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Yamaha DX100 (synthesizer)

Yamaha DX100 (synthesizer)

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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.

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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, the YM2164.

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  1. "Special Content - Yamaha - United States".
  2. Moogulator, Mic Irmer. "Yamaha DX100 Digital Synthesizer". www.sequencer.de. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  3. Graham, Nick (Feb 1986). "Yamaha DX100". In Tune. United Kingdom: Moving Music Ltd. p. 26. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  4. 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.
  5. Jenkins, Mark (Feb 1986). "The Dynamic Duo". Sound On Sound. United Kingdom. pp. 20–22. Retrieved 2021-12-26.

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