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The '''Yamaha DX5''' was a derivative of the DX1. It lacked the DX1's aesthetics and cross FM functions, but included 76 keys with channel [[aftertouch]] and slightly improved MIDI features. |
The '''Yamaha DX5''' was a derivative of the DX1. It lacked the DX1's aesthetics and cross FM functions, but included 76 keys with channel [[aftertouch]] and slightly improved MIDI features. |
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| DX1 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Dates | 1984 to 1985 |
| Price | Approx. US$ 13,900 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 32 voices 16 voices in dual-patch mode |
| Timbrality | Monotimbral |
| Oscillator | 6 operators |
| LFO | 1 |
| Synthesis type | Digital Frequency modulation |
| Filter | none |
| Attenuator | 6 envelope generators |
| Aftertouch expression | Yes |
| Velocity expression | Yes |
| Storage memory | 64 patches |
| Effects | none |
| Hardware | 2x YM21280 (OPS) Operator chip 2x YM21290 (EGS) Envelope Generator |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 73 (76 for DX5) with velocity and aftertouch |
| Left-hand control | pitch-bend and modulation wheels |
| External control | MIDI |
The Yamaha DX1 is the top-level member of Yamaha's prolific DX series of FM synthesizers. It featured two sets of the same synthesizer chipset used in the DX7, allowing either double the polyphony or dual simultaneous instrument patches. In addition, it contained twice the amount of patch memory as the DX7. As for aesthetic features, it included a handmade Brazilian rosewood case, a 73-key weighted wooden keyboard, comprehensive backlit LCD displays for instrument programming, and solid push-buttons as opposed to the membrane buttons on the DX7. Only about 140 were made but it is rumored that there were maybe 210, as they were limited-run luxury items.
The Yamaha DX5 was a derivative of the DX1. It lacked the DX1's aesthetics and cross FM functions, but included 76 keys with channel aftertouch and slightly improved MIDI features.
Programming instruments on the DX1 is more advanced than a DX5 where on the DX7 the programming is less complex but more user friendly.
Notable users
- Brian Eno
- Depeche Mode
- Dire Straits Money For Nothing
- Herbie Hancock on the Village Life LP (with Foday Musa Suso)
- Jan Hammer
- Jean Michel Jarre used a DX1 on live concerts
- Kitaro
- Kraftwerk
- Pet Shop Boys as seen playing a DX1 in their videoclip
- Tangerine Dream
- The Beach Boys on the album The Beach Boys (album)
- John Dulik of Relâche (musical group)
- Grzegorz Ciechowski
External links
- Yamaha DX1 Worldwide Information Center DX1 and DX5 info site, including owner's club and technical specs.
- Vintage Synth Explorer Site Information
- Sonic State Site User Reviews
- Yamaha DX5 page