The reface dx from yamaha is a frequency modulation synthesizer offering simple controls and complex sounds in a small size. One oscillator is referred to as the carrier, and one as the modulator. Yamaha reface dx mobile minidigital fm synthesizer. Based on the dx7 synthesizer, the dx is a reimagined interface providing 8note polyphony with four operators and twelve algorithms that capable of creating a variety of sounds from retro 80s to modern edm. Something as simple as being able to control the amplitude of all four operators really helps with programming.
The reface dx is built into the same highquality enclosure as the other reface models. Reface yc organ, reface cp electric piano, reface cs analog modeling synthesizer, and reface dx 4op fm synthesizer. Dtronics dtrdx adds knobs to your yamaha reface dx gearnews. Theres a small learning curve, but the quick menus allow you to change settings on the spot. Dxm works with the mk1 and mk2 dx7, tx7, tx802, dx21, dx27, dx100, tx81z, dx11 and fb01. And the soundmondo app for ios devices uses qr code images that you can scan to send the data to your reface dx. Owners manual yamaha reface dx owners manual 60 pages. Reface dx goes retro 80s to cutting edge modern at the flick of a switchliterally. This time though, its a browny colour like the original dx7 but the similarities stop there this new dx has more in common with the dx100 and so it features a minikeyboard three octaves compared to the dx100s four and also uses four operators fm. The reface dx has a much greater sense of immediacy to its programming interface than the dx7 mk1 and. An fm synthesis programming tutorial focusing on the yamaha reface dx. Yamaha reface dx gets 50 control programmer from dtronics.
Because of my experience with fm synthesis teaching programming yamaha sent me a reface dx a few years ago to make patches for their patch sharing website long before i ever started synth stuff. S huehl iprogramming sounds for the yamaha reface dx s huehli. The reface dx is a modern remiplementation of the yamaha dx7 fm sound engine. Like the dx100, the reface dx is a portable 8voice 4operator fm minisynth. Before i get to the dx and cs, heres a few thoughts about the yc and cp. The ssp2 is yamahas designated hitter for dsp tasks and is incorporated into many products.
Speaking of easier, programming is such a breeze on the reface. In addition, software suitable for your application such as scada software that can be. And while it certainly had a great sound, it suffered from the same somewhat impenetrable programming interface, though to be fair considerably better than the original dx7 or other yamaha 4operator synths of the time. If your looking to get the nice dx7 era sounds at your fingers without having to get a used dx from the 1980s in questionable quality and pricing from ebay, then this profuct is for you. Yamaha reface dx owners manual 60 pages mobile mini. In this tutorial, we show how the yamaha reface dx can. An fm synthesis programming tutorial focusing on the yamaha reface dx architecture lesson 4. Have a preenfm2 as well, which can do some nice unique things, but id. Get manuals, specifications, and demos for the yamaha reface dx synthesizer.
The extremely clear and fantastic oled display for multitouch control of parameters makes it all the more user friendly. Jul 07, 2015 the yamaha reface dx, fm synthesis keyboard. Sep 29, 2015 after almost two years, i finally got around to updating the reface dx lemur template. If you want to go deeper check out his dxtxconvert software here. The reface dx, as you can easily guess, is modeled after the legendary dx7. The reface dx has a much greater sense of immediacy to its programming interface than the dx7 mk1 and dx21 that i own.
Another great book, geared toward programming 4operator fm synthesizers like the dx11, dx21, dx27, dx100, and tx812 is 300 voices for yamaha 4operator synthesizers. I have collected some links to sysex dump utilities for several platforms. The new keyboards use a similar form factor, but have sound engines designed to recall four different yamaha keyboard lines. Yamahas term for the configurations of modulators and carriers. The friday before christmas 2015, yamaha sent me their reface dx. The reface dx is nota remake of the legendary dx7 the reface dx is notcompatible with 4operator fm synths from the past like the tx81z, dx100, or dx9 therefore it is notpossible to load patches from those vintage yamaha fm synths in a reface dx. He has released four fulllength albums on schematic, warp, asphodel, and sublight records and has performed his own eartearing music mayhem worldwide. Its the only one to have a display and patch memories evidence that yamaha havent yet found a way to make fm fast enough or accessible enough to manage without. Finally, the reface yc is modeled after several revered organ models, including the yc20. The integrated looper lets you capture your performance and play it back. It gives the exact parameter settings necessary to create a wide variety of sounds. The reface dx is a modern version of the dx100, which many experts agree is one of the most underrated synths of the 1980s.
The auberginecoloured dx has an authentic air of inscrutability compared to the rest. We have 1 yamaha reface dx manual available for free pdf download. Quickly edit, store and recall 32 of your favorite voices with the onboard memory. This site is dedicated to the synthesizer yamaha dx7, you will find numerous sounds in the sysex format gleaned on web and in attics, informations and alternatives to find the sound of the 80s years. But unlike miniature keyboard instruments of the past, the reface touch is satisfying and expressive, and the sound is nothing short of spectacular. The thing is that book is about xseries synths where level is 099 and on reface it is 01 im trying to program this tiny synth using widely advised classic book fm. The reface is probably the easiest dedicated hardware fm synth to edit from the front panel, ever. During the past three years, richard has remixed top warp artists like aphex twin and mike patton faith no more. Yamaha reface cp, cs, dx, and yc manual yamaha reface dx. Proface software products include hmi application creation, acquisition of a range of device information, and remote control and monitoring. Multitouch controls puts powerful fm synthesis at your fingertips.
Although this view does not have the fine adjustments or envelope presets of the individual operator view, it is useful in getting a feel for how a patch works. The thing is that book is about xseries synths where level is 099 and on reface it is 01. Software capable of reducing application development time and collecting datamonitoring without any programming. Dtronics dtrdx pulls out 50 fm parameters from the yamaha reface dx and puts them under your. And while it certainly had a great sound, it suffered from the same somewhat impenetrable programming interface, though to be fair considerably better than the original dx 7 or other yamaha 4operator synths of the time. We caught up with this unique artist in shibuya to talk about the reface keyboards after his modular synthesizer workshop. Also, the case isnt quite like the cs01, and a small, easy to program fm synth is a lot. Fm synthesis is a method of creating sound that is based on multiplying the signal of one oscillator with the signal of another oscillator.
Basically, whichever reface you choose i really dont think you can go wrong. A computer running one of the following operating systems is required for this update. Oct, 2015 the reface dx is built into the same highquality enclosure as the other reface models. Yamaha caught the world by surprise with its reface series of portable keyboards. It has an lcd builtin, we dont have a lot of fm hardware synths, and the programming interface looks like the original actually, with a little more feedback. There are 12 possible combinations and you can easily change each presets algorithm and this will usually result in something dramatic a great starting point to your fm synthesis adventure and done using the touch strips in the centre of the unit. Obviously each reface has some varying degrees of features, but one common theme between all of the refaces, is being able to fine tune the sound, and play around with it anywhere you go. I actually own an original dx7, so i was extremely interested in comparing this modern portable incarnation to its original version.
The reface cs and reface dx both use the proprietary yamaha ssp2 upd800500f1011kn9a for tone generation. Fm synthesis has made a comeback lately, but is known for being difficult to program. Yamaha has done some interesting things with the reface series, and while we think they all sound fantasticand you can play anywhere from battery power, the minikeys and. Tried looking for another fm synth that seemed as easy to edit, old and new, and couldnt find it. Sep 18, 2015 the reface dx is a modern reimagining of the classic yamaha dx7. It also provides information about connecting the module to another msx2 system. Portable fm synth made by korg, with an obvious nod to the dx7 in its colour scheme. Im trying to program this tiny synth using widely advised classic book fm theory and applications but struggling a little. I can provide the info, but am not able to help you with programming of z80 mlapplications. This is the reface dx, which has as one of its chief orientations the bell pianos and broad digital synth library from the dx7.
Compare prices and shop yamaha reface dx mini keyboards on reverb. The reface dx utilizes 4operator fm synthesis with 2 programmable effects blocks. For this article, im going to delve into an area where fm synthesizers like the reface dx are especially versatile the creation of pad sounds. Because of the amount of harmonic overtone content that can be created by even just a single modulator. First, you can use it to jam over top of a bass line or other ostinato part.
A member of the reface series, the yamaha reface dx borrows from synths and keyboards of old to bring you updated functionality with those good, vintage sounds. The reface dx is a modern reimagining of the classic yamaha dx7. The reface dx legacy project is a website created by a programmer in the netherlands. Buy your yamaha reface dx minikey keyboard from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. The reface dxs front panel is suitably reminiscent of its fm forebear. The extremely clear and fantastic oled display for multitouch control of parameters makes it all the more user friendly and beginners feel its the perfect synth system for them. In many ways, the reface dx is like an updated version of the classic yamaha dx100.
Hands on and easy to program, the fx sound good, great midi implementation, and the keybed feels super nice. Modern desktop synth with an onboard sequencer, meant to be fully programmable with software. Richard devine is an atlantabased electronic musician and sound designer known for his layered, processed sound that combines influences from a range of genres spanning electronic, hippop, and more. Other members of the reface series are the reface cp, reface cs, and reface yc.
Customers find the reface dx from yamaha a most easily programmable good starter synth keyboard compared to all others in the market. The yamaha reface dx was released at summer namm in 2015 as part of the reface mobile mini keyboards line. Yamaha reface dx manuals manuals and user guides for yamaha reface dx. Everything you need to know just as roland has with aira and korg did with the volca line, yamaha has looked to its past to develop a line of affordable synths for the contemporary. For keyboardists, music creators and sound designers reface mobile mini keyboards are reimagined interfaces of classic yamaha keyboards. If you need an offline editorlibrarian for your reface dx you can download the reface dx editor panel that i created for ctrlr.
Is yamaha reface dx really that bad compared to the real dx7. Dx manager is a generalpurpose editor and librarian for the yamaha dx7 and compatible synthesizers. Richard devine richard devine is an atlantabased electronic musician and sound designer known for his layered, processed sound that combines influences from a range of genres spanning electronic, hippop, and more. This site should be a valuable source for programming or repairing the computer or module. It has a reputation for being difficult to understand and program, partially because. Sep 22, 2015 the yamaha reface dx is the fm synth in the line. I honestly like the reface keybed more than the dx7 keybed. The ssp2 has an sh2a cpu core operating at an internal clock speed of 5. I added a tab that allows viewing basic editing and copying of all four envelopes. Richard devine is at the cutting edge of sound design and musical composition. Have a preenfm2 as well, which can do some nice unique things, but id take another reface dx over it 90% of the time. Yamaha dx7 fm synthesisbased digital synthesizer and electronic keyboard manufactured by the yamaha corporation from 1983 to 1989. Is yamaha reface dx really that bad compared to the real.
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