Yamaha DX1 User Manual

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Yamaha DX1 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Synthesizer
Polyphony	16 voices
Algorithms	32
Year Released	1983
LFO	1
Memory	64 patches
Effects	Chorus
Control	Modulation Wheel, Pitch Bend
Filter	No

Summary

DX1 Outline and FM Voice Generator System

The FM Tone Generator

Explanation of Yamaha's FM tone generator principles and its unique features.

DX1 Features and Functions

The 4 Modes of the DX1

Details the four operational modes: Play, Edit, Function, and Store.

Connection Terminals

Details on the various audio, MIDI, and control connectors available on the DX1.

Play Mode and Performance Memory

Performance Memory & Voice Memory

Calling Memory Data

Edit Mode and Voice Parameters

The EDIT Mode

Describes the process of editing voice parameters and saving new sounds.

Voice Parameter Buttons Below the LED Display

Details on parameter switches for voice creation, categorized by function.

Function Mode, Effects, and Other Functions

The 3 Functions of the FUNCTION Mode

Store Mode and Data Memory Stock

3 Varieties of the STORE Function

Voice Initialize and Programming a New Voice

Programming a Voice from the Initialize Memory State

How to start creating a new voice using the Initialize Memory function.

Entering Voice Parameter Data

Using the MIDI Terminals

About the MIDI Terminals

MIDI System Connections and Operations