Oberheim DX

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The DX was a lighter version of the classic DMX drum machine. In fact its look, features and programming method are basically the same as the DMX. The DX has individual tuning knobs for the drum tones and an external trigger input. Its sounds are sampled recordings of actual instruments. The DX only has 18 drum sounds and the DMX has 24. Both drum machines have a number of human like feel effects such as a great swing function, rolls, flams and other weird time signatures and grooves. Best of all it's easy to operate. There are also 6 individual outputs like the DMX for easing studio use. It has been used by Hip Hop artists since the very beginning of Hip Hop! It has been used by Apollo 440, Daft Punk, and Jimi Tenor.



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tom
October 16, 2011 @ 5:44 pm
i just got a dx can get any sounds out of it and all the lights are on with 0 0 0 0 on the screen??
Oscar
October 11, 2011 @ 10:33 pm
hi there, anyone out there who has a copy of the first series dx manual without midi?
magicman
February 7, 2011 @ 7:47 pm
Also used on "I'm Strong" by Fingers Inc / Robert Owens.
Russ Delux
January 12, 2011 @ 9:32 am
I will check if my friend has a copy of the manual first edition no midi and let you know.
A midi conversion kit in US is about $100 and if anyone wants more sounds I can blow the chips for you and post them.
Regards
Robert
December 11, 2010 @ 1:43 pm
I have a premidi unit as well can someone please upload an owners manual?
 
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  • Demos & Media
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    Video 1
    - See and hear it in this YouTube Demo!

    Manual - This page has a link to a free copy of the original DX owner's manual!

  • Specifications
  • Polyphony - 6 voices
  • Drum Sounds - 18 sounds
  • Sequencer - 100 sequences
  • Songs - 50
  • VCA - 6 level sliders
  • Keyboard - 18 keys
  • Effects - Individual tuning control, swing function
  • Control - Trigger In/Out (MIDI by modification)
  • Date Produced - 1982
  • Est. Value - $100 - $300

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