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 ($193.07)

YAMAHA-DX7 FM synthesizer original from 1983 ($1,344.43)

Yamaha DX7 - 2 Cartridges ROM - 1 Official Yamaha DX7 RAM Cartridge Official/Original for Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($468.04)

Yamaha DX7 DX5 DX1 Data ROM Cartridge A ($93.23)

Yamaha DX7 DX5 Voice Rom Cartridge ($149.99)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge – for DX7, DX5, DX1 ($104.14)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge Shofuku Part 1 *Rare* ($149)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($80)

Yamaha DX7 ROM SHOFUKU GAIDEN KV-06 *Ultra Rare* ($169)

Yamaha DX7 RAM1 Data RAM Cartridge — Original Box — New Battery — Tested & Working — Near Mint ($99.95)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM 1: Master Group / Keyboard & Plucked Group ($99.46)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge VRC-104 ($99)

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

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-101 KEYBOARD, PLUCKED & TUNED PERCUSSION GROUP ($120)

Yamaha DX7 w/ Hardshell Case, ROMS, Breath Controller, Foot Controller - Used ($1,200)

Yamaha DX7 Synth Rom 3 Cartridge - Synthesizer - Master Group - Keyboard & Plucked ($78.99)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-102 WIND INSTRUMENT GROUP ($80)

Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($152.11)

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($73.84)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge VRC-106 ($223.53)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($95)

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM MINORU MUKAIYA KV-03 ($220)

Yamaha DX7 ✅ Fully Serviced & Checked ✅ RARE Vintage 80s Digital FM Synthesizer ✅ Legendary Polyphonic Sound ✅ Cleaned & Fully Checked ✅ Worldwide Shipping ($1,743.44)

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

Yamaha DX7 1984 ($1,081.49)

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

Yamaha DX7 MK1 - Original Official sheet music holder/desk - new condition ($117.01)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM 2: Orchestral/Percussive & Synth/Complex Effects ($80.74)

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

Yamaha DX7 Signed & Owned By Qual (William Maybelline) ($871.72)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($626)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($110)

Yamaha DX7 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1980's ($745.11)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM Data Cartridge // VRC-102 Wind Instrument Group // Boxed + Booklet ($193.07)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM Cartridge #2 Orchestral Percussive Synth & Effects ($79.99)

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

Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($92.44)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($79)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge 1 and 2 ($186.04)

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

YAMAHA DX7 VOICE ROM VRC-108 SPECIAL SELECTION "GARY LEUENBERGER" ($200)

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge Bitec Vol.3 *Ultra Rare* ($149)

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

Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($223.53)

Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM Data Cartridge // VRC-101 Keyboard Plucked & Tuned Percussion Group // Boxed + Booklet ($193.07)

Yamaha DX7 ROM VRC-110 Special Selection "BO TOMLYN" Ultra Rare ($149)

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($699)

YAMAHA DX7 Digital Algorithm Synthesizer ($867.55)

Yamaha IG11461 IC for DX7 ($39)

Yamaha Dx7 data cartridges - Very Good ($83.81)