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Digital Suburban DEXED

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Dexed is a multi platform, multi format plugin synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7. Under the hood it uses music-synthesizer-for-android for the synth engine.

The goal of this project is to be a tool/companion for the original DX7. ...

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    On Four Tet's Bandcamp page for his new album, New Energy, there's a note at the bottom that says, "Created on a laptop computer using Ableton Live software to control and mix VST plugins as well as manipulations of audio recordings. Plugins used for sound generation include Omnisphere, Kontakt, **Dexed** and Arturia V Collection. "

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Dexed is a multi platform, multi format plugin synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7. Under the hood it uses music-synthesizer-for-android for the synth engine.

The goal of this project is to be a tool/companion for the original DX7. Sound engine with 'float' value parameters, different waveform à la TX81z would be great but anything that goes beyond the DX7 should and will be a fork of this project. This is to keep the compatibility with the original machine.

Dexed is licensed on the GPL v3.

Features:

  • Multi platform (OS X, Windows or Linux) and multi format (VST, AU, LV2).
  • The sound engine music-synthesizer-for-android is closely modeled on the original DX7 characteristics.
  • 144 DAW automatable DX7 parameters available from one single panel.
  • Fully supports DX7 input and output Sysex messages; including controller change. This means that you can use this with a native DX7/TX7 as a patch editor and SysEx manager.
  • Each operator have a realtime VU meter to know which one is active.
  • Can load/save any DX7/TX7 SysEx programs. It is also possible to save a single program into a different SysEx file.

14 Digital Suburban DEXED Reviews

  • woolookologie
    woolookologie
    217
    Awesome DX7 Emulation

    If you do something like Synthwave or another vintage genre you HAVE to use this synth! It's free, sounds wonderuful vintage and you can load original Yamaha DX7 Patches.

    +2
    over 4 years ago
    • 1 Comment
    jimmarchi1
    jimmarchi1 Moderator

    Its really hard to get motivated to break out my actual DX7 now that I have DEXED.

    over 4 years ago
  • ro5
    ro5
    1096
    Best free DX7 emulator

    Dexed can read DX7 patches, sounds quite like a DX7, is way easier to program than a DX7 and is completely free of charge. I'd happily pay 10€, if only they could make the GUI a bit better...

    +2
    almost 4 years ago
    • 1 Comment
    jimmarchi1
    jimmarchi1 Moderator

    greed, except I would give them $20US... saves me a lot of time fucking with my actual DX7, but its also glitchy sometimes and the interface is a bit funky

    almost 4 years ago
  • left_bracket
    left_bracket
    234
    A Free DX7 On Your Computer

    What more can you say about the matter? It's killer.

    +2
    almost 3 years ago
    • 0 Comments
  • jimmarchi1
    jimmarchi1
    Moderator
    1970
    awesome

    DEXED simulates the mighty Yamaha DX7 FM synthesizers of my youth. I still have one. Basically this thing is 98% a real DX7 sound but what you lose in sound quality DEXED makes up for with ease of programmability. While maintining the vintage Yamaha look in their GUI, Digital Suburban have incorporated the best virtual-knob and graphical controls from various popular DX7 midi-patch-creation freeware. This is much easier to program than your DX7, can load up actual DX7 saved patches and is just a joy to screw around with. I still use my DX7 when I want to grunge up an FM sound through a guitar amp or something, but if I want crisp, DI Yamaha sounds I go for DEXED.

    +2
    over 4 years ago
    • 0 Comments
  • axebow
    axebow
    116
    Good plugin

    FM experience is nice! The plug-in has a clean and neat interface

    +2
    over 2 years ago
    • 0 Comments
  • lurk_slc
    lurk_slc
    61
    basically a free dx7

    this vst is amazing. A little tricky at first to those new to FM synthesis, but sounds so close to the original dx7 its insane. All of this for free. There's no reason you shouldn't have this vst.

    +2
    almost 3 years ago
    • 1 Comment
    jimmarchi1
    jimmarchi1 Moderator

    I love dexed and I own a DX7IIFD

    almost 3 years ago
  • donald_dingerson
    donald_dingerson
    262
    Essential software for the Yamaha DX7

    I use Dexed and the Roland UM-ONE USB MIDI Interface as a librarian for my Yamaha DX7. Loading patches to the DX7 is quick and easy, and programming the DX7 is much easier from Dexed. The one downside of Dexed is that notes will stick when using the DX7 as a MIDI controller.

    +2
    over 1 year ago
    • 0 Comments
  • dominikkarkowski
    dominikkarkowski
    75
    an dx7

    i dont want to waste monney on a real dx7 when you can have one for free!

    +1
    11 months ago
    • 0 Comments
  • armaanazeem
    armaanazeem
    150
    AWESOME.

    I JUST got this VST, so I don't really know what I should rate it...

    +1
    over 4 years ago
    • 2 Comments
    jimmarchi1
    jimmarchi1 Moderator

    then you should review it once you spend time making patches on it

    over 4 years ago
    armaanazeem
    armaanazeem

    Alright - I am more familiar with the VST now. It is AMAZING. I would really recommend this one, it's free + has SO many different channels you can experiment with

    about 4 years ago
  • tutui
    tutui
    30
    Almost a MkI DX7

    Well sounds like a Dx7, minus the 'DAC juice'.. To me, is a downside. At least is better than FM8.

    +1
    over 1 year ago
    • 0 Comments
  • musicbird
    musicbird
    928
    Good for Indonesian style music

    Anyone here from Indonesia would probably love this one as DX7 patches were used a lot in dangdut and indo pop during the 80’s and 90’s. Also one of the most beloved 80’s synths for e piano, harmonica, and brass.

    +1
    less than a minute ago
    • 0 Comments
  • luckycharmz
    luckycharmz
    245
    Cool

    Digital synth.

    +1
    about 1 year ago
    • 0 Comments
  • zadronxion
    zadronxion
    255
    Best free Synth Plugin I have ever seen

    This thing is complicated and seems to have a steep learning curve but it can do so much it's insane. I usually just stick to the presets which sound amazing. AND IT'S FREE!

    +1
    11 months ago
    • 1 Comment
    jimmarchi1
    jimmarchi1 Moderator

    try programming an actual dx7 without an editor.... you can at least see the envelopes on this thing

    11 months ago
  • anthony_parks
    anthony_parks
    231
    free DX7 vst, light cpu, amazing sounds, tons of patches on the web

    no, it's not as powerful as FM8, but my god, as far as softsynths go, this one is 1) FREE and 2) really light on CPU (a few percent at tops on my quad core amd) and sounds amazing. plus there are tons of patches because it's a DX7 in a VST package, and DX7 patches are everywhere on the internet for free. you gotta get this VST. plus if you own a Volca FM (planning on getting this), you can prototype and send your patches here.

    +1
    about 3 years ago
    • 0 Comments
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