The DX9 was a not-so-special spin off of the aggressively popular DX7. The DX9 wasn't a great synth, it had all of the headache problems associated with its DX7 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 DX9 appeared it was a welcome cheap alternative to the DX7. But current DX7 prices have nearly hurled the DX9 into obsoletion. Also, unlike the DX100 which is famous now for its gritty house-bass sound, the DX9 doesn't have any particular sounds that set it apart from other synths like it.

lol P

June 1, 2012 @ 6:21 am

When all has been said,and it has,it is a good midi controler,use mine to run my jv1080.though it can produce some massive subsonic noise and I have used the celest sound modified in recordings,There are many better synths to have,though for the price if you have a limited budget ,or are just curiouse....why not. have had mine for years with no problems.

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=related

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.

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