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100 Things To Do With FMReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1986Yamaha DX100 PolysynthThe latest addition to the DX family is the cheapest yet at just £349. Simon Trask slings it round his neck and takes it for a test drive: will it bring FM to the masses? |
21 TodayReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Aug 1985Yamaha's DX21 polysynth offers FM sound quality at a low, low price, plus a few features even the DX7 doesn't have. Simon Trask investigates. |
21 TodayReview | Electronic Soundmaker, Sep 1985Yamaha DX21 synthesiserThe latest in the DX synth series |
A New Angle On FM?Review | Sound On Sound, May 1989Yamaha TQ5 ExpanderStylish or ugly, don't let the TQ5’s unconventional casing distract you from the fact that with its 8-track integral sequencer and digital effects, this 4-operator FM expander packs a pretty powerful punch for the money. David Hughes reports from his ring-side seat. |
Elka ER33Review | Sound On Sound, Aug 1987The 'Alternative' FM ExpanderIan Gilby looks around for an 'alternative' multitimbral FM expander and uncovers a wealth of features hidden inside Elka's versatile 19" rack-mounting companion to the underrated EK44 polysynth - the ER33. |
FM's Finest HourReview | Sound On Sound, May 1989Yamaha V50 WorkstationPaul Ireson explores Yamaha's latest professional keyboard, which integrates FM synthesis, a drum machine, a powerful sequencer and a multi-effects unit into a single package. Could it be FM's finest hour? |
Korg 707Review | Music Technology, Mar 1988Korg's DS8 presented FM synthesis in a more friendly light than originators Yamaha. Now their latest synth makes the price more friendly too. Simon Trask looks at a sine of the times. |
Korg 707 Performing SynthesizerReview | Sound On Sound, Mar 1988As synthesizer prices continue to plummet and the number of features increases, Korg introduce a colourful range of low-cost 8-voice, multitimbral, aftertouch and velocity sensitive performance synths. Mark Jenkins straps one on... |
Korg DS8Review | Music Technology, Jul 1987Digital FM SynthesiserAfter last month's preview, Simon Trask gets to grips with FM's friendlier face. Can simpler programming compensate for the deficiencies of four-operator sound? |
Korg DS8 Digital SynthesizerReview | Sound On Sound, Mar 1987Korg's very latest keyboard is non other than a touch-sensitive, sub-£1000, 8-voice FM synthesizer! Mark Jenkins managed to catch a sneak preview. |
Korg DS8 SynthesiserReview | Music Technology, Jun 1987At last, a keyboard that presents FM programming in a more accessible way, and at an accessible price. Simon Trask previews the great new hope of digital synthesis. |
Moving OnReview | Sound On Sound, Jan 1986Yamaha DX21Synthesist Ian Boddy casts an eager eye over Yamaha's low-cost DX21 polysynth and discovers some little publicised aspects of its performance... |
Nine Times out of TenReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1984A User Report on the Yamaha DX9Almost entirely overshadowed by its immensely popular elder brother, the DX9 deserves a better deal. Or at least that's what Steve Howell claims in this special user report. |
Yamaha DX100Review | International Musician, Feb 1986SynthCheckJim Betteridge gets broody over the baby of the DX range |
Yamaha DX11 synthesizerReview | Sound On Sound, Jun 1988Yamaha have bowed to pressure and released an easier to programme DX with an abundance of features. Tony Wride gets to grips with Yamaha’s first ever multitimbral synth with a keyboard! |
Yamaha FB-01Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1986Offering 240 FM sounds, with up to 8-voice polyphony, and control via MIDI mono mode, the FB-01 takes the crown as the cheapest expander on the market today. Martin Russ casts his vote. |
Yamaha FB01Review | Music Technology, Nov 1986FM Sound GeneratorYamaha's preset synth expander offers a multitude of FM sounds for reasonable money, and also boasts MIDI Mono Mode for multi-timbral recording. David Ellis gives his verdict. |
Yamaha FB01 FM ModuleReview | Making Music, Nov 1986 |
Yamaha TQ5Review | Music Technology, Jun 1989FM Tone GeneratorIt's small, grey and made by Yamaha - it must be an FM MIDI expander. Ian Waugh checks out the latest application of Yamaha's favourite synthesiser technology. |
Yamaha TQ5Review | Micro Music, Jun/Jul 1989John Renwick puts this sequencer/sound module through its paces |
Yamaha TX81Z & MDF1Review | Music Technology, Jul 1987After April's In Brief review, Rick Davies sends us a user report on the latest FM synth module, and throws in a review of the MDF1 MIDI data filer for good measure. |
Yamaha TX81Z FM ExpanderReview | Sound On Sound, May 1987This latest four operator FM tone generator takes over where the stop-gap FB01 left off. It may be fully programmable and share some of the new facilities of the DX7 MkII, but is it a winner? Mark Badger finds out. |
Yamaha TX81Z FM ModuleReview | Music Technology, Apr 1987"Son of FB01" is one way to describe Yamaha's latest FM module, which adds programmability and a number of the features given to the new DX7. Martin Mickleburgh keeps it in the family. |
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