I've just put up the second part of my messing around with #PicoDexed - a build of Synth_Dexed for the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Summary: It is still only good for 5-note polyphony, but I'm starting to understand why and what I'd have to do about it. I'm still deciding if I want to...
All the gory details can be read here, along with my analysis of how the pico_audio library works.
Lookng forward to pick up my "new" #synthesizer next week: https://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/sy77
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It will be able to do all that my trusty old #DX7 II-D could do, and so much more. I don't care too much for the #ROMpler and workstation parts (except that it may give me a usable piano sound), but using different waveforms or even samples in FM synthesis will be exciting and something even many modern synths that cost ten times as much can't do. And the #SY77 is so underrated that it's currently cheaper than its rack variant or even an original DX7, while retaining its predecessor's superior keybed with #aftertouch.
The Yamaha DX7 synth celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. It's quite an influential musical instrument.
In 1986, the DX7 synth preset "E. Piano 1" was "present on 39% of the Billboard Hot 100 number one hit singles, 40% of the country number one hit singles and a staggering 61% of R&B hit singles".
Hey #synthesizer people, I'm looking for samples of that classic #DX7 bell sound that used to be used everywhere. It's the one from the chorus of Siouxsie's "Cities In Dust."
So far my Google skills are failing me. I was sure the DX100 pack by Samples From Mars would have it but no dice.
Look at that, a new version of the opsix! So I guess it isn't discontinued! Kind of great news all around: new one doesn't have anything that makes me want to upgrade, but it's available for people who missed out on the original (which is maybe available again? or will be?) and in high-quality keyboard form for those who care about that (I actually prefer fewer keys/smaller size). Anyway, here's a BoBeats vid about it: