Yamaha DX1
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Yamaha DX1 (and DX5) Digital FM Synthesizer
Technical specifications compared to a regular DX7
doubled Polyphony (instrument) (32 voices in single play mode)
doubled synthesizer engine in dual mode (16 voices x 2)
performance mode (used for setup in dual play mode)
a "P" output for a mono mixdown output in dual play mode
two Cartridge (electronics) expansion ports (one for each engine)
better control features for programming FM synthesis using a massive LED display (DX1 only)
weighted 71's Musical keyboard with keys Aftertouch (DX1 only)
expanded "performance" memory features (DX1 only)
unweightded 73's Musical keyboard with slightly improved MIDI features (DX5 only)
Features
LFO (Low frequency oscillation): Sine, Square, Triangle, Saw (up / down / random)
VCA (Variable-gain amplifier): 6 Envelope generators with 8 parameters each
Keyboard with polyphonic Atertouch
64 performances (patches) on 32 ROM and 32 RAM plus optional 2 x cartridge memory
Notable users
- Brian Eno
- Depeche Mode
- Herbie Hancock
- Jan Hammer
- Jean Michel Jarre used a DX1 on live concerts
- Kitaro
- Kraftwerk
- Pet Shop Boys as seen playing a DX1 in their videoclip
- Tangerine Dream
- The Beach Boys on the album The Beach Boys (album)
External links
- Yamaha DX1 Worldwide Information Center The DX1 World: A site dedicated exclusively to Yamaha DX1 and DX5 Synthesizer series, featuring the official owners club community, technical specs and much more to explore...
- Vintage Synth Explorer Site Vintage Synth Explorer: Information
- Sonic State Site Sonic State: Including User Reviews
