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Digital Synth from Yamaha belonging to the DX series

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«  Why so hard? »

Published on 05/08/14 at 16:11
I discovered so novice opinion:
FM synthesizer, 61 keys, a configurable pitch, modulation wheel, exit south, two headphone outputs, one input and one output for recording data on tape ....! Two inputs sustain pedal and portamento, an entry for an additional device responsive to breath (?)

Inside, a memory for 20 tones. Each sound is created by 4 operators, these operators can be connected eight different ways .... I find, eh?

You can set the undulating sound with LFO produces 6 different oscillations.
EG to create a resonance effect
Portamento to link notes together.
And of course, all this is configurable.

Otherwise, no velocity or aftertouch (this is serious?)

UTILIZATION

I typed the doc and it is fairly clear for a beginner ...

I am more moderate than the other reviews on the use of menu. Indeed, the screen is small but the navigation button is fine when it was well integrated 2 main menus Edition (blue and brown on the synth), each function key is registered and in a logical order. Functions are found immediately after a few tests of its manufacture. There are also shortcuts to go from level 0 to 99 immediately.
Fun fast enough and you get to create very different sounds, we tamper, you go back, it's endless! 4 operators, that's enough!

SOUNDS

So too, disagree with the previous review, where then it is a matter of taste.
I can reproduce the sounds of the organ 70 or electric pianos. Can be well wicked sounds, saturated goods or very soft sounds, crystalline. It can play with minimalist sounds very 8BIT!
Wheels pitch and modulation are efficient and responsive, you can really qualify.

For sounds, it will not be realistic but sounds oboe / clarinet or dings.
You can also make beautiful tablecloths.

Anyway a bit of fishing in all serious lack, I put a preamp and I just boosts the bass.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it a month ago. I find the area of ​​the creation of his: it is exciting! I think this synth, although I have not used other background, does not deserve to be so wrong side ...
I can get sound to Metronomy or Depeche Mode or organ sounds like Pink Floyd.
So, I paid mine 35 euros! In average condition, keys not working, I thoroughly cleaned and it came back!
I have fun! 4 operators is, I think, enough to start and discover all the possibilities. In addition, I find it hard to criticize because I get sound I'm looking for!