Yamaha DGX-505 88-Key Portable Grand Digital Keyboard and Wood Grain Stand  

If you are looking for a great keyboard, but don't want to pay a lot this is the keyboard for you.  I consider myself semi-pro; I majored in music in college, but I don't get to play or perform a whole lot because I work another career.  Frankly, I was insterested in getting a keyboard for my own enjoyment, because I love putting together different sounds.  Not long after I received the keyboard I was asked to play at a 50th Wedding Anniversary.  I was asked to play soft music during the event, popular tunes, as well traditional wedding and sacred. The music I have is written for a soloist and accompaniment, so what I did is record the accompaniment on the keyboard and played the voice part with other sounds.  It sounded awesome, people at the event were astounded at the sounds, they thought it was a tape of professional musicians and bands.  And I love the touch countrol, gives great exprerssion when playing your solo voice.  You've got to here the sweet tenor sax and sweet soprano sax-they're great!! You won't be disappointed with this buy. I love it!

This keyboad is not just for those who are profesons but from beginners on up. The value and Quality both are extremly igh for this keyboard. It was so much roome to grow with. This keybboad should be on everyone's Christmas list and I am lucky to he one. Thamks Yamaha

The DGX-500 was great, but the upgraded 505 is even better. The added USB and Smart Media capability significantly improved this digital piano. There are more features here than I'll ever need, and the sound is excellent. I'm really thrilled with this purchase and I have no regrets whatsoever. I'd buy this again in a second.

I'm a college student, and I was looking for a digital piano to use in my new apartment, since I obviously could not take my old piano.  The DGX-505 is turning out to be a great replacement.  It has a full 88-key keyboard, has a built-on stand to help save some money, decent speakers, and a lot of effects.  The only problem I can think of is that the keys are a little light, but you get used to it.

The DGX-505 is a wonderful gift. I myself recieved one this Christmas and I am always on it. It is really good because it teaches you how to play the piano by readig the note instead of just showing you what keys to hit and it comes with lots of cool sounds.