Yamaha DX1 - Page 2

INTRODUCTION
Thank
you for
choosing
the
Yamaha
DXl
Digital
Programmable
Algorithm
Synthesizer,
The DXl is a
fully
digital
synthesizer
incorporating
the
state-of-the-art
tecnnology
including
Yamaha's
superb
FM
tone
generator
system.
The
DXl
offers the
highest levels
ot
performance,
programmability
and
sound
quality.
Please be sure
to
read
this
manual
thoroughly
before
you
use
your
DXl to
ensure
many hours of
trouble-free
use.
FEATURES
*
Microcomputer-based
operation
offers
a
tremendous
range
of
functions
in an
easy-to-use
system.
All
functions
are
selected
via
light-touch
electronic
buttons,
and data
entry is
carried
out
via
buttons
or
a
slider
control.
*
Data
is
displayed
on
the
LCD
or
LED
graphic
displays,
making
all
pertinent
parameters
visioie
during
programming.
The
LED
graphic
display
in
particular
offers
simultaneous
readout ot
many
parameters
making
it
easier to
check
overall
program
status.
*
64
(2
channels
x 32)
voice
memory.
256
pre-programmed
voices
are
provided
in
external
ROM memory
cartridges
(64
of
which
are the
same
as the
voices
pre-programmed
in
the
DXl internal
memory).
Voices
from
the
two
voice
channels
can
be
used
independently,
or
combined
as
needed.
*
The
DXl is
also
equipped
with
a 64
voice
performance
memory
which
can
store
combinations
of
voice
and
effect
(modulation
wheel,
foot
controller,
etc.)
parameters
^
for
easy
one-touch
selection.
A
^F
pre-programmed
64 voice
ROM
cartridge
is
provided.
*
Memory data
can
be
stored
in
optional
RAM
cartridges,
permitting
creation
of
an
original
voice
library.
*
Full
editing
facilities
permit
alteration
of
existing
voice
data.
*
Totally
new
voices
can
be
created
using
the
initialize
memory
function.
*
The
FM
tone
generator
is
a
revolutionary
system which is
totally
programmable
and
permits
creating
voices
with
a
natural,
irregular
harmonic
structure.
Two tone
generator
channels—
A
and
B—are
provided.
Each features
a
6-operator
32-algorithm
system.
Each
operator
is
fully
programmable
permitting
limitless
voice
creation.
*
A
new
8-parameter
envelope
generator
system
permits
programming
complex
envelope
waveforms
for
unprecedented
versatility.
An
independent
envelope
generator
is
provided
for
each
operator,
as
well
as a
separate
pitch
envelope
generator,
^^
*
The
DXl
features
programmable
key
velocit^^
sensitivity
function
which
enables
control
of
volume
and
timbre
via
key
pressure.
Further,
the
keyboard
has
been
specially
designed
to
respond
to
the
player's
touch
just
like
a
high
quality
acoustic
piano.
*
The
keyboard
scaling
function
enables
natural volume
and
timbre
scaling,
and
alteration
of the
EG
response
through
the
keyboard range.
*
The
DXl provides
a
rich
variety
of
effects
such
as
pitch
bend,
portamento/glissando,
EG
bias
and LFO
modulation.
These
can
be
operated
by
means
of
four
controllers:
a
modulation
wheel,
foot
controller,
keyboard
after-touch
response,
and a
unique
breath
controller
(optional),
*
The
DXl
is
equipped
with a
MIDI
interface.
This
permits
control
and
transfer
ot
data
between
the
DXl
and
another
MIDI
compatible
keyboard,
MIDI
computer,
sequencer,
or
other
MIDI
equipment.