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Yamaha reface DXvsYamaha reface YC

Summary

Yamaha reface DX and Yamaha reface YC: 2 Yamaha synthesizers compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 20 compared specifications.

Key differences

  • Engine: Digital (FM) on the reface DX and Digital (organ modelling) on the reface YC.
  • Voices: 8 on the reface DX and 128 on the reface YC.
  • Polyphony: 8 notes on the reface DX and 128 notes on the reface YC.
  • Oscillators: Four-operator FM with 12 algorithms on the reface DX and AWM organ flutes modelling five classic organ types on the reface YC.

Both are the same on keys (37) and key action (Synth-action).

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Yamaha reface DX synthesizer

Yamaha

reface DX
Current
Yamaha reface YC synthesizer

Yamaha

reface YC
Current
General
ManufacturerYamahaYamaha
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20152015
Sound engine
EngineDigital (FM)Digital (organ modelling)
Voices8128
Polyphony8 notes128 notes
OscillatorsFour-operator FM with 12 algorithmsAWM organ flutes modelling five classic organ types
Multi-timbral parts11
EffectsDistortion, Touch wah, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay, ReverbRotary speaker, Distortion, Reverb
Keyboard
Keys3737
Key sizeMiniMini
Key actionSynth-actionSynth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
KeybedHQ miniHQ mini
Format
FormatKeyboardKeyboard
Motorised knobsNoNo
FeaturesBuilt-in speakers (2 W x 2), Runs on six AA batteries (about 5 hours), MIDI breakout cable, Sliders for every parameter, Phrase looper, Touch-sensitive controls, 32 user voicesBuilt-in speakers (2 W x 2), Runs on six AA batteries (about 5 hours), MIDI breakout cable, Sliders for every parameter, Five organ types, Miniature drawbars, Rotary speaker simulation
Connections
MIDI portsDIN in, DIN out, USBDIN in, DIN out, USB
CV / GateNoNo
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)530 × 175 × 60 mm530 × 175 × 60 mm
Weight1.9 kg1.9 kg