Yamaha Reface DX Mini FM Synthesizer
Yamaha’s groundbreaking FM synthesizers shaped the sound of the 80’s like no other electronic instrument. With the reface DX, all these legendary sounds are back in the 21st century – ready for the new generation of FM sound fans. A carefully developed user interface offers intuitive access to the FM tone generators even for starters. A capacitive multi touch controller allows dynamic modifications of a sound. The reface DX is polyphonic with 8 voices and features 7 effects.
Features Sound
・4-operator FM Sound Engine offers dynamic and expressive additive synthesis
A new feature of this engine is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a wide-range of sound creation
・Two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block:
The effect types are: VCM Touch Wah, VCM Flanger, VCM Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb and Distortion
・Multi-touch control interface gives direct access to four simultaneous parameters
・32 Voice memory locations allow storing and recalling favorite Voices
Control
・Based on the FS action found on the flagship Motif XF, HQ (High Quality) Mini Keys provide premium feel and response for fast, accurate and natural playing
・Integrated Phrase Looper: capture song ideas or just jam
・Sustain pedal input allows the sustain function for all FM generated sounds
Mobility & Connectivity
・2W 3cm stereo speaker system lets you play any place, any time
Specially designed bass reflex port technology enhances bass response for full, rich sound
・Battery powered – uses six “AA” batteries with five hours of life
・USB “TO HOST” allows MIDI connectivity to your USB-equipped computer or iOS device
Specs
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers 2 W x 2
Speakers 3 cm x 2
Power Supply
Power Consumption 6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)
Battery Life Approximately 5 hours
Auto Power Off Yes
Power Supply Adaptors PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
Batteries Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Accessories
Included AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale
Voices
Number of types 4 Operators, 12 Algorithms
Number of voices 32 (memorable)
Effects Distortion/VCM Touch Wah/Chorus/VCM Flanger/VCM Phaser/Delay/Reverb
Size/Weight
Dimensions Width 530 mm (20 7/8″)
Height 60 mm (2 3/8″)
Depth 175 mm (6 7/8″)
Weight 1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)
Keyboard
Number of Keys 37 keys
Type HQ mini (High-Quality mini)
Initial Touch Yes
Tone generation
Maximum Polyphony 8
Engine FM
Other Features
Phrase Looper Yes
Display Type Full Dot LCD (128 x 64 dots)
Connectivity
DC IN DC IN (12 V) jack
Headphones PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)
MIDI MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)
AUX IN AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)
OUT PUT L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)
USB TO HOST USB (TO HOST)
Pedal Type SUSTAIN: FC3(A), FC4(A), FC5 (optional)
Half dumper NO (*Half damper’s control message can be sent to external device via MIDI)
・Dual 1/4″unbalanced line outputs provide connection to mixers, audio interfaces, DI boxes and more
・A 3.5mm aux line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument
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