1983 (May)Initially sold for ¥175,000 Features: • 16-note polyphonic. • 120 preset sounds on voice cassette provided. 20 available from the moment you switch on. • Full programmability with 4 operators and 8 algorithms providing endless possibilities. • Simple storage of your programmed sounds on standard cassette tape using a personal stereo or datarecorder – Swap voices with other DX9 owners. • MIDI equipped for other MIDI instruments and devices. • Extra expression using optional remote keyboard (KX5) or breath controller (BC01).
The Yamaha DX9, released in 1983, was the most affordable six-operator FM synthesizer in the DX series. This 61-key instrument offered 8-note polyphony with limited programmability compared to the DX7. The DX9 made Yamaha's FM technology accessible to budget-conscious musicians seeking digital synthesis.
