Yamaha DX21 Manual Do Utilizador

Your Yamaha DX21 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthsizer incorporates the
state-of-the-art in digital FM tone generation technology, providing extraordinarily vi-

brant, rich voices and outstanding playability. The DX21 actually has two FM tone
generators, permitting two voices to be combined and played simultaneously, or in a

split keyboard configuration. The DX21 has a 32-voice programmable RAM memory
from which any voice can be selected at the touch of a button, a built-in 128-voice preset

ROM memory from which voices can be called into the RAM memory as desired, 32

special “performance” memories which can be programmed with combinations of voices
and some function parameters, and a cassette interface that permits unlimited storage
of FM voices. Of course, the DX21 is fully programmable, allowing you to create your

own FM voices or sound effects. Broad MIDI compatibility is also provided so the DX21
can control or be controlled via other MIDI compatible music equipment. To ensure
that you gain maximum benefit from all the performance and flexibility provided by the

DX21, we urge you to read this owner’s manual thoroughly while actually trying out

all of the available functions.

4. Headphones ............................................................. 3
5. MIDI Terminals......................................................... 3
6. Cassette ................................................................... 3
7. AC Power ................................................................. 4
8. Music Rack Installation ............................................ 4

2. The SINGLE Play Mode .......................................... 5
3. The DUAL Play Mode ............................................. 6
4. The SPLIT Play Mode ............................................. 6

3. The Voice Parameters ............................................. 28
4. STORING Voice Data .............................................. 36

CHAPTER III: THE FUNCTION MODE................................ 9 3. Reception Parameters ............................................. 41

1. Accessing the FUNCTION Mode .............................. 9 4. Reception Data ....................................................... 42

2. Entering Function Data.......................................... 9 5. System Exclusive Data ............................................ 45
3. The Performance Parameters............................... 10
4. Tuning Functions 14

5. Memory Management Functions........................... 15
6. MIDI Functions ......................................................... 20