Yamaha DX100 Digital FM Poly Programmable Synthesiser - Detroit Techno Classic

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  • Regular price $629.00


Yamaha DX100 Vintage Digital Programmable Polyphonic FM Synthesiser

The the 4-operator DX100 was released in the mid 80s. With its lightweight plastic case, miniature keys and battery slot for portability, the DX100 might look like a bit of a toy, but its sound is a different matter altogether. The DX100 specialises in similar sounds to its big brother: cold, digital chords; hard, aggressive basses; metallic stabs, plucks and bells. Yes, editing it’s a bit of a pain, but that’s true of all FM synths. In addition to featuring the Solid Bass preset, being the synth of choice for Talkbox legened, Roger Troutman, the DX100 is a Detroit techno classic. Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson all used the synth extensively. It has also been used by Orbital, Scanner, Jean-Michel Jarre, Autechre, Laurent Garnier and countless other dance music artists. Many would argue that Native Instruments’ FM8 plugin makes the DX synths redundant. They’d be wrong. Test them side by side and you’ll hear that the lo-fi 80s DA conversion and analogue output stage of the hardware give it a unique character which nothing else can quite match. Every dance music producer should try a DX at some point. The 100 is a true classic. (Attack Magazine)

Condition:

• This is a used item. 



• This unit is physically in good condition for its age. It shows some general wear from use and age like some scratches, marks and nicks. There is a little bit of dust under the plastic that covers the screen. Please see photos. 

• This DX100 has been tested and is working as it should. There are no faults to note. 

• This unit uses a 12V positive centre power adaptor or batteries to power on. A generic power supply will be included for Australian & New Zealand buyers only. No batteries are included. 

• This DX100 ships with a padded DX bag. 

• This sale is for the DX100, padded bag & PSU ( AU & NZ only). Nothing else is included in this sale.
 

Specifications:

Polyphony - 8 notes

Oscillators - Compact Digital 4-operator FM synthesizer

Keyboard - 49 mini keys 

Memory - 192 presets, 24 user

Control - MIDI

Date Produced - 1985

Postage:

Your order will be processed within 5 business days.

If you are in a remote area you may incur extra fees. 

International import tax, duty, vat, custom fees or any other charges are not covered by us, nor included in the shipping fees. These are the responsibility of the buyer. 

Return Policy:



Returns will only be accepted for manufacture defects / faulty items. Please contact us if you have any problems with your purchase and we will strive to work it out with you.