Yamaha DGX670B 88-key Arranger Piano - Black

The Yamaha DGX-670B is a popular and versatile 88-key arranger piano. It is known for bridging the gap between a traditional digital piano and a full-featured arranger keyboard, providing a realistic piano experience with a wide range of additional sounds, styles, and features. The "B" in the model name indicates its black finish.

Here is a detailed breakdown of its key features:

Core Concept & Key Features

• Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keyboard: The DGX-670B features Yamaha's GHS key action. This action is designed to replicate the feel of an acoustic grand piano, with a heavier touch in the bass keys and a lighter touch in the treble keys.

• Yamaha CFX Grand Piano Sound: The piano sound is sampled from Yamaha's flagship CFX concert grand piano, which is known for its clear, articulate tone and powerful presence. The DGX-670B also uses Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) to reproduce the complex sympathetic vibrations of the strings, dampers, and body of a real grand piano.

• Arranger Functions: This is a key feature that sets the DGX-670B apart. It has over 263 preset accompaniment styles that provide a virtual backing band for a wide range of musical genres. The Smart Chord feature allows you to play chords with single-finger simplicity, and the Chord Link function gives you more advanced control.

• Color LCD Screen: The bright, easy-to-read color LCD screen provides a clear visual interface for navigating through the many features, styles, and songs. It can also display musical scores and lyrics, which is a great feature for students.

• Bluetooth Audio: The DGX-670B has built-in Bluetooth audio, allowing you to stream music from a smartphone or tablet through the piano's powerful internal speakers. This is perfect for playing along with your favorite songs or using the DGX-670B as a home stereo.

• Mic Input with Vocal Effects: The piano includes a microphone input with professional vocal effects like reverb, chorus, and a noise gate. This is a great feature for singer-songwriters or for karaoke.

• Powerful Speaker System: The DGX-670B has a powerful 2x 20W internal speaker system that is a significant step up from many other digital pianos in its class.

Connectivity & Portability

• USB Connectivity: The piano has a USB-to-Host port for connecting to a computer for MIDI and audio recording, and a USB-to-Device port for connecting a flash drive to record MIDI and audio (WAV) directly from the piano.

• Headphone Jack: A headphone jack is included for silent practice.

• Portable but not a Stage Piano: While the main body is relatively portable (weighing around 47 lbs or 21.4 kg), the DGX-670B is sold as a package that includes a matching stand and a three-pedal unit. It is designed more as a home instrument than a lightweight, portable stage piano.

Overall Impression

The Yamaha DGX-670B is an excellent choice for:

• Beginner to Intermediate Pianists: The combination of a realistic piano feel and sound with the fun and educational features of an arranger keyboard makes it a great instrument for learning and creative exploration.

• Songwriters and Performers: The arranger features and microphone input provide a powerful and versatile tool for creating music, practicing, and performing.

• Families: The DGX-670B is a great all-in-one musical hub for the home, with its ability to serve as a digital piano, a band-in-a-box, and a karaoke machine.