
DX21
1985 (May)Initially sold for ¥123,000 Features: • Programmable 4-operator 8-algorithm digital FM tone generator. • Independent 5-parameter envelope generator for each operator. • 32-voice internal RAM memory. • 128 voies programmed into internal ROM. • Built-in cassette interface for voice data storage. • Single, Dual and Split play modes. • 32 performance memories can be programmed with voice combinations and other performance parameters. • Built-in chorus effect. • 61-key keyboard. • The DX21's keyboard itself does not have key velocity, but its tone generator accept key velocity data from an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer. • Sustain footswitch, volume foot controller and breath controller inputs. • MIDI IN, OUT and THRU terminals.
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