JP-8000

[Andrew Schrock]

On Fri, 9 Apr 1999, christo wrote:
> At 10:02 AM 4/9/1999 -0500, you wrote:
> >On Thu, 8 Apr 1999, christo wrote:
> >> 
> >> that'd be the TX-816 if i'm not mistaken...!
> >> 
> >The Tx-16 is actually the equivelant of four DX 7's in one box. OR was
> >that a TX-81? I forget sometimes.
> 
> TX-81Z is the 1U rack, with some FM capability.  maybe more operators,
> maybe less operators than a DX7 (anyone know??).

The 81z is only a 4-op, but has many more waveforms than a DX7. So
basically the sounds are a bit less complex FM-synthesis-wise, but they
can sound very non-DX7-ish due to the variety of waveforms. There are
advantages to both machines. Some day when I have the room I want to pick
up a DX7IIFD. The 81z is nice because it's 1U rack space, 2 outputs, and
it 8 parts polyphonic/multitimbral. Very good for live gigging if you like
the FM synth sound. 

later
Andrew

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