The Yamaha DX27 is a full sized key version of the Yamaha DX100. It was released in 1985 and manufactured in Japan. The DX27S is the same synth, with built in speakers, stereo output, chorus fx and internal power supply.

DX27
ManufacturerYamaha
Dates1985
PriceY102,900 $645US[1]
Technical specifications
Polyphony8 voices[2]
Timbrality1 part
Oscillator4-Operator Digital FM synthesizer
LFOSaw up, square, triangle, random
Synthesis typeFM Synthesis
FilterNo
Aftertouch expressionNo
Velocity expressionNo
Storage memory192 preset, 24 user
EffectsStereo Chorus (DX27S only)
Input/output
Keyboard61 note
Left-hand controlModulation, pitch bend
External controlMIDI (In, Out, Thru)

Keyboard

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The DX27 features 61 unweighted full sized keys without velocity or aftertouch. (Synth engine can receive and process velocity data via MIDI IN).

Memory

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The unit features 192 presets, 24 user presets.

Sounds

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The DX27 is most notable for its "solid bass" sound (Patch PB 01). This sound was also shared by other 4-op FM synths, such as the FB-01, DX21, and DX100.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ SynthArk, Designed by www.1234.info / Modified. "DX27". www.synthark.org. Retrieved 2018-07-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Yamaha DX27 | Vintage Synth Explorer". www.vintagesynth.com. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
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