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On Thu, 2 May 1996 djordan@LnxLand1.denver.colorado.EDU wrote... I second this opinion 110%. The DX-100 is one of the classics. I always had been after the DX-100 and only obtained one about 2.5 years ago. I've also got a TX81Z that I've had for several years.

quoted 8 lines wasn't it voted in the top 10 of idm machines. What is the fascination

> > wasn't it voted in the top 10 of idm machines. What is the fascination > > with this machine, I thought all the 4 operator DX range had the same > > engine so why would the DX100 with it's nasty little keys and spectrum > > style buttons be any better than say the DX21,27 or preferably the rack > > This is an old message, but allow me to make some assertions on the > machine. First of all the DX-100 presets are "vintage" sounding, and > spine tingling to listen to (for my project, anyway...)

I agree, the presets are very special sounding because not only do they encapsulate (IMO) part of the original techno sound because of their non(pseudo?)-realism. The DX-7 and other 8 operator FM synths provided a very sterile audio realism. Great for electric piano (Lionel Ritchie et al) sounds and breathy wind sounds (Tears for Fears) but not for obviously techno music. Also the sounds are not so fat that they present a problem fitting them into a mix. The little pitch bend and tone wheels are in a cool position. There's something about those controllers thats unique. By the same token the joystick on my Korg Poly61 has a very distinctive feel.

quoted 3 lines it to a DX-7. That is reason enough for me! I fuckin' love this

> it to a DX-7. That is reason enough for me! I fuckin' love this > machine! > favorite DX-100 presets:

How about Sixtease --> IMO THE synth organ sound 5th String --> I've heard this on so many classic Detroit techno trax. Set your pitch bend range to a 5th ie: at full scale up from mid C you get a G. Play a major & hold a 7th cord C7 major is a good one and wank that pitch wheel. Snoopy Mars to ???? Chillos Matthew D. Smith Check this out: http://chilloutroom.eskom.co.za:8080/Red_Friday _________________________________________________________________ Matthew D. Smith Eskom KZN SMART Project a72928@chilloutroom.eskom.co.za konman@iafrica.com --- Check Out The Eskom KZN SMART website http://chilloutroom.eskom.co.za/

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From all the FM boxes, the one you need that will do all of the above is the TG77, which has 6 ops with variable waveforms plus 2 digital resonant filters that sound horribly cool. It will blow the crap out of both DX100, TX81Z etc.

quoted 5 lines On Thu, 2 May 1996 djordan@LnxLand1.denver.colorado.EDU wrote...

> On Thu, 2 May 1996 djordan@LnxLand1.denver.colorado.EDU wrote... > > I second this opinion 110%. The DX-100 is one of the classics. I > always had been after the DX-100 and only obtained one about 2.5 > years ago. I've also got a TX81Z that I've had for several years.

I think they are not that different from the rest of the yamaha FM nachines as well as the Casio VZ series.

quoted 15 lines wasn't it voted in the top 10 of idm machines. What is the fascination

> > > wasn't it voted in the top 10 of idm machines. What is the fascination > > > with this machine, I thought all the 4 operator DX range had the same > > > engine so why would the DX100 with it's nasty little keys and spectrum > > > style buttons be any better than say the DX21,27 or preferably the rack > > > > This is an old message, but allow me to make some assertions on the > > machine. First of all the DX-100 presets are "vintage" sounding, and > > spine tingling to listen to (for my project, anyway...) > > I agree, the presets are very special sounding because not only do > they encapsulate (IMO) part of the original techno sound because of > their non(pseudo?)-realism. The DX-7 and other 8 operator FM synths > provided a very sterile audio realism. Great for electric piano > (Lionel Ritchie et al) sounds and breathy wind sounds (Tears for > Fears) but not for obviously techno music.

DOn't use all the ops! But the more ops you got the more noise you can make! Mike Dvorkin -------------------------------------- <Fujitsu Network Transmission Systems> -------------------------------------- E: mdvorkin@tddcae99.fnts.com VOX: (214) 479 2977