A knob box for your Roland D-05, D-50, & D-550. On a personal note, I recently picked up a D-05 and was thinking about selling it due to the deep menu diving. That and there is no central editing per patch. The D-05 and D-50 are kind of like four synths in one - two "Partials" with an "Upper" and "Lower" voice each for a total of four sources that you edit independently. There is no central filter, no central envelopes, etc., so you are stuck menu diving to edit each part. Think of it like each oscillator having it's own full set of synth parameters - powerful, but a true pain to edit. Yes you can get the hang of it, but there is no way to avoid the number of additional steps it takes to get to parameters. This controller appears to solve that problem. It comes in at 299 euro which currently equates to about 339 USD. For those on a budget, Coffeeshopped makes an editor for Patch Base on the iPad.
"Dtronics DT-01 for Roland Boutique D-05/D-50/D-550
The Dtronics DT-01 is a hardware controller for the Roland Boutique D-05 and D-50 / D-550.
Features:
Dtronics DT-01 for Roland Boutique D-05 and D-50/D-550
The Dtronics DT-01 is a hardware controller for the Roland Boutique D-05 and D-50/D-550.
The DT-01 has almost the same dimensions as the Roland D-05.
The Dtronics DT-01 can also be operated according to the manufacturer on a vintage Roland D-50 / D-550
Almost every parameter of the Roland D-05 gets its own poti 12 keys and 56 pots are in a nice and solid desktop case.
Some pots are doubly assigned, but can be switched quickly and are very easy to read.
he potentiometers are also designed with color on the standard models to make it easier to read the regulator positions.
The selling price is expected around 299,- Euro.
The DT-01 will be available in August 2018."
The MiniDexed FM synthesizer similar to 8x DX7 (TX816/TX802)
"Dtronics DT-DX Dtronics, Dutch maker of high quality synthesizer controllers such as the popular DT-RDX for the Yamaha Reface DX and other MI-related technology announces the DT-DX Kickstarter project.
At the end of last year we came across a fantastic project on Github, MiniDexed.
We immediately fell in love, imagine 8 x a DX7 in mini format.
This compact powerful hardware unit is based upon the Github project MiniDexed and about to provide you with legendary FM sounds in a purpose designed instrument at an unbelievable small footprint and affordable price.
This beautiful project just needs to be made more widely accessible to everyone who is not handy enough to put it together themselves.
So we desided to contacted the developer to see if we could work together to create a ready to use Dtronics DT-DX. The response was very positive, and so the DT-DX project started in colobaration with PROBONOPD (MINIDEXED).
Eight DX7-compatible FM-synthesizers in a box
The DT-DX relies on a Raspberry Pi 2 Zero hardware which runs a version of the famed software-synthesizer Dexed which closely emulates the legendary Yamaha DX7. It makes use of MiniDexed which ports Dexed to run on a bare Raspberry Pi without the need for a Linux kernel or operating system.
When we at Dtronics came across MiniDexed, we immediately came into contact, with Probonopd who manages the MiniDexed project. The DT-DX is the result of this collaboration.
We went ahead to build a prototype and decided to create a dedicated sturdy hardware in a metal housing to be used as a professional musical instrument on stage, in the studio and at home. We also took advantage of a specifically designed printed circuit board to make optimal use of the functions being offered by MiniDexed.
Next, we added a back-lit display in tasty orange, a push-encoder to be able to access sounds and parameter directly from the unit, USB- and MIDI-connectors, an SD-card reader for sound import/export and finally a stereo output using a high quality converter with 122 dB dynamic range. In short: DT-DX is ready to be used with any DAW and MIDI-keyboard and controller. The Raspberry Pi 2 Zero which is used in the DT-DX is capable of running eight polyphonic tone generators simultaneously which will allow for splits, layers and multi-timbral use as being found in the Yamaha TX802 and TX816. And just like like Dexed, the DT-DX is compatible to any DX7/TX7 SysEx data and therefore also with our own massive DT-7 controller.
About Digital Suburban Dexed Dexed is a multi-platform and multi-format software-synthesizer which is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7 to which it is fully compatible through system exclusive MIDI data. It doesn't stop here since Dexed also offers a few additions to the sound engine such as the availability of multiple waveforms as being found in the TX81Z. Dexed is licensed on the GPL v3. It runs as a plug-in on any relevant computer platform and DAW and offers a generous graphical user to edit its 144 parameters. This way, Dexed may not serve only serve as a fantastic sounding instrument but also as an editor to all compatible Yamaha FM-synthesizers. And certainly, it is also great front-end to create and fine-tune your personal sounds which can then be used on the DT-DX.
About Probonopd MiniDexed MiniDexed ports the FM-synthesizer Dexed to a bare Raspberry Pi. On a Raspberry Pi 2 and larger, it can run eight polyphonic instances of the synthesizer allowing to also recreate the sounds of the Yamaha TX802 and the mighty TX816. Additionally, each instance can be detuned and shifted in the stereo panorama to create wide and complex sounds. On top, MiniDexed adds compressor and reverb effects."
"In the early 80's the Japanese engineers invented the digital synthesizer, known as the DX-7 the first portable FM digital synthesizer hit the market.
It was a great success followed, making it in practically every top 10 hit in the 80's and 90's.
The beast never got tamed, as the learning curve to operate it was so steep, people started using presets, and barely touched it's vast array of parameters.
At DTronics we have brought many MIDI solutions and even brought new life to the Roland JX-3 and Alpha Juno series through our dedicated programmers the DT-200 and DT-300.
Being one of the most powerful synths in the world we believe that a DX-7 programmer to explore the powerful array of parameters is a worthy addition to our product line.
DTronics presents:
The DT7 programmer for the DX-series synthesizers. The DTronics DT7 Programmer uses the same type architecture used in our DT-200 and DT-300 series, but on a massive scale!
Key features:
- The DT7 runs it's own software within it's own processors
- Firmware updates over MIDI
- Supporting different types DX-series
- Provides a knob for every parameter, no layers, no fuss!
- Easily adjust envelopes of the appropriate operator's Envelope generators, pitch settings, scaling...!
Dtronics DT-303 vs Roland TB-303video upload by Dtronicsmusic
"Basic demo of the Dtronics DT-303 Distortion for the TB-303
The Dtronics DT-303 is a distortion that fits perfect with a Roland TB-303 Giving it unique sound to your acid music.
The Dtronics DT-303 is not your ordinary distortion, It is not a clone or copy.
It gives you 3 blends that you can adjust and filter. Each of the 3 settings have minor changes in the frequency spectrum. The distortion knop allows you to spice things up from minor to overrated distortion. Use the filter knob to suppress those high frequencies. A volume knob is added to adjust the output level to your needs. A bypass knop allows you to switch back to the original sound quickly.
The DT-303 was designed to fit perfect next to your TB-303 or RE-303. With the connections at the back you will have no spaghetti wires hanging over your gear."
"We started the final run of the limited edition DT7 programmer.
It can be used with the Yamaha DX-7 ( DX-1 DX-5 TX-802 TX-816)
The DT7 programmer is produced on our prototype line..
In the early 80's the Japanese engineers invented the digital synthesizer, known as the DX-7 the first portable FM digital synthesizer hit the market.
It was a great success followed, making it in practically every top 10 hit in the 80's and 90's.
The beast never got tamed, as the learning curve to operate it was so steep, people started using presets, and barely touched it's vast array of parameters.
At DTronics we have brought many MIDI solutions and even brought new life to the Roland JX-3 and Alpha Juno series through our dedicated programmers the DT-200 and DT-300.
Being one of the most powerful synths in the world we believe that a DX-7 programmer to explore the powerful array of parameters is a worthy addition to our product line.
DTronics presents:
The DT7 programmer for the DX-series synthesizers. The DTronics DT7 Programmer uses the same type architecture used in our DT-200 and DT-300 series, but on a massive scale!
Key features:
- The DT7 runs it's own software within it's own processors
- Firmware updates over MIDI
- Supporting different types DX-series
- Provides a knob for every parameter, no layers, no fuss!
- Easily adjust envelopes of the appropriate operator's Envelope generators, pitch settings, scaling...!"
"Small video about the looks of the Dtronics DT200 programmer for the Roland JX3p and MKS-30. Available at http://www.dtronics.net
It shows the first prototype. actual product will have black knobs and lower switches.."
Cool Polysix style Polysid logo on the circuit board. I'm guessing this is a six voice SID from Dtronics, makers of various MIDI devices and the DT200 PG-200 clone. See the Dtronics label below for more.
With a 80's soundset ( 8 sounds ). the samples are recorded with an Oberheim Prommer to get the right sound.
The unit also accepts home made sounds ( you have to put them in an serial eeprom or you can buy complete soundsets)
or you can place one original 4K eprom with your Linndrum / DMX sound.
-accepts original LINN / DMX etc eproms (2732 / 4K)
-accepts serial eeprom with custom sounds
-Sound can be tuned to the extreme (to get thos dirty strange sounds)
-only 6HP wide
"The Dtronics DT-RDX-V2 is a hardware controller for the Yamaha Reface DX and the successor to its older brother the DT-RDX. The difference between the two is that the RDX-V2 has a hardware MIDI merger on board for even better performance.
With all its parameters the FM synthesiser is a challenge to control.
The DT-RDX-V2 has all parameters directly accessible with its 41 knobs and 9 switches.
All you have to do is select the desired operator. You can also edit multiple operators with the same parameters at the same time.
The controller is mounted on a stylish holder.(included)"
Dtronics midi sync box "The NEW MS-06 V2 midi to sync converter. The MS06 V2 has 2 sync outputs and a JACK sync output to sync appegio or drummachines. The new MS06C adds a midi to CV converter to the syncbox."
"Basic demo of the Dtronics DT-303 Distortion for the TB-303 / RE-303 / XoXbox"
DT 303 vs Dinsync RE 303
"The Dtronics DT-303 is a distortion that fits perfect with a Roland TB-303 or clone. Giving it unique sound to your acid music.
he Dtronics DT-303 is not your ordinary distortion, It is not a clone or copy. It gives you 3 blends that you can adjust and filter. Each of the 3 settings have minor changes in the frequency spectrum. The distortion knop allows you to spice things up from minor to overrated distortion. Use the filter knob to suppress those high frequencies. A volume knob is added to adjust the output level to your needs. A bypass knop allows you to switch back to the original sound quickly. The DT-303 was designed to fit perfect next to your TB-303 or RE-303. With the connections at the back you will have no spaghetti wires hanging over your gear."
The DX7 defined the synth sound in the '80s. The Yamaha Reface DX mobile mini keyboard puts the iconic sound of a 4-operator FM synth right in your hands,
Hardware Controller for Yamaha Reface DX
The Dtronics DT-RDX is a programmer for the REFACE DX
All Reface DX parameters are directly accessible through the hardware
Robust workmanship and reliable grip on the Reface DX
41 Buttons and 9 switches
MIDI In / Out
Includes power splitter cable (power supply via the ReFace power supply)
Dimensions: 49 x 18 x 8 cm
Weight: 1.1 kg"
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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"Yamaha DX 7 II FD with Dtronics large Programmer. In very good condition. The programmer is as new and works very well with the DX. Much better actually than the old blue Jellinghaus I had years ago. Working with the programmer is a whole new experience and you come across sounds you would have never found without it. I kept this over my DX 1 and DX 5 which I sold some time ago. I am including 2 multi bank ram cartridges"
The D-05 and D-50 are kind of like four synths in one - two "Partials" with an "Upper" and "Lower" voice each for a total of four sources that you edit independently. There is no central filter, no central envelopes, etc., so you are stuck menu diving to edit each part. Think of it like each oscillator having it's own full set of synth parameters - powerful, but a true pain to edit. Yes you can get the hang of it, but there is no way to avoid the number of additional steps it takes to get to parameters. This controller appears to solve that problem. It comes in at 299 euro which currently equates to about 339 USD. For those on a budget, Coffeeshopped makes an editor for Patch Base on the iPad.
