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 ($193.25)

YAMAHA-DX7 FM synthesizer original from 1983 ($1,345.75)

Yamaha DX7 - 2 Cartridges ROM - 1 Official Yamaha DX7 RAM Cartridge Official/Original for Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($468.49)

Yamaha DX7 DX5 Voice Rom Cartridge ($149.99)

Yamaha DX7 DX5 DX1 Data ROM Cartridge A ($91.67)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge – for DX7, DX5, DX1 ($104.24)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD DX7S RX5 Data RAM4 Cartridge ($77)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($95.34)

Yamaha YM2129 IC Envelope Generator for DX7 ($129)

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

Yamaha DX7 voice rom #4 80/90s - Black ($149)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($69.04)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM-1 & ROM-2 Data Cartridge Set ($200)

Yamaha DX7 voice rom #3 80/90s - Black ($149)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($149)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge VRC-103 Sustain Group Excellent Condition in original box with Users Manual booklet ($151.09)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($85)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($90)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer II-FD 1983 - 1987 - Black ($655)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($109.25)

Yamaha DX7 Data Ram Cartridge [USED] ($119)

Yamaha DX7 IID IIFD Data ROM Card ($99.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data Ram Cartridge [USED] ($119)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridges Pair X2 ($79.99)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($649.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($85)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($72.60)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($72.60)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge VRC-111 "Special Selection Bo Tomlyn II" | VERY RARE ($286.95)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM 1 - Sound Module - Very Good ($69.03)

Yamaha DX7 SUPERMAX Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 ($1,404.31)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM Data Cartridge // VRC-105 Sound Effect Group // Boxed + Booklet ($193.25)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-107 David Bristow 'Special Selection' // Very Rare Voice ROM Data Cartridge ($263.53)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM SHOFUKU PART2 KV-02 ($85)

Yamaha DX7 Vintage 61-Key FM Synthesizer w/ Heavy Duty Road Case & Data RAM ($799.95)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-106 Synthesizer Group - Factory Voice Data ROM ($85)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge Bitec Vol.1 *Ultra Rare* ($149)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($80)

Yamaha DX7 MK1 - Original Official sheet music holder/desk - new condition ($117.12)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($450)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($152.26)

Yamaha DX7 RAM1 Data RAM Cartridge — Original Box — New Battery — Tested & Working — Near Mint ($119.95)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($620)

Yamaha DX7 1984 ($1,063.37)

Yamaha DX7 Synth Rom 3 Cartridge - Synthesizer - Master Group - Keyboard & Plucked ($83.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($95)

Yamaha Data ROM Cartridge for DX7 II-D / II-FD TX802 FM Synthesizer ($115.95)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($72.60)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM 1: Master Group / Keyboard & Plucked Group ($99.56)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-105 SOUND EFFECT GROUP ($95)