The Yamaha DGX 530 is one of the company’s finest keyboards. It has a great key action and an unrivaled piano sound as well as all the hundreds of voices, settings, and features that Yamaha is famous for. This digital piano offers a truly realistic playing experience while still being affordable and offering all kinds of extra functionality. In this Yamaha DGX 530 review we will take a look at all of the innovations inside the DGX 530 and determine why it is such a popular piano to buy.
The DGX 530 has everything that you would want to look for in an excellent beginner piano. The keyboard has a nice, realistic key action, the sound is great, and the price is low. Along with this, the DGX 530 has a massive amount of features, some tailored towards beginners and some towards advanced musicians. All said, the DGX 530 is just as good a piano for an expert as it is for a beginner thanks to all of its cutting-edge innovations.
The Graded Soft Touch (GST) key action is a little light for some musicians, though it does help keep the weight of the instrument down. Some have also mentioned a slight clicking noise when the keys are pressed.
OUR RATINGS
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Sound Quality
To start, the DGX 530 comes with a little over 400 different voices to choose from, most all of which sound great and will give you plenty of options as a musician. For the standard piano sound, Yamaha has made an art out of capturing all the richness of a grand piano in their digital pianos, and the Yamaha DGX-530 keyboard is no exception.
This piano has a bold and rich sound, and the speakers are able to provide plenty of volume. Compared to most digital pianos, the sound quality of the DGX 530 is exceptional.
Key Action and Realism
Key Action and RealismThe GST keyboard is a little lighter than some of Yamaha’s other keyboards (which is done to keep both the cost and the weight of the DGX 530 low). Some musicians take issue with this, but for most it is plenty realistic enough.
The keyboard is graded, meaning that the lower keys have more resistance than the higher ones, which is a nice touch. Best yet, the keyboard can be adjusted to fit your personal preferences. All said, the key action of the DGX 530 is fine, especially for a beginner or someone wanting a secondary piano.
Other Features and Specifications
The DGX 530 has plenty of great features such as 6-track recording, over 400 different voices, USB connectivity, an LCD screen that has lyric, chord, and notation display, the Yamaha Education Suite (a powerful tool for learning to play) dozens of accompaniment features and digital effects, and handy one-touch settings. The DGX 530 weighs 37 pounds and comes with a stand, sustain pedal, and AC adapter.
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Final Thoughts
The DGX 530 makes a great digital piano for learning to play on and an equally great piano for serious advanced musicians thanks to its innovative features and near countless number of settings and modes. All said, the Yamaha DGX 530 is a powerful digital piano that comes with a surprisingly affordable price tag.
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