Drum Machines ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha RX5
The RX5 is a 12-bit sample-based drum machine.
It shipped with an additional WRC-01 waveform cartridge containing 28 samples and could also be expanded with the following cartridges:
- WRC-02 Jazz/Fusion
- WRC-03 Heavy Metal
- WRC-04 Effects
With a built-in 12-channel mixer and adjustable pitch, envelope, and velocity, the RX5 is capable of a good variety of sounds despite its limited sample set. It can also play samples in reverse.
Specifications
Year Released: 1986
MSRP: 1200.00 USD
Number of Pads: 24
Polyphony: 16 notes
User Patterns: 100
User Songs: 20
ROM Size: 24 samples at 12-bit resolution
Outputs: 1/4" stereo outputs plus 12 individual 1/4" outputs
Screen: 16x2 character LCD
Weight: 8.3 lbs.
Dimensions: 17 in. x 13 in. x 3.4 in.
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