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Common Yamaha DX7 Questions
How do I connect my DX7 to other MIDI devices and configure the MIDI channels?
Connect MIDI cables to the MIDI IN and OUT ports on the DX7. Set the MIDI channel using function 15 (MIDI CH) in function mode. The DX7 is mono-timbral, so it can only transmit/receive on a single channel at a time.
How do I save my edited sounds (patches) on the DX7?
Use the 'INT' and 'CARTRIDGE' buttons to select your save destination, then use the 'FUNCTION' button followed by '16' (Save) and the keyboard keys to choose a memory location (patch number) and press 'YES' to save the current voice.
What are the basic controls on the DX7 and how do I select different sounds?
Use the 'VOICE SELECT' buttons (1-32) to choose internal preset sounds. To select cartridge sounds, press the 'CARTRIDGE' button first, then use the 'VOICE SELECT' buttons.
My DX7's display is dim or not working. What could be the problem?
A dim or non-functional display usually indicates a failing backlight or a problem with the display circuitry. The backlight is a known failure point on the DX7 and often requires replacement.
What are 'operators' and how do they work in the DX7's FM synthesis?
Operators are sine wave oscillators that are modulated by each other to create complex timbres; in the DX7, six operators are arranged in different 'algorithms' which dictate how the operators modulate one another. The algorithm determines the overall sound character.