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Vinz67 « Single instrument, old school and cheap »
Published on 12/31/09 at 12:34Others have well described. I would add that unlike the DX-7, there is no fixed frequency "super low" or pitch envelope and the envelopes are much coarser. In addition, the functions of keyboard tracking its almost non-existent (where the DX-7 are simple but effective), so it's hard to make a sound that sounds good on the whole range (eg pianos).
on the other hand there are effects to simulate the envelope of the reverb (at the expense of the polyphony of course). Instead of using only the sinuses as the DX-7, carriers can generate 8 different waveforms. I use to edit sounds Caged Artist's TX-81Z editor for Atari. No extension possible, but with FM synthesis, does not, all the potential is already in the box! I put 6 because frankly level features, it's not terrible.
UTILIZATION
It is simple to use. In use, the polyphony of 8 channels is really fair, and multitimbral mode is therefore difficult to use. But for the price it can pay 2 who can work: there is a special setting in which the TX will not play the notes either side. So with two TX-81Z, 16 channels can be achieved under specific conditions. FM synthesis is mégapuissante, and even if we only have 4 operators, the ability to choose between 8 basic waveforms gives an incredible tonal variety to it.
I put 6 because it is usable but with such a small screen, you spend more time surfing than to change the settings (if it was not an editor on the computer).
SOUNDS
As mentioned by another AFiste advised, put behind a multi-effects is required. But then there it kills! It sounds more dirty and nasty as VSTi fi ethereal, it can make crazy synth sounds (FM requires), we have never been around! It is truly unique! With me, it's always him or Juno 2 that is very low metal.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had it 2 years ago I had a DX-7IIF / D I had the misfortune to sell (need € €) and I missed everything after. If it all over again, maybe I'd take a V-50, which has a keyboard, sequencer, reverb and above 16 voice polyphony. But the TX-81Z it is cheap and it is big! Sounds FMS, brass, electric piano, percussion, bass, although "80"! And it's fun to program (a computer), one can spend hours there!
But what Yamaha expects to recover from their FM synths? Almost 20 years after the brilliant TG-77 they do not know we propose that ordinary readers samples :-( With the exception of the DX200 (old motor DX-7, 1983) and too confidential FS1R (thank you for coyotte14 have mentioned). Yet it must be very expensive addition to an FM synth! It annoys me and just for that I want to keep my TX-81Z.
on the other hand there are effects to simulate the envelope of the reverb (at the expense of the polyphony of course). Instead of using only the sinuses as the DX-7, carriers can generate 8 different waveforms. I use to edit sounds Caged Artist's TX-81Z editor for Atari. No extension possible, but with FM synthesis, does not, all the potential is already in the box! I put 6 because frankly level features, it's not terrible.
UTILIZATION
It is simple to use. In use, the polyphony of 8 channels is really fair, and multitimbral mode is therefore difficult to use. But for the price it can pay 2 who can work: there is a special setting in which the TX will not play the notes either side. So with two TX-81Z, 16 channels can be achieved under specific conditions. FM synthesis is mégapuissante, and even if we only have 4 operators, the ability to choose between 8 basic waveforms gives an incredible tonal variety to it.
I put 6 because it is usable but with such a small screen, you spend more time surfing than to change the settings (if it was not an editor on the computer).
SOUNDS
As mentioned by another AFiste advised, put behind a multi-effects is required. But then there it kills! It sounds more dirty and nasty as VSTi fi ethereal, it can make crazy synth sounds (FM requires), we have never been around! It is truly unique! With me, it's always him or Juno 2 that is very low metal.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had it 2 years ago I had a DX-7IIF / D I had the misfortune to sell (need € €) and I missed everything after. If it all over again, maybe I'd take a V-50, which has a keyboard, sequencer, reverb and above 16 voice polyphony. But the TX-81Z it is cheap and it is big! Sounds FMS, brass, electric piano, percussion, bass, although "80"! And it's fun to program (a computer), one can spend hours there!
But what Yamaha expects to recover from their FM synths? Almost 20 years after the brilliant TG-77 they do not know we propose that ordinary readers samples :-( With the exception of the DX200 (old motor DX-7, 1983) and too confidential FS1R (thank you for coyotte14 have mentioned). Yet it must be very expensive addition to an FM synth! It annoys me and just for that I want to keep my TX-81Z.