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 DX7 - 5 RAM Cartridges / 1 ROM Cartridge/ 1 C LAB X-Ram 128 Voices Cartridges - Excellent Condition ($1,834.20)

Yamaha Yamaha DX7 KV-01 Keyboard Voice ROM cartridge // Shofuku Part 1 AVIC Soft // Boxed ($201.76)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-107 David Bristow 'Special Selection' - Very Rare Voice ROM Data Cartridge + original case ($280)

Yamaha DX Data ROM Cartridge #4 For DX7 ($75)

[SALE Ends Sep 1] YAMAHA DX DATA CARTRIDGE DX7 Voice ROM 2 for DX7 Synthesizer ($49.99)

Yamaha DX7 Emulator Minidexed Dexed 8 DX7 instances TX816 ($249)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge – for DX7, DX5, DX1 ($108.83)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($125)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-102 Cartridge ($99)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-101 Cartridge ($119)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($96.60)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge 2 (Orchestral & Percussive Group / Synth, Complex & Effects Group) ($93.54)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-105 Sound Effect Group Soundbank ROM Card ($57.99)

Yamaha DX7 Endcaps. Original. Includes both left and right endcaps and metal inserts. Not cracked but used. ($59.95)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer Keyboard ($449.99)

Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer / Keyboard Revive the Classics with Timeless FM Synthesis ($649.99)

Yamaha DX7 Spare Keys Wavestation Prophecy and others ($7.34)

YAMAHA DX7 Digital Algorithm Synthesizer ($867.55)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer ($520)

Yamaha DX7 SuperMax - Legendary Synthesizer - Accessories - Excellent Condition / Revised ($1,834.20)

Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer – The FM Powerhouse That Shaped a Generation w/ Original Gigbag, Music Stand ($669.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge 02 ($121.06)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($55)

Yamaha DX7 Keyboard – Crystal Bells, Punchy Basses, and Vintage FM Synth Greatness w/ Tour Case ($629.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($60)

Yamaha DX7 Owned by Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket ($800)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge Wind Instrument Group Vrc-102 Excellent Condition in box with Users Manual booklet ($163.85)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge #3 ($80)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-102 Wind Instrument Group Soundbank ROM Card ($99.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($99)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($99)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($60)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge - Eric Radcliffe - Blackwing Studio - Depeche Mode - Vince Clarke ($247.07)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($121.06)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($96.60)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($97.82)

Yamaha DX7 VRC-102 Wind Instrument Group Soundbank ROM Card ($99.99)

Yamaha DX7 Keyboard Synth – King of 80s FM Synthesis w/ Tour Case ($649.99)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM 3 Data Cartridge – Original Master & Keyboard/Plucked Group ($149.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge 4 A: Orchestral & Percussive Group B: Complex & Effects Group NB82830 ($79)

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

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($100)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($75)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge #4 Orchestral & Percussive Group, Complex & Effects Group ($65)

Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer / Keyboard – Classic FM Synthesis with MIDI ($629.99)

Yamaha DX7 Keyboard Synth – King of 80s FM Synthesis w/ Gigbag ($629.99)

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

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-102 WIND INSTRUMENT GROUP ($100)

RITTOR YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM SHOFUKU GAIDEN KV-06 ($280)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM MINORU MUKAIYA KV-03 ($250)