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Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-630 Owner's Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions (24)

  • Does the Yamaha DGX-630 have fully weighted keys?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 features a Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard. This action is designed to be virtually indistinguishable from a real acoustic piano, with keys for lower notes having a heavier touch and higher notes being more responsive to lighter playing.

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  • What are the main features of the Yamaha DGX-630 digital piano?

    The main features of the Yamaha DGX-630 digital piano include:

    • A Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard that simulates the feel of an acoustic piano, with heavier touch in lower notes and lighter response in higher notes.
    • Performance Assistant Technology that allows you to play along with songs and sound professional even if you play wrong notes.
    • A variety of instrument voices (130 panel voices + 12 drum/SFX kits + 361 XGlite voices) including violin, flute, and harp.
    • Auto-accompaniment Styles (160 preset styles + external files) for a full backing band experience.
    • Music Notation Display that shows the score, lyrics, and chords of a song as it plays, aiding in learning to read music.

    For more information, see pages 8 and 149 of the manual.
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  • How do I perform a full factory reset on the Yamaha DGX-630?

    To perform a full factory reset, which clears User Songs, Style, and Music Database files transferred to the internal flash memory, turn the power on by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key and the three highest black keys on the keyboard.

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  • How do I adjust the touch sensitivity or key response on the Yamaha DGX-630?

    To adjust the touch sensitivity or key response:

    1. Press the FUNCTION button.
    2. Use the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Touch Sensitivity item.
    3. Use the dial to select a touch sensitivity setting between 1 and
    4. Higher values (1, 2, 3) result in greater (easier) volume variation in response to keyboard dynamics. A setting of "4" results in a fixed touch response with no level change regardless of how hard or soft you play the keys.

    For more information, see page 75 of the manual.
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  • What kind of keyboard stand is compatible with the Yamaha DGX-630?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 package includes a keyboard stand designed for it.


    For more information, see pages 7 and 10 of the manual.
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  • How do I connect the Yamaha DGX-630 to a computer for MIDI recording?

    To connect the Yamaha DGX-630 to a computer for MIDI recording:

    1. Install the USB-MIDI driver on your computer, which is included on the Accessory CD-ROM.
    2. Connect the instrument's USB terminal to the USB terminal of a computer using an AB type USB cable (sold separately).

    Once connected, you can transfer performance data between the instrument and the computer.

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  • How do I transpose the pitch on my Yamaha DGX-630?

    To transpose the overall pitch of the instrument in semitone increments, press the [FUNCTION] button, then use the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Transpose item. Finally, use the dial to set the desired transpose value between -12 and +12.

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  • How many different instrument sounds does the Yamaha DGX-630 offer?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 offers 130 panel voices + 12 drum/SFX kits + 361 XGlite voices, totaling 503 different instrument sounds.

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  • What are the physical dimensions and weight of the Yamaha DGX-630?

    The physical dimensions and weight of the Yamaha DGX-630 are:

    • Dimensions (W x D x H):
      • Instrument only: 1,398 x 457 x 153 mm (55-1/16" x 18" x 6")
      • With keyboard stand: 1,405 x 485 x 773 mm (55-1/3" x 19-1/8" x 30-3/8")
    • Weight:
      • Instrument only: 18.0kg (39 lbs. 11 oz.)
      • With keyboard stand: 25.5kg (56 lbs. 3 oz.)

    For more information, see page 149 of the manual.
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  • What type of headphone jack is on the Yamaha DGX-630?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 has a PHONES/OUTPUT jack. When a plug is inserted into this jack, the instrument speakers are automatically shut off. This jack also functions as an external output, allowing connection to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio devices.

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  • What types of sustain pedals are compatible with the Yamaha DGX-630?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 is compatible with:

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  • What is the process for resetting settings on the Yamaha DGX-630?

    To reset settings on your instrument, you can perform one of two initialization procedures:

    • Backup Clear: To clear data backed up to the internal flash memory (panel user settings, registration memory), turn the power on by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard. This will erase backed-up data and restore default values.
    • Flash Clear: To clear User Songs, Style, and Music Database files transferred from a computer to the internal flash memory, turn the power on by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key and the three highest black keys on the keyboard.

    For more information, see page 65 of the manual.
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  • How can I record my performance directly on the Yamaha DGX-630?

    You can record up to 5 of your own performances as user songs (031-035) on the Yamaha DGX-
    630. The recording procedure involves:

    1. From the MAIN display, press the SONG button, then use the dial to select the user song number (031–035) you want to record to.
    2. Select the track(s) you want to record to. You can record melody parts by pressing the melody track button [1]-[5] while holding the REC button, or record the style pattern and chord parts by pressing the A button while holding the REC button.
    3. Recording will start when you play on the keyboard or by pressing the START/STOP button.
    4. Stop recording by pressing the [START/STOP] or [REC] button.
    5. Save the song when prompted by pressing the +/YES button.
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  • Is the Yamaha DGX-630 considered a portable keyboard or a home digital piano?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 is referred to as a Portable Grand. It comes with a keyboard stand as an included accessory.


    For more information, see page 7 of the manual.
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  • What kind of power adapter does the Yamaha DGX-630 use?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 uses an AC Power Adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha). The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.


    For more information, see pages 7 and 13 of the manual.
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  • Can the Yamaha DGX-630 be used as a MIDI controller for software instruments?

    Yes, the Yamaha DGX-630 can be used as a MIDI controller for software instruments. When connected to a computer via USB, the instrument can transmit keyboard performance data by setting the "Keyboard Out" MIDI setting to ON. It can also be used as a remote control device for applications like the Digital Music Notebook.

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  • Is the Yamaha DGX-630 considered an electric piano or a digital piano?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 is referred to as a Digital Piano and a Portable Grand.

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  • How do I adjust the reverb effects on the Yamaha DGX-630?

    To adjust the reverb effects:

    1. Press the FUNCTION button to call up the FUNCTION display.
    2. Use the CATEGORY [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Reverb Type item.
    3. Use the dial to select the desired reverb type. You can check how the selected reverb type sounds by playing on the keyboard.

    Additionally, you can individually adjust the amount of reverb applied to the main, dual, and split voices.


    For more information, see page 71 of the manual.
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  • Can I add new accompaniment styles to the Yamaha DGX-630?

    Yes, you can add new accompaniment styles to the instrument. Style files transferred from a computer or stored on a USB flash memory device can be selected and used in the same way as the internal Styles.

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  • What accessories typically come with the Yamaha DGX-630?

    The Yamaha DGX-630 package typically includes:

    • Music rest
    • Accessory CD-ROM
    • Owner's manual
    • Keyboard stand
    • Footswitch
    • AC Power Adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)

    For more information, see page 7 of the manual.
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  • Can the Yamaha DGX-630 simulate realistic organ sounds?

    Yes, the Yamaha DGX-630 can simulate realistic organ sounds. The Voice List includes an "ORGAN" category with various organ voices such as Cool! Organ, Jazz Organ, Rock Organ, and Theater Organ.

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  • What is the complete list of voices available on the Yamaha DGX-630?

    The complete list of voices available on the instrument can be found in the Voice List section of the manual, starting from page 128. This list includes various voice categories such as Piano, E.Piano, Organ, Guitar, Bass, Strings, Saxophone, Trumpet, Accordion, Choir, Flute, Synth Lead, Synth Pad, Percussion, and Drum Kits, as well as XGlite and XG Chromatic voices.

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  • Does the Yamaha DGX-630 have a dedicated bass sound or accompaniment?

    Yes, the Yamaha DGX-630 has dedicated bass sounds and accompaniment. The Voice List includes a "BASS" category with various bass voices. Additionally, the auto-accompaniment Styles feature provides bass and chord accompaniment parts.

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  • How do I play the demo songs on the Yamaha DGX-630?

    To play the demo songs, press the DEMO button. The demo song will start playing and will automatically repeat after it has played through. To stop playback, press the START/STOP button.


    For more information, see page 35 of the manual.
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Meg
February 24, 2025

My left speaker has developed a rattle. Very annoying. How can I fix it?

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Mr. Anderson
February 24, 2025

To fix a rattling left speaker on a Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-630, follow these steps:

1. Check Assembly – Ensure all screws and components of the keyboard are securely tightened, as loose parts can cause rattling.
2. Inspect the Speaker Area – Look for any foreign objects or debris around the left speaker that might be causing the noise.
3. Adjust Volume and Settings – Lower the volume and test different voices to see if the issue persists at all sound levels.
4. Test with Headphones – Plug in headphones to check if the distortion occurs only through the speaker or also in the headphone output.
5. Power Cycle – Turn off the keyboard, unplug the AC adapter, wait a few minutes, and then restart it.
6. Use the Recommended Power Adapter – Ensure you are using the specified PA-5D or an equivalent Yamaha-recommended adapter to avoid power-related issues.
7. Seek Professional Repair – If the problem continues, the speaker may be damaged and require servicing by a Yamaha technician.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, professional servicing is recommended.

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Mikael Forest
March 10, 2025

@Meg I have the same keyboard (dgx-630 ypg-635) I bought 15 years ago and it have a rattle on the same speeker, on low-notes and hige volum.

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