davorp Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 What do you think of this synth (low-budget) it looks good to me by specifications. Can it be plugged to external speakers or an amp? Any comments appreciated Davor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'm interested to hear about this one as well as I was checking it out a couple months ago. I was particularly interested in the key weight. There seems to be alot disagreement over at Amazon.com about whether or not the keys are really weighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davorp Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 Yea it says on the site that has 88 weighted keys and when you consider the price tag of $550 it's a great deal for a beginner or a hobbist player. But maybe i am wrong.... Davor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzwee Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I'd move on to the Casio Privia series, Yamaha P70, YPG-625. The DGX-505 does not have true weighted keys and is not a serious instrument IMHO. Hamburg Steinway O, Crumar Mojo, Nord Electro 4 HP 73, EV ZXA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davorp Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Which one gives better grand piano sound Privia PX-700 or Yamaha YPG-625? I just have seen that Privia can not be connected to an external amp or speakers and thus I can't contect it to my mixer. How would I record it.. hmm Davor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Tomorrow Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Just my $.02, being the owner of a DGX-500. The 505 seems to me to the same thing with a few more unnecissary bells and whistles. About the only advantage it has is that it makes a used 500 cheaper, which is good for a beginner. And no, the keys aren't weighted. You can adjust touch sensitivity, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzwee Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Originally posted by davorp: Which one gives better grand piano sound Privia PX-700 or Yamaha YPG-625? I just have seen that Privia can not be connected to an external amp or speakers and thus I can't contect it to my mixer. How would I record it.. hmm I'd give the sound advantage to the YPG-625. However, I'd give the key action feel advantage to the Privia. Both these probably have no audio outs so you'll have to use 1/8 inch plugs. You'll have to lower the volume when using it or pass it through a mixer before sending it to the amp. It'll be fine. I use my Casio CDP-100 (similar to the Privia) as a controller too so I use the MIDI out. Hamburg Steinway O, Crumar Mojo, Nord Electro 4 HP 73, EV ZXA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDragonSoun Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Originally posted by Jazzwee: Originally posted by davorp: Which one gives better grand piano sound Privia PX-700 or Yamaha YPG-625? I just have seen that Privia can not be connected to an external amp or speakers and thus I can't contect it to my mixer. How would I record it.. hmm I'd give the sound advantage to the YPG-625. However, I'd give the key action feel advantage to the Privia. Both these probably have no audio outs so you'll have to use 1/8 inch plugs. You'll have to lower the volume when using it or pass it through a mixer before sending it to the amp. It'll be fine. I use my Casio CDP-100 (similar to the Privia) as a controller too so I use the MIDI out. Jazwee hit the nail on the head between the key action and sounds IMO. I think it comes down to the following. Do you want better sounds or better action? You may also want to save up and purchase something like a used Yamaha P90 or P120. You won't get as many sounds as the DGX but you'll get great action and the basic sounds will be covered. You also will have audio outs on both. Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive - Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Originally posted by Jazzwee: Originally posted by davorp: Which one gives better grand piano sound Privia PX-700 or Yamaha YPG-625? I just have seen that Privia can not be connected to an external amp or speakers and thus I can't contect it to my mixer. How would I record it.. hmm I'd give the sound advantage to the YPG-625. However, I'd give the key action feel advantage to the Privia. Both these probably have no audio outs so you'll have to use 1/8 inch plugs. You'll have to lower the volume when using it or pass it through a mixer before sending it to the amp. It'll be fine. I use my Casio CDP-100 (similar to the Privia) as a controller too so I use the MIDI out. No the DGX and the new YPGs/DGX/PSRS have a quarter inch headphone jack and you just need a stereo to dual mono adapter to plug into an amp or mixer. JH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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