SynthsYamaha ⇝ Yamaha DX100

Yamaha DX100

The DX100 is a 4-operator FM synthesizer and is a keyboard version of the TX81Z. It has 8 FM algorithms available and is patch-compatible with the DX21, DX27, and TX81Z. It has pegs for connecting a guitar strap for live play and can be powered with 6 "C" batteries.

In spite of being one of the lower-end keyboards in the DX series it is known as a classic synthesizer due to its heavy use in Detroit techno and was used by Derrick May, Juan Atkins, and Kevin Saunderson.

Thanks to Paul Read for the service manual and schematics.

Specifications

Year Released: 1986

MSRP: 445.00 USD

Keyboard: 49 mini keys

Polyphony: 8 notes

Preset Patches: 192

User Patches: 24

Screen: 16 character LCD

Dimensions: 628 mm x 218 mm x 75 mm

Weight: 2.7 kg (with batteries)

User Demo Videos

Rating


3.1
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Sound Samples

WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Yamaha DX100 Manual (1 of 2)

Yamaha DX100 Manual (2 of 2)

Yamaha DX27 and DX100 Voice Programming Guide

Yamaha DX27 and DX100 Service Manual

Yamaha DX27 and DX100 Schematics

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