Yamaha 88-Key Weighted Action Portable Grand Digital Piano, Furniture Stand Sold Separately, Black, ‎167.64 x 45.72 x 20.32 cm (DGX670B)

So I work in another country and couldn't walk with my Yamaha MODX8 (which is one of the best synthesizers on the market by the way). I needed a new keyboard to practice and watched tons of Youtube video to decide which board to buy that was under $1000. I was split between the Yamaha DGX 670 and the Kawai ES110 (which is around the same price range). I was also a bit skeptical after watching the reviews that complained about the quality of the speakers. I settled on the Yamaha DGX 670B because it seemed to offer more in terms of Styles (and backup band). I can say definitively, that I haven't regretted the decision. This board exceeds my expectation. The piano sound is beautiful, and the speakers are really good, defying what I heard about the onboard speaker quality. While it doesn't have the means of loading Yamaha's flagship Bosendorfer piano sound (like I could with my MODX8), the Yamaha CFX grand sound is really nice. Plus there are two other major piano tones (if you don't like the Yamaha CFX default sound), as well as many other voices. This board makes me not miss walking with my MODX, and the key bed feels exactly the same.CONS:(1)I am not sure whether the keybed is fully weighted as my previous Yamaha MOXF8 had a heavier action(2) The keys only comes with double sensors unlike the Kawai ES110 which has triple sensors, hence the Kawai ES 110 are more suited for advanced pianists, especially when playing thrills and other ornaments.(3) The key bed doesn't come with key escapement as in the P515, which gives a closer feel to a real piano. But the Kawai ES110 doesn't have this also.(4) You can import new styles but you can't import new voices or samples.(5) You can only play a maximum of 3 voices at the same time (1 with your left hand and 2 with your right), while other more expensive boards allow you to play as much as nine voices at the same time.(6) This keyboard is waaay too heavy. My more advanced MODX8 feels significantly lighter. Hence, it is not advantageous for mobility reasons.Overall, this board is a great buy. Easy to use, really professional sounds, arranger functions, etc.Update: It's now almost three months since I bought this board and I'm still enjoying it. Great buy!Today, July 30, 2022, I learnt that I could hook this digital piano up to my laptop via a USB cord (these small details are not in the user manual), and without needing to buy a MIDI/Audio Interface for US$120, I can take advantage of DAW and virtual pianos on my laptop, seamlessly. This keyboard has the ability to do that. Which means that you can expand your available piano or organ sounds via KEYSCAPE, Alicia's Keys, PianoTeq, etc. or any other of your favourite virtual piano sounds. You would just need to turn your Midi setting on your board on, and turn the keyboard volume off. If you want to use your VST to bluetooth the sound back to your DGX Onboard speakers, you must install the Yamaha Steinberg driver, which will remove the delay experienced.

I am NOT affiliated with any company, so this is an honest review. I’m definitely happy with this purchase. I like it better than my previous, more expensive keyboard which was a Casio Privia PX-560M. The internal sounds are better for almost every instrument (and there are a LOT!). The piano sound is fantastic, similar to a Yamaha I played in a local recording studio many years ago. That great Yamaha piano low register clarity and the crisp high register that are Yamaha trademarks are there, with options for closed top, or two open positions and room ambience settings. It’s almost worth it just for that piano sound. The interface is also well done and better than the Privia. The action feels really good for weighted key action, but as with almost all keyboards it’s not 100% the same as an acoustic action.The only down side is the weight of the keyboard makes it a little less easy to take to gigs. I remember taking Rhodes cabinets years ago and this is nothing like that, so it’s only a minor issue for those that have lugged heavier gear in the past. But if you’re looking for a keyboard to easily pickup and go, you might want to compare the weight of this with the weight of other keyboards.All in all, it’s definitely one of the best in this price range, and better than some more expensive ones as well (my Casio was $400-$500 more and it didn’t have any better features, except the internal multitrack recording, which you can still do on here with MIDI, but I use my home studio for that anyway).Side note … if you own a cat, get waterproof covers for when you’re not playing. That’s how I lost my expensive Casio. Ugh!

I love my DGX 670. I have had it for just over six months and play it nearly every day. At the time I bought it, I was upgrading from a 61 key beginner's piano but I knew I wanted something like this.I am currently learning via the Piano Adventures books and those have duet parts for the teacher to play. So, I have been learning the Teacher's part, recording it with the onboard recording feature and then playing a duet with myself.I have also played around with the accompaniment feature which is a great deal of fun. I've learned a few song by ear and my playing is Spartan for those songs so it is fun to have the accompaniment feature to liven my playing up.Now, if you are just starting out and not sure if you will stick with playing, this might be too much beast for your need and my 61 key beginner's piano did serve me well for my first year. So it is suitable for a dedicated beginner who desires a machine to grow into.I don't gig but I do wonder about its suitability for gigging. It is truly a portable grand piano but that means it ways 50 lbs and you can lug it around if you wish, it's not undoable, but do you want to do that? That is for each person to decide.Using the features is pretty easy. It has a nice, color display and it has a button called "Direct Access" which, when pressed, allows you to press another feature, say the built in metronome, and it lets you set the metronome as needed. It comes with a very nice owner's manual if you need extra help. And there are many tutorials online.Also, I bought a heavier X stand, actually a Z stand, I think it is called because my original x-stand just seemed too wobbly for a 50 lb instrument. I did not buy the optional stand nor did I purchase the three pedal option. At some point, I would like the three pedals but I don't know that I want the wooden stand. I'm sure someone has a tutorial on how to use the pedal system without the Yamaha stand.The bottom line this, this is a great piano and I'm sure I will be growing into it over the next few years. If I gig, I will probably get a lighter instrument and I will cross that path at that time.