Yamaha DX11 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Yamaha DX11 is a synthesizer released in 1987. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The DX11 has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity and aftertouch. It has eight notes of polyphony. It has 128 on board sounds but no acoustic piano sounds. It does have other real world sounds though, and a sustain/damper pedal.
The DX11 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: 61Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:
Sound
Number of Voices: 128Polyphony: 8
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: 1987RRP: $999
Description
- Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and after touch
- Sound Source: 4 operator, 8 algorithm 8-wave FM tone generation, 8 voice polyphonic output
- Internal Memory: 128 ROM voice, 32 RAM voice, 32 RAM performance
- Controls: Pitch bend, modulation wheel, master volume, data entry
- Terminals: Audio Output, phones, volume, foot control, footswitch, cassette, MIDI In/Out/Thru, breath control, data cartridge
- Display: 16x2 backlit LCD
- Power consumption: 10w
- Weight: 7kg (15lb 7oz)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 901x633x297.7mm (35-1/2"x2-1/2"x11-3/4")
FAQ
What year was the Yamaha DX11 launched?
This instrument was launched in 1987
What other models did Yamaha release in 1987?
- DSR-1000
- DSR-2000
- DX7IIC
- PF85
- PSR-11
- PSR-12
- PSR-22
- PSR-31
- PSR-32
- PSR-40
- PSR-80
- PSS-130
- PSS-170
- PSS-270
- PSS-30
- PSS-370
- PSS-470
- PSS-570
- SHS-10B
- SHS-10R
- SHS-10S
- V2
- VSS-30
What models did other manufacturers release in 1987?
- Casio CT360
- Casio CT510
- Casio CT630
- Casio MT-220
- Casio MT-25
- Casio MT-28
- Casio MT-520
- Casio MT-600
- Casio MT-88
- Casio PT-10
- Casio PT-100
- Casio PT-90
- Casio SK-2
- Casio SK-200
- Casio SK-2100
- Casio SK-5
- Casio SK-8
- Casio SK-8A
- Korg 707
- Korg DS-8
- Roland D-50
- Roland RD-200
- Roland RD-250
- Roland RD-250s
- Roland RD-300
- Roland RD-300S
- Technics KN2000
- Technics KN220
- Technics KN300
- Technics KN500
- Technics KN501
- Technics KN550
- Technics KN650
- Technics KN701
What other synths were released at a similar time?
- Casio CZ-1
- Casio CZ-2000S
- Casio CZ-230S
- Casio CZ-2600S
- Casio CZ-3000
- Casio CZ-5000
- Casio SK-1
- Casio SK-10
- Casio SK-2
- Casio SK-200
- Casio SK-2100
- Casio SK-5
- Casio SK-8
- Casio SK-8A
- Korg 707
- Korg DS-8
- Korg DSS-1
- Korg DW-8000
- Korg M1
- Korg T1
- Korg T2
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 1
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 2
- Roland D-10
- Roland D-20
- Roland D-5
- Roland D-50
- Roland D-70
- Roland E-10
- Roland E-20
- Roland E-5
- Roland G-70
- Roland JX-10
- Roland JX-8P
- Roland PRO-E
- Roland S-50
- Roland W-30
- Yamaha B200
- Yamaha DS55
- Yamaha DX100
- Yamaha DX21
- Yamaha DX27
- Yamaha DX27S
- Yamaha DX5
- Yamaha DX7IID
- Yamaha DX7IIFD
- Yamaha SDX2000
- Yamaha SY77
- Yamaha V50
- Yamaha YS100
- Yamaha YS200
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