Yamaha DX100 (synthesizer)

The Yamaha DX100 is an FM synthesizer released by Yamaha in 1986.[4][5][6] It offers four operators for each of its eight voices, and has eight algorithms (compared to the DX7's six operators for each of its sixteen voices, and thirty-two algorithms). It has only 49 mini-keys, and no arpeggiator or effects, but is still useful, known in particular for its bass patch #1. It features up to 192 presets, seriously improving the DX7's limited preset capabilities. It can also store 24 user-programmable sounds in RAM. It lacks cartridge support, but voice patches can be saved to and loaded from an external cassette recorder.

Yamaha DX100
ManufacturerYamaha
Dates1985[1]
Price£349 GBP
$445 US
Technical specifications
Polyphony8 note
Timbrality1 part
Oscillator4 sine wave, (4 operators, 8 algorithms)
LFO1 (Sample & Hold, Saw Up, Sine, Square, Triangle, Delay, Key Sync)[2]
Synthesis typeDigital FM
FilterNone
Aftertouch expressionYes[3]
Storage memory192 ROM patches, 32 RAM patches.
HardwareHD63803XP (CPU), YM3014 (DAC), YM2164 (FM synthesis chip)
Input/output
Keyboard49 mini key
Left-hand control2 wheels for pitch and modulation
External controlBreath controller, MIDI In, out, thru, footswitch,

It was the cheapest user-programmable FM synthesiser made in the 1980s, leading to its popularity even amongst professional musicians in the 80s and 90s. It's essentially a cut down version of the DX21 and DX27, using the same FM chip.

Notable users

See also

References
  1. "Special Content - Yamaha - United States".
  2. "Yamaha DX100 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  3. Moogulator, Mic Irmer. "Yamaha DX100 Digital Synthesizer". www.sequencer.de. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  4. Graham, Nick (Feb 1986). "Yamaha DX100". In Tune. United Kingdom: Moving Music Ltd. p. 26. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  5. Betteridge, Jim (Feb 1986). "Yamaha DX100". International Musician & Recording World. United Kingdom: Cover Publications Ltd, Northern & Shell Ltd. pp. 106–107. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  6. Jenkins, Mark (Feb 1986). "The Dynamic Duo". Sound On Sound. United Kingdom. pp. 20–22. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  7. Benjamin Middleton (30 October 1992). "~~ rephlex ~~ aphex ~~ drn ~~". Newsgroup: alt.rave. Usenet: Bwy3xo.2Gw@brunel.ac.uk. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  8. Trask, Simon (Dec 1988). "Future Shock". Music Technology. United Kingdom: Music Maker Publications (UK), Future Publishing. pp. 38–43. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  9. Ward, Phil (Jun 1993). "The Magic Circle". Music Technology. United Kingdom: Music Maker Publications (UK), Future Publishing. pp. 56–60. Retrieved 2021-12-26.

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