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Yamaha Vintage Synthesizer YAMAHA TX216 8-Slot 4U MIDI Sound Module Rack TX816

Estimated price for orientation: 999 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Marke: Yamaha
Herstellernummer: TX216 Herstellungsland und -region: Japan
EAN: Nicht zutreffend


Der TX216 ist ein 19" Rack zur Aufnahme von bis zu acht TF1-Modulen, die einem klassischen DX7 FM-Synthesizer entsprechen und ist ab Werk bereits fertig bestückt mit zwei TF1 (entspricht der damaligen Originalauslieferung). Die Programmierung bzw. Editierung kann jedoch nur mit Hilfe eines originalen DX7 Synthesizers erfolgen oder auch über eine der damals weit verbreiteten Editorprogramme für Atari Computer und vergleichbare.Die Yamaha TX-Racks waren als Stimmen- und Klangspeichererweiterung als Ergänzung zum DX7 gedacht und konnten je nach Bedarf mit weiteren Modulen bestückt werden. 
ach TF1 module consists of a 16-voice, 6-operator digital FM synth engine. So a complete TX816 with all eight TF1 modules would offer up to 128 voices and 48 operators! Each TF1 also features an indepednent audio out (XLR) and MIDI I/O for a total of eight audio outputs and MIDI I/O's. It also has one global MIDI in/out port with 8-part multitimbrality, but no common stereo or mix output. The TX816 was designed for demanding live use where portability, polyphony, and lots of outputs are a must! The TX816 is fully compatible with all other DX synthesizers including Native Instruments software-based plug-in. You can use the TX816 like it's eight seperate DX7s or mix and pan each module together to layer your sounds into one monsterous DX powerhouse! It has been used by Kitaro, Chick Corea, Michael Jackson, Europe, and Scritti Politti.In the early eighties these sold for anywhere between $2,000 to $5,000 depending on how many TF1 modules were installed (from two to eight typically). Luckily for today's musicians you can get a software plug-in like FM7 for ten times less money and you still get everything the TX816 could do, and much more too!