Yamaha DX27

DX27
ManufacturerYamaha
Dates1985
PriceY102,900 $645US
Technical specifications
Polyphony8 voices
Timbrality1 part
Oscillator4-Operator Digital FM synthesizer
LFOSaw up, square, triangle, random
Synthesis typeFM Synthesis
FilterNo
Aftertouch expressionNo
Velocity expressionNo
Storage memory192 preset, 24 user
EffectsStereo Chorus (DX27S only)
Input/output
Keyboard61 note
Left-hand controlModulation, pitch bend
External controlMIDI (In, Out, Thru)

The Yamaha DX27 is a full sized key version of the Yamaha DX100. It was released in 1985 and manufactured in Japan. The DX27S is the same synth, with built in speakers, stereo output, chorus fx and internal power supply.