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Yamaha DX100 User Manual

Yamaha DX100
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YAMAHA
AUTHORIZED
PRODUCT MANUAL
DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE ALGORITHM SYNTHESIZER
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Yamaha DX100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Synthesizer
Polyphony8 voices
Synthesis TypeFM (Frequency Modulation)
TimbralityMonotimbral
Velocity SensitivityYes
AftertouchNo
Year Released1985
Keyboard49 keys (mini-keys)
MIDIIn, Out
LFO1 LFO
Outputs1/4" mono output, headphone output
Power9V DC

Summary

CHAPTER I: SETTING UP

Audio Outputs

Mono audio output for the tone generator channel.

MIDI Terminals

Connects to other MIDI-compatible equipment for data transmission and reception.

Battery, AC Power Adaptor

Power options using 6 "C" batteries or the optional AC adaptor.

PRECAUTIONS

Location

Avoid direct sunlight, heat, vibration, dust, cold, or moisture.

Cleaning

Clean exterior with a soft, dry cloth; avoid chemical solvents.

Handling

Avoid excessive force, dropping, or rough handling.

CHAPTER II: PLAYING THE DX100

DX100 Voice Memory Configuration

Overview of INTERNAL, BANK, and PRESET voice memories for performance.

The INTERNAL PLAY Mode

Accesses and plays voices directly from the 24-voice INTERNAL memory.

The 192-Voice PRESET Memory

Read-only memory containing 192 pre-programmed FM voices.

CHAPTER III: THE FUNCTION MODE

Accessing the FUNCTION Mode

How to enter the FUNCTION mode using the FUNCTION button.

The Performance Parameters

Parameters affecting real-time performance, like pitch bend and modulation.

Tuning Functions

Master tune adjustment affecting all voices simultaneously.

CHAPTER IV: VOICE PROGRAMMING

The Basics of FM Synthesis

Explains how the DX100's FM voice generator creates sounds using operators.

The EDIT and COMPARE modes

Entering EDIT mode for programming and COMPARE mode for listening to originals.

STORING Voice Data

Procedures for saving edited voices to the INTERNAL memory.

CHAPTER V: VOICE PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE

Initialize a Voice

Steps to initialize the voice edit buffer and enter the EDIT mode.

Selecting the Algorithm

Choosing an algorithm to define operator connections for sound creation.

Set the OP1 (carrier) EG

Programming the Envelope Generator parameters for operator 1.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Keyboard

Details of the 49-key mini keyboard specifications.

Sound Source

Information on the FM Tone Generator with 4 operators and 8 algorithms.

Connecting Terminals

Description of all input and output terminals for connectivity.

MIDI DATA FORMAT

1. Transmission Conditions

Conditions governing the transmission of MIDI data.

2. Transmission Data

Detailed breakdown of MIDI data transmission formats and messages.

3. Reception Conditions

Conditions governing the reception of MIDI data.

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