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 VIDEO
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Rating File Downloads Yamaha DX5 Manual
Yamaha DX5 Performance Notes
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Yamaha DX-5 - Version 6 Firmware OS update Upgrade EPROM for DX5 Eprom Rom ($24.10)
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Power Cable 2 Pins 2 Meters for Yamaha PSR-6300, PS-6100, KX-88, KX-76 or DX5 Power cord ($19.87)
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ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement A Key (NB107580) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement G Key (NB107570) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
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ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement Key Spring (AA055430) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($1.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement E/B Key (NB107560) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement C/F Key (NB107540) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
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ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement C/F Key (NB107540) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
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ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement C/F Key (NB107540) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement G Key (NB107570) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement D Key (NB107550) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement A Key (NB107580) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement E/B Key (NB107560) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement G Key (NB107570) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement Black/Sharp Key (NB107600) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
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ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement A Key (NB107580) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement E/B Key (NB107560) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement Black/Sharp Key (NB107600) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement A Key (NB107580) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement E/B Key (NB107560) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement A Key (NB107580) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement G Key (NB107570) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha/Korg Replacement D Key (NB107550) for Yamaha DX7/DX5/DX9, SY77/SY85/SY99, Korg M1, Wavestation, Z1, etc ($11.95)
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Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer ($8,755.09)
Yamaha DX5 Sapele Side Panels / Cheeks – Handcrafted Analog Synth Upgrade ($78.45)
Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1985 - 1987 - Black ($2,100)
Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1985 - 1987 - Black ($4,228.39)
Handcrafted Red Wood Side Panels for Yamaha DX5 – DX1-Inspired Vintage Style ($85.10)
Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer ($2,942)
Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer w/ Wood Sides and 2 Cartridges ($1,599.99)
Yamaha DX5 Sapele Side Panels / Cheeks – Handcrafted Analog Synth Upgrade ($78.45)
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Yamaha DX-5 - Version 6 Firmware OS update Upgrade EPROM for DX5 Eprom Rom ($24.10)
DX5 Walnut Side Panels / Cheeks – Handcrafted Analog Synth Upgrade ($85.10)
DX5 Walnut Side Panels / Cheeks – Handcrafted Analog Synth Upgrade ($85.10)
DX5 Walnut Side Panels / Cheeks – Handcrafted Analog Synth Upgrade ($85.10)
Yamaha CVP Clavinova DX5 Korg DW REVOX B77 Tascam Roland JD800 D50 JV80 ($16.91)
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Power Cable 2 Pins 2 Meters for Yamaha PSR-6300, PS-6100, KX-88, KX-76 or DX5 Power cord ($19.87)
Yamaha vrc-105 sound effect group DX7 Data ROM Cartridge dx5 dx1 ($110)
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