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Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer
URI:
https://gptkb.org/entity/Yamaha_DX7_Synthesizer
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
Predicate
Object
gptkbp:instanceOf
gptkb:synthesizer
gptkbp:aftertouch
Yes
gptkbp:arpeggiator
No
gptkbp:audio
2 x 1/4" mono
gptkbp:cartridgeSlot
Yes
gptkbp:color
Dark gray
gptkbp:controls
MIDI In/Out/Thru
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin
gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:displayType
gptkb:LCD
gptkbp:effect
No built-in effects
gptkbp:genre
gptkb:Jazz
gptkb:rock
gptkb:Electronic
R&B
Pop
gptkbp:height
122 mm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer
gptkbp:key
61 keys
gptkbp:manufacturer
gptkb:Yamaha_Corporation
gptkbp:maximumDepth
340 mm
gptkbp:MIDI
Yes
gptkbp:modulationWheel
Yes
gptkbp:notableFeature
First commercially successful digital synthesizer
Popularized FM synthesis in pop music
gptkbp:notableSong
gptkb:Africa_by_Toto
gptkb:I_Wanna_Dance_with_Somebody_by_Whitney_Houston
gptkb:Take_On_Me_by_a-ha
gptkbp:notableUser
gptkb:Brian_Eno
gptkb:Whitney_Houston
gptkb:Depeche_Mode
gptkb:Phil_Collins
gptkb:Toto
gptkbp:numberOfAlgorithms
32
gptkbp:numberOfOperators
6
gptkbp:pitchBendWheel
Yes
gptkbp:polyphony
16 voices
gptkbp:powerSource
gptkb:AC
gptkbp:predecessor
gptkb:Yamaha_GS1
gptkbp:presetPatches
32
gptkbp:productionEndYear
1989
gptkbp:releaseDate
1983
gptkbp:sequence
No
gptkbp:speed
Yes
gptkbp:successor
gptkb:Yamaha_DX7_II
gptkbp:synthesisType
FM synthesis
gptkbp:timbrality
Monotimbral
gptkbp:userPatches
32
gptkbp:weight
14.2 kg
gptkbp:width
1012 mm
gptkbp:bfsParent
gptkb:Yamaha_Corporation
gptkbp:bfsLayer
5