Eno spoke to Keyboard Magazine back in 1987 and volunteered to send some patches for the notoriously difficult to program Yamaha DX7, covering kalimba, violin, and tamboura. Arturia VST The DX7 V accurately models the FM digital synthesizer that became synonymous with the sound of the ‘80s. Arturia's enhancements add more of everything to make the new DX7 V a sound for all time. Yamaha DX7s SysEx file downloads To download all the internal and cartridge voice and performance patches, packaged in a single ZIP file, use the 'Yamaha DX7s SysEx voice and performance files' link. To download one, or more, individual SysEx files, use the appropriate individual 'Internal patch', or 'ROM Cartridge patch' link. Free Yamaha DX-7 Patch Editor & Virtual Synthesizer Dexed is a multi-platform, multi-format software synth that is modeled on the Yamaha DX7. It lets you create new sounds, use them in your DAW and save them to your DX-7. According to developer Digital Suburban, ‘the goal of the project is to be a tool/companion for the original DX7.’. 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 80's years. Yamaha DX7 FM synthesis-based digital synthesizer and electronic keyboard manufactured by the Yamaha Corporation from 1983 to 1989.

Released by Yamaha in 1983, the DX7 is another one of those landmark synthesizers in the history of electronic instruments. Until the DX7 burst on the music scene, most synthesizers were all analog based. The DX was the first commercially successful digital synths. And boy was it every successful! Every keyboard player from guys playing in their garage to the biggest names in the music business bought one and before it was discontinued in the late 80's, the DX became one of the biggest selling synths of all time.

Of course, besides the affordable price, what made it so popular were the sounds that you could produce on one. It's digital FM synthesis was able to create a wide range of new sounds that you just were not able to produce on a analog synth. The DX is widely known for it's great rhodes electric pianos, bells, killer synth basses (the 'lately bass' being especially popular) and metalic type synth sounds.

The original DX7 was also one of the first synthesizers to have MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) included. It was released the same year as the MIDI spec and as a result has incomplete support for the standard: It only transmits information on MIDI channel 1, has no OMNI support for sending and receiving on all midi channels and will not send velocity data beyond value 100. Yamaha fixed all the midi problems and continued to make improvements with the updated DX7-II models that were released throughout the 80's. These included the DX7-IID, DX7-S and DX7-IIFD, which included a built in floppy drive and the TX802 which was a DX7-II in a rack with 8 outputs. The TX816 had eight DX7s in a rack mount, with individual MIDI ports and balanced outputs for each module.

In 1988, in celebration of the company's 100-year anniversary, Yamaha released the DX7 II Centennial. It was a DX7 II FD with a silver case, gold painted buttons and sliders, and 76 glow-in-the-dark keys. Only 100 were made and were priced at US$3995. Definitely a sort after collectors item for synth junkies. Finally, nearly twenty years after it's release Native Instruments released FM7, which is a software version of the DX. This IMO is one of the few software synths which actually sounds as good if not better then the original and well worth picking up if your interested in FM synthesis and the type of sounds that can be created with it.

The DX7 II Centennial and TX816 Rack

Being that the DX had no sliders, switches and knobs like a typical analog synthesizer, it was very difficult to program. FM synthesis was also a much different concept in creating sound using sound operators, modulators and carriers which also made it difficult to work with. Fortunately, several programmers (including us) took the time to learn how to create sounds in this new format and a wide range of sounds soon became available for the DX. Several talented programmers also released computer editors and librarians for the DX which let you program new sounds using your computer. These were popular with computer systems like the Commodore-64 and Atari which were the mainstream computers at the time for running music applications. The company 'Grey Matter Response' also released the 'E' expansion board, which boosted the DX's memory and added a sequencer.

Shortly after the DX was released, we bought one and started to learn how to program sounds for this amazing new synth. Throughout the 80's we owned pretty much every type of DX7 that was released and slowly assembled a large library of DX7 sounds. Our collection now has over 1000 programs included and is compatible with all the DX7 models. The sounds are available in system exclusive (.syx) or standard midi files (.mid) and can be downloaded from our web site when you order our free e-mail delivery. We provide the software with your order that lets you load in the sounds. All you need is a midi interface to be able to connect your computer to the DX. We also have a collection available in DX7-2FD format that we can send you on a floppy disk that you can load directly from the DX's floppy drive if you not set up to load in sounds via midi. Note: The DX7-2FD floppy disk library is set up differently and contains 18 banks of patches. Sorry, but the sounds are not available on the old DX7 cartridges.

DX/TX Set #1 - General: everything except Percussion & FX
DX/TX Set #2 - Percussion/FX

These DX7 synth patch libraries are where it all started. In the early 1980's ManyMIDI's founder, Elmo Peeler, did a session for Producer/Guitarist Roland Battista (formerly of 'Earth, Wind, and Fire'). Although the producer was happy with Elmo's playing, he wasn't happy with the 128 available DX7 sounds (the factory patches). When Elmo left the session that night, he vowed he'd never be caught short again for excellent patches. As his collection grew, the need for efficient organization became apparent. When a producer asks for a different bass patch, you don't want to have to wade through flutes, harpsichords, and strings to find more basses for fast, efficient A/B comparisons!

Keep in mind that some of these ManyMIDI DX7/TX7 patches were used by Stevie Wonder on his 'Characters' album. Pete Townshend's Eel Pie Recording studio and The Beach Boys are also among the many pro's that use these DX7/TX7 synth patches.

ManyMIDI Products has developed the largest and most highly-organized, professional synth patch librariesavailable for the DX7, DX7S, DX7II, DXII-D, DX7II-FD, TX7, TX816, and TX802 synthesizers (and FM7 and FM8).

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ManyMIDI - 4009 DX7 Synth Patches (SysEx format) Set #1 (All except Percussion/FX) - $29.95:

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ManyMIDI - 2216 DX7 Synth Patches (SysEx format) Set #2 (Percussion/FX) - $29.95:

DX/TX Set #1 - General (All Except Perc/FX)

DX/TX Set #2 - Percussion/FX

The 6225 DX7 synth patches in these sound libraries are the finest available from any source. Every kind of sound that the synthesizer is capable of producing is included - no type of sound is left out. If you want to make the most of your MIDI studio, these sound banks are exactly what you're looking for - guaranteed!

In 2001 Native Instruments released the FM7 software synthesizer, and in 2006 the FM8, which are software versions of the Yamaha DX7. These software programs run as VST, AU, or RTAS plugins, in addition to standalone-mode. They can import System Exclusive files (.SYX), which means that these ManyMIDI DX7 synth patches can be played in the FM7 and the FM8.

'We have been using your TX802 library for some time now and have had very good results with it. We write and produce music primarily for television. Some of your patches are featured weekly on a national basis.' - G.H., Las Vegas, NV

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'The 4,009 DX7II-FD sounds are good. I love the way they are organized. Please send me the 2,216 Percussion voices.' - M.M., Olive Branch, MS

'The DX/TX Set #1 collection of your voices that we have is excellent. It's a nice product. Please send the percussion voices of Set #2.' - D.M.S., Boston, MA

'I have your Roland D-10/110/20 set. I can vouch for the fact that it makes much more sense than organizations like Pop, New Age, Rock, Top 40, etc. These names really don't help you find the patch that you have in mind as quickly as having things organized by instrument. Overall, I would say that the patches are an outstanding value. From my experience, ManyMIDI technical support is excellent. If anyone is in the market for patches for synths, I would recommend checking ManyMIDI Products out. I will be purchasing your ESQ-1 and TX81Z patches as soon as I get the money. A very satisfied customer.' - J.A., Urbana, IL

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