All user reviews for the Yamaha DX7

It has no output Stros. He has only 1 mono audio output. To play with headphones
it's less fun, but to live is nickel. For the record too. It's more
simple to mix a mono signal that stro.
Polyphony sufficient. Anyway on this machine, the polyphony limit involved in sound character.
Top up and your DX7 has less charm. Convertos same for 12 bits. It colors the sound so
quite INTERESTED (Submitted functionality in non-FM7).

UTILIZATION

Configuration very simple.
Manuel? Not read.

SOUNDS

I love the FM. This is my 3rd FM synth after the SY77 and FM7.
No effects, but all the better. Sounds like sound is. If we add the effects,
we will fall back into the sounds kitsch 90s. Berk.
Any ism, but really it's not the interest of the machine.
Very good speech.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a few days. Owns and I tried many synths in the past.
The manufacturing quality is impressive. It is unbreakable. APRS 26 years, the mcanique
keyboard works great. No key hard. The touch is absolutely on homogne
the entire keyboard. This is the first time I see a synth too strong. Built like a tank!
On occasion, the report qualitprix is ​​amazing.

Another dtail: I love the Native Instruments accumulators, but
play the sounds of the DX7 FM7 / 8 and play on a DX7, DEFINITIONS is not the same!
We could fall in love with a DX7, while falling in love with software
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Disasters and Calamities FM synthesis of the 80 ...

UTILIZATION

It's a gas plant. No easy editing sounds. You have to stuff down menus to extension.
Great for fans of science calculators from the same period.
I do not know if this instrument was made for artists ...

SOUNDS

Sounds awful because too often metallic and cold. Often too aggressive because it is the fashion of the time who wanted it. His specialty is in fact the sounds of bells and tubular bells (very useful ...)

OVERALL OPINION

Currently there are 150 euros for this synth, but even at that price it's a waste of money because the sounds are always disappointing, even if we take the trouble to make up the drop-down menus to program it for hours. This synth is just depressing ...

Very well built and very reliable!
Mine is equipped with the card Supermax tranfigure possibilities of the synth!
512 papers and more.

UTILIZATION

I will not repeat what has been said for over 20 years, but recently having a Motif ES Rack, and although I find the DX7 easier to program!!

SOUNDS

Everyone knows at least one of the DX7 ?????????
Mine will soon be 25 years and I still program it with a small chorus and a nice reverb behind, I can assure you that the DX7 is capable of delivering great sound!
This keyboard is expressive enough to live music, it fits beautifully in a mix.
In terms of sound, it provides the bass sounds, electric pianos, of course, we can get out of the water fun, the superb percussion (ah the famous bells !!!!), the synth sounds interessant and widely usable.

OVERALL OPINION

Too long and error, we confronted the DX7 with analog synthesizers, yet they complement each other wonderfully in their fields!
25 years spent with him soon, he saw other synths arrived, I never found him "has been", it is always essential.
Reliability at the top, supermax great card, the plug-in today ???????
I keep my DX is the original!

The Yamaha DX7 is a frequency modulation based digital synthesizer. The keyboard spans about four and a half octaves and has both pitch and modulation wheels. It has 1/4 inch outputs and it also has MIDI connections. In addition, this synth is fully polyphonic.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the Yamaha DX7 can definitely take some getting used to, as there are a lot of different things you can do with this. It both has preset sounds and has the ability to store your own sounds as well. It is easy to toggle between all types of sounds, but will take a little while to understand all the ins and outs of this keyboard. The manual for the Yamaha DX7 is pretty complete and is definitely good to have around while you are trying to learn this powerful instrument.

SOUNDS

The sounds on the Yamaha DX7 are pretty varied, but all have a similar recognizable sound about it. It definitely sounds like the time period in which it came from, which is the 1980s. It is great for dance and pop music, and if you want to get creative you can definitely use it for all types of instruments. The feel of the keyboard is nice and it is very easy to play. The pitch and modulation wheels, and other parameters provide for almost endless possible sounds with this keyboard. Overall, an extremely unique instrument that is a great tool for a wide variety of applications.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Yamaha DX7 synth for about three years and it is easy to see why it has become a classic. Surprisingly, these are pretty easy to find and aren't really that expensive. So if you are a fan of the sounds on this, it is a pretty easy pick up and is great to have around for both recording and live shows. Overall, the Yamaha DX7 is a unique instrument that definitely holds a place in the history of synthesizers.

For being released in teh early 80s, this synth is by far and away one of the best of its era. Great sounds, but there are 10,000+ library files online to go through to find what you're looking for. I've had the best success in making or altering existing patches rather than using old ones. If you're doing 80s styled music, this is essential.

Price paid

$300 (used)

UTILIZATION

THe interface is difficult to get used to. Programming this requires patience and the ability to read very thick manuals. It's all algorithm based, so fun with math. It's great for either overly digital sounds or pads. If you want to sound like Orbital, this is your synth.

SOUNDS

Sounds a bit nasally, but after running it through some standard effects, it sounds beautiful (eq, reverb). Does not have effects built in.

OVERALL OPINION

Rugged piece of gear. Heavy (almost 40 lbs) but it's a good solid casing around the machine, the keys can take a pretty good beating (live).A wonderful online community around the instrument that covers my tech support needs

I love my DX7. Don't take it away. Please.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown ( 4-, 2002)

I love digital synths. I am an industrial musician in a project called SCAB, my name is wrat. I wouldn't use anything else!

Price paid

$400

UTILIZATION

May be difficult for beginners, but I can slide across it.

Nearly 20 years and hasn't failed me yet!

SOUNDS

I love programming these babies. If you have the first model they are 20 years old, that is pretty vintage baby. It will be as popular as analog someday. Once it fades.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it on everything. I love fm synthesis. But, I am attracted to the dark noise covering complex melody spectrum of music. May not be suitable for Pop, Some forms of Electronic, R&B and of course folk. [scab] [nuthouse] sincerely, wrat

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown ( 5-, 2002)

It has pretty good features considering the age of this classic. Velocity and aftertouch. Breath control, portamento, sustain and modulation inputs as well. Not bad. 16 voices, 6 operator FM, 5 octave keyboard and it holds 32 patches. There's a million patches floating around the net which you can send to your dx7 through midi.

Price paid

$180

UTILIZATION

Definitely not the easiest synth to use or program. But with patience and a little knowledge in FM synthesis you'll be creating patches like there's no tomorrow. If you're looking for a synth that's not boring this is it!

SOUNDS

The sound is good for those gritty basslines or weird bell type sounds or just flat out weird! Basically you create the sound you wanna hear just don't expect to replicate anything realistic.

OVERALL OPINION

Tough? Hell yes this thing weighs a ton. The membrane buttons wear through after heavy use but they'll still work.

I'll always love this synth just because of how deep it is. Sure its digital but then again it is the best selling synth of all time and many great hits we're made with it. Then again I did grow up in the 80's that might explain my connection!

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown (January 1-, 2003)