[sdiy] DX7 hacking?

[Joel B]

The yamaha dx200 takes the dx7 concept to a new level, but the implementation leaves a lot to be desired,  I would love to see more gear that takes real time control of fm synthesis in the same direction but gives more simultaneous control and parameter automation recording in a live setting.

Joel

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On Jun 30, 2012, at 10:00 AM, "Barry Klein" <barryklein at cox.net> wrote:

> When the DX7 came out I was one of those in awe.  When I compared it to my
> simple modular I sort of just gave up on modulars and building and just
> spent time playing.  Then I started buying analog synths in need of repair,
> fixing them, playing them for awhile, and then sticking them in the garage
> with the rest.  As analogs were not as well favored as digitals back then,
> analogs needing repair were affordable - so it was a satisfying pastime.
> Going through all this helped me learn a bit about synths that I never would
> have been exposed to earlier - yet alone have the money to buy back then.
> So anyway, as I progressed through this I occasionally went back to that DX7
> and enjoyed its unique character but hearing it in most every patch was
> audibly boring.  I didn't get into effects devices like Eventide or the like
> until much later.  I always expected someone to hack the DX7 into more of a
> monster.
> I never saw it happen.  Has anyone ever made any progress or attempts? -
> something that gives it a sound character other than FM?  Is the design too
> "purposed" for FM to alter?
> I'm sure I could just forget about it and realize that newer synths probably
> have the FM as just one sound option.  I just don't have anything that new.
> 
> Barry
> 
> 
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