Yamaha DX27 EN - Manual (Page 3)

CONGRATULATIONS!
Your Yamaha DX27 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer incorporates
state-of-the-art digital FM tone generation technology, providing extraordinarily vibrant,
rich voices and outstanding playability. The DX27 has a programmable 24-voice IN-
TERNAL memory (RAM) from which any voice can be selected at the touch of a button,
two 96-voice PRESET ROM memories (a total of 192 fine preset voices!), a 96-voice
BANK memory that permits storage of PRESET voices in any configuration for one-touch
selection, and a cassette interface that permits unlimited storage of FM voices. Of course,
the DX27 is fully programmable, allowing you to create your own FM voices or sound
effects. Broad MIDI compatibility is also provided so the DX27 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 DX27, we urge you to read this owner’s manual thoroughly while actually trying
out all of the available functions.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: SETTlNG U P................................................ 3
1. Audio Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Optional Foot Switch ..................................... 3
3. Optional BC-1 Breath Controller ........................... 3
4. Headphones ........................................................ 3
5. MIDI Terminals ..................................................... 3
6. Cassette .................................................................. 3
7. AC Power Adaptor .................................................. 3
8. Music Stand Installation ........................................ 4
9. ID Function ....................................................... 4
CHAPTER II: PLAYING THE DX27 ................................... 6
1. DX27 Voice Memory Configuration.. ....................... 6
2. The INTERNAL PLAY Mode..................................... 7
3. The BANK PLAY Mode.. .......................................... 8
The SHIFT Mode ................................................... 8
4. The 192-Voice PRESET Memory.. ........................... 9
PRESET SEARCH ................................................ 10
CHAPTER III: THE FUNCTION MODE .............................. 11
1. Accessing the FUNCTION Mode ............................. 11
2. Entering Function Data ........................................... 11
3. The Performance Parameters . . . . . . . . ....................
11
4. Tuning Functions ................................................... 17
5. Memory Management Functions ............................
17
6. MIDI Functions ................................................... 22
CHAPTER IV: VOICE PROGRAMMING ............................. 25
1. The Basics of FM Synthesis ................................. 25
2. The EDIT and COMPARE modes.. ........................... 30
3. The Voice Parameters .......................................... 31
4. STORING Voice Data ............................................. 39
5.
Two Approaches to Creating Your Own Voices ...... 39
CHAPTER V: VOICE PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE ........... 41
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 45
MIDI DATA FORMAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
1. Transmission Conditions ........................................ 46
2. Transmission Data ............................................. 47
3. Reception Conditions ............................................. 50
4. Reception Data ..................................................... 51
5. System Exclusive Data .......................................... 54
VOICE/FUNCTION DATA ................................................. 58
DATA NAME .................................................................... 59
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