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 ($179.57)

Yamaha DX7 Mk1 1985 with Supermax Expandion Very good Condition ($1,316.87)

Vintage 1984 USA version Yamaha DX7 Digital FM Synthesizer ($978.40)

[SALE Ends Dec 23] YAMAHA DX DATA CARTRIDGE DX7 Voice ROM 2 for DX7 Synthesizer ($54.99)

[SALE Ends Dec 23] YAMAHA DX DATA CARTRIDGE DX7 Voice ROM 1 for DX7 Factory Preset ($79.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge – for DX7, DX5, DX1 ($96.86)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge VRC-104 Percussion Group ($72)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($70)

YAMAHA DX7 Voice Rom RYUICHI SAKAMOTO KV-04 w/ case ($280)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge 02 ($107.74)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($53.33)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-102 Wind Instrument Group Soundbank ROM Card ($199.99)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-102 WIND INSTRUMENT GROUP ($120)

Yamaha DX7 ROM Data Cartridge Orchestral & Percussive Group #54892 ($75)

Yamaha DX7 Power supply. Complete with Fuse board, transformer, and Power regulation board. Working fully. ($74.95)

Yamaha DX7 1985 - Black ($400)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($107.74)

Yamaha DX7 - with Hypersynth 400 banks card - made in Japan ($1,197.15)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($625)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM 2 Cartridge for DX7 Synthesizer - Orchestral & Percussive ($79.99)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($1,050)

YAMAHA DX7 Digital Algorithm Synthesizer ($1,000)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($919.98)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($90.89)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($957.72)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($524.39)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM VRC-101 Keybord, Plucked, & Tuned Percussion Group RARE ($180)

Yamaha Dx7 with E! grey matter expansion 1983 - Brown ($650)

YAMAHA DX7 FM Synthesizer Keyboard w/ Factory Presets NO SLIDER CAPS ($299.99)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($114.27)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($69)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($80)

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

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-105 SOUND EFFECT GROUP w/ case ($150)

Yamaha DX7 Bo Tomlyns Best of USA ROM Card ($225)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-103 SUSTAIN GROUP ($120)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-105 SOUND EFFECT GROUP ($120)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-110 SPECIAL SELECTION "BO TOMLYN" ($200)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($53.33)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($700)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($788.55)

Yamaha DX7 *New Battery & LCD Screen* ($499)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge – for DX7, DX5, DX1 ($96.86)

Yamaha DX7 Synth - Data Card - ROM Upgrade - Pro Serviced - Warranty ($1,496.44)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($761.83)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM 4 Data Cartridge Orchestral Percussive ($109.95)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge #4 Orchestral & Percussive Group, Complex & Effects Group ($72)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge VRC-105 Sound Effects Group ($72)

Yamaha KV-04 RYUICHI SAKAMOTO Voice ROM Cartridge DX7 Synthesizer Made In Japan Used From Japan ($292.99)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-104 PERCUSSION GROUP ($120)