Yamaha DX21 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Yamaha DX21 is a synthesizer released in 1985. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The DX21 has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no 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 DX21 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: 1985RRP: $560
Description
- Keyboard: 61 keys
- Sound Source: 4 operator x2, 8 algorithm FM tone generation
- Polyphony: 8 notes (single), 4 notes (dual), 4+4 notes (split), monophonic 1 note (single/dual) 1+1 note (split)
- Internal Memory: 128 ROM voice, 32 RAM voice, 32 RAM performance
- Controls: Pitch bend, modulation wheel, master volume, balance, data entry
- Terminals: Audio Output x2, phones, volume, foot control, footswitch, cassette, MIDI In/Out/Thru
- Display: 16x2 backlit LCD
- Power consumption: 7w
- Weight: 8kg (17lb 6oz)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 909x82x270mm (35.8"x3.2"x10.6")
FAQ
What year was the Yamaha DX21 launched?
This instrument was launched in 1985
What other models did Yamaha release in 1985?
- DX100
- DX27
- DX5
- PCR-800
- PF70
- PF80
- PSR-50
- PSR-60
- PSR-62
- PSR-70
- PSR-90
- PSS-110
- PSS-150
- PSS-401
- PSS-450
- VSS-100
- YPR-1
- YPR-6
- YPR-8
What models did other manufacturers release in 1985?
- Casio CT320
- Casio CT6000
- Casio CZ-2000S
- Casio CZ-2600S
- Casio CZ-5000
- Casio MT-52
- Casio PT-1
- Casio SK-1
- Korg DW-8000
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 1
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 2
- Roland JX-8P
- Technics KN1000
What other synths were released at a similar time?
- Casio CZ-1
- Casio CZ-1000
- Casio CZ-101
- Casio CZ-2000S
- Casio CZ-230S
- Casio CZ-2600S
- Casio CZ-3000
- Casio CZ-5000
- Casio SK-1
- 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-6000
- Korg DW-8000
- Korg Poly-61M
- Korg Poly-800
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 1
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 2
- Roland D-50
- Roland Juno-106
- Roland JX-10
- Roland JX-3P
- Roland JX-8P
- Roland S-50
- Yamaha CS-01 II
- Yamaha DX1
- Yamaha DX11
- Yamaha DX27S
- Yamaha DX7
- Yamaha DX7IIC
- Yamaha DX7IID
- Yamaha DX7IIFD
- Yamaha DX9
- Yamaha V2
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