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Not to be confused with Yamaha GX-1.
Synthesizer
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US$ 13,900[3]<br>Technical specificationsPolyphony32 voices in single or split mode
16 voices in dual modeTimbralityMonotimbral<br>Bitimbral in split modeOscillator6 operatorsLFO1Synthesis typeDigital frequency modulationFilternoneAttenuator6 envelope generatorsAftertouch expressionYesVelocity expressionYesStorage memorytwo sets of 4 banks of 8 voices (A and B channel, total 64), 8 banks of 8 performance combinationsEffectsnoneHardware2x YM21280 (OPS) operator chip
2x YM21290 (ES) envelope generatorInput/outputKeyboardDX-1: 73 with<br>velocity and polyphonic aftertouch<br>DX-5: 76 with<br>velocity and channel aftertouchLeft-hand controlpitch-bend and modulation wheelsExternal controlMIDI
The Yamaha DX1 is the top-level member of Yamaha's prolific DX series of FM synthesizers. The DX1 has two sets of the synthesizer chipset used in the DX7, allowing either double the polyphony, split of two voices, or dual (layered) instrument voices. It also has double the voice memory of the DX7. It has an independent voice bank for each of two synthesizer channels ("sound engines"). Each of 64 performance combinations can be assigned a single voice number, or a combination of two voice numbers - one from channel A and one from channel B.
Notable features<br>[edit]
A DX1's rear panel.<br>Visual<br>[edit]
The DX1 was enclosed in a handmade Brazilian rosewood case and was played with a 73-key weighted wooden keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch.[4] On the left side of the front panel, a printed algorithm chart provided an overview of the 32 selectable algorithms and their associated operator structuring.
The DX1 also used solid push-buttons rather than the membrane buttons found on the DX7, with them containing individual LEDs to indicate current status. [5]
Controls<br>[edit]
Compared to the DX5 and the DX7, the DX1 had more displays that enhanced accessibility and programmability.[6][7][8]
Performance...