Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha TX816

The Yamaha TX816 is a rackmount chassis containing 8 TF1 modules, each of which is a full 6-operator Yamaha DX7 FM synth engine. It was meant for creating complex, high-polyphony studio arrangements and wide, rich layers. It was also sold with only two modules installed as the TX216.

Specifications

Year Released: 1985

MSRP: 5495.00 USD

Polyphony: 128 notes

Power Consumption: 70 watts

Dimensions: 480 mm x 176 mm x 346 mm

Weight: 12 kg

This is a 4-space rack unit.

User Demo Videos

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File Downloads

Yamaha TX216 and TX816 Manual

Yamaha TX816 Performance Notes (4 of 4)

Yamaha TX816 Performance Notes (1 of 4)

Yamaha TX816 Performance Notes (2 of 4)

Yamaha TX816 Performance Notes (3 of 4)

Yamaha TX216 and TX816 Operations Directory

Yamaha TX816 and TX216 Brochure

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