Description
The legendary Yamaha “Eight DX7s in a Box”, the TX816 was one of the high-end products launched in 1985 along with the KX88 mother keyboard and QX1 sequencer. Famed for huge , glistening pads created with all eight TX modules playing simultaneously, the TX816 is the super-heavyweight champion of keyboard modules
The TX816 contains eight TF1 modules, each one being a complete DX7 synth, and each TF1 has 32 patches and 16-note polyphony. The modules can be configured to have different midi channels so the TX816 can be used as eight separate polyphonic synths. Alternatively any number of modules modules – even all eight – can be linked to produce synths with multiple voices & polyphony. With all eight modules on the same midi channel the TX816 has 128-note polyphony and eight outputs
“A joy to play and the sound is big, big, big”
“This is one of the great synth modules of all time. Yes, it’s massive… This is the ultimate DX modular unit”
“It’s never too late friends, this is (still) the coolest FM unit alive”
“Anyway; massive sounds with the 8 TF1 modules playing the same patch (detuned slightly on each module) or just a handy 8 part 16 note polyphonic module. Built like a tank and looks the business when powered up”
“Big, awesome sound. Versatile. Easier to work with than I had expected”
“This is the god father of FM synthesizers.. I can not live without at least one in my rack”
“When the TF1s are layered, the TX816 is such a beast. It is not a plug and play synth. Although you can use it anyway you like, it is actually the brain of the ultimate TX1 system. With the KX88, REV1, QX1 it was designed to be a real monster system”
“This is one extravagant machine”
Checked over in our workshops & ready to go. The eight backup batteries have been replaced and show > 3.5 volts when tested. This TX816 has a switchable 110/220 V power supply set to 220 for use in the UK & EU. It has the usual case scratches but the front panel & rack ears are tidy and the unit is is in very good condition overall.
Supplied with a 3-metre XLR-to-jack, 4-channel loom. Fitted with a new UK power plug, EU or US plug supplied on request. Tested & packed for shipping. Photos show the synth for sale
