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.

Mirko

December 25, 2011 @ 5:21 am

Can anyone recommend good book about learning to program dx line of synths?
And comment about software vs hardware is from someone who is not musician,I can bet.

Dr3Tri

December 17, 2011 @ 8:02 am

No No No.

This is no way the best FM machine ever made. SY77/TG77 and SY99 are from another planet compared to this, or actually from higher dimension.

Were they best FM machines ever made? Nope. FS1R is even greater.

And then there is other manufacturers. Some one might prefer Alesis Fusion's FM engine best because is most flexible. But that's a matter of taste.

Period.

synthguy

December 3, 2011 @ 7:43 pm

The TX802 could be the best FM synth Yamaha made. Rackmount, 16 voice, multitimbral, multioutput, 16-bit, and just so rich sounding. VSE's got it wrong!

Daniel

October 11, 2011 @ 8:45 am

FM7?!? Save yourself the trouble and buy dedicated digital gear or even better start collecting modular synths, and really educate yourself on sound engineering and what it takes to get quality! If you don't care buy an iPad and sample your sounds into it's Garageband. LOL. Where is the industry headed?! (2 Stars for a DX7 mkII with more multimbrality, who writes these reviews? Sack him!) FM7 has the algorithms but sounds rubbish! Buy this and a RAM 4 cartridge and stack your sounds!

Daniel

October 11, 2011 @ 8:39 am

VintageSynth should then retire and start supporting software synths! I just recieved my TX-802 today in the mail and the moment I turned it on the full richness, expressiveness, and responsiveness became apparent with this dedicated hardware synth! My father has the latest Apple Mac with ASIO and studio speakers. FM7, after many hours of use, convinced me that computers still can't hack it for good frequency resolution and real-time audio synthesis, and there's an engineerical reason why those problems exist with computers, which many so-called "musicians" aren't educating themselves about.

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