Yamaha TX802 | The pinnacle of what the DX line became in the 80s.

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  • The module version of the DX7II, the Yamaha TX802 even improves on the keyboard version by having 8 separate tone generators. Making this a totally flexible multi-timbral DX7II.
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    Considering price, features, power, durability and availability... this is by far the 80s DX/FM- synth I recommend above all others. Especially if you only want ONE.
    And no, the later models like EX5, FS1R, Montage, ModX etc, it's not the same although nice in their own rights.
    All the patches I use in this video originates from patches freely downloadable online. But I have spent a long time organizing this bank into what I have here and some of the patches are also edited to suit my songs. You don't have to ask me to send you a sysex copy of these, I simply won't do that.
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    Growing up I listened to so much synth-pop and it's only natural that my own music takes inspiration from many of the acts I loved back then. I still love them and listen to them!
    Howard Jones, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Erasure, Thompson Twins, Tears for Fears, The Human League, Propaganda. FGTH, Ultravox, OMD, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Giorgio Moroder, Jean Michel Jarre, Jan Hammer, Alphaville, A-ha as well as loads of artists doing what is now called Italo Disco. And many more great acts like Nik Kershaw, Spandau Ballet, Wham, Dire Straits ++

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  • @spankenheim
    @spankenheim 2 роки тому +64

    "the best news is that the TX802 has not risen in price" except of course now the Espen Effect will fix that little problem. Fortunately I already have one! Love to hear you putting it through its paces!!

    • @mudsh4rk
      @mudsh4rk 2 роки тому +3

      I bought mine in 1999 (first real synth I ever got) for $200 and the price for them stayed pretty much the same until 2-3 uears ago. Since then it has roughly tripled, whch is still better than what happened to the DX-7 but it has definitely risen quite a bit recently.

    • @Robert44444444
      @Robert44444444 2 роки тому +13

      I've purchased a total of 3 of these. When released around 1988 the dealer cost was $1,197 with a list price of $1,995. My 1st one I bought brand new in the box on closeout for ~$800 (I was working at a Yamaha dealer at the time… around 1990), my 2nd unit I bought (used) for ~$500… sold it some years later, and around 2010 my boss at the time asked me if I wanted to buy his TX-802 he wasn't using. I said I already had one and he said you can have it for TWENTY BUCKS… now I have (2) units again ;-)

    • @spankenheim
      @spankenheim 2 роки тому +8

      @@Robert44444444 $20 damn, i need a better boss

  • @rockstarjazzcat
    @rockstarjazzcat 2 роки тому +2

    Ownership while in college in 1987 would have been unimaginable. Purchased a beat up one used a few years ago, and I soon had to recap the power section and replace the display. Fantastic! But having exhausted my patience, it became a gateway drug to more modern Yamaha hardware. Thanks for covering it, Espen! Kind regards, Daniel

  • @synthnerd4539
    @synthnerd4539 2 роки тому +6

    You had me at 'symphonic'... Love that chorus. And also those classic Jan Hammer patches. "Escape from Television" is solid gold listening!

  • @RayyMusik
    @RayyMusik 2 роки тому +4

    Give Espen a DX/TX, and he‘s not only the eighties but the eightiest ever. :)

  • @Robert44444444
    @Robert44444444 2 роки тому +15

    A little known feature of the TX-802. "Poly-chain", getting multiple units of a synth model working together for increased polyphony wasn't common at the time of the TX-802, and the Oberheim Matrix 1000 was one of the early models having a poly-chain feature (although they didn't call it that you can link up to (6) M1000 units for potentially being able to play an analog synth patch with 36 notes of polyphony). The TX-802 has a parameter where you set the unit to respond to incoming MIDI messages for EVEN numbered MIDI notes, ODD MIDI note numbers, or ALL notes. If you have (2) TX-802 units, you can make sure both units have the same voice (patch) and performance data in memory, set 1 unit to receive EVEN note numbers, and the other unit to receive ODD note numbers, set both to receive on the same MIDI channel(s) and it will effectively perform like you have 32 note polyphony rather than 16. You need to run the audio outputs from both machines to a mixer of course and set the channels of the mixer up the same way.

    • @IncorrectDisposal
      @IncorrectDisposal 2 роки тому +1

      Another little known feature: The G10 system comes in two component parts: the MIDI guitar (G10) and the rack-mount MIDI converter (G10C) yamahablackboxes.com/collection/yamaha-g10c-guitar-midi/
      Because the G10 comes ready to play out of the box, virtually no setup is required. A complete set of patches for both the TX81Z and TX802 FM synthesizers is contained within the G10 MIDI converter. These sounds have been voiced especially for use with the G10 system, and reside in permanent memory (ROM) within the G10C. All you need is either a TX81Z or TX802 and a MIDI cable to download the FM sound data to the appropriate tone generator

    • @neonvoid
      @neonvoid Рік тому +2

      The Ensoniq ESQ-M can do the same (also from 1987), it's called 'midi overflow' -> you can chain multiple ESQ-M (or with ESQ-1) and the extra notes will be played on the second unit.

    • @jdmjesus6103
      @jdmjesus6103 Рік тому +1

      I wondered what the odd/even notes setting was for on the korg TR rack, now I know, thanks!

    • @RebeccaTurner-ny1xx
      @RebeccaTurner-ny1xx 2 дні тому

      TX-81Z has the same.

  • @gehtdinichtsan309
    @gehtdinichtsan309 2 роки тому +2

    1:30 - that's just pure 80's magic coming out of my speakers rn.

  • @CraigRodmellMusic
    @CraigRodmellMusic 2 роки тому

    A fascinating piece of kit. Thanks for making and posting, Espen!

  • @mvoproject
    @mvoproject Рік тому +3

    Ahhh, I just can`t stop to listen that absolutely magic Yamaha`s DX EP sounds!! Thanks for the cool video as always, Espen!
    Keep it up!

  • @Deepscore
    @Deepscore 2 роки тому

    …and it sounds really good, Espen!

  • @J._Campbell
    @J._Campbell 2 роки тому

    Great sound! Great demo! Thank you!

  • @BogginMashups
    @BogginMashups 2 роки тому +2

    I have one of these beasts and I absolutely love it. That infamous electric piano sound cuts through the mix like nothing else.

  • @brianhintze6440
    @brianhintze6440 2 роки тому +3

    That Reverb Brass patch is amazing.

  • @synthsforfunk
    @synthsforfunk Рік тому +1

    Hi Espen! What a lovely classic FM synth! Loving mine as well. Gotta pull it out and give it some workout. It’s capable of many wonderful sounds. Thanks for reminding me how awesome this old rack unit actually is! Your music and synth presentations are totally amazing! Thanks a lot!👍👍

  • @macdaddybender
    @macdaddybender 2 роки тому +2

    I'm listening to this with a really good pair of headphones and I have to say that the initial electric piano patch with reverb and chorus was as smooth as velvet. Lovely sounds 👌

  • @shykall
    @shykall 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice and Funny video. Great sense of humor ! Especially considering that the same thing used to be said about, synthesizers and sequencers. I love everything that allows me to make the music I have in my head . There are great improvements nowdays, in that regard, including groove boxes. I can not see myself without a keyboard anyway, or even a synthesizer ideally at least an analog one and a wavetable synth . Even hitting a piece of wood, metal , plastic, with anything produces sounds that always amaze me. Music is everywhere,and the tools to make it, are also. Your channel inspires me, and brings to me, the most beautiful nostalgy. Your music shines from your inspiration on what the 80s sounded to me. Good luck Espen, and thank you for those nice videos.

  • @FFrrEEddRRiiKK1
    @FFrrEEddRRiiKK1 2 роки тому +1

    This video zapped me straight back to the late 1980s. 📺📼☎️🕹📟📠💾🌆🔙

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth 2 роки тому +6

    Those effects are gorgeous.
    I had a DX7IID back in the day, and I was about to buy a TX802 a few years ago but after the tech checked it, a couple of outputs had some gain issues, and the deal went nowhere. Too bad, it would have been a nice addition for the 19" rack collection :))

  • @Guitarisalways
    @Guitarisalways 2 роки тому

    Jeez, that sound quality is fantastic... 👌‼️

  • @patrikknoerr9777
    @patrikknoerr9777 2 роки тому +1

    I own mine since 1992. It's simply great. Just go through the presets and be amazed how much effort went into them. The multimode/stacking is one of the great features of this machine.

  • @DannyPlass
    @DannyPlass 2 роки тому

    The sound of those modules is so solid, so much character.

  • @rm2kmidi
    @rm2kmidi 2 роки тому +3

    The front menu reminds me a lot of the TX81Z. The option to choose the number of voices on each part is nice. That symphonic chorus sounds really nice.

  • @Lux-Voltaire
    @Lux-Voltaire 2 роки тому +3

    I always consider the TX 802 to be an awesome percussion unit for drum pads. Amongst many other great uses of course. Matchless Tubular bells.

  • @FashionDeejay
    @FashionDeejay Рік тому

    So much quality. 👏👏👏
    Fantastic machines by Yamaha.

  • @joonglegamer9898
    @joonglegamer9898 2 роки тому +1

    Oooh, I get chills down my spine when I heard that MFN BASS - takes me right back onto the Highway to the Danger Zone.

  • @greek440bc
    @greek440bc 2 роки тому +2

    Yes ! performance mode is brilliant way for assigning sounds, channels, panning, de-tuning etc.. to make massive sounds or multi timberal setups

  • @Dwilly132
    @Dwilly132 2 роки тому +1

    Bought one of these for cheap a couple of months ago. It's currently being used to prop up my computer monitor. I really need to take some time to learn how to use it!

  • @sakeenaholivier6207
    @sakeenaholivier6207 2 роки тому +1

    I bought my Yamaha TX802 Last year, with some other gear, Even though, I did not use it in production yet, I still think that it is an excellent piece of equipment Thanks @espen kraft

  • @6581punk
    @6581punk 2 роки тому +4

    Have one of 'em. It's confusing to use but it's one of the best pure FM units they did. Later on of course with the SY77 (TG77), SY99 they added PCM and filters.

  • @mostlyharmless0544
    @mostlyharmless0544 Рік тому +1

    My golly, those effects patches sound good.

  • @bobjoe7508
    @bobjoe7508 2 роки тому +9

    Espen, I just had a thought for some of the fattest, luscious sounds: layer the TX802 with the Kawai K3M. I think that might be too much 1988! Warning: chance of tearing a hole in the space-time continuum and causing you to actually travel back to the late 80s.

  • @davidm3569
    @davidm3569 2 роки тому +2

    Lush sounds.
    Love the start and ending soundscape, is it your own idea? Wonderful.

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Yes. that's from my new album, in the works.

  • @mcmike100
    @mcmike100 2 роки тому +1

    I still have one. It's a great synth.

  • @johnsepulveda9538
    @johnsepulveda9538 2 роки тому +2

    the symphonic chorus and the reverb you used really make those sounds. Great video, as always.

  • @daz4627
    @daz4627 2 роки тому

    That's a great jumper 👍

  • @Sarahbuildsstepsequencers
    @Sarahbuildsstepsequencers 2 роки тому +4

    This piece sounds amazing! It just ‘sounds’ 80’s! And yes, the price is right on eBay!

  • @digitized_music
    @digitized_music Рік тому +1

    Intro is just stunning...

  • @shapetheair_music
    @shapetheair_music 8 місяців тому +1

    I picked up a great condition one in UK about a year ago and RAM4 cartridge, love the sound and so worth spending time programming. I just remember how I managed in the 80's with no computer and working on little screens with the menu's and a little patience and it's fine, the ability to create evolving pads etc I find a real strength of FM synthesis.. cheers James

    • @RebeccaTurner-ny1xx
      @RebeccaTurner-ny1xx 2 дні тому

      It was entirely possible to edit DX synths with a computer in the 80s, such as using the Atari 520/1040 ST range.

  • @gcoudert
    @gcoudert 2 роки тому +3

    I had one for years, with a RAM cartridge. I can't tell you how much I loved that thing. It went when I bought the Kronos but it is still one of the best pieces of gear I have ever owned.

    • @Roboprogs
      @Roboprogs 2 роки тому

      I recently picked up the Kronos-derived Nautilus.
      The MOD7 engine sounds good, but it doesn’t have the same envelope generator as the DXs (ADSR instead of multi rate/level)
      Did you run into issues importing DX7 sysex banks?

    • @gcoudert
      @gcoudert 2 роки тому +2

      @@Roboprogs There are slight differences in the envelopes as you rightly pointed out but I can live with them. Most sounds import without a problem and sound ridiculously close to the originals but there are exceptions, such as E.Bass1 and patches with a high feedback setting.
      Edit: the Kronos does have the right envelopes but the decay of some DX7 patches doesn't translate perfectly. It's not much a problem but if you know the DX7 patches well, it's noticeable, especially on the 'tine' parts of electric pianos.

    • @Roboprogs
      @Roboprogs 2 роки тому

      @@gcoudert hmm. I'll have to dig into that more after work one night (only recently picked up the gear). I noticed that some of my imported files sounded a bit off, but have not looked closely enough at the MOD7 parameter structure. Thanks for the tip.

  • @negvey
    @negvey 2 роки тому +1

    Man that classic symphonic chorus sounds so goood

  • @erictripton
    @erictripton 2 роки тому +2

    Great piece of gear. I wish Yamaha would bring back these instruments! Even the Magicstomp and SPX 90 of course modernized.

  • @magicknight8412
    @magicknight8412 2 роки тому

    You just played so many sounds of 80s TV shows and movies there :)

  • @RapidFlow_Shop
    @RapidFlow_Shop 2 роки тому +1

    These sounds cured me of any desire I had for a retro FM synth. So thanks for the anti GAS ✌🏽

  • @josebanderas7843
    @josebanderas7843 2 роки тому

    Never heard of this Yamaha Expander. Obviously, I was too much in love with what Korg did at that time. Sounds really great. Brings back that very 80s-feeling.

    • @cubdukat
      @cubdukat 9 місяців тому

      This came out around the same time as the DX7IID/FD did. This ended up attempting to replace the TX816, but I think they still kept the '816 around because the '802 couldn't do everything it could. It had the same updated internals as the IID/FD, so it was a lot quieter.

  • @fabiocarvalhomusic
    @fabiocarvalhomusic 8 місяців тому

    Parabéns pelo Vídeo eu amo o Tx802 graças ao seu vídeo eu decidi comprar um aqui mo Brasil.

  • @SacSynths_Jack_Z
    @SacSynths_Jack_Z 2 роки тому +5

    Love seeing the full Yamaha DX set up! I would love to see you do a video featuring your entire 80's Yamaha rig: KX88, TX816, TX7, DMP7, DX7 II, TX802, QX1, RX11, & REV7 😁
    Did I forget anything?😂

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому +2

      Don't have the RX11 anymore, nor a TX7, nor a DX7II. I have the DX7s though. I also have all the QX sequencers Yamaha ever did. But to get them all out, just to stack them up etc, is simply not doable. :P

    • @anderslarsson6149
      @anderslarsson6149 2 роки тому +3

      So Miami Vice 😎
      Or 80:s high school, school dance if you like 🖤

  • @andrevanderschueren4826
    @andrevanderschueren4826 2 роки тому

    i have my Tx802's for years ,and it always sound great juse 1for sequencing and one for lead voices

  • @5argetech56
    @5argetech56 Рік тому +1

    My vintage Casio VZ-1 also has 8 oscillators which Casio calls "Modules" Very powerful. Programming learning curve can be a bit steep, but once you get it you can make some out of this world patches!

  • @donkeyadaml.
    @donkeyadaml. 2 роки тому

    Great performance 👍👍 Have a nice day 😉 Greetings Adam 😎

  • @chrisschwaab
    @chrisschwaab 2 роки тому

    thank you so much for this great video! I thought my tx802 is damaged because of the individual outputs - It only played some notes. Now I know WHY! I love my tx802 ;-)

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers!

    • @chrissheppard8351
      @chrissheppard8351 2 місяці тому

      ​@@EspenKraftTom Brooks used this exact keyboard in his Hosanna! Music series throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.

  • @computer_toucher
    @computer_toucher 2 роки тому

    Oh MAN Plukata was an awesome patch

  • @bontempo1271
    @bontempo1271 2 роки тому

    Proud owner here 🖐8 DX in a box, what more can be said, will never let it go :) and of course who better to showcase it's 80s sound than Espen 🤠

    • @Robert44444444
      @Robert44444444 Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoy yours :-) It is a nice packaging of a DX7 II in a rack with a clever multi-timbral implementation with separate audio outs… but with the same 16 note polyphonic limitation of a DX7 II. While being very useful for all the clever ways you can combine, split, and round-robin thru the 8 individual 2-voice engines… it's no TX-816 with 8 discrete 16-voice FM synths in a rack… just a comment for clarity for other readers who may be just now learning about these vintage digital synth models :-)

    • @bontempo1271
      @bontempo1271 Рік тому

      @@Robert44444444 yes, 8 x16 voice, it's a beast !

  • @kennethteo7974
    @kennethteo7974 Рік тому

    My favourite beautiful DX Full Tines ❤️

  • @cresshead
    @cresshead 2 роки тому

    love to see a behringer remake of one or more of yamaha's DX/FM synths
    I had a SY-77 back in the late 80's

    • @freestate6200
      @freestate6200 2 роки тому

      Is Behringer not more into Analog? These DX/SY's are fully packed Digital, monsters.

    • @cresshead
      @cresshead 2 роки тому

      @@freestate6200 they
      they've shown a ppg wave, VX and a lindrum w.i.p. plus they bought as tears for fears Yamaha DX1
      so 'currently' the sell mainly analogue but i think that digital synth drum machines are on their development benches too.
      DX7 was a massive seller and the 80's were strewn with DX based FM synths when i was in various bands in the 80's.
      to ignore the FM DX based synths would be to ignore the 80's music scene.

  • @giovannifiorini7195
    @giovannifiorini7195 2 роки тому

    I LOVE TX802!!!!

  • @matszh
    @matszh 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve always imagined that the ”keyboard dynamics” is a part of the authentic ”DX experience” and that you need a DX or KX (like Espen) keyboard to really get it right, but maybe I’m just stupid. I wouldn’t say no to the TX802 though. I think that all (not monophonic) sound modules should be multitimbral, with individual outputs, as well as offering internal mixing to a stereo output.

  • @texacomann
    @texacomann 2 роки тому

    I am a proud owner of the Tx802. This is the best dx7II you can get. Mosttime sold out on the usedmarket, not easy to find but possible. It has a unique sound like nö other synth

  • @retro-dademusic6403
    @retro-dademusic6403 2 роки тому

    I had a DX7IIFD once. Amazing unit. Then I had an 802, but didn’t like that format. I now have the DX7S. Anyway, the mkII units all sound amazing to me. 😎 and thanks for the plug at 8:33 haha

    • @6581punk
      @6581punk 2 роки тому +2

      The DX11 probably has the easiest interface for programming DX sounds. Plus it has a pitch envelope.

  • @quidsin7091
    @quidsin7091 2 роки тому

    Typical 80s sounds, a lot of classic songs have been made using those sounds and it takes me right back there,, ,, all good stuff..👍👍👍

  • @tommiilee
    @tommiilee 2 роки тому

    Dreamy, Fairytale sounds and episode. Another fabulous journey to carefree childhood and 80's. Wheather it will be possible to achieve similar effects on Yamaha 01-V or other Yamaha Mixer instead of DMP-7?

  • @vikramjitbanerjeetuki
    @vikramjitbanerjeetuki 2 роки тому

    Great video Espen 👍 what 8 find surprising is that a lot of these sounds i can get with my bog standard Yamaha YS200 FM synth which has only 4 operators in the FM synth engine🤔

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Not all sounds need 6 operators to work, but those who does will sound a lot thinner with a 4-operator DX engine.

    • @vikramjitbanerjeetuki
      @vikramjitbanerjeetuki 2 роки тому +1

      @@EspenKraft thanks Espen,really dig all the work you have been putting out over the years,am going to Spotify now to listen to more of your music 🙂

  • @bernyboss
    @bernyboss Рік тому

    The real beauty is the dmp7 😳😳😳

  • @wildchurch
    @wildchurch 2 роки тому +1

    Plukata - nice! Yamaha black boxes = Like!

  • @EgoShredder
    @EgoShredder 2 роки тому

    This video was made by Espen Kraft, and this video is 100%........THE EIGHTIES!!! 😍🎵🎹 🎶

  • @PimpinBassie2
    @PimpinBassie2 2 роки тому

    I would have expected Espen's rendition of Greatest Love of All

  • @McTroyd
    @McTroyd 2 роки тому +2

    Totally agree the DMP's Chorus and Verb are essential to sound like that! The synth did better itself than I expected, though. IIRC, this unit has the same number of operators/generators as the FS-1R? UI looks like it works much better, though. 👍️

  • @frankhofmann9759
    @frankhofmann9759 Рік тому

    Hey Espen! Great video, thank you for letting the TX802 shine. Great voice patches and performance patches. Love that Miami Vice. Is there anyway to get your fav patches as sysex for my tx802? Frank

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  Рік тому

      Thanks Frank! As most of the patches I use here are not mine, there's no way I could sell them as a pack.

  • @Deepscore
    @Deepscore 2 роки тому +1

    I’m hearing Harold Faltermeyer’s score sounds from later in the ‘80s!

  • @Rsonixtunes
    @Rsonixtunes Рік тому +1

    Nice job Espen! I’m kind of obsessed with rack synths lately, but I’ll stick with my 1983 Yamaha DX7 with outboard vintage effects. Btw, when did you get a Jupiter 8? My all time fave. Cheers brother!

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  Рік тому

      Thanks! I too prefer the orginal DX7 engine. The Jup-8 has been featured in at least 10 videos in the last 2 years. ;-)

  • @oholm09
    @oholm09 3 місяці тому

    I need to try that on my daw

  • @jmalmsten
    @jmalmsten 2 роки тому

    Oh the Eric Serra was strong in that intro.
    Almost imagined an intro sequence slowly tilting up from ground or water or space zooming by underneath.

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      It's from my new album in the works. ;-)

  • @MJTIbes
    @MJTIbes 2 роки тому

    Still have it since it came out. Hated it from the beginning. And I tried to love it many many times.... Always choose my DX7IIFD. Sorry. Love your vid's Espen!

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      It's not a problem for me if you don't like the gear I show in my videos Martijn. ;-) I'm only interested in people liking my videos. :P

    • @MJTIbes
      @MJTIbes 2 роки тому

      @@EspenKraft No no no Espen. You got me totally wrong here. I love the gear and your videos!! The TX802 sounds great. But I hated it in terms of user interface/usability. Horrible. Just my shortcomings here. Still have it till today since I bought it in 1988. You and I have most of the gear in common. It was not about critism on your gear or video's.

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому +1

      I didn't take it as such. You used the word "sorry" and I noticed that. I don't care if people hate the gear I show in my videos, for whatever reason. I don't get emotional about gear to begin with. No need to say sorry if you hate a piece of gear I show on here. ;-)

  • @calebpromusician98
    @calebpromusician98 5 місяців тому

    The other thing is a lot of apps on the Apple App Store, and Google play store that use MIDI also have the capability of replicating YamahaSy99 keyboard from the 1980s or 1990s

  • @chloedevereaux1801
    @chloedevereaux1801 2 роки тому +5

    TX802 low price.... not anymore espen, not anymore. :D

  • @derekforde7164
    @derekforde7164 2 роки тому

    What kick drum is used in Grace Jones - I'm not Perfect? I know this is little off topic but I'm having impossible time finding the name of that retro deep kick.

  • @nyrbsamoht
    @nyrbsamoht 2 роки тому

    Does anyone know if this can be programed using the CX5M ?
    the manual of the CX5M mentions things like the TX7 but I cant find any reference of the TX802.
    I already have a CX5M and im looking for an excuse to buy one of these aswell..

  • @morphoice
    @morphoice 2 роки тому +1

    Such an awesome piece of gear. in the intro song there is a bell-ish sound panning right and left... what sound is that? I've been looking for this for ages.

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      It's not one sound, it's a performance setup that is made up of 8 different patches, all panned, tuned etc to sound like this when played. It's actually the intro of one of my songs from my new album I'm working on.

    • @morphoice
      @morphoice 2 роки тому

      @@EspenKraft Hey! I a TX802 one and fount it! Thanks again so much for your awesome videos, I've been looking for this sound for ages. Thanks for all the hard work you do in reviewing this old gear to us. Wouldn't know what to do with out you. Hope I can one day repay the favor ;)

  • @AnalogAssailant
    @AnalogAssailant 2 роки тому +1

    Curiously i much prefer the TX81Z over the 802. Probably because the 81z is grittier and differs a bit with it's FM implementation

  • @EdgetoneStudios
    @EdgetoneStudios 10 місяців тому

    Hey Espen, I have a TX802 and the buttons have become pretty flakey. When Ipress them they trigger multiple times. Just wondering if you have any info on button replacement/repair for these. My Google-Fu has failed me.

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  10 місяців тому

      I suggest asking on a vintage synth repair forum on Facebook.

    • @EdgetoneStudios
      @EdgetoneStudios 10 місяців тому

      Thanks@@EspenKraft
      I managed to find a solution that didn't involve replacement. I made a short video about it: ua-cam.com/video/jzZxSHCO0gs/v-deo.htmlsi=XKfYkvzf58ixXEf9

  • @jacobthebatchbandit3092
    @jacobthebatchbandit3092 2 роки тому +1

    If the TX802 had multiple waveforms like the TX81Z and onboard chorus it would be the greatest FM synth of all time. (even though u can make pseudo chorus with detune)

  • @BruceThomson
    @BruceThomson 2 роки тому +1

    Exquisitely beautiful sounds, some of them. Thanks for doing the video. I'm playing it through a really good old Bose speaker with woofer - fabulous. =) To me, although the real instruments sometimes make synthetic equivalents laughable travesties, grimacable, some of the synth sounds make a double bass seem puny and antiquated laughable too. =)
    I'm currently collaborating in a project building a portable battery digital concertina (named Concertina Nova) that can play from sound fonts that are each a collection of .WAV files. So I'm looking at the options of installing various sounds. We'll add standard MIDI at some stage, but it's thrilling to consider true synth sounds being installed onto the SD card as well.

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

  • @tony714keene
    @tony714keene 2 роки тому

    7:22. Play with this sound of you take my breath away

  • @JeffBoen
    @JeffBoen 2 роки тому

    We chatted a bit about my DX7 on your most recent DX7s video, but now on this one I see you also have a KX88. Nice! I remember it was *the* weighted controller to have in the mid/late 80s. I have a KX8, which is supposed to have a similar action, but I really wanted a KX88 yet couldn't really find one at the time (~15 years ago). How do you like the KX88?

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      You should watch my KX88 video. I talk about it there. ;-)

  • @myhumbleopinion1036
    @myhumbleopinion1036 2 роки тому +1

    Nice sounds and playing. Do you have any velocity issues with the KX88? There are people who have problems getting it to reach full values and also some say the aftertouch is not the easiest to trigger. What is your experience?

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      Thanks! If you have a KX88 from the very first batch you might have one that don't reach midi velocities of 127, but they rectified that pretty early on and as such most units should be fine. Mine goes up to 127 easily. The AT works fine on mine as well although I don't use AT very much, it's not something that works for me except when I demo gear in my videos, just for show.

  • @TryptychUK
    @TryptychUK 2 роки тому +1

    They are a great DX synth, although I am surprised you never played it's best known preset, Magic Marimba.
    It was all over the 80's.

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому +3

      Because I'm saving that for later. ;-)

  • @marcopoulos3493
    @marcopoulos3493 2 роки тому

    IMHO the FS1R is the pinnacle of Yamaha FM synths

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      The title clearly says the 80s. The FS1R is not from the 80s.

  • @productionneuftrois9488
    @productionneuftrois9488 2 роки тому

    Hello Espen! Great videos, please also review DX11/TX81Z, surely you have them too )

  • @aceamadeus
    @aceamadeus Рік тому +1

    Hi Espen!! Thanks for awesome videos!! i found a deal on a yamaha TG-500 and tx-802 could you recommend an editor librarian that will not need floppy disk?

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I've never used any librarian with any of my synths so can't recommend anything.

    • @aceamadeus
      @aceamadeus Рік тому

      @@EspenKraft Hi Espen, so how do you back up your sounds? for example on your TX-802?

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  Рік тому +1

      Simple sysex transfers.

    • @aceamadeus
      @aceamadeus Рік тому

      @@EspenKraft hi espen, how are you? hope all is great with you! do you have a video of how to do sysex transfers? thanks!

  • @keythinwatford7153
    @keythinwatford7153 2 роки тому

    I've bought one o these recently. I'm waiting to sneak it in when the missus isn't there🤫🤫🤫

  • @roberttodd2414
    @roberttodd2414 2 роки тому

    imagine if retroaktiv made a knob per function controller for DX7, that would be a pure dream

    • @midimoog
      @midimoog 2 роки тому

      Agreed!
      I want to see that monstrous controller.
      It may be a pure nightmare to use, but amazing.

  • @funkmachine6420
    @funkmachine6420 2 роки тому

    I'd quite like one of these to go with my mk1 dx7

  • @jlfp69
    @jlfp69 2 роки тому

    Espen, I didn't find your tx802 patches in the link you provide. Sorry I miss something ? otherwise great as usual.

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      I have lots of sample- and patch banks online. The links are for those. I never said anything about 802 patches in this video.

    • @jlfp69
      @jlfp69 2 роки тому

      @@EspenKraft Sorry, when I saw "my bank of fav sound" and a link in the comment, I guessed it was for it.

  • @aceamadeus
    @aceamadeus Рік тому

    Hi Espen!
    will this instrument allow to set up 8 full different sounds and 8 midi channels?
    2. and allow chords to play from them at same time? i have cubase 12. thanks !!!

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  Рік тому

      Yes it will, but you'll only have 2 voices of polyphony on each midi channel. There's only 16 voices in total.

    • @aceamadeus
      @aceamadeus Рік тому

      @@EspenKraft Hi espen, so with only 2 notes polyphony, its better to get a dx7? and just have cubase change the patches during a song? im simply trying to enter the hardware world with cubase as my daw.

  • @carlchristenisnes6763
    @carlchristenisnes6763 2 роки тому

    Hei Espen, nå har jeg, i tidligere år med mye fritid hatt d50 og d70 , pluss en workstation som jeg ikke husker hva var/er hva anbefaler du nå til en middelmådig keyboardist ?

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      Umulig å si. At du har hatt en Volvo og en Saab forteller meg ingenting dessverre, jeg kan fortsatt ikke anbefale neste bil. ;-)

  • @6502phreak
    @6502phreak 2 роки тому +1

    I love this rack unit and feel it's very versatile , but I guess I'm a little biased for some reason.

  • @Ancaja123
    @Ancaja123 2 роки тому

    Odd question (but I thought maybe it was what was happening in the beginning arp like pattern), can you set it so each key press cycles through the sound generators?

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      What you hear in the beginning are the voices set in something called "Alternate mode", where adjacent voices receiving on the same MIDI channel will be randomized in how they are output. Sort of. ;-) You cannot predefine it.

    • @Ancaja123
      @Ancaja123 2 роки тому

      @@EspenKraft oh ok, I like it random. I think the TX81z has that alternate mode as well

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому

      It's exactly the same. ;-)

  • @lmv3982
    @lmv3982 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Espen, I'm 15 years old. I've never had a synth and Im thinking on buy my first. As I love 80s music (Dire Straits, brothers in arms is my favourite album) i think on a FM synth... Do you recommend me a rack module? In case or not, which one ? Thanks!

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому +1

      I don't think I will recommend any vintage synth to a 15 year really. So if you're into FM synths I would recommend the Yamaha ReFace DX instead. That'll get you 80s sounding DX synth sounds in a more modern, less expensive form.
      I too love "Brothers in arms" and I learned a lot of music from listening to that as I was studying the sheet music for those songs, back in 1985.

    • @GizzyDillespee
      @GizzyDillespee 2 роки тому +1

      Korg Opsix supports DX7 patch import. The Reface is fun, too.

  • @GlenJDiamond
    @GlenJDiamond 2 роки тому

    I had one of these in the late 80s. Found it difficult to program. Same old story!!! Got rid of it in the early 90s. I think that the DX11 / TX81Z 4 op synth is similar in multi-timbrality to this but without the separate outs. Both the DX11 / TX81Z and the TX802 have similar engines with those different wave forms. I'm happy at the moment though as I have the Plogue ChipSynth OPS7 - this emulates the Mk1 DX7 perfectly -- so I can layer multiple OPS7 and have similar to a TX816 (or better!). The only thing I'm missing from a TX802 is micro-tuning and those different wave forms (just sine waves in the OPS7 as far as I can tell).

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому +1

      The TX802 does not have "the different waveforms", like the 81z, it's a DX7II in a box.

    • @GlenJDiamond
      @GlenJDiamond 2 роки тому

      @@EspenKraft sorry, my bad! - is it just sine waves in the TX802 - it was a long time ago for me!!. I thought the MkII DX7 had more than sine waves? but I think I'm getting mixed up with the TX81Z !!

    • @EspenKraft
      @EspenKraft  2 роки тому +1

      Sure, no worries. No, none of the 80s DX7 models has more than sine waves. It's the 4 operator DX ones that has that.

  • @lab-by-the-sea
    @lab-by-the-sea 2 роки тому

    I think the sound was tingaling or so which enigma used in their song sadness... from the factorysounds

  • @sosomdingi9783
    @sosomdingi9783 10 місяців тому

    How can I get this sound module? I'm in South Africa.

  • @fender1000100
    @fender1000100 2 роки тому

    A masterpiece machine. FM remains in my heart. I have a Yamaha V50 on the way from Japan. Cant wait to start making demos with it.
    That EP sound remains the definitive synth sound of the 80s. Along with a moog bass. And Juno strings.