DX5

DX5

1985

1985 (May)Initially sold for ¥555,000 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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