Yamaha DX27S Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Yamaha DX27S is a synthesizer released in 1986. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The DX27S has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has eight notes of polyphony. It has 192 on board sounds but no acoustic piano sounds. It does have other real world sounds though, and a sustain/damper pedal.
The DX27S 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: 192Polyphony: 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: 1986RRP: $700
Description
- Keyboard: 61 keys
- Sound Source: 4 operator, 8 algorithm FM tone generation
- Polyphony: 8 notes
- Internal Memory: 24 voice internal, 192 voice preset, 96 voice number bank
- Effects: Pitch bend, modulation, portamento, sustain, key velocity
- Controls: Pitch bend, modulation wheel, volume
- External terminals: breath control, foot switch
- Connecting Terminals: Audio Output, phones, sustain, footswitch, cassette, MIDI In/Out/Thru, breath control
- Display: 16x2 backlit LCD
- Weight: 7.5kg (16.5lbs)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 909x82x270mm (35.8"x3.2"x10.6")
FAQ
What year was the Yamaha DX27S launched?
This instrument was launched in 1986
What other models did Yamaha release in 1986?
- DX7IID
- DX7IIFD
- PF50
- PF60
- PSR-21
- PSR-6300
- PSS-120
- PSS-160
- PSS-260
- PSS-360
- PSS-460
- PSS-560
- TYU-40
- YPR-7
- YPR-9
What models did other manufacturers release in 1986?
- Baldwin EX-10
- Baldwin EX-20
- Baldwin EX-30
- Casio CT350
- Casio CT430
- Casio CT6500
- Casio CT805
- Casio CZ-1
- Casio CZ-230S
- Casio CZ-3000
- Casio MT-18
- Casio MT-36
- Casio MT-500
- Casio MT-90
- Korg DSS-1
- Roland JX-10
- Roland RD-1000
- Roland S-50
- Technics KN1400
- Technics KN1500
- Technics KN1600
- Technics KN200
- Technics KN400
- Technics KN440
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-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-6000
- Korg DW-8000
- Korg M1
- Korg Poly-61M
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 1
- Roland ALPHA-JUNO 2
- Roland D-10
- Roland D-20
- Roland D-50
- Roland E-10
- Roland E-20
- Roland E-5
- Roland G-70
- Roland Juno-106
- Roland JX-10
- Roland JX-8P
- Roland PRO-E
- Roland S-50
- Yamaha B200
- Yamaha DS55
- Yamaha DX100
- Yamaha DX11
- Yamaha DX21
- Yamaha DX27
- Yamaha DX5
- Yamaha DX7IIC
- Yamaha V2
- Yamaha YS100
- Yamaha YS200
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