Dtronics DT7 Controller for Yamaha DX7

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I believe the listing is for the controller only. Posting as I thought the shot was interesting. Most pics are posed so to speak. This one kind of brings you into the raw space. It also gives you a sense of size and positioning in this particular case. You don't see them too often so thought it worth a post.

DTronics DT7 Programmer

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"Add easy programming to your DX7 family

This new product, will give you many years of joy programming your synthesizer.

Designed with the latest technology and high quality components.

The DT-7 is specially designed for the DX7 family and is tested with the following models:
DX-5
DX-7
TX-7
TX-802
TX-816"

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Yamaha DX7 6 Op SYNTH MIDI Programmer

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"今天收到了midi programmer 支援yamaha DX7 ,DX7 ii,TX7,TX802 將盡快地為大家展示～～"

Googlish:

"Received midi programmer today to support yamaha DX7, DX7 ii, TX7, TX802 and will show you as soon as possible~~"

Different layout compared to the Dtronics DT7 and Jellinghaus controllers.

Dtronics DT7 – Yamaha DX7 programmer // Jellinghaus

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"Dtronics DT7 – controller for Yamaha FM synths such as DX-7, DX-5, TX-7, TX-802 & TX-816.

Functions and layout are modelled after the legendary 1980s Jellinghaus controller. Please refer to the manufacturer's manual and site for any questions about what this does and which synths it will work with. The latest firmware can be downloaded there too.

This unit is as new and has been unpacked for taking the photos only. There appears to be a light scratch on the main display (or on the protective foil, if there is any). Otherwise this is 'open box' mint. Comes with a switchable PSU and a MIDI cable."

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Dtronics DT7 – Yamaha DX7 programmer

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"Dtronics DT7 – controller for Yamaha FM synths such as DX-7, DX-5, TX-7, TX-802 & TX-816.

Functions and layout are modeled after the legendary 1980s Jellinghaus controller."

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DTronics DT7 Programmer

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The DT7 programmer for the DX-series synthesizers. The DTronics DT7 Programmer uses the same type of 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 its 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...!

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Dtronics DT7 Programmer for DX Series Synthesizers (DX7, TX816, DX5, TX-802, TX-7) Jellinghaus Clone

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"The programmer is functioning perfectly with no issues. Like the original Jellinghaus controller, when controlling the DX7, you have to press a key after you turn a knob to hear the changes you make. Unlike the Jellinghaus, the programmer supports later DX-Series synths, like the TX-802. With these later DX synths, changes are instantaneous. Programming is really intuitive!"

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DTRONICS DT7 Demo

Published on Aug 29, 2019 geertdx7

"Dtronics DT7 controller, in this video you can see what happens when you start editing a DX5 sounds with the DT7 controller."

DTronics DT7 - Yamaha DX7/TX7/DX5/TX802/TX816 Synthesizer Programmer

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DTRONICS DT7 controller en Yamaha DX7 with supermax board

Published on May 6, 2019 geertdx7

"A short demonstration of my DT7 together with my DX7 that is equipped with a supermax board.
You hear an arpeggiator sound in the DX7 and I edit this with the DT7 from DTRONICS.
It is an ideal combination, at the end of the video I use my DX5 for a short time, but that is separate from the DT7.
Sorry for the bad picture, but it is just a video to see the possibilities of the DT7 and DX7.
Filming and operating with just two hands is not ideal. I hope you understand this.
But a better video will follow in the long term."

Dtronics - DT7 Controller

Published on Apr 26, 2019 acidjack303

"Dtronics - DT7 Controller for the Yamaha DX7, TX7, TX802 and compatible Yamaha FM Synthesizers."

Dtronics DT7 – Yamaha DX7 programmer

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"Dtronics DT7 – controller for Yamaha FM synths such as DX-7, DX-5, TX-7, TX-802 & TX-816.

Functions and layout are modelled after the legendary 1980s Jellinghaus controller.

This unit is new and has been unpacked for the photos only. Comes with a switchable PSU (EU plug) and a MIDI cable."

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DTONICS DT7 controller with Yamaha DX5

Published on Mar 25, 2019 geertdx7

"This is a quick demo of the DT7 controller made by DTRONICS in the Netherlands. it is the ultimate controller for the DX7 and DX5 synthesizer. You can now control all parameters in real time. This is the first version that was made the demo number 2. I quickly made this video with a telephone camera and the circumstances were not ideal for filming, but I hope you get a quick impression of what this powerful controller can do . Soon I will come with an extensive and clearer video about this controller. But enjoy this short video."

Dtronics - Production of the final batch DT7 Programmers

Published on Jan 23, 2019 Dtronicsmusic

Dtronics DT7

"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...!"

DTRONICS DT7 with DX7 first try

DTRONICS DT7 with DX7 first try from Florian Anwander on Vimeo.

"This is my first try with the DTronics DT7 Editor for the yamaha DX7.

The arpeggio is played by the arp function of the supermax'ed DX7"

Superbooth 2018: Dtronics DT7 Programmer For Yamaha DX Synthesizers | SYNTH ANATOMY

Published on May 6, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"Dtronics & Yamaha presented at Superbooth 2018 the DT7, a hardware programmer for Yamaha DX Synthesizers.

Join the Patreon page to get access to free sound content (sample & preset libraries, free plugins... & participate on exclusive giveaways) https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy"

Superbooth 2018: Yamaha synth museum

Published on May 5, 2018 Future Music Magazine

"Yamaha Europe did a very cool thing which was to gather up all the old instruments they could get their hands on and put them all on display."

Check out the Dtronics DT7 programmer based on the original Jellinghaus programmer.

So is the DX7 or M1 the best selling synth of all time? :)

The SynthSummitShow episode 18: John Bowen synth designs

Streamed live 5 hours ago Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

Fascinating bit of synth history with John Bowen who started his career with synths during the early days of Moog Music, followed by Sequential Circuits. Dave Rossum in the early days of E-mu is mentioned as well. John now of course runs John Bowen Synth Design, and is the creator of the Solaris. You can find previous interviews with John at various synth events in the archives here.

Interesting little bit of trivia at 41:55 regarding John drawing some of the Prophet-VS waveforms as estimations of the waveforms on the front panel of I'm guessing either the KORG DW-8000 or DW-6000. It's interesting to know they are in there. It's worth noting all of the Prophet-VS waveforms and Waldorf, and therefor PPG waveforms, are in his new Solaris x 4, meaning four independent oscillators capable of having separate waveforms or wavetables from each. The Prophet-VS vector synthesis of course made its way to Yamaha's SY-22/TG-33, followed by Korg and the Wavestation where it morphed into vector sequencing. He also worked on the original version of the KORG OASYS which turned into the PCI card version. He then left to work with Creamware on Scope, on some of the first software models of vintage synthesizers. It's pretty incredible when you think of all the connections between synths John has not only influenced, but created over the years.

Note the Solaris 1U rackmount at 1:11:48. Two were made a couple of years ago but the idea was scrapped. John spoke with Axel Hartmann on it and they agreed that the lack of UI made it not worth it. The Solaris has over 1200 editable parameters and part of the magic behind the Solaris keyboard is the UI which makes it all easily accessible.

Funny note regarding the Yamaha DX7 at 1:23:00. John is referring to the Jellinghuas controller for the DX7 after that, and Flux is referring to the DTronics DT7 based on it.

Video description:

"The SynthSummitShow is a live streamed show dedicated to Synths, music technology and the people who make the gear we use possible.

Todays guest is John Bowen. http://www.johnbowen.com/about.html

John was instrumental in many of the products we all know and love, from the prophet 5 to the solaris John has been a staple in the music industry.

Host: Ken Flux Pierce is a sound designer, Music technology consultant and blogger you can find me at Fluxwithit.com"

Update on the DTronics DT7 DX Programmer

You might remember the DT7 from this post back in May of last year, and NAMM this year. Additional details follow via the DTronics website which states it will be available soon.

"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...!

Product price:
1249,- Euro"

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2016 Pics

Update: Booth list added below.  30 booths in one day!  It's become tradition for me to come on Saturday only.  The site is just too busy leading up to then.  Be sure to see the last image in the set  It's the NAMM Booth promo for the first showing of the original Minimoog Model D.  The Bob Moog Foundation was giving out buttons of the flyer which you can see in the second to last image.  You never know what will be your last pic at NAMM.  I am glad it was this one.  It's more than fitting considering the Minimoog was the birth of modern day synthesizers.  Apologies for not calling this out earlier.  It was one of those should I not say anything and let people pause at that image and discover what it meant on their own, or should I call it out.  I guess I did both.  :)

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So first of all, apologies for the super tall pic to start! For some reason Flickr's slideshow is not resizing it, and a few others, to fit the desired frame size. Mouse over the image and use the controls that come up to move through the slide show. Once you get past the first image, the majority of the rest should fit fine. For what it's worth, the super tall pic to start does give you a feel of what it's like to walk up to the entrance of NAMM. If you prefer you can check out the set on Flickr here. Feel free to grab any pics for your wallpaper but if you'd like to use them professionally (not that any are that good :), please contact me by clicking on the small email icon on the bottom right of the site. This year I took a total of 328 pics.

All that said, enjoy the set! The pics speak for themselves. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them in the comments.

NAMM was great this year. Lots of familiar faces and lots of new. Modular has grown exponentially. It was on the main floor this year rather than what we like to call the dungeon. As for new synths, the DSI Oberheim OB-6 stole the show. The minilogue looked and sounded great and the KORG Volca FM was a very nice surprise. Roland's booth was great; nice dim lighting to let the blinky synth lights shine, as well as giving you a more intimate experience with their synths. There was also a cool wall sized timeline of Roland synths. Malekko's Roland System 500 synths were in show and I actually was able to help with one that had its envelope switched to loop mode. Moog's Island of Electronicus was an incredible space. The pics don't do it justice. It was literally like an oasis in NAMM. Things get pretty hectic and can feel overwhelming at times. Moog's booth just made you smile and relax. Thank you Moog!

PS, there are a couple of non-synth shots in the set that might make you smile. I took them to show my wife what I was looking at. :)

Including this post, 253 NAMM2016 posts have gone up and more are sure to follow.

Update: The booth list in order of appearance in both the set and in me walking through NAMM.  The pics in the set are in the order taken.

1.   Entrance to NAMM
2.   Dave Smith Instruments
3.   Moog Music
4.   Schneiders Buero Booth featuring Doepfer, MFB, Birdkids, AJH Synth, Endorphines, soundmachines, and Haken Audio
5.   Pittsburgh Modular
6.   Modal Electronics
7.   Make Noise
8.   Moon Modular
9. WMD (4ms, Verbos & Koma pics came prior to Moon Modular as they were across from each other. The WMD modular area was huge): 4ms Pedals, Abstract Data, Audio Damage, BaSTLE, Delptronics, Elite Cases, Rossum Electronics, Expert Sleepers, Foxtone Music/ Black Market Modular, Koma Elektronik, Hexinverter, Macro Machines, Mordax Systems, Noise Engineering, Qu-Bit Electronix, Soulsby, Steady State Fate (SSF), STG Soundlabs / Detachement 3 [check out the Crowbox black SEM eurorack module!], TipTopAudio, Toppobrillo, Verbos Electronics.
10. Studio Electronics, Mode Machines, and D-Tronics (check out the massive DT7 dedicated programmer for the DX7 similar to the old Jellinghaus)
11. Roger Linn's Linnstrument
12. Tom Oberheim
13. Elektron
14. Malekko - complete with Roland banner to promote their new System 500. Check out the glowing case! You can control the color with CV control.
15. Big City Music - Analogue Systems, Critter & Guitari, Cwejman, Dewanatron, Dirty Boy Pedals, Effectrode Tube Effects, EMC, Eowave, Jomox, Livewire, Mellotron, MWFX Pedals, Sherman
16. Schmidt in the Big City Music booth.
17. Radikal Technologies
18. Waldorf
19. Arturia
20. intelligel
21. Social Entropy and Abstrakt Instrument
22. Expressive E
23. John Bowen Synth Design - check out the custom Sonic Six with Sequential Model 700 Programmer & modded Model 800 Sequencer.
24. Roland (the guy with the hat on the right is the drummer for Train - I was taking pics of the timeline and they were standing there. I asked them if they wanted to be in the pic and they said sure! :) Apologies to Ed Diaz! I took his pic right when he saw me. Trust me he was full of smiles after that pic. I was flattered to find out he knew about the site! :)
25. Yamaha
26. Novation
27. KORG
28. Tangible Instruments showing their Arpeggio
29. Industrial Music Electronics (formerly Harvestman) and Sputnik Modular Synthesizers.
30. The Bob Moog Foundation

30 booths in one day!