Vintage Synth Explorer

Yamaha • TX802

Despite its name, the TX802 FM Tone Generator is basically a rack-module version of the DX7mkII with full 8-part multi-timbral operation for sequencing and/or key mapping. It has 16-voices of polyphony and six digital FM Operators, the same as in the DX7mkII. There are 128 preset and 64 user patches for your sounds, as well as an external memory cartridge slot.

As if the large keyboard DX versions weren't difficult enough to program, the TX802's limited interface makes editing and programming your own sounds next to impossible without the help of external hardware or software editors. In the late 1980's, the TX802 was an excellent way to get a compact box full of Yamaha's DX sounds. Today, however, computer software plug-ins such as Native Instrument's FM7 are definitely the way to go for DX and FM-based synth sounds!

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dr.blitzen

Posted 23 days ago

Classy 80's synth that is better than FM7 because of its digial to analog convertors. Can't see how VSE can give this a rating of 2 stars yet the DX7II gets five they have the same sound engine?
Its a little misleading to think that you get 8 DX7's - the 8 outputs can only output 2 voice at a time.
Secret is to layer sounds in the performance patches and the power of this machine really comes into its own.

LAb

Posted 26 days ago

Niiko +1
Software instruments are staying way behind the real analog. I compared Roland Varios-8, announced as equivalent of Jupiter-8 with MKS-50, little bro of Jupiter..they different like heavens and Earth. So the TX802 and FM7

GOTHICGRAVE

Posted 103 days ago

I think that VSE is near to be adquired by Native Instruments or Propellerheads. I can't understand how VSE can say that FM7 plug in is better than a real DX7. Sorry, but somebody that can explain me that, i can't understand...

KEKENALII

Posted 130 days ago

native instruments FM7 does not even conpare to any dx7/ dx7II or tx802 / tx816.

processdrone

Posted 132 days ago

I agree with Niiko. The fullness and fatness of sound you can get out of a TX can (if you let them, or even if you have an accident) cut through anything with an unprecedented fatness of sound that has yet to be simulated by any PC even with your expensive top end soundcard. this instrument dates back to the days of D to A converters that were purpose built with discrete components. D to As now are on a cheap single chip (at best) to save costs and simply not capable of the warmth and presence of the original discrete D to A s. Accept no substitutes!

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