The DX-9 was a not-so-special spin off of the aggressively popular DX-7. The DX-9 wasn't a great synth, it had all of the headache problems associated with its DX-7 relative. Difficult programming and limited MIDI implementation to name a few. Still, it is a 4-operator FM synth like the other DX synths and is capable of interesting sounds.

In the mid eighties when the DX-9 appeared it was a welcome cheap alternative to the DX-7. But current DX-7 prices have nearly hurled the DX-9 into obsoletion. Also, unlike the DX-100 which is famous now for its gritty house-bass sound, the DX-9 doesn't have any particular sounds that set it apart from other synths like it.

17 VISITOR COMMENTS

slowhand

February 6, 2012 @ 3:07 pm

To clarify a few erros in previous posts and the review the DX9 is a 4op FM synth (same synth architecture as the DX100, DX27). The differences are the key size and amount. Their synth engine, buttons, and layout are identical.

Any sound you can make with a DX100 you can make on the DX9 using the same parameters, etc. The DX7 has a different architecture (it's a 6 op synth for one) and it IS capable of sounds the DX9 is not. There are also differences sound structure and keyboard (velocity, etc). Finally there are different DX7 versions but all are 6op. Unlike the DX9/27/100/etc.

grassa dato

January 24, 2012 @ 10:03 am

Hi there!
I have a dx9 and I would like to make those sounds.... can I download those sounds somewhere? thanks

BlackJack

September 9, 2011 @ 5:23 am

Depeche Mode played this synth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=887qredDcbI&feature=relat ed

peke

July 10, 2011 @ 10:15 am

Just got this. Pretty same as DX7(and the rest 80's basic Fm synths), no big difference. DX9 is a good Basic FM synth, No doubt, Underrated though. Preset 7 is 90% same as Bon Jovi: Runaway, and that is the reason why i wanted this keyboard in the first place. Value in Europe 120-150 euro. I like this, its good.

Peke

June 25, 2011 @ 4:53 am

Well, its not a DX7, coz its DX9.

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