say from iTunes and send it to the Keyboard. Which is cool but when I play it back, it is at a totally different tempo and even when I change the tempo in the keyboard it doesn't sound like the original. Am I missing something here?
How do you guys makes connection with the iPad ... and can you make video showing how to make connection with iPad and using garage band or iGrand piano app...
Just purchased this for church worship. We started with sending the output to the sound board but didn’t get a good sound. Next we bought an amp and it doesn’t make it sound clear (a lot of bass). Is there a setting that I am missing? How can we make it sound better??
Jarrod Scarberry you can change the sound of the piano at the source. Otherwise, plug it into a mixer and take the bass off.
Hi, I'm a beginner looking to purchase a DGX660 but have been used to playing a Technics KN1000 keyboard which displays the chord you are playing on the screen, is this a feature on the DGX660 as I found it very useful as I'm not very good with reading the music for my left hand yet. Many thanks.
I've this piano. need some help!!
can I record my own singing in this? if yes!! then how?
Hi, acouskeys music! Thanks for getting in touch. Sorry, but the DGX-660 does not allow you to record from a microphone. However, you could pair it with a digital recorder or audio interface to record both the sound of the keyboard and your voice. Feel free to contact me directly and I'll be glad to go into further detail about how you can accomplish this!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater thnk u so much for the info n one more question. every time I use a USB drive it shows drive is busy
Super video !
Does anyone know if there is a dgx 660 compatible app where I can control the voice and styles from my ipad?
what cables did you use to record the sound for this? id love to record my own music but not sure what to use
If I remember correctly, we were using a standard 1/4'' TRS cable from the headphone/output jack into our mixer.
Jacob Dupre thank you!
Press Key SONG/AUDIO twice, choose New Audio, press REC then EXECUTE to start and stop. Press PLAY to listen.Good luck!
@@JacobDupre did you have to use a direct box? If so, what kind?
I have a DGX 660. I do not know how to use it, I asked for assistance so Yamaha did not get it. I do not get Portuguese videos, please help me.
Nice video, but frankly wasn’t a review-was more just a ‘view’ haha. Was hoping for some opinions! Considering whether I want to upgrade from a mid-2000s YPG 725 that is generally suitable, despite its partial lcd screen failure that I could have repaired, but I digress.
Hi! I recently purchased this piano to use in my home studio. I need to get an audio interface and cables to connect the two. Do you have any recommendations for what to use? I’m currently looking at a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 but I’m very new to this and don’t know what to look for. Any help would be very appreciated.
Hi, it's Greg over at Sweetwater Sound! Thanks for your interest, there really is no better place than Sweetwater for this type of purchase. You'll enjoy unlimited technical support for the life of that product, plus you'll get our exclusive 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty at NO extra cost. There are a few things to consider when it comes to home recording to your computer, and I'm happy to walk you through that.
Please feel free to contact me directly, anytime. I'm a professional musician, and multi-keyboardist. I gig every weekend and have my own home studio, too. I look forward to helping you.
Greg Savino, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, greg_savino@sweetwater.com
Can you plug a guitar (or any instrument from an instrument cable) into the mic port?
boidoh Yes, you can. You can even adjust the effects
👌, casio makes great music gears. But they don't push their products far to other countries like Yamaha does. That's why most people be on Yamaha. Anytime you make the video would like to see
What is the title of the track you play at the end of the video?
If I Ain't Got You, Alicia Keys
3:32 Big band fast demo
I may gonna buy one in the future if I have money. THis will be a replacement for mt PSR-E213 which is 9years old. Also does this keyboard support USB midi connectivity and using it as a midi device in your pc? Thanks.
Hello! Yes, the DGX660 does support MIDI over USB so you can connect it to your PC or Mac. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
How can i connect it to the iPhone i have the adapter but still not working
Does anyone know if Yamaha is planning to release a newer version of this keyboard anytime soon? I want to purchase it but am wondering if they'll be coming out with a DGX "670" or something similar anytime soon. Any ideas? Thanks for the great vid!
I'm on my 3rd DGX - basically I upgrade every other model. The DGX line seems now to get refreshed every 3+ years so its 'possible' there could be a new version in 2019. If so, the first you'll probably hear of will be from the NAMM show in January. Then expect at least 60-90 days before they start shipping to dealers (maybe the March-April timeframe). In other words, a new model MIGHT be available 8 months from now. Or not. Considering what they've already added at the current price point, they may choose to wait another year for the new model. If you don't already have a DGX I'd recommend go ahead and taking the plunge on either a used 640/650 or a new 660 and spend the next 8 months learning all the functions that are available. Then, when and if a new version comes out, you'll have a better understanding of what the NEW features are - and (more importantly) if those features are actually important for your use. (BTW - whichever one you get, make sure you get the LP7A 3-pedal accessory. Its only $75 and it not only gives you additional piano dampening, it keeps you from having to chase down the sustain pedal that inevitably scoots all around the floor.) And I also recommend buying from Sweetwater. I have bought several small and big ticket items from them and they have EXCELLENT customer service.
Jeff Eason Thanks So much for your detailed response! I appreciate it, I’ll check out what they have at Sweetwater!
Jeff - do you know anything about the new P515 coming out? One thing I loved about playing the DGX 660 is the full speaker sound. What are your thoughts on the new P515 or the P series in general compared to the DGX-660? Thanks!
I'll be happy to share my opinion but I'm by no means an expert. I view the P-series as a more serious instrument for more accomplished pianists (as opposed to "consumer grade" - for a semipro or recreational keyboardist such as myself). I have not played the new P515. But I have played a P-255 and a CP4 which are both higher end digital pianos. Both have excellent workmanship and are beautiful pieces of musical furniture. The P-series speakers are potentially slightly better than what is in the DGX but frankly, I just don't have a good enough ear to be able to really tell much of a difference. My DGX speakers fill my practice room at home for larger areas such as church I am plugged into a mixer and amp. The main difference I see is that whereas the DGX keyboards have hundreds of voices including many variations of things such as accordions, organs, brass, synth, bells, in addition to the piano, electric piano, etc., the P-series tends to provide many more variations of the Piano voices itself - including more emphasis on high-end piano samples, and being able to slightly adjust the sound of the piano voices for different conditions (lid open, lid closed, lid slightly open). Yes, there are additional non-piano voices in the P-series - they just don't seem to be the main focus of the P-series. Both instruments allow you to layer 2 sounds and split the keyboard, but the DGX also has other "fun" features such as onboard 6 track recording that a "serious pianist" just wouldn't do (I guess). I suppose if I were a classically trained pianist and a demanding audiophile I would lean towards the P-series. But for the money, the extra fun features and my use (home enjoyment, church and other vocal accompanist, etc.) I find the DGX to be more than adequate and an excellent value. I personally am not a good enough player to justify paying more for a P-series that will give me less capabilities.
Hey, Jeff, excellent your review, even though not being and expert, like you said. Also, very interesting your point about the cost benefit, showing that your feet are firmly planted on the ground. Congratulations.
Is there a recording feature? How many songs can you record? How many styles are there of drum patterns? Does it have a XLR mic input? Stereo outs?
Great questions! The DGX-660 can record 6 tracks and up to 30,000 notes, with 80 minutes of max recording time. There are 205 accompaniment styles with 15 drum kits. The mic input is TRS only and does not provide phantom power. There is an unbalanced stereo output for headphones, but no other outputs. If you have any other questions about that keyboard or others, feel free to reach out, we're happy to help you!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Is there anything coming up for the DGX LINEUP ANYTIME SOON?
No
Thank good review. How about its piano sound compare to P125 ? So.. better this or P125 ? I need to decide to buy. Thanks !
Hi, Mikael! The piano sounds on both units are going to be pretty similar, I love the sound of Yamaha Grand Pianos. The major difference between these two would be if you are looking for a lot of different voices to choose from, or if you are just looking for a nice at-home piano that doesn't have a lot of tones to choose from, but covers the strings, organs, pianos, etc. Choosing between the two really boils down to what you are hoping to achieve from the piano itself. If you are playing with a band that does a variety of music, I would go with the DGX-660. If you are an at-home player that needs a solid piano sound and not all of the bells and whistles, then I would definitely go with the P-125. I hope that this helps. Let us know if you have any more questions!
Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774
Will the iOS pianist app work with this keyboard any Harmony FX in voice section with the mic
Hello, Pastor Walter! You can use an iOS app with this DGX-660, as shown in the "videos" tab on Yamaha's site below:
usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/pianos/portable_grand/dgx-660/audio_video.html#product-tabs
There is not a vocal harmonizer you can apply to the microphone input of this keyboard.
Thanks for the message!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
Thank you
Is there is any oriental voices or styles ?
Super!
One thing I didn't understand - When you click 'send to the instrument" - it creates a "New Style"?
What is the piano style settings for the first part
Nice
It was great!
Is this piano light weighted
i dunno...its missing something...the sound.not full....but for the price i guess its good..
If I add a microphone can I add effects the microphone? Or kinda make it like a talkbox?
Hello! The DGX-660 does have some vocal effects, which you can see on page 71 of the manual linked below:
uk.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/739463/dgx660_en_om_a0.pdf
It doesn't have a talkbox effect, for that you may want to investigate the MXR M222:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/M222--mxr-m222-talk-box-pedal
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
This animal is a great value. I also own one. Too cool not to have.
So no Android support? Not everyone likes Apple.
Yes it does.
For the Lesson 3 Minus One function where it grades your performance on the song presets, is there a specific rubric for how to get a grade of Excellent (or any grade for that matter) on a song? Does it depend on the percentage, or number of wrong notes for the performance.
Is the sound from this DGX 660 more beautiful then the sound of the P125 ???
Its better the sound of the P-125 by his speakers! Its more real. Great but the YAMAHA DGX 660 sounds very well and realistic too.
Is this equal to DGX 660S?
How about getting the Church Organ expansion compatible?
Please advise me. Thank you.
Hello, Murphy! I believe the part number "DGX-660S" refers to the stand, which comes included with the DGX-660 keyboard. I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the "church organ expansion." If you can call me, I would be glad to look into it. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
If you could purchase any Yamaha portable digital piano, would you choose this DGX660 model?
Hello, John! The DGX-660 would absolutely be a top choice. But in order to recommend one specific model for you, I'd need to know more about what type of music you're looking to play, and how you plan on using the piano. Do you have a moment to call me at my number below? Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
How can I connect it to mac to use it with Garageband?which cable?
Or can i connect wirelessly to Garageband through the yamaha wireless device?
Hello, Salma! Thanks for your inquiry. The DGX-660 will certainly function as a MIDI controller to a computer, Mac or PC. In the case of GarageBand, Mac. You'd simply plug a standard USB cable into the USB Type B (to host) connector and the other end into your Mac to send and receive MIDI data straight into GarageBand. Best part is that it's plug-n-play, no drivers needed. If you chose to go wireless instead of using a USB cable, the Yamaha UD-BT01 could be used. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss further, or to place your order.
Greg Savino, Sweetwater Senior Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1357
Does the DGX 660 have a more downloadable styles available to use with the instrument?
Hello, Elton! Yes, you can purchase and download extra DGX660 styles from Yamaha's website here:
www.yamahamusicsoft.com/songs/style-files
Thanks for the interest!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
May I know the difference between DGX-660 and P-125 (except the price)? 660 was released in 2016 while 125 was released in 2018, so I want to know if 125 would be a better choice. Many thanks
Hello! The DGX-660 is a much more fully featured keyboard instrument, whereas the P-125 is meant to be a fairly straight forward piano. The DGX-660 has 554 voices, an arranger auto accompaniment feature, and a 6-track audio recorder, compared to the P-125's 24 voices (and none of the other options).
If you'd like to go into more detail, feel free to call me.
Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
inputs outputs??
I know i am super late on my question. I wanted to know can you use the DGX-660 with FL Studios?
Hi, thanks for your interest! Yes, the DGX can be used as a MIDI controller with FL Studio or any other DAW. Let me know if you have further questions!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
hi ,gr8 review , i am thinking about buying it ,how's the action key comparing to P-125 ?i played on the p-125 and loved the action key mechanism ,hope its the same for 660 :)
Liran M I know your comment was from 2 months ago, I did a video music recording of me playing this piano at guitar center, I’m mainly a guitar player, but I will say the action on the piano to me is pretty good, now the weighted keys are what got me feeling pretty comfortable with the piano, the lower the notes the keys are heavier and the highs are lighter. . If you want you can check out my video... th-cam.com/video/v7ipb5_nRYg/w-d-xo.html
Its sounds okay, I recorded and did the video edit with an iPhone, but aside from that, I’m definitely getting this piano when I’m ready to up the cash for it
Is there a way to edit the different temperaments with this piano? Such as Werkmeister and the Well temperament?
Hello! The DGX-660 does not allow you to adjust the temperament of the tuning. I did a bit of investigating, and found that the Roland FP-60 and FP-90 models do have temperament adjustment:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FP60BK--roland-fp-60-black
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FP90BK--roland-fp-90-digital-piano-black
Thanks for your interest, and feel free to call me if you have any questions about this!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
What's the weight of the keyboard without the stand?
Hello! Here is the weight:
46lbs. 5oz. (piano only), 61lbs. 12oz. (with stand)
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
What the app name is mate?
What do you people think of the "attack" or sensitivity? Thanks in advance
It is touch-sensitive and I find it very good, though the keys are a little "heavier" than usual pianos and can hear the keys pressing down even when the sound isn't on.
@@victoriaduguay4329 vielen Dank!!
Yamaha dgx660 is a synthetizer too
Hell NO!!! You probably think so but this ain't anywhere near what a synthesizer sounds or feels like....let alone the functionality.
What cable would I need in order to connect/record this piano through my mac?
I would like to record using logic, did not know if it was possible. If not, what platform do you use to record the piano? Thanks
Victoria Duguay u can record with whatever app u like. I think There’s a feature in the piano where you can plug a usb drive in the piano and press record and it will automatically save it in the usb
@@boulahbel yes! currently I use the usb and record using that, but I would like to use the piano, almost as a MIDI where I can play and record straight from Logic Pro. (I am not professional at this).
Victoria Duguay simple..you just need a usb to host cable for midi and connect the piano to your computer.
Hello, great demo, do you know if the keyboard runs with garage band on the ipad?
Thanks
Hi, Thiago! The DGX 660 will be able to work with Garageband on your iPad, as it will recognize the MIDI data coming into it. Depending on what version iPad you have, you will have to get an Apple adapter to make the connection, but you should be able to set the MIDI input device as the keyboard. Let us know if you have any more questions!
Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774
Thank you for the feedback! I apreciate that!
Hi ! Reading the owner's manual I see that the sound of the microphone can ONLY come out through the built-in speakers. Is this an error in the manual ? I can believe this
PX560 or DGX-660
Hi, Charudutt! Thanks for your interest in Sweetwater for your purchase of a new digital piano. In regards to the PX560 or DGX660, there are different features and benefits to both.I'd love the opportunity to help you with making the correct choice. This is where the expertise of a Sweetwater Sales Engineer can really be helpful in guiding you through the features & benefits of different models to see which one really is the best fit for you. I'm a professional player & multi-keyboardist myself, and gig every weekend. Please feel free to contact me directly.
Greg Savino, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, greg_savino@sweetwater.com
What about us Android users? It's so annoying Yamaha wants us to use IOS devices. :(
Exactly, with Apple everything is a rip off
I guess Apple usually wins when it comes to photography (If you don't want to build an editing pc) and music (garage band) so Yamaha just wanted to appeal to Its target demographic. It's a shame how much you're paying for the logo.
But in a recent review of Yamaha's p125, the reviewer said that android support is coming soon
Is it just me realize that it is like 666 ? D6x 660 b ??
DGX -660
This is not arranger or keyboard. It's digital piano.
does this keyboard have heavy keys?
I would, never purchase another Yamaha keyboard. I purchased the Roland rd2000 is a much better keyboard in my opinion.
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Is there a difference between the DGX-660 Arranger and a DGX-660 Digital piano?
Hello, Patrica! It's Greg over at Sweetwater Sound. Yamaha makes only one model of the DGX-660, and it's a Digital Piano with Arranger capabilities. Or, it's an Arranger with a great Digital Piano. Either way you look at it, it's one in the same instrument.
Please feel free to contact me directly with any other questions.
Greg Savino, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1357, greg_savino@sweetwater.com
why is my audio in my headphones so low? i can't get it higher.....
Rambo Bambo make sure it’s plugged in all the way or just get better headphones😂
what is the price in USD please?
Hello! For more info, please head over to www.sweetwater.com/DGX660WT. Should you have any questions, please give us a call at (800) 222-4700 or email us at sales@sweetwater.com. Thanks for the interest!
I saw it on my local shop for 900$
Sweetwater do u guys ship to canada?
Can you operate all that without using a stinking I pad ?
Wtf is with everyone always playing this kind of music in reviewing pianos xD
Why only for Apple not very smart from Yamaha...so if you use Android don't buy this piano...!
This or the P515? Heeeelp! :(
This
Very good your video but Don’t play Samba or Bossa Nova like a Latin Jazz! isn’t the same thing! Thx!!
Disgusting colour on a piano or keyboard.
White looks so awful ;)
this keyboard is a total waste of money!!
Ugly color :D
I love things ― in gorgeous white!
It exists in black