Yamaha DX7 II FD Reference Manual page 2

Welcome-----------.,
This is the first in a series of booklets designed to provide a practical guide
to
creating
your own sounds on the DX7 II. It describes
all
of the voice and performance parameters,
the range of their values, and the general effect each one has on the final sound. The
parameters are not presented in the order of their physical layout on the front panel.
Instead, they are presented in the order most conducive to understanding FM synthesis.
Section 1 provides a brief introduction to FM synthesis on the DX7 II.
Section 2 describes the basic voice parameters, which determine the actual timbre of each
voice.
Section 3 describes the voice effect parameters, which determine the keyboard and
controller configuration of each voice.
Section 4 describes the performance parameters, which determine such things as the
combination of different voices and the microtuning they will reflect
For continuing information concerning the DX7 II
FD!D,
consult AfterTouch, the official
publication of the Yamaha Users Group. Many advanced functions will be discussed in its
pages in the coming months. There will also be information regarding the availability of
other materials concerning more advanced applications. To receive a free copy of
AfterTouch every month, send your request to AfterTouch, P.O. Box 7938, Northridge,
CA 91327-7938. On your letter or postcard, be sure to indicate that you are the owner of
a DX7 II
FD/D.