Yamaha Reface DX Synthesizer

Product Information

reface DX

FM synth: from nostalgia to trendsetter with modern control.

 

-4-operator FM Sound Engine

-Continuously variable feedback on every operator

-Multi-touch controls

hands-on

reface DX overview

FM Section

Powerful and Intuitive FM section lets you easily edit FM sound.

32 presets

reface DX goes retro 80s to cutting edge modern at the flick of a switch.

Advanced Edit

Go from snorkeling to deep sea diving by hitting EDIT! Now you can dial in the exact sound detail that FM synthesis is known for.

Looper

Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper: capture song ideas or just jam

The integrated Looper lets you capture your performance and play it back. This is useful in a number of ways. First, you can use it to jam over top of a bass line or other ostinato part. Second, it's a great way to dial in a sound by tweaking the panel while the Looper plays for you.

Experience more

How To Build Evolving Pads With Reface DX

How To Build EP Sounds With Reface DX

How To Build A Kick Drum With Reface DX

How To Build A Dance Bass With Reface DX

How To Build A Wobble Bass With Reface DX

Get more tips on yamahasynth.com

 

reface concept site

 

Sound

4-operator FM Sound Engine offers dynamic and expressive additive synthesis

A new feature of this engine is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a wide-range of sound creation

Two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block:

The effect types are: VCM Touch Wah, VCM Flanger, VCM Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb and Distortion

Multi-touch control interface gives direct access to four simultaneous parameters

32 Voice memory locations allow storing and recalling favorite Voices

Control

Based on the FS action found on the flagship Motif XF, HQ (High Quality) Mini Keys provide premium feel and response for fast, accurate and natural playing

Integrated Phrase Looper: capture song ideas or just jam

Sustain pedal input allows the sustain function for all FM generated sounds

Mobility & Connectivity

2W 3cm stereo speaker system lets you play any place, any time

Specially designed bass reflex port technology enhances bass response for full, rich sound

Battery powered - uses six "AA" batteries with five hours of life

USB "TO HOST" allows MIDI connectivity to your USB-equipped computer or iOS device

Dual 1/4"unbalanced line outputs provide connection to mixers, audio interfaces, DI boxes and more

A 3.5mm aux line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument

Create your Soundmondo. Inspire and be inspired.

Soundmondo is a free sound sharing community that lets you discover, create and share reface Voices and Set Lists using Google Chrome any place, any time you’re online.

Powered by Web MIDI, Soundmondo is simple to use - just connect reface to Chrome and you’re ready to create or start browsing.

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Song creation anywhere - Cubasis LE Bundle

Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg's streamlined, multitouch sequencer for the iPad, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis.

http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/mobile_apps/cubasis_le/start.html 

reface inside

		reface CS	reface DX	reface CP	reface YC
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers		2 W x 2	2 W x 2	2 W x 2	2 W x 2
Speakers		3 cm x 2	3 cm x 2	3 cm x 2	3 cm x 2
Power Supply
Power Consumption		6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)	6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)	6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)	6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)
Battery Life		Approximately 5 hours	Approximately 5 hours	Approximately 5 hours	Approximately 5 hours
Auto Power Off		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Supply	Adaptors	PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha	PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha	PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha	PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
	Batteries	Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries	Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries	Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries	Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Accessories
Included		AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale	AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale	AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale	AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale
Voices
Number of types		5 OSC types	4 Operators, 12 Algorithms	6 Keyboard types	5 Organ types
Effects		Distortion, VCM Chorus/Flanger, VCM Phaser, Delay	Distortion/VCM Touch Wah/Chorus/VCM Flanger/VCM Phaser/Delay/Reverb	Drive, Tremolo/VCM Wah, Chorus/VCM Phaser, Digital Delay/Analog-Type Delay, Reverb	Rotary Speaker, Distortion, Reverb
Number of voices		-	32 (memorable)	-	-
Size/Weight
Dimensions	Width	530 mm (20 7/8")	530 mm (20 7/8")	530 mm (20 7/8")	530 mm (20 7/8")
	Height	60 mm (2 3/8")	60 mm (2 3/8")	60 mm (2 3/8")	60 mm (2 3/8")
	Depth	175 mm (6 7/8")	175 mm (6 7/8")	175 mm (6 7/8")	175 mm (6 7/8")
	Weight	1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)	1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)	1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)	1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)
Keyboard
Number of Keys		37 keys	37 keys	37 keys	37 keys
Type		HQ mini (High-Quality mini)	HQ mini (High-Quality mini)	HQ mini (High-Quality mini)	HQ mini (High-Quality mini)
Initial Touch		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tone generation
Maximum Polyphony		8	8	128	128
Engine		AN (Analog Physical Modeling)	FM	SCM + AWM2	AWM (Organ Flutes)
Other Features
Phrase Looper		Yes	Yes	-	-
Display	Type	-	Full Dot LCD (128 x 64 dots)	-	-
Connectivity
DC IN		DC IN (12 V) jack	DC IN (12 V) jack	DC IN (12 V) jack	DC IN (12 V) jack
Headphones		PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)	PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)	PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)	PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)
MIDI		MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)	MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)	MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)	MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)
AUX IN		AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)	AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)	AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)	AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)
OUT PUT		L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)	L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)	L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)	L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)
USB TO HOST		USB (TO HOST)	USB (TO HOST)	USB (TO HOST)	USB (TO HOST)
Pedal	Type	FOOT CONTROLLER: FC7 (optional) (to adjust the volume)	SUSTAIN: FC3(A), FC4(A), FC5 (optional)	SUSTAIN: FC3(A), FC4(A), FC5 (optional)	FOOT CONTROLLER: FC7 (optional) (to adjust the volume)
	Half damper	-	NO (*Half damper's control message can be sent to external device via MIDI)	Yes (only connceted to FC3(A))	-