Yamaha DX1 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Yamaha DX1 is a synthesizer released in 1983. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The DX1 has 73 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity and aftertouch. It has 32 notes of polyphony. It has 64 on board sounds but no acoustic piano sounds. It does have other real world sounds though, and a sustain/damper pedal.
The DX1 uses Yamaha's FM sound generation. Frequency Modulation is an iconic digital synthesis for metallic, bell-like, and evolving tones.
It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.It's a part of the DX family of instruments.
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Specifications
Form
Number of Keys: 73Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:
Sound
Number of Voices: 64Polyphony: 32
Sound Generation: FM
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:
Extra Features
Recorder/Sequencer:Tutorials:
Communication
MIDI:USB:
Tablet Connectivity:
Power
AC Power:Batteries:
Audio
Speakers:Audio Out:
Audio In:
Pedals
Sustain Pedal:Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:
Release Info
Year: 1983RRP: $8400
Description
- 73 keys (E0-E6)
- Initial & After Touch Response
- 2 sets of FM Digital Tone Generators
- 6 Operators, 32 Algorithms
- Key Assign Modes: Single (32 notes)/Dual (16 notes)/ Split (16 + 16 notes)
- Internal Voice Memory: 64 (A32 + B32)
- Internal Performance Memory: 64
- External Voice Memory: 128 (ROM x 2)/64 (RAM x 2)
- External Performance Memory: 64 (ROM, RAM)
- 145 Voice Parameters, 33 Performance Parameters
- Control Terminals: Sustain, Portamento, Volume, Modulation, Breath Control, MIDI
- Display: LED (voice parameters for 1 operator), LCD (40 characters x 2)
- Standard Accessories: ROM Cartridge x 5 (64 voices x 4, 64 performances x 1), FC-3A foot Controller x 2, FC-4 Foot Switch x 2, BC1 Breath Controller
- Options: RAM-1 Data Cartridge, LG-200 Stand
FAQ
What type of wood was the case of the Yamaha DX1 made from?
The DX1 was enclosed in a handmade Brazilian rosewood case. Rosewood is a hardwood, making it appropriate for use on a large instrument which may have been transported around and subject to knocks and scrapes.
What year was the Yamaha DX1 launched?
This instrument was launched in 1983
What other models did Yamaha release in 1983?
What models did other manufacturers release in 1983?
- Casio Casiotone 405
- Casio Casiotone 501
- Casio Casiotone 7000
- Casio MT-41
- Casio MT-65
- Casio MT-68
- Casio MT-800
- Casio PT-20
- Casio PT-30
- Casio PT-31
- Casio PT-50
- Korg Poly-800
- Roland JX-3P
What other synths were released at a similar time?
- Casio CZ-1000
- Casio CZ-101
- Casio CZ-2000S
- Casio CZ-2600S
- Casio CZ-5000
- Casio SK-1
- Korg DW-6000
- Korg DW-8000
- Korg Poly-61
- Korg Poly-61M
- Korg Poly-800
- Korg Polysix
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 1
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 2
- Roland Juno-106
- Roland Juno-6
- Roland Juno-60
- Roland JUPITER-6
- Roland JUPITER-8
- Roland JX-3P
- Roland JX-8P
- Roland SH-101
- Yamaha CE20
- Yamaha CE25
- Yamaha CS-01
- Yamaha CS-70M
- Yamaha DX100
- Yamaha DX21
- Yamaha DX27
- Yamaha DX5
- Yamaha GS1
- Yamaha GS2
- Yamaha SK15
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