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SYNTHESIZERS · 1984
TX816
Yamaha
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Type
Synthesizers
Production
1984–1987
Orig. price
$826,000
Model
TX816
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From the Community
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Document Library
Service & Technical
3Press & Media
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Audio Demos
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Compatible Sound ROMs
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MIDI Implementation
Note On/Off
Velocity
Channel Aftertouch
Poly Aftertouch
Pitch Bend
Program Change
Clock Sync
Song Position
Active Sensing
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Parts & Components
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Factory Sound Library
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Modifications
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Owner Registry
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System Components
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01From the Community02Document Library03Audio Demos04Compatible Sound ROMs05MIDI Implementation06Parts & Components07Factory Sound Library08Modifications09Owner Registry10System ComponentsManufacturer
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Specifications
- year
- 1984
- price
- ¥826,000
- category
- Synthesizers
- features
- 8 TF1 digital FM tone generator modules in a rack-mountable system.,Each TF1 contains a 6-operator FM tone generator with 32 RAM voice memories.,Each module contains 32 function memories corresponding to the 32 voice memories.,Independent MIDI IN and THRU terminals for each module. The TX816's 8 independent MIDI inputs make it an ideal tone generator system for use with theQX1digital sequence recorder.,Common MIDI IN, OUT and THRU terminals.,Independent balanced XLR audio outputs from each module.,All voice and performance memories can be programmed via an external 6-operator DX synthesizer.
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