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Dx7s


DX7
Digital programmable algorithm synthesizer

The most famous synthesizer of the 1980s.

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DX7S (S stands for single timbre) is one of the improved versions of DX7 featuring the increased internal patch memory, upgraded implementation of MIDI significantly improving it and enhanced the output sound fidelity. Yamaha DX7s SysEx file downloads To download all the internal and cartridge voice and performance patches, packaged in a single ZIP file, use the 'Yamaha DX7s SysEx voice and performance files' link. To download one, or more, individual SysEx files, use the appropriate individual 'Internal patch', or 'ROM Cartridge patch' link. Get a MIDI to USB adapter such as the ESI Midimate II, download sysex data (there are literally thousands available for free on the web), get MidiOx (freeware), and upload the patches via sysex. Read the 'loading patches' section on Dave Benson's page carefully. I assume the DX7s behaves similar to the DX7II, just try it. Go through these steps over and over again if you have to. Make sure you have a good MIDI interface (cheap ones won’t do). SysEx = on,. Device ID = 1,. Re.

Its electric piano became a standard sound in ballads and 'smooth jazz' genres. Its bass was the standard bass sound, typically played in bouncy octaves. Its crystalline timbres were such a departure from the world of analog, that this synth was a super-hit for Yamaha in 1983, and spanned a long family of FM-based products.

The DX7 came out in 1983, sporting the new MIDI interface. The high quality of its digital sounds, velocity + aftertouch, the expandability, the thoroughly professional look, and the complicated programming interface, made the DX7 and FM synthesis take off in a way the was unknown before for synthesizers. Thousands of units were sold, and thousands of records have that distinct DX7 sound (especially for the electric piano, the bass, marimba and glassy, crystal-type sounds).

The DX7 was also the first synth that originated a huge 'patch creation' business. Since it was cumbersome to edit, many programming houses were established, ready to feed the hunger for new sounds that players all over the world craved. Today, there are literally thousands of sounds available for the DX7.

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Bottom line: together with D-50 and M1, the synthesizer of the '80s

Dx7s Patches Sysex 2

Preset name with demo My comments
Factory internal presets (ROM-1 A MASTER GROUP)
1 BRASS 1Classic '80 synth brass.
2 BRASS 2A variant on the classic synth brass.
3 BRASS 3Muted brass, typically the breath controller was used for these types of sounds.
4 STRINGS 1Glassy strings, typically FM. The DX7 was never renowned for its string sounds - most everybody preferred the warmth and body of a true analog for string parts.
5 STRINGS 2Variation of the above.
6 STRINGS 3Full string orchestra.
7 ORCHESTRARich orchestral setup. This was great for the time.
8 PIANO 1Nice approximation of a grand piano, with its own character.
9 PIANO 2Rough rock 'n' roll piano.
10 PIANO 3Detuned upright.
11 E.PIANO 1THE MOST FAMOUS PATCH OF THE '80s!!!!!!! Used by EVERYBODY, the fabled INT11 preset has become a standard sound (aka 'FM piano' in all modern workstations, of all brands. It was manipulated in many ways, but the typical add-on was a wide chorus, to achieve that polished, professional sound. Mixed with a regular piano sound, it became the 'L.A. piano', a standard for mid-80s ballads.
12 GUITAR 1Solid guitar sound. Quite expressive and hypnotic!
13 GUITAR 2Heavy guitar rendition.
14 SYN-LEAD 1Very nice, quasi-analog synth solo. Reminds of the sound used by Chick Corea (which he mixed with another electric piano type of sound).
15 BASS 1THE OTHER CLASSIC DX7 PATCH!!!!!!! This bass was used as the MAIN BASS for SO MANY '80s productions. Listen back and you'll spot it easily. Again, this patch now has become a standard (FM Bass) and lives in all modern synthesizer workstations, of any brand.
16 BASS 2Very nice and expressive fretless bass. This sound is also an FM trademark.
17 E.ORGAN 1Aha! I bet you didn't remember the DX7 Hammond organ sound to be this good! Yep, the sine waves of the DX7 lend themselves very well to create a Hammond sound.
18 PIPES 1Powerful and noble pipe organ.
19 HARPSICH 1Realistically programmed harpsichord, key release and all.
20 CLAV 1Awesome Clavinet sound. Just add wah-wah.
21 VIBE 1Intriguing, beautiful digital sound. These were the types of sounds that the other synthesizers of the era could not do at all - and in part helped the DX7 rise to the top.
22 MARIMBAAnother classic DX7 sound!!! Very used in the mid-80s
23 KOTOExcellent reproduction of the Japanese instrument.
24 FLUTE 1Much was said about the realism of this patch, at the time. Today, it doesn't stand out as such, but in 1983, especially if you used a breath controller, it didn't get more real than this (unless you sold your car and bought on of the first samplers, such as the Emulator I)
25 ORCH-CHIMEBeautiful, angelic orchestral pad.
26 TUB BELLSGraceful tubular bells. Again, a sound that no other synthesis but FM at the time could reproduce.
27 STEEL DRUMCool steel drums.
28 TIMPANIExpertly programmed, and very expressive orchestral percussion.
29 REFS WHISLDead-on referee whistle!
30 VOICE 1Another DX7 signature sound - the hollow digital voices. Useful as a pad and for many other purposes.
31 TRAINMarvelously programmed setup, with the aftertouch controlling the volume of the 'steam engine' sound. Split keyboard to achieve all these sounds. This was for the time, absolutely groundbreaking.
32 TAKE OFFAt the end, the usual sci-fi sounds step in. Common in synths of that era.
ROM 1-B KEYBOARD AND PLUCKED SOUNDS GROUP
2 PIANO 5A nice, intimate piano.
4 E.PIANO 3Wurlitzer variant of the electric piano
13 E.ORGAN 2Jazz organ, with some of the higher drawbars pulled out.
16 E.ORGAN 5Great Farfisa / Vox combo organ sound!
18 PIPES 3Solemn church organ - very well programmed!
20 CALIOPECute calliope puff organ sound
ROM 2-A ORCHESTRAL & PERCUSSIVE SOUNDS GROUP
1 PICCOLOSuper cute piccolo flute sound
3 OBOERealistic oboe
4 CLARINETRealistic clarinet
18 HARMONICA1This preset was used in a VERY FAMOUS hit song of the '80s: Tina Turner's 'What's Love Got To Do With It?'
26 GONG 1Ominous gong sound
32 LOG DRUMExcellent wood percussion sounds
ROM 2-B SYNTH, COMPLEX & EFFECTS SOUNDS GROUP
2 SYN-LEAD 3Another great, expressive '80s solo synth
6 SYN-CLAV 2Throaty, funny synth clav
10 SYNBRASS 2More DX7 signature synbrass sounds.
16 SYN-BASS 2Typical FM bass -
22 B.DRM-SNARAnalog sounding TR-808 type.
24 EVOLUTIONStrange, evolving synthesizer FX
26 WASP STINGGreat emulation!
27 LASER GUNMore sci-fi FX
31 ST.HELENSDisturbed transmission
ROM 3-A MASTER GROUP
15 JAZZ GUIT1Awesome jazz hollow-body guitar!
28 GRAND PRIXClassic car racing sound FX
31 BRASS S HSynth brass with Sample and Hold effect (mod wheel)
ROM 3-B KEYBOARD & PLUCKED SOUNDS GROUP
3 E.GRAND 2Nice electric grand, a la CP-80
14 E.ORGAN 3Happy '60s electric organ sound
26 LUTEAiry and transparent lute sound
ROM 4-A ORCHESTRAL & PERCUSSIVE SOUNDS GROUP
5 BASSOONRealistic emulation of a bassoon.
25 VOICESIcy, mysterious digital voices.
26 XYLOPHONENice xylophone
27 COWBELLWell-programmed cow bell.
ROM 4-B COMPLEX SOUND & EFFECTS GROUP
2 PERC BRASSNice percussive synbrass.
4 HARPSI-STGVery interesting amalgam..
8 STRG-CHIMENice split.
20 FILTER SWPOk emulation of a filter sweep (the DX7 doesn't have filters..)
22 WILD BOARLOL! Great sound.
23 SHIMMERHappy sci-fi sound
30 ..GOTCHA..Yep!

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Don't forget to press FUNCTION (SPACE) and then Nr. 8 to switch from UNAVAIL to AVAIL when loading patches from your sequencer, or the DX7 won't receive the MIDI sysex.

Yamaha DX7 Features
  • trademark FM digital sound;
  • velocity and aftertouch make this keyboard very expressive;
  • hundreds (even thousands) of sounds available on the Internet;
  • still a workhorse after 20+ years
Year of release:1983
Polyphony:16
Sound generation method:FM
Preset memories32 + expandable via cartridges
MIDI:in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities:cartridges
Sequencerno
Arpeggiatorno
Effectsno
Velocityyes
Aftertouchyes
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