Yamaha DX9
(image courtesy of Yamaha )
Released: 1983
MSRP: Y197,400 ($1395US)
Synopsis:
Yamaha's first 4 operator (8 algorithm) FM synth.
Architecture Class: FM.
Ebay Description:
The Yamaha DX9 is a 61 key (16 voice) FM synthesizer, featuring 4 operators (8 algorithms) with dedicated 4-stage envelopes, a pitch envelope, an LFO (saw:up|down sine square triangle random waveforms), 20 presets, tape interface, breath-control input, and MIDI.
Physical
Form Factor
Dimensions
Weight
Audio Input
Audio Output
Communication Port
Control Input
Control Output
Switch Input
Power
61 keys
W:1018mm(40in)
D:329mm(13in)
H:102mm(4in)
12.4kg(27.4lbs)
no
mono
no
MIDI
MIDI
portamento sustain
AC (35W)
Interface
Compatibility
Multitimbral Memory
Program Memory
External Storage
External Programming
UI Input
UI Output
DX9
N/A
20
tape MIDI-SysEx
MIDI-SysEx
mode based buttons
LCD display
Architecture
Multitimbral
Polyphony
Unison
Architecture
no
16
no
FM (4 operator, 8 algorithm)
Output
Effects
Pan Modulator
Volume Modulator
Headphone
no
no
breath-controller
mod-wheel
pedal
yes
Control
Arpeggiator
Arpeggiator External
Sequencer
Sequencer Memory
Sequencer External
Continuous
Program Change
no
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
MIDI
breath-controller
mod-wheel
pitch-wheel
volume-pedal
MIDI
Keyboard
Key Pressure
Chord Memory
External Control
External Sustain
Key Scaling
Velocity Curves
no
no
MIDI:IN/OUT/THRU
pedal MIDI
yes
no
Source
Name
Signal Class
Waveform
Octave Range
Amplitude Modulator
Harmonics Modulator
Pitch Modulator
Wave Assign Modulator
DCO1
digital
sine
16-1/4'
EG1
LFO
FM
breath-controller
LFO
pitch-wheel
PitchEG
portamento
no
DCO2
digital
sine
16-1/4'
EG2
LFO
FM
breath-controller
LFO
pitch-wheel
PitchEG
portamento
no
DCO3
digital
sine
16-1/4'
EG3
LFO
FM
breath-controller
LFO
pitch-wheel
PitchEG
portamento
no
DCO4
digital
sine
16-1/4'
EG4
LFO
FM
breath-controller
LFO
pitch-wheel
PitchEG
portamento
no
Envelope
Name
Level
Rate
Loop
Polarity
Trigger
Level Modulator
Rate Modulator
EG1
4
4
no
no
key
key
breath-controller
mod-wheel
key
EG2
4
4
no
no
key
key
breath-controller
mod-wheel
key
EG3
4
4
no
no
key
key
breath-controller
mod-wheel
key
EG4
4
4
no
no
key
key
breath-controller
mod-wheel
key
PitchEG
4
4
no
no
key
key
breath-controller
mod-wheel
key
LFO
Name
Waveform
Delay
Polarity
Sync
Delay Modulator
Level Modulator
Rate Modulator
LFO
saw:up|down
sine
square
triangle
random
no
no
no
no
no
no
