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Description
The Yamaha DX1 FM Synthesizer is a masterpiece of digital sound design, offering musicians a rich palette of sounds to explore. As a flagship model from Yamaha's legendary DX series, the DX1 combines advanced technology with intuitive controls, making it a sought-after instrument for both studio and live performances. With its FM synthesis capabilities, the DX1 produces a distinctive range of tones that are both complex and crystalline, allowing artists to craft unique sounds that stand out in any mix.
The DX1 features a 76-key weighted keyboard, providing musicians with an expressive touch similar to that of an acoustic piano. This synthesizer is equipped with dual FM tone generators, offering an impressive 32-note polyphony, which allows for intricate layering and dynamic performances. Its robust build and sophisticated design make it not only a powerhouse in terms of sound production but also a visually striking piece of musical equipment.
Designed with the professional musician in mind, the DX1 includes a comprehensive set of controls and connectivity options, ensuring seamless integration into any setup. From its luxurious wooden side panels to its user-friendly interface, every aspect of the DX1 has been meticulously crafted to inspire creativity and deliver exceptional sound quality.
Key Features:
- 76-key weighted keyboard for expressive play
- Dual FM tone generators with 32-note polyphony
- Extensive sound modulation capabilities
- Comprehensive MIDI implementation
- Robust build with luxurious wood paneling
- Intuitive interface for ease of use in live and studio settings
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Yamaha DX1 In Action
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Ultra-rare Yamaha DX-1 FM Synthesizer Overview - Approximately 140 Initially Made!
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VINTAGE TUTORIAL - Yamaha DX1 - FM sound design
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Yamaha DX1 FM Synthesizer - The Greatest FM Synth Of All Time!
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Programming the Yamaha DX1 with Moot Booxle
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Cuckoo demystifying FM synthesis on the YAMAHA DX1 at MESS
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio
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Comparisons
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Arturia's DX7 VST is praised for its capability to replicate the DX1's sounds, especially when using unison up to 4 voices for richer tones.
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Features and functionality
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The DX1's ability to layer two patches and detune one slightly is a key feature, creating a unique, rich FM sound.
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Mods and upgrades
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Running a DX21 through analog filters can enhance the layered FM sound, suggesting similar mods for a DX1-inspired setup.
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In a YouTube video titled "Analog Mixing & Jonathan Wilson's Home Studio" by Warren Huart on Produce Like A Pro, Jonathan Wilson discusses the gear in his studio, including his Yamaha DX1 FM Synthesizer.
Michael W. Smith is confirmed to have used the Yamaha DX1 FM Synthesizer frequently during the 1980s, as evidenced by its appearance at the 2:48 mark in a 1985 concert video, uploaded by Smitty Fan on YouTube under the title "Michael W. Smith - In Concert 1985."
Ian Stanley of Tears for Fears is shown using the Yamaha DX1 FM Synthesizer in the YouTube video "Tears For Fears DX1 Heritage Synth Restoration" by Behringer.
According to the "equipment list" found on Church Studios, owned by Epworth, one of the things listed is the Yamaha DX1.
"On my side of the stage I've got the Synclavier, which is used mostly for string and voice sounds as well as the pure tones. For example, the intro to 'Money For Nothing' is played on the Synclavier sequencer. My other main keyboard is the Yamaha DX1. I love that synth, it's definitely one of the greatest keyboards around. You obviously have to know a lot about programming to use it properly, and it is very complicated, but if you can grasp the system it's really lovely."
At the 2-minute and 40-second mark of the official music video for Europe's "Open Your Heart," you can see Gunnar Mathias Michaeli's Yamaha DX1 FM Synthesizer.
August 1986 New multitrack cables for C and E. Old XLR cables and Varicon conversion boxes to be used for Soundcraft 8-track and noise reduction in new Studio H. ‘Drilled out’ headphone sockets to convert to ‘Igranic’. Using 300 baud modem. TX816 and more QX1’s ordered. Peter using Yamaha DX1 keyboard and Yamaha MEP4 MIDI Processor. Hi-fi VHS machines (with timecode on one channel) to be rented. Fairlight Computer Musical Instrument (CMI) modified: removed transformers box. Phone system costing almost £4000 a year: £8000 Thorn-Ericson ‘Earl’ system considered. Mac Plus computer arrives with large screen and adaptor card: has internal Micahdrive HDD?
These are the synthesizers that the Radiophonic Workshop used in 1985
According to the second column of page 81 of the October 1985 issue of Keyboard Magazine, Alan Fitzgerald used a Yamaha DX1 FM Synthesizer at home during the "7 Wishes" era in Night Ranger. 
At 6:05, John Bundrick can be seen using YAMAHA DX1.
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