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 and DX9 Service Manual
Items for Sale on Reverb
Yamaha Yamaha DX7 KV-01 Keyboard Voice ROM cartridge // Shofuku Part 1 AVIC Soft // Boxed ($186.80)
Yamaha DX7 Mk1 1985 with Supermax Expandion Very good Condition ($1,471.76)
YAMAHA Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM VRC-105 ($89.44)
Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer Keyboard + Meranti Wood +Top Zustand + 1Jahr Garantie ($1,578.10)
YAMAHA DX DATA CARTRIDGE DX7 Voice ROM 2 for DX7 Synthesizer ($59.99)
YAMAHA DX DATA CARTRIDGE DX7 Voice ROM 1 for DX7 Factory Preset ($84.99)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($666.73)
Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge 1 and 2 ($157.37)
Yamaha Data Rom DX7 II-D,II-FD Data Cartridge ($75)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($599.99)
Yamaha DX7 II-D / II-FD Data ROM Cartridge ($100)
Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($48)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($476.24)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($420)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($416.92)
Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($69)
YAMAHA DX7 ROM Cartridge #1 & #2 ($161.58)
Yamaha DX7 VRC-105 Sound Effect Group Data Cartridge ($120)
Yamaha DX7 with HCARD 701/grey matter (uninstalled) ($700)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($1,100)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($620.10)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($475)
Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge ($80)
Yamaha DX7 *New Battery & LCD Screen* ($550)
Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge 02 ($112.08)
Yamaha DX7 Data RAM Cartridge ($75)
Yamaha DX7 - with Hypersynth 400 banks card - made in Japan ($1,245.34)
Yamaha DX7 Digital FM Synthesizer from German collector nice condition collectors quality ($1,130.99)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($1,075.50)
Yamaha DX7 ($452.85)
Yamaha DX7 vintage digital synth w/ case New internal battery & refurbished! ($600)
Yamaha DX7 1985 - Black ($500)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($625)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($679.15)
Yamaha DX7 Digital FM Synthesizer 1980s Brown Original Version 100V Made in Japan MIJ w/ Case ($795)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($1,050)
Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer / Keyboard - Classic FM Sound Retro Cool - Vintage ($599.99)
Yamaha DX7 MK1 Synthesizer 1983 ($2,000)
YAMAHA DX7 Digital Algorithm Synthesizer ($750)
Yamaha DX7 Data ROM VRC-101 Keybord, Plucked, & Tuned Percussion Group RARE ($180)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black (Serviced / warranty / Custom Sides) ($1,017.78)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 (Serviced / Warranty) ($1,130.99)
Yamaha DX7 Voice ROM Cartridge 'Ryuichi Sakamoto' 1986 ($600)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer ($700)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($939.04)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($500)
Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer 1983 - 1987 - Black ($350)
Yamaha DX7 Data ROM Cartridge VRC-105 ($80)
Yamaha DX7 Synth - Data Card - ROM Upgrade - Pro Serviced - Warranty ($1,556.67)
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