My husband who is a huge lakers fan asked that the table felt be in lakers colors the owner, david kay, didnt even bat an eye. The reface dx contains 2 programable effect units with vcm touch wah, vcm flanger, vcm phaser, chorus, delay, reverb and distortion. Voice editor for yamaha reface dx by helfried wildenhain mddx1 is the complete, professional voice editor for the yamaha reface dx. The reface dx works a little differently when you click on a voice you will see a parameter chart of all the settings a road map on how to program the voice. The reface dx has some nice presets out of the box but id recommend checking out yamahas soundmondo website for more interesting sounds if youre not already familiar with the ins and outs of fm synthesis. 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. Multitouch controls puts powerful fm synthesis at your fingertips. A new feature of the engine in the dx is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a widerange of sound creation. Yamaha dx7 fm synthesisbased digital synthesizer and electronic keyboard manufactured by the yamaha corporation from 1983 to 1989. Jan 27, 2016 yamahas reface collection is a set of keyboards designed to give you legendary sounds from the companys history, squeezed into tiny portable packages. Feedback in the yamaha reface dx offers more flexibility in sound design when used in combination with fm. Finally, reface soundmondo features a custom qr code generatorscanner that lets you create, scan and share qr codes of reface voices.
Add to your sound using the two onboard multieffects. The reface dx is the first were looking at as it really seemed to spark the imagination mostly positive of our viewers when we posted the first look videos a couple of months back. Reface dx brings fm synthesis back with the legendary sound in a compact, portable and versatile mini key keyboard. Aber gut, wenn es patches fur reface dxuser sind, dann sollte man es wohl so akzeptieren. The most famous synthesizer of the 1980s its electric piano became a standard sound in ballads and smooth jazz genres. 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. Ran midi from fp4f to cp to be able to play both on full size keys and midi from the cp to the dsi mopho to haveadd synth bass on a couple of songs. We have 1 yamaha reface dx manual available for free pdf download. Each stored voice can be rated, named and given a custom image from your photo library. With so much to do and learn, its been a long while since ive taken a peek below the hood of an. The video covers patch loading, creation of custom sounds and using the soundmondo application.
Sep 22, 2015 unlike most hardware fm synths, the reface dx has a bright backlit screen that clearly displays detailed patch information. Set lists organize your voices into groups whether youre getting ready for a gig or categorizing your voice library. You will find in this soundset various sounds like basses, leads, pads, efx to name a few. Midi quest yamaha reface dx editor and librarian for. Yamahas reface dx is a 37key mobile mini keyboard with a 4operator fm sound engine, two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block, sustain pedal input, phrase looper, builtin stereo speakers, midi connectivity, aux input, and dual line outputs. 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. I was wrong about the reface dx i was onboard the reface hate train when they launched. On the vintage side are timeless patches like the fm rhodes that underpinned hundreds of ballads. The reface dx is notcompatible with 4operator fm synths from the past like the tx81z, dx100, or dx9 therefore it is not possible to load patches from those vintage yamaha fm synths in a reface dx. Reface dx goes retro 80s to cutting edge modern at the flick of a switchliterally. Buy your yamaha reface dx minikey keyboard from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Dein reface dx verwandelt sich mit nur einem tastendruck vom 80er jahreretrosynth zur modernen cuttingedgeklangerzeuger. Go from snorkeling to deep sea diving by hitting edit. Yamaha reface dx fm synthesizer keyboard synthesizers.
The dx is one of the most interesting members of the reface family. Doh, are we talking about the dx7 or the reface dx. Ive been seeing a lot of hate and harshness towards the yamaha reface dx and i keep wondering why. A computer running one of the following operating systems is required for this update. 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. On this video we are going to show you how to build evolving pad sounds with reface dx download the sound on your reface at. Parker reface dx from desktop or your mobile device. Yamaha reface dx, cs, cp, and yc editorlibrarian panels.
Yamahas reface dx is an fm synthesiser featuring a 4operator fm sound engine with dynamic and expressive additive synthesis. The only one that remotely interested me was the dx but that price seemed absurd especially since you can still get big used dx7 for cheap i had one for a while, and sure you might need to replace the battery but otherwise theyre built like tanks. 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. Sep 18, 2015 the reface dx is a modern reimagining of the classic yamaha dx7. The key bed is one of the best ive played on, and its built like a brick shit house. We caught up with this unique artist in shibuya to talk about the reface keyboards after his modular synthesizer workshop. I bought it mainly because i could download presets from. Is yamaha reface dx really that bad compared to the real.
The glassy, digital sound of the original dx7 has gained itself a cult following, so the chance to own a new version without the user. Inside reface dx and reface cs sand, software and sound. Andy jones turns his attention to the yamaha reface cs and so the second synth in the reface range, this time an analogue, albeit a physicallymodelled one. Therefore it is not possible to load patches from those vintage yamaha fm synths in a reface dx. Yamaha reface dx owners manual 60 pages mobile mini. Reface dx owners can find another impressive collection of classic fm patches in the reface dx legacy project. The reface dx brings a 4 operator fm synth engine to the party.
Yamaha dx7 dx7iifd dx7ce dx5 dx1 dx 100 200 21 27 11 v50 dx7s synthesizer magnet. Reface, dx digital synthesizer, reface, cs digital synthesizer. Yamahas reface dx is a 37key mobile mini keyboard with a 4operator fm sound engine, two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block, sustain pedal input, phrase looper, builtin stereo speakers, midi connectivity, aux input, and dual line. I added a tab that allows viewing basic editing and copying of all four envelopes. Dein reface dx verwandelt sich mit nur einem tastendruck vom 80erjahreretrosynth zur modernen cuttingedgeklangerzeuger. The reface dx also offers you two effects slots with seven effects types including reverb, distortion, chorus, wah, flanger, phaser and delay. The auberginecoloured dx has an authentic air of inscrutability compared to the rest. Again, the qualit is high with plenty of scope for tweaking the depth and rate of chorus and flangers, or the size and time of delays and reverbs. The yamaha reface dx synth is based on the famous classic products from yamahas past such as the dx7 and dx100. You can display, edit, tweak, organize, audition, archive and manage your reface dx from the focal point of your studio. And it can recreate many of the iconic fm sounds of that era.
The dx is a pain to program but you can get s of patches for free off the interwebs for it. My intention is to update the collections periodically, to include the latest and greatest patches from soundmondo. Jul 07, 2015 the yamaha reface dx, fm synthesis keyboard. Another highlight is a spoton recreation of the tubular bell preset that will either remind you of paul hardcastles nineteen or taco bell commercials from the 90s. The reface dx is a modern version of the dx100, which many experts agree is one of the most underrated synths of the 1980s. Side one is a new set of 32 programs for your yamaha reface dx, showing the potential and versatility of the 4 operators fm synthesis. The reface dx, launched at summer namm in 2015, is a modern, mobile version of the dx100 one of the most underrated synths of the 1980s. Brazilian pianist, eliane rodrigues, literally taking the performance below the stage. Integrate the reface dx with your daw and use it the same way as a softsynth or run the editor as a separate application connected to your reface dx. Most of the classic 80s fm synths, though, were limited to sinewave operators and had 14bit digitaltoanalog converters. Mid last year i did a small solo instrumental gig at a pub with a roland fp4f, a yamaha reface cp and a dsi mopho. The reface dx is perhaps the biggest disappointment on paper. Hey ive bought the yamaha reface dx and its a fantastic little synth. Drawing particularly from the dx7, which was a musicdefining synthesizer in the 80s, the reface dx serves up expressive sound that harkens back to the dx7, but can be molded to your own preferences using onboard multieffects that can be saved as one of 32 patches.
One glitch is that is a display bug for the lfo information for voices it gets from the reface. The reface dx is not a remake of the legendary dx7. The reface dx utilizes 4operator fm synthesis with 2 programmable effects blocks. Jul 07, 2015 we got a visit from the reface fairy the other week and so were able to bring you the exclusive first look at the new range. The reface dxs front panel is suitably reminiscent of its fm forebear. And its paired with a multitouch control panel that makes creating and editing patches fast, because it gives you simultaneous access to four aspects of the patch.
The reface dx also contains a looper, giving you the ability to quickly record. With reface cs, unlike the dx you dont get obvious preset sounds to start with more guides in the form of oscillator structures, and all part of a very clever and fast synthesis. A whole bunch of people claims that the reface is nowhere as good as the original dx7 and consider the reface a toy because of its 4 operators, compact design and not warm enough sound in general compared to the warmth on the dx7. Yamaha reface dx editor and librarian coffeeshopped. Toys for tots georgia tech toys for tots all publix locations in the metro area will accept donations of new unwrapped toys from november 24 through december 23. Find a preset you like, and easily sync it to your device, then start tweaking the parameters to make it your own. After almost two years, i finally got around to updating the reface dx lemur template.
The reface dx is a 4operator fm synth, like the dx9, dx21 and dx100 synths of the 80s. Ram toys for tots toy drive at landmark start the season with toys for tots atlanta toys for tots in need of new toys for tots hra foundation. Is yamaha reface dx really that bad compared to the real dx7. Quickly edit, store and recall 32 of your favorite voices with the onboard memory. If you want to dump dx7 patches to it, you need to convert them with a dos program called dx2sy. Since the reface dx doesnt have physical controls like reface cp, cs and yc, theres no need to indicate whats different the brain will always match your panel. The reface dx is not compatible with 4operator fm synths from the past like the tx81z, dx100, or dx9.
Excellent this product is in like new condition and shows little to no signs of use. Yamaha dx7 synthesizer ram sound data cartridge with master group sound patches. Based on the dx 7 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. If you want to support my hard work please make a donation. The yamaha reface dx was released at summer namm in 2015 as part of the reface mobile mini keyboards line. I actually own an original dx7, so i was extremely interested in comparing this modern portable incarnation to its original version. The reface dx synth engine improves on these predecessors in several ways.
A whole bunch of people claims that the reface is nowhere as good as the original dx7 and consider the reface a toy because of its 4 operators, compact design and not warm enough. Yamaha reface cp yamaha reface cs yamaha reface dx yamaha reface yc yamaha s03 yamaha s08 yamaha s30 yamaha s70 xs yamaha s80 yamaha s90 yamaha s90es yamaha s90 xs yamaha shs10 yamaha shs200 yamaha sk10 yamaha sk100 yamaha sk15 yamaha sk20 yamaha sk30 yamaha sk50d yamaha sy1 yamaha sy2 yamaha sy22 yamaha sy22, sy35, and tg33 expansion cards. On this video we are going to show you how to create electric piano sounds with reface dx to get the sounds of the reface dx on your music. First, neither the reface dx or the sy77 will load dx7 patches, however since the sy77 is essentially a superset of the dx7 fm implementation, it can pretty much make any fm sound the dx7 can. Free patches for the yamaha reface cs synthesist ranz adamson ranzee has shared free collection of patches for the yamaha reface cs synthesizer. For keyboardists, music creators and sound designers reface mobile mini keyboards are reimagined interfaces of classic yamaha keyboards. The reface dx from yamaha is a frequency modulation synthesizer offering simple controls and complex sounds in a small size. Multitouch controls let you access fm synthesis with your fingertips. 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. Op nav buttons we will have a lot more fun and speed to make patches. The yamaha reface dx is one of the synths were considering adding support for in patch base if you want to see an editor for this synth, give us your feedback on the patch base voting page, to let us know.
I was hoping for some sort of aira product that would deliver interchangeable engines dx, cs, etc. It is inspired by the famous dx7 and has four operators and is capable of delivering classic 80s sounds, as well as modern twists to the fm synthesis, which will appeal to edm and dubstep producers. Yamaha reface dx manuals manuals and user guides for yamaha reface dx. It always shows wavesine, and speed and delay both 0. Yamaha reface dx mobile minidigital fm synthesizer. Now you can dial in the exact sound detail that fm synthesis is known for. Form factor so yes, it has mini keys, and they are quite slim, which does make playing some things a little more tricky than perhaps one would hope for there. Soundmond app lets you store, recall reface and montage voices on ios and share them on soundmondo. Compact synthesizer with fm sound engine frequency modulation, 37 hq miniaction keys, 8 voice polyphony switchable to monophonic mode, 4 operator with feedback, 12 algorithms, 32 voice memory locations, 7 effects 2 can be used in parallel. Dk billiards really came through for my family when we were looking to upgrade our pool table so that it looked acceptable in our family room. Jul 05, 2017 synthesist ranz adamson has shared free collection of patches for the yamaha reface cs synthesizer the video covers patch loading, creation of custom sounds and using the soundmondo application. The dx is all black and moody, drawing inspiration from the iconic yamaha dx7, and, in all honesty, it wasnt a keyboard i was expecting to get along with. Hopefully whatever actually does come out we still dont know 100% do we.