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ebison
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I have an opportunity to get a good deal on a TX-802 rack mount FM synth.
I already have NI's FM7, is there any reason to clog rack space with this thing? I know FM is capable of some incredible sounds, but weather or not my time would be better spent in the box is what I"m unsure of. I like the cold sounds FM can produce, so I'm already sold in that respect.
Anybody have one and have some insights?
I've got one. As Yamaha FM synths go, this is one of the best - late generation DX7 sound generator, plus 8-voice multitimbral with separate outs.
On this forum, where the dominant mantra is "only the very first one produced is any good", some people think that the original DX7 sounded better. I do not agree with this.
Even though the user interface on a TX802 is simpler than that on a DX7, I still recommend you use a software editor like JSynthlib.
Mine has a problem with buttons double triggering, BTW. Make sure that yours doesn't.
As for comparing it with FM7, I can't comment, since I've never used it. Other software FM synths that I have used sound very similar to a DX7, and often have enhancements like extra wave forms, filters etc, and improved user interfaces that make FM programming simpler.