Yamaha Reface DX

Sound

4-operator FM Sound Engine offers dynamic and expressive additive synthesis

A new feature of this engine is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a wide-range of sound creation

Two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block:

The effect types are: VCM Touch Wah, VCM Flanger, VCM Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb and Distortion

Multi-touch control interface

Direct access to four simultaneous parameters

32 Voice memory locations allow storing and recalling favorite VoicesControl

Keyboard

Based on the FS action found on the flagship Motif XF, HQ (High Quality) Mini Keys provide premium feel and response for fast, accurate and natural playing.

Looper

Integrated Phrase Looper: capture song ideas or just jam

Pedal

Continuous controller pedal input for volume control

Speakers

2W 3cm stereo speaker system lets you play any place, any time

Specially designed bass reflex port technology enhances bass response for full, rich sound

Battery powered

Uses six "AA" batteries with five hours of life

USB

USB "TO HOST" allows MIDI connectivity to your USB-equipped computer or iOS device

Audio output

Dual 1/4" unbalanced line outputs provide connection to mixers, audio interfaces, DI boxes and more

Audio input

A 3.5mm aux line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument

Soundmondo

Soundmondo is a free sound sharing community that lets you discover, create and share reface Voices and Set Lists using Google Chrome any place, any time you’re online.

Powered by Web MIDI, Soundmondo is simple to use - just connect reface to Chrome and you’re ready to create or start browsing.

Amplifiers and Speakers

Amplifiers           2 W x 2

Speakers             3 cm x 2

Power Supply

Power Consumption      6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)

Battery Life         Approximately 5 hours

Auto Power Off                Yes

Power Supply    Adaptors             PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha

Batteries              Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

Accessories

Included              AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale

Voices

Number of types             4 Operators, 12 Algorithms

Number of voices            32 (memorable)

Effects  Distortion/VCM Touch Wah/Chorus/VCM Flanger/VCM Phaser/Delay/Reverb

Size/Weight

Dimensions        Width    530 mm (20 7/8")

Height   60 mm (2 3/8")

Depth   175 mm (6 7/8")

Weight 1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)

Keyboard

Number of Keys               37 keys

Type      HQ mini (High-Quality mini)

Initial Touch        Yes

Tone generation

Maximum Polyphony     8

Engine  FM

Other Features

Phrase Looper   Yes

Display  Type      Full Dot LCD (128 x 64 dots)

Connectivity

DC IN     DC IN (12 V) jack

Headphones      PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)

MIDI      MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)

AUX IN AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)

OUT PUT              L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)

USB TO HOST     USB (TO HOST)

Pedal     Type      SUSTAIN: FC3(A), FC4(A), FC5 (optional)

Half dumper       NO (*Half damper's control message can be sent to external device via MIDI)