Yamaha DX7vsYamaha DX7II
Summary
Yamaha DX7 and Yamaha DX7II: 2 Yamaha synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 3 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Yamaha DX7LegacyView details → | Yamaha DX7IILegacyView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
| Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (FM) | Digital (FM) |
| Voices | 16 | 16 |
| Polyphony | 16 voices | 16 voices |
| Oscillators | 6 sine-wave operators per voice, 32 algorithms | 6 sine-wave operators per voice, 32 algorithms |
| Filter | None | None |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 2 |
| Sequencer | None | None |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | Channel |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Features | 32 internal memories, ROM and RAM cartridges, Two custom FM chips, Membrane buttons, one data slider, 2 × 16 character LCD, Breath controller input | Bi-timbral split and layer, Stereo outputs, Micro-tuning, Floppy drive (DX7II-FD), Loads original DX7 sounds, 76-key Centennial edition (1987) |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
Key differences
- Released: DX7 – 1983 DX7II – 1986
- Multi-timbral parts: DX7 – 1 DX7II – 2
Both are the same on engine (Digital (FM)), voices (16), keys (61) and key action (Synth-action).