Focus on the Piano with Yamaha DGX505

BUENA PARK, CA (July 2, 2004) First-time buyers in the market for a piano-oriented product need look no further than the Yamaha DGX505 portable keyboard. Packed with features and functions that will let the user enjoy music to its fullest, the DGX505 has the look and sound of an acoustic piano: 88 piano-style keys, a wooden stand and side panels, sustain pedal and high-resolution piano sample.

It's All About the Sound: DGX505

"The DGX505 is not only a great package," states Jim Presley, marketing manager, Portable Keyboards. "It also provides an alternative to a large acoustic piano for customers that have space or cost limitations. The real selling point of the DGX505 is not just about looks it's about the sound. The high-resolution stereo sample of a grand piano has a quality that must be heard to be appreciated. The discerning ear can tell the difference."

Other features include 32 notes of polyphony, a 6-track sequencer for recording, built-in speaker systems, a large selection of onboard songs, a large LCD Lyric and Score display, SmartMedia® storage and USB connectivity.

The built-in, upgraded Yamaha Education Suite (YES III) includes exercises, interactive lessons and the innovative "Your Tempo" learning mode, which allows the user to learn songs by progressing at a suitable rate and repeat any difficult sections. Also included is the intuitive Easy Song Arranger and the fun Performance Assistant feature.

The DGX505 will be available in July 2004.

For more information on the DGX505 portable keyboard, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Portable Keyboards, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; or e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.