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Compatible Sound ROMs
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EPROM Archive
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Parts & Components
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Modifications
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Owner Registry
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System Components
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01From the Community02Audio Demos03Compatible Sound ROMs04EPROM Archive05Parts & Components06Modifications07Owner Registry08System ComponentsManufacturer
Yamaha
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Specifications
- year
- 1986
- price
- ¥147,000
- category
- Drums
- features
- Edit your rhythm patterns by modifying the pitch, envelope, level, and sound of each individual drum stroke.,Create your own "drum set" by choosing 24 of the RX5's 64 voices and finely tailoring their sound. 3 different drum sets can be memorized.,Assign a single voice to 12 keys, to create a pitched "drum keyboard".,Reverse any voice to create impressive, contemporary sound. Execute realistic cymbal muting by using the Damp function.,Insert gradual tempo and volume changes in songs. Name any part of a song and locate it instantly.,Expanded memory capacity: 100 patterns, 20 songs and 3 song chains, which can be saved onto RAM cartridge or cassette.,Voices can be output via 12 individual output channels, allowing you to use signal processing or individual drums.,Record or receive Tape Sync signals.,Use any RX5 voice as the sound source for any MIDI keyboard.
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