Yamaha DX1

Yamaha DX1 (and DX5) Digital FM Synthesizer

Technical specifications compared to a regular DX7

doubled polyphony_(instrument) (32 voices in single play mode)
doubled synthesizer engine in dual mode (16 voices x 2)
performance mode (used for setup in dual play mode)
a "P" output for a mono mixdown output in dual play mode
two Cartridge_(electronics) expansion ports (one for each engine)
better control features for programming FM synthesis using a massive LED display (DX1 only)
weighted 71's Musical_keyboard with keys aftertouch (DX1 only)
expanded "performance" memory features (DX1 only)
unweightded 73's Musical_keyboard with slightly improved MIDI features (DX5 only)

Features

LFO (Low_frequency_oscillation): Sine, Square, Triangle, Saw (up / down / random)
VCA (Variable-gain_amplifier): 6 Envelope generators with 8 parameters each
Keyboard with polyphonic Atertouch
64 performances (patches) on 32 ROM and 32 RAM plus optional 2 x cartridge memory

Notable users

* Brian Eno
* Depeche Mode
* Herbie Hancock
* 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

External links

* [http://www.kratzer.at/DXindex.htm Yamaha DX1 Worldwide Information Center] The DX1 World: A site dedicated exclusively to Yamaha DX1 and DX5 Synthesizer series, featuring the official owners club community, technical specs and much more to explore...
* [http://www.vintagesynth.com/index2.html Vintage Synth Explorer Site] Vintage Synth Explorer: Information
* [http://www.sonicstate.com/synth/yamaha_dx1.cfm Sonic State Site] Sonic State: Including User Reviews