
RX5
1986 (Dec.)Initially sold for ¥147,000 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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