Yamaha DX7IIFD

Yamaha DX7IIFD with E! For Sale. 

This dx7 is a 2FD with E! expansion. The E! expansion expands its internal memory, makes the IIFD 8 part multi-timbral and adds a sequencer. If this one doesn't sell soon, we'll probably keep it. 

Our tech spent around 6 hours servicing this unit. In addition to any necessary repairs, he replaced all the tact switches with new ones so they activate with a light touch, replaced the battery, cleaned things inside and out, and may have done some other work as well (I don't have access to his notes at the moment but will try to update this listing later). This unit was systematically tested, works as it should and sounds fantastic. 

As you should be able to see from the photos, the backlight is very bright, but as is common with this model at this point in time, the contrast isnt as strong as it originally was. Regardless, the display can still be read easily. We could probably install a new one, but this would up the price considerably and there would be a wait. 

Here's a video of another dx7iifd we sold in action:

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You all know the classic Yamaha DX7, the most well known digital synth ever. World famous for the beautiful synthetic sounds generated by its FM synth engine. There's hardly an 80's synthpop band that didn't use one or more. This is the latest, best sounding and most advanced of the DX7 series released by Yamaha.  It's got improved audio outs over the original DX-7 so sounds a lot better, an improved user interface and look, offers split and layer capability so you can play 2 sounds at once and, in addition to the cartridge port, this model has a 3.5" floppy drive where you can store banks of sounds to readily available / cheap floppy disks. 

The DX-7 IIfd is well suited for a variety of musical styles. It's capable of reproducing the classic DX7 "Full Tines" lounge piano sound. If you're into techno sounds or ambient music, many of the distinctively digital sounds which can be programmed into this keyboard will separate your music from the currently trendy analog sound. And of course, if you're an 80's synthpop fan, this is the keyboard for you - there's hardly an 80's synth group that didnt use the same sounds you'll have access to if you buy this synth. Here's a brief list: Vince Clarke of Erasure, A-Ha, Depeche Mode, Tony Banks of Genesis, Karl Bartos of Kraftwerk, Level 42, Cabaret-Voltaire, Dead or Alive, Coil, The Cure, Stock Aitken and Waterman, D:Ream, Brian Eno, Howard Jones, Enya, Front 242, Herbie Handcock, Kitaro, Petshop Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Talking Heads, U2, Underworld, Stevie Wonder, Vangelis. Whether you're trying to recreate classic sounds of the 80's or 90's or looking to make fresh new sounds, this synth should provide some great inspiration.