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SYNTHESIZERS · 1985
DX5
Yamaha
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Type
Synthesizers
Production
1985
Orig. price
$555,000
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Specifications
- year
- 1985
- price
- ¥555,000
- category
- Synthesizers
- features
- Dual programmable 6-operator 32-algorithm digital FM tone generators.,Independent 8-parameter envelope generator for each operator.,32-voice x 2 internal RAM memory.,64 internal RAM performance memories, each storing a combination of voice and performance functions.,Dual cartridge slots for ROM cartridges containing 64 voices or user-programmable 32-voice RAM cartridges. ROM or RAM cartridges storing data for the 64 performance memory locations can also be used.,Independent audio outputs for each tone generator channel.,Single, Dual, and Split play modes.,76 keys with velocity and after-touch sensitivity.,32-note polyphonic output in SINGLE play mode.,Sustain footswitch, portamento footswitch, volume and modulation foot controllers, and breath controller inputs.,MIDI IN, OUT and THRU terminals.,MIDI send and receive channels independently programmable for each tone generator channel.
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