Yamaha DX5 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Yamaha DX5 is a synthesizer released in 1985. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The DX5 has 76 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 DX5 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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As the Yamaha DX5 is 41 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.
Specifications
Form
Number of Keys: 76Key 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: 1985RRP: $2500
Description
- Keyboard: 76 keys E0-G6 with velocity and aftertouch
- Sound Source: FM, 6 operators x2, 32 algorithms
- Simultaneous Note Output: POLY: 32 notes (Single) 16 notes (dual), 16+16 notes (split), MONO: 1 note (single, dual) 1+1 note (split)
- Internal Voice Memory: 64
- External Voice Memory: 64
- Controls: Volume, Balance, Phones Volume, Portamento Time, Pitch Wheel, Modulation Wheel, Data Entry
- Voice Parameters: ALGORITHM, FEEDBACK, OCILLATOR (MODE DETUNE, COARSE, FINE, KEY SYNCI, EG (RATE. LEVEL), PITCH EG (RATE, LEVEL) KEYBOARD LEVEL SCALING (BREAK POINT, CURVE, DEPTH). KEYBOARD RATE SCALING, KEY VELOCIM SENSITIVITY, AMPLITUDE MODULATION SEN-SITIVITY, OPERATOR OUTPUT LEVEL LFO (WAVE, SPEED, DELAY, PMO, PMS, AMD, KEY SYNC TRANSPOSE, VOICE NAME.
- Function Parameters: MASTER TUNE, DUAL MODE DETUNE, POLY/MONO, SOURCE SELECT, PITCH BEND RANGE, PITCH BEND STEP, PORTAMENTO/GLISSANDO, PORTAMENTO MODE, PORTAMENTO TIME., SUSTAIN PEDAL ASSIGN, PORTAMENTO PEDAL ASSIGN, OUTPUT LEVEL ATTENUATE, PROG OUT ASSIGN, MOO. WHEEL SENSITIVITY, MOD. WHEEL ASSIGN, FOOT CONT. SENSITIVITY, FOOT CONT. ASSIGN, BREATH CONT. SENSITIVITY, BREATH CONT. ASSIGN, AFTER TOUCH SENSITIVITY, AFTER TOUCH ASSIGN, SPLIT POINT, KEY SHIFT, PERFORMANCE NAME, COPY OF DATA, SAVE TEMP OPERATOR, INTALZE MEMORY, RECALL EDIT BUFF, SAVE TO CARTRIDGE, LOAD FROM CARTRIDGE. CHANGE CART FORMAT, PROTECT MEMORY WRITE, CLEAR ALL MEMORY. CHECK BATTERY, MIDI ON/OFF, REMOTE SEQ, SET STATUS, TRANSMIT DATA
- Display: (40 characters x 2)
- Connecting Terminals: OUTPUT x2, PHONES
- Control Terminals: FOOT SWITCH (SUSTAIN, PORTAMENTO, FOOT CONTROL (MODULATION, VOLUME), MIDI (IN, OUT, THRU)
- Power Consumption: 35 W
- Dimensions/Weight: 1229(W)x 113(H)x 441(D) mm (48.4"x4.4" X 17.4") / 18 kg (39.7 lbs)
FAQ
What year was the Yamaha DX5 launched?
This instrument was launched in 1985
What other models did Yamaha release in 1985?
- DX100
- DX21
- DX27
- 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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