Yamaha DX100 (synthesizer)

The Yamaha DX100 is a synthesizer of the family of the DX7 built by Yamaha using the FM synthesis.[4] The DX100 offers four operators and eight algorithms (compared to the six operators and 32 algorithms of the DX7). It has only 49 keys, and no arpeggiator or effects, but is still useful, known in particular for its bass patch #1. It does feature up to 192 presets, seriously improving the DX7's limited preset capabilities. It can also store 24 programmable ram sounds. It's missing cartridge support but voice patches can be saved to and loaded from an external cassette recorder.

Yamaha DX100
ManufacturerYamaha
Dates1985[1]
Price£349 GBP
$445 US
Technical specifications
Polyphony8 note
Timbrality1 part
Oscillator4 sine wave, (4 operators, 8 algorithms)
LFO1 (Sample & Hold, Saw Up, Sine, Square, Triangle, Delay, Key Sync)[2]
Synthesis typeDigital FM
FilterNone
Aftertouch expressionYes[3]
Storage memory192 ROM patches, 32 RAM patches.
HardwareHD63803XP (CPU), YM3014 (DAC), YM2164 (FM synthesis chip)
Input/output
Keyboard49 mini key
Left-hand control2 wheels for pitch and modulation
External controlBreath controller, MIDI In, out, thru, footswitch,

Notable users

See also

References
  1. https://usa.yamaha.com/products/contents/music_production/synth_40th/chronology/index.html
  2. "Yamaha DX100 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  3. Moogulator, Mic Irmer. "Yamaha DX100 Digital Synthesizer". www.sequencer.de. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  4. "Yamaha DX100". www.synthmania.com. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
  5. Benjamin Middleton (30 October 1992). "~~ rephlex ~~ aphex ~~ drn ~~". Newsgroup: alt.rave. Usenet: Bwy3xo.2Gw@brunel.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  6. "Yamaha DX100 | Vintage Synth Explorer". www.vintagesynth.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.

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