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. Would have been nice to have one pattern per patch. Tried looking for another fm synth that seemed as easy to edit, old and new, and couldnt find it. Yamaha reface dx, cs, cp, and yc january 22, 2018 read more. Its like that only 10x more painful to input all the right numbers and end up with some crappy moog impersonation or yet another version of dx electric piano. Soundtower editor released the official sequentialdsi forum. Remember in a christmas story when the kid decodes the message and it turns out to be a commercial for ovaltine. The reface dx, launched at summer namm in 2015, is a modern, mobile version of the dx100. As a result, the reface dx is one of the most userfriendly fm keyboards that we ve seen for patch creation and editing. Nov 18, 2017 all patches are programmed from scratch, no external effects, soon ill upload the soundmondo link to the full 32 patch set list, forgive my terrible keyboard playing.
Owners manual yamaha reface dx owners manual 60 pages. Powerful with 6 operators and 32 algorithms, however only has 3 voices. Yamaha reface dx, cs, cp, and yc editor librarian panels. 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. Template for user library template cords creamware pro12 asb 8 years ago. It allows for control of every parameter on the reface dx and provides surprising new control vistas. Find a preset you like, and easily sync it to your device, then start tweaking the parameters to make it your own. I played one at a local store a few weeks back and i was extremely impressed by the quality and feel of the keybed, so much so that i am considering buying the reface dx to use as a highquality smallformat master midi keyboard, with the added bonus of it being a synth too. Compare prices and shop yamaha reface dx mini keyboards on reverb. With so much to do and learn, its been a long while since ive taken a peek below the hood of an electronic musical instrument. For people that are interested in mini synths or in a modern fm synth, the reface dx has a lot to offer. Jul 19, 2017 if i select a patch on either the rev2 itself or soundtower editor, both reflect the correct patch. It has also developed andor licensed software to the top three synthesizer manufacturers as well major hardware manufacturers including.
The new keyboards use a similar form factor, but have sound engines designed to recall four different yamaha keyboard lines. 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. The dx is one of the most interesting members of the reface family. May 02, 2020 to handle sysex files you use a universal sysex dump utility. The reface dxs front panel is suitably reminiscent of its fm forebear. If you need an offline editor librarian for your reface dx you can download the reface dx editor panel that i created for ctrlr. Theyve now turned their attention to that other form of annoyingtoprogram synthesis linear arithmetic with the dt01.
I actually own an original dx7, so i was extremely interested in comparing this modern portable incarnation to its original version. If you want to see an editor for this synth, give us your feedback on the patch base voting page, to let us know. The reface dx contains 2 programable effect units with vcm touch wah, vcm flanger, vcm phaser, chorus, delay, reverb and distortion. Yamaha reface dx manuals manuals and user guides for yamaha reface dx. Coffeeshopped dx patch editor ios patch editor for your dx series synth. Yamaha reface dx owners manual 60 pages mobile mini. Originally posted by scoox can these boards run off usb power alone.
Before i get to the dx and cs, heres a few thoughts about the yc and cp. The auberginecoloured dx has an authentic air of inscrutability compared to the rest. This is a max4live editor for the reface dx, which enables you to program every element of the synth and store automated changes. A computer running one of the following operating systems is required for this update.
And lastly, it has a modern midi implementation, with all included in one sysex message. Yamaha reface dx editor and librarian the yamaha reface dx is one of the synths were considering adding support for in patch base. This uses sysex commands to allow full control off all patch parameters. Portable fm synth made by korg, with an obvious nod to the dx7 in its colour scheme. Dx is synonymous with fm synthesis since the 1980s. To handle sysex files you use a universal sysex dump utility. After almost two years, i finally got around to updating the reface dx lemur template. Reface yc organ, reface cp electric piano, reface cs analog modeling synthesizer, and reface dx 4op fm synthesizer. The reface dx itself is a modern version of the dx100, which is one of the most. 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. Korg, yamaha, roland, alesis, akai, line 6, maudio, and tcelectronic.
Dsi prophet 12 module sound editor by ibokai, rating. When the yamaha reface dx arrived i immediately hoped to be able to reuse my huge library of sysex patches for 4operator fm synths that i had collected. Download patch base for ipad free in the app store. Now, weve got an unsolicited web editor for our own meeblip synth, joining editors for roland boutique and yamaha reface instruments. Go from snorkeling to deep sea diving by hitting edit. Soundmondo is a social sharing network for yamaha synthesizer sounds.
Korg minilogue vs yamaha reface cs post by kenneth. Yamaha reface dx fm synthesizer keyboard synthesizers. With over 750 midi devices supported, midi quest 12 multiinstrument editor librarian is the best choice for controlling your midi hardware with unparalleled editing and organizational tools including au, aax, vst3, vst2, and mfx plugins. Is yamaha reface dx really that bad compared to the real. Each stored voice can be rated, named and given a custom image from your photo library. I create sounds using my sounds editor, then dump them one at a time to a. Voice editor for yamaha reface dx by helfried wildenhain highlights this userauthors eye for design, a deep attention to detail, and a desire to push the underlying platform midi designer pro 2 to do new things. Dtronics recently announced their hardware programmer for the yamaha reface dx, and they also have the dt7 programmer for the original yamaha dx synths, but it turns out they are not stopping there. Voice editor for yamaha reface dx by helfried wildenhain mddx1 is the complete, professional voice editor for the yamaha reface dx. The chorus reqiuires the latest firmware from roland. Hq mini keyboard 37keys allows fast, natural performance with premium feel and response builtin. Dsi pro 2 editor and librarian august 30, 2016 read more.
Master layout designer ibo kai brings us his complete editor, a platinum layout, for the yamaha reface dx. The only editor librarian to be rated 10 by electronic musician. I added a tab that allows viewing basic editing and copying of all four envelopes. Universal meaning you can use it for any midi device that can sendreceive sysex data, not just the reface. A new feature of the engine in the dx is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a widerange of sound creation. Parker reface dx from desktop or your mobile device. Well, as i see it, there are two reasons for that apart from the fun or novelty. Powerful and intuitive fm section lets you easily edit fm sound. The reface is probably the easiest dedicated hardware fm synth to edit from the front panel, ever. Finally, reface soundmondo features a custom qr code generatorscanner that lets you create, scan and share qr codes of reface voices. Sysex librarian mac os sysex tool to transfer patches to and from your computer. Yamaha reface dx portable fm synthesizer 4operator fm sound engine offers dynamic and expressive additive synthesis 32 voice memory locations allow storing and recalling favorite voices integrated phrase looper.
I was wrong about the reface dx i was onboard the reface hate train when they launched. If i change a setting on the keyboard directly, it updates on the editor. Ctrlr control your midi life midi editor for all your. Sound quest has been creating sysex editor librarian software for over 30 years. Have a preenfm2 as well, which can do some nice unique things, but id take another reface dx over it 90% of the time. Is yamaha reface dx really that bad compared to the real dx7. You cant dump an original dx21 patch onto the reface dx just like that, but i assume you mean a dx21 patch that has been converted to reface dx format. Dont believe everything the ads and salesmen try to tell you. Visualize, edit, and organize sounds for your yamaha dx7. But before i continue i want to make a few things clear. Yamaha caught the world by surprise with its reface series of portable keyboards. The ja panese company produced and distributed two different series for its own synth. The yamaha reface dx is a great little synth and i love it.
Sep 18, 2015 the reface dx is a modern reimagining of the classic yamaha dx7. Actually the looper on the dx is the most operationally useful, with buttons for stop, start, record etc rather than the slider on the reface cs which is almost pointless. The yamaha reface dx mobile mini keyboard puts the iconic sound of a 4operator fm synth right in your hands, along with a host of modern features like onboard multieffects and straightforward editing. Yamaha reface dx patches made from scratch youtube. The soundmondo ios app gives you direct access to over 50,000 yamaha synthesizer sounds. Take creative control of your yamaha reface dx with fast and easy parameter editing, unparalleled bank organization, inspirational patch randomization. The reface dx is a 4operator fm synth the original dx7 is 6operator that comes with usb audio out, a tactile keybed, and onboard effects. 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. To let us know which editors youd like us to make, please use the form below. We have 1 yamaha reface dx manual available for free pdf download. Set lists organize your voices into groups whether youre getting ready for a gig or categorizing your voice library. I recommend reducing the transmit speed in the preferences pane when transferring sysex files to the dx7. Yamahas reface dx is an fm synthesiser featuring a 4operator fm sound engine with dynamic and expressive additive synthesis. 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.
Yamaha reface dx gets dedicated controller, plus new. So, we made this page to help us keep track of which synths are the ones people want support for the most. Midi quest 12 multiinstrument editorlibrarian midi. It lets you create new sounds, use them in your daw and save them to your dx7. Yamaha dx7 fm synthesisbased digital synthesizer and electronic keyboard manufactured by the yamaha corporation from 1983 to 1989. Suggestions for enhancements are welcome, but you are also free to enhance the template yourself. Yamaha introduced its new reface mobile mini keyboards line the line was inspired by the form factor of the vintage yamaha cs01, a mini synth that featured a builtin speaker. Yamaha released the reface mobile mini keyboards at summer namm of 2015, including the exciting reface dx. 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. Buy your yamaha reface dx minikey keyboard from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Now you can dial in the exact sound detail that fm synthesis is known for. If you need an offline editor librarian for your reface dx you can download the reface dx editor panelthat i created for ctrlr. You can record up to 32 bars of midi notes into it, though its one pattern, volatile storage makes it of limited use.
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. However, any controls i change on the editor do not get sent to the rev2 and the sound does not change at all. For keyboardists, music creators and sound designers reface mobile mini keyboards are reimagined interfaces of classic yamaha keyboards. Still have to write that mail and send it off to dsi though. Midi quest yamaha reface dx editor and librarian for windows.
The reface has feedback on each op variable waveform. Ugh, i feel like the reface dx is the most misunderstood p roduct for no good reason other than gearslutz people hating on it because theyre gearslutz. Each bank must be activated by a patch selection which will initially be garbled data then the data can be loaded via cartridge or midi. Confusion studios announces dedicated midi controllers for. Heres a quick update from superbooth 2018 on some yamaha reface news from blake angelos at their booth, yamaha had two new reface addons. In many ways, the reface dx is like an updated version of the classic yamaha dx100. Midi quest yamaha reface dx editor and librarian for. Manipulating parameters is a breeze, thanks to the reface dx s multitouch control surface, and storing your patches is just as easy. The reface dx utilizes 4operator fm synthesis with 2 programmable effects blocks. Were always working on adding more editors for more synths to patch base.
The roland boutique d05roland d50 editor librarian patch sharing utility is now available 20 apr 2017. A simple patch editor with the most common parameters. We now have a parameter editor for the behringer modeld. Yamaha reface dx, cs, cp, and yc editorlibrarian panels features. 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. Like the dx100, the reface dx is a portable 8voice 4operator fm minisynth. Soundmond app lets you store, recall reface and montage voices on ios and share them on soundmondo. 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.
Midi quest is the only professional multiinstrument editor librarian that supports midi hardware from. Every parameter is catered for and accessible from one panel including some system settings. You can save and share the sound of yamaha synthesizers with music creators all over the world. The dtronics dt7 is a custom midi controller that gives you extended handson control of the reface dx. Emagic amt8 standalone patch editor june 20, 20 read more. Send sysex bulk of all parameters to midi from panel. 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. The roland boutique jp08 editor now has access to a hidden chorus effect with three different settings similar to the one on the ju06. Sep 22, 2015 the yamaha reface dx is the fm synth in the line.