Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha DX7

The Yamaha DX7 is a six-operator FM synthesizer and one of the best-selling hardware synths of all time, with more than 200,000 units sold. Its sound dominates many recordings from the 1980's.

The DX7 is also available in rackmount form as the TX802. The DX1 and DX5 were higher-end models and the DX9 a lower-end model available at the same time. Revised versions of the DX7 were released as the DX7S, DX7IID, and DX7IIFD.

A number of aftermarket ROMs and modifications were produced, including the Grey Matter E! board and the SuperMax. They had various features, including more patch memories, better MIDI support, arpeggiators, delay, layering improvements, and other features.

The DX7 engine was reimplemented in the PLG100-DX and PLG150-DX plugin boards, and later as the Yamaha Reface DX.

Specifications

Year Released: 1983

MSRP: 1995.00 USD

Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch

Polyphony: 16 notes

Multitimbral: 1 parts

User Patches: 32

Power Consumption: 40 watts

Dimensions: 1018 mm x 329 mm x 102 mm

Weight: 15 kg

Firmware Revisions (ROM XC314):

Version 1.1 released 12-1986

Version 1.2 released 01-1987

Version 1.3 released 01-1987

Version 1.5 release date unknown (Japanese market)

Version 1.6 released 04-1987 (has built in test program)

Version 1.8 release date unknown (servicing ROM XC314006)

Version 1.9 released 07-1988 (servicing ROM XC314007)

User Demo Videos

Rating

Sound Samples

WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Yamaha DX7 Manual

Yamaha DX7 Voice Library

Yamaha DX7 and DX9 Service Manual

Items for Sale on Reverb

Yamaha Yamaha DX7 KV-01 Keyboard Voice ROM cartridge // Shofuku Part 1 AVIC Soft // Boxed ($201.66)

YAMAHA-DX7 FM synthesizer original from 1983 ($1,220.95)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($164.99)

Yamaha Voice ROM 103 Memory Cartridge for DX7 Synthesizer rare vintage sounds ($182.10)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge – for DX7, DX5, DX1 ($108.77)

Yamaha IG11461 IC for DX7 ($39)

Yamaha YM2128 IC FM Operator for DX7 ($129)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($79.44)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM Data Cartridge // VRC-101 Keyboard Plucked & Tuned Percussion Group // Boxed + Booklet ($201.66)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM Data Cartridge // VRC-102 Wind Instrument Group // Boxed + Booklet ($201.66)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($105.01)

Yamaha DX7 Data Cartridge ($100)

Yamaha vrc-104 percussion group DX7 Data voice ROM 104 cartridge dx1 dx5 ($150)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($800)

Yamaha DX7 w/E! Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 61 key keyboard //ARMENS// ($1,399)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge Wind Instrument Group Vrc-102 Excellent Condition in box with Users Manual booklet ($163.77)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($96.55)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($77)

YAMAHA DX7 Digital Algorithm Synthesizer ($867.55)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($449)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($762.29)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($400)

Yamaha DX7 ($450)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($99)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($499)

Yamaha DX7 1983 - 1987 + 2x ROM Cartridges ($1,161.06)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($120)

Yamaha DX7 Spare Keys Wavestation Prophecy and others ($7.33)

Yamaha YM2129 IC Envelope Generator for DX7 ($129)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($97.77)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($95)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($105.01)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($117.63)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM Data Cartridge // VRC-105 Sound Effect Group // Boxed + Booklet ($201.66)

Yamaha DX7 FM Synthesizer – Iconic 1980s Digital Classic w/ Road Case ($649.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($95)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge VRC-103 Sustain Group Excellent Condition in original box with Users Manual booklet ($163.77)

Yamaha DX7 refurbished Ryuichi Sakamoto ROM loaded w/Hardcase ($666)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-107 David Bristow 'Special Selection' // Very Rare Voice ROM Data Cartridge ($299.43)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM #2 Cartridge ($100)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-104 PERCUSSION GROUP ($100)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM SHOFUKU PART2 KV-02 ($100)

Yamaha DX7 MK1 Wiring Harness ($15)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer Keyboard ($449.99)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM SHOFUKU PART1 KV-01 ($100)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($84.70)

Yamaha DX7 Mk1 Switch Boards Spare Parts ($39.11)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($733.30)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($91.66)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-105 Sound Effect Group Data Cartridge ($120)