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

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

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File Downloads

Yamaha DX5 Manual

Yamaha DX5 Performance Notes

Items for Sale on Reverb

Yamaha DX5 with DX5 Voice Rom & Rare Performance Cards & Flight Case ($6,124.45)

Yamaha DX5 performance rom ($128.48)

Yamaha DX-5 - Version 6 Firmware OS update Upgrade EPROM for DX5 ($21.54)

Yamaha DX5 owned and used by Rick Wakeman of YES 1980 Black ($4,912.32)

Yamaha DX5 Synthesizer Wooden Side Panels ($100.80)

Yamaha - CS70M , DX5 , CP-35 , PS-6100 - New Power cord ($15.90)

AC Power Cord Cable for Yamaha PSR-6300 / KX88 / KX76 / CP25 / CP35 / PS-6100 / DX5 Keyboard ($19.99)

Yamaha DX-5 - Version 6 Firmware OS update Upgrade EPROM for DX5 ($21.54)

Yamaha DX RAM Data Cartridge ROM Card for DX1, DX5, DX7 Synthesizers ($119.99)

Yamaha DX RAM Data Cartridge ROM Card for DX1, DX5, DX7 Synthesizers ($109.99)

Key Return Spring for Yamaha PSR-31, PSR-32, DX-21, DX-27, DX-9, CS-5 keyboards ($5)

Yamaha Replacement Black KeyAssembly For Yamaha Motif, DX-7,SY77, EX5 Keyboards ($10.99)

Touche Clé Yamaha DX27 DX 21 CS CE Series DX9 SK20 CS5 Replacement original Key ($5.29)

Yamaha - DX7ii , DX7s, DX11 , RX5 , RX7 , DMP7 , TX802 - New 3v Battery ($4.99)

5 x Ressort touche YAMAHA DX7 DX-7 2 FD DX7S KORG M1 T3 spring for genuine Keys ($6.37)

KX1/5 , v50 , SY77/99 , DX7/9 ($5.90)

Yamaha DX7 Panel Board LC92830 1/5 80's ($59.99)

Yamaha DX7 LC92830 2/5 Panel Board ($59.99)

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