Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha DX5

The DX5 is a 6-operator FM synth with 32 programming algorithms. It is an upgraded version of the Yamaha DX7 with twice the polyphony and a 76-key keyboard. Its MIDI implementation is not ideal and it only transmits 99 as the maximum key velocity instead of 127.

Specifications

Year Released: 1985

MSRP: 3895.00 USD

Keyboard: 76 keys with velocity and aftertouch

Polyphony: 32 notes

Preset Patches: 32

User Patches: 32

Screen: 40 x 2 character lcd

Power Consumption: 35 watts

Dimensions: 1229 mm x 441 mm x 113 mm

Weight: 18 kg

User Demo Videos

Rating

File Downloads

Yamaha DX5 Manual

Yamaha DX5 Performance Notes

Items for Sale on Reverb

Yamaha DX5 Wooden Ends Side Panels ($84.83)

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Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer ($8,803.39)

Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1985 - 1987 - Black ($2,760.27)

Yamaha DX5 Wooden Ends Side Panels ($84.83)

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Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1985 - 1987 - Black ($4,149.64)

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Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1985 - 1987 - Black ($1,750)

Yamaha DX-5 - Version 6 Firmware OS update Upgrade EPROM for DX5 Eprom Rom ($23.65)

Yamaha DX5 Kontakt Library (Download) ($12.99)

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ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement Black/Sharp Key (AA055430) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($1.95)

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32-IN-1 Yamaha DX7 DX5 DX1 RX11 Rewritable Cartridge - RAM1 DATA RAM ($272.57)

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ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement Black Key (CB032270) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($7.95)

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ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement Black Key (CB032270) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($7.95)

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ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement D Key (CB032220) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($10.95)

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ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement G Key (CB032240) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($10.95)

ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement Black Key (CB032270) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($7.95)

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ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement Black Key (CB032270) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($7.95)

ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement Black Key (CB032270) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($7.95)

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ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement G Key (CB032240) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($10.95)

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ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement D Key (CB032220) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($10.95)

ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement A Key (CB032250) for CS70M, CS5, CS15, CS15D, CS20, CS20M, CS40M, DX9, DX21, DX27, DX27S, SK20, SK30, CP10, CP11, CE20, PS10, PS20, YK10, and more ($10.95)

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