The Yamaha DX7 is a synthesizer manufactured by Yamaha Corporation from 1983 to 1989. It was the first successful digital synthesizer and is one of the best-selling synthesizers in history, selling more than 200,000 units.

Featuring a 61-key layout, 16-voice polyphony and a six envelope generator in the VCA, the Yamaha DX7 remains one of the cornerstones of digital FM synthesis. Found in the rigs of Brian Eno, Crystal Method and the Beastie Boys since its introduction in 1983, the DX7 combines vintage cool, profess...

One of the most popular digital synths ever was the DX7 from Yamaha, released in 1983. It featured a whole new type of synthesis called FM (Frequency Modulation). It certainly is not analog and it is difficult to program but can result in some excellent sounds!

DX7 V. FM synthesis gamechanger. The DX7 brought digital synthesis to everyday musicians, transformed the sound of the charts, and won the title of best-selling synth of all time. DX7 V is a software reimagining of the icon, bringing that iconic glassy, punchy, crystal-clear sound to …

The DX7 embodies the flick-of-a-switch method of choosing presets and algorithms used in digital synthesizers. This was a complete turnaround from the image of analog synthesizers, where advanced functionality tended to be indicated by a preponderance of knobs and buttons.

The DX7, a classic FM synth, gets a make-over with three significant updates. The updated models feature a more sturdy chassis with actual push-buttons replacing the cheaper and less reliable membrane buttons of the original DX7.

Feb 4, 2025 · Yamaha surprised the market with dueling back-to-back synthesizer releases, the DX7 and DX1, only months apart, but the differences were massive.

Feb 14, 2025 · The Yamaha DX7 digital synthesizer is one of the most important and influential electronic instruments of all time. Debuting in 1983, the DX7’s cutting-edge design, versatile array of sounds and relatively accessible price changed everything.

Nov 5, 2020 · The Synth Heard Round the World: DX7. Aside from its 61 keys and rectangular shape, the DX7 starkly contrasted in appearance and operation from other synthesizers of the time. Gone were an abundance of knobs, switches, and sliders—all replaced with an array of buttons, a single data entry slider, and a tiny LCD screen for accurate visual ...

DX7 V is a software reimagining of the icon, bringing that iconic glassy, punchy, crystal-clear sound to your DAW. The DX7 brought digital synthesis to everyday musicians, transformed the sound of the charts, and won the title of best-selling synth of all time.