DX5 performing New Order "True Faith" cover

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"New cover (after near five months). Sound design, backingtrack recording from scratch, etc made in an afternoon. (A DX5 was used on the original song, though there is no DX5 in my cover: it's just my nick).

Gear used:
Yamaha DX7 - Bass
Roland JX8P- Filtered Sawtooth pad
Emu Emax 1 - Chords (8P samples)
Emu Emax II - "Hook guitar" (Kurzweil PC1x post processed sound and the Emu Chorus heavily on :-).

Original song composed by Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Hague, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Bernard Sumner. Performed here live by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."

Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer

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"An epic 80's synth. Essentially 2 DX7s in one. Some minor cosmetic issues but working perfectly and sounding huge."

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Yamaha DX5 Digital FM Synthesizer SN 2706

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"This rare Yamaha FM Synth sounds huge - basically 2 DX7's. Has the original DX1/5 Voice and Performance ROMS which are very rare to find these days. Has had a new battery fitted and new backlight (see new photos recently uploaded). Comes with flightcase and sustain pedal. New wooden side cheeks have been ordered and will be fitted when they arrive."

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DX5 performing Depeche Mode "Fools" (updated)

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"Updating DM Fools, a cover I already perfomed 14 years ago [posted here]. Originally 'Love, In Itself' single B side (Construction Time Again era).

Gear used:
Left: Kurzweil PC1x
Right: Roland JX-8P
Emu Emax 1 (with DX7, JX8P and Kurzweil samples)
Emu Emax II (Library samples)
Backtrack recorded on its entirely by me from scratch on Pro Tools (including sequencing drums, bass, etc)
Original song composed by Alan Wilder
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara"

Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer

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"In very good shape for its age. all buttons work. screen is bright and clear. volume knob is a little scratchy but otherwise in perfect working condition comes with 2 extremely rare original Dx1 / Dx5 Rom cartridges"

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CME WIDI - Wireless MIDI from DX5 to Jupiter 8 Kenton DCB/MIDI Adaptor box CLEAR ACROSS THE STUDIO!

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"There is nothing better than CME's Wireless MIDI devices known as WIDI!
I truly wish I had more of these or a multi channel WIDI setup as these are awesome! I also use a CME WIDI between my AZ-1 Keytar and Kawai SX240 making my Keytar completely cordless, no wires! A truly great product!"

Yamaha DX5 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer

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DX5 performing Inner City "Good Life" cover

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"Covering one of my favorite tracks ever, a late 80's Detroit techno anthem.
Gear used:
Roland JP8000
Kurzweil PC1x
Emu Emax (Emu and Ensoniq library samples)
Emu Emax 2.
Backtrack previously recorded from scratch, instrument by instrument, by me. Also used: Ensoniq Mirage library samples, Roland TR909 samples.
Original song composed by Kevin Saunderson, Paris Grey, Ann Saunderson, Roy Holmon.
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."

DX5 performing Propaganda "Duel" (updated cover)

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"Updating a cover I had recorded 14! years ago. Gear used:
Roland JP8000
Kurzweil PC1x
Roland JX-8P
Emu Emax, containing Oberheim (library) and DX7 (mine) samples.
Backtrack previously recorded, instrument by instrument, by me on Pro Tools with Reason rewired (drums). Emu Emax (Bass) and Yamaha DX7 (plucked and bright sounds) massively used on it.
Composed by Claudia Brucken/Ralf Dörper/Susanne Freytag/Michael Mertens.
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."

DX5 performing Depeche Mode "Wagging Tongue" cover

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"Instrumental cover song of my favorite Memento Mori song (by now).
Backing track previously recorded, instrument by instrument, by me on Pro Tools. No original sound were included on this cover.
Gear used:
Roland Promars MRS-2
Roland JP8000
Kurzweil PC1x
Roland JX-8P
Original song composed by Martin Gore/Dave Gahan
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara"

DX5 Performing Depeche Mode "Stripped"

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"Instrumental cover. Excerpt of one of my live streamings. Sound is a bit improved over the last uploaded isolated cover of this song (in 2009!).
Gear used:
Emu Emax.
Emu Emax II.
Composed by Martin L. Gore.
Performed by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."

DX5 performing Depeche Mode "Ghosts Again" cover

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"Recorded at the second try. There is a wrong note at 3:35, I left it acting as watermark (for those stealing audio and selling it later :-)
Gear used:
Korg DW8000 (triggering the Access Virus TI Snow)
Roland JP8000 (arpeggiator receiving MIDI Clock from Pro Tools)
Kurzweil PC1x
Emu Emax
Backtrack previously recorded, instrument by instrument, by me on Pro Tools. Other gear used: Roland Promars (Bass), JX8P and a Roland TR808 (that I sampled years ago) for intro drums.
Original song composed by Martin L. Gore, Richard Butler.
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara"

DX5 playing Van Halen "Jump" synth riff (only) on a JX-8P

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"A riff that came to my head on yesterday's live streaming, played on a Roland JX-8P, as a sound demonstration. The sound reminds quite a lot the original Oberheim synth.
Van Halen's "Jump" originally composed by Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen.
Synth riff performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara.
PS: DX5 is me, not that I am playing this on a Yamaha DX5 :-)"

DX5 Playing P. Lion "Happy Children"

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"One of the finest italo dance songs ever. There are some variations intentionally done (i.e: the sequence starting at 00:36 or the second bar on the main riff (01:00, 01:08, 01:50, 01:59 etc) acting as watermark :-).

Gear used:
Left: Roland JP8000
Kurzweil PC1x
Right: Roland JX-8P (Square main lead)

Backtrack previously recorded from scratch, instrument by instrument, with my own synthesized sounds, including a Simmons SDS8 drum module for drums and Roland Promars for bass.

Original song composed by Paolo Pelandi.

Performed here by DX5 Jose María Bara."

Yamaha DX5 FM synthesizer + 3 ROM & Xtras “Collector’s Grade” SN 1001

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"Very early serial number #1001! Maybe the first one made???any experts here. I’ve done some research on how Yamaha stamped their synths back in the 80s…so far no luck. Did they start with 0001 or 1001? [a few have been captured here, all start with 1 or 2]

Up for bid is the 1985 Yamaha DX5 in excellent condition. Close to “near mint” condition and probably one of the cleanest that you can find. This comes with the original receipt from the first owner who bought it in 10-5-1985 for $2889!

Unit shows just a few small nicks on the side panels and scratches in the bottom as seen in the photos. Other than that this is in amazing condition. Fully functional, tested and works as designed. All controls works!

It includes:
Original detachable music sheet stand
Sustain pedal
Manual
XLR cable
3 ROM cartridges
Orig power cord"

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Yamaha DX5 1985 Stage Used by Oingo Boingo "Live at The Ritz"?

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Anyone spot the DX5 in the video above? I'm not seeing the telltale wood side panels unless the lighting is just off. That is a Yamaha on the stand to the right of the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000. Amazing band live. I used to see them at Magic Mountain back in the day. Them and Sparks seemed to perform there multiple times every year.

"Lucky to have found this one after the first upload mysteriously disappeared. Contrary to popular belief, this show is from 1985 and not 1987. At the start of Weird Science, Danny says "here's a song we did for a movie this year". Weird Science was released in 1985. There is some evidence that other songs such as "Gratitude" were performed here but any video footage of it has been lost, so it isn't here.

Tracklist:
00:00 - Dead Man's Party
6:13 - Who Do You Want To Be
9:31 - Just Another Day
14:35 - Grey Matter
20:00 - Stay
23:26 - Weird Science
28:10 - Goodbye, Goodbye"

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"An amazing synth with a cool history! This DX5 was apart of Oingo Boingo's touring rig during the 'Dead Man's Party' era. As seen being played by Michael Bacich in various live performances most notably 'Live at the Ritz'. The gentleman I bought this from purchased it around 1989 from a used shop in L.A.. He played it for a couple of years, then threw it under his bed for about 20 years. I purchased it in 2016 and have lovingly cared for it since.
There are some various scratches and dings throughout the keyboard and a couple of dips in the wood, but overall is in great shape for the age and touring history. Road case is heavy and will cost a bit to ship.

Recent upgrades and maintenance work includes:

-Removing each key and soaking in soapy water
-Replaced upper and lower key felts
-Replaced all electrolytic capacitors in PSU
-Replaced 2 tantalum caps in CPU board
-Replaced CPU battery
-Realigned after touch sensor
-Adjusted after touch trim pots
-Installed new OS EPROM, removed/added jumpers for one IC operation (originally used 2 ICs)
-De-soldered both ribbon connectors from original display, and soldered to new OLED display
-Installed new display"

Red flight case with Oingo Boingo stencil below.

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Roland V-Synth - Christmas Synth Pop

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"It's 1st December, so time for cheese-tastic Christmas synth pop from the Roland V-synth, assisted by the XP50 on drums and lead, plus classic bells from the Yamaha DX5."

DX5 playing Harold Faltermeyer "Axel F" (Beverly Hills Cop OST)

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"Performing a cover of this song, using some of the same instruments as on the original version (i.e: the DX7)

Gear used live:
Roland Promars MRS-2
Roland JX-8P
Yamaha DX7

Backtrack previously recorded by me, track by track, on Pro Tools. No original or commercial audio was used here. Composed by Hans Faltermeier.

Performed live here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."

Yamaha DX5

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"This is an incredible keyboard from the 80's. The YAMAHA DX5, like 2 DX7 in one and little more. Built like a tank."

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DX5 Playing Talk Talk "The Party's Over"

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"A song from Talk Talk's debut album that I've been playing on some of my live streamings, recorded as an isolated cover now.

Gear used:
Roland JX-8P (5th riff)
Emu Emax (JX and Kurzweil samples)
Emu Emax II (Emu and DX7 samples)
Backtrack previously recorded by me, track by track, on Pro Tools, including Simmons SDS8 for toms.
Original song composed by Mark Hollis, Paul Webb, Simon Brenner, Lee Harris.
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."