The DX Patch Library is an independent product that is not built by, marketed, endorsed or supported by Yamaha.
What is it?
The DX Patch Library has been upgraded to the PL88 Patch Library. The PL88 includes all features as described below, plus presets and patch storage for other synthesizers. Please visit lewismidi.com/pl88
The DX Patch Library (DXPL) is an essential companion for the Yamaha DX series of synthesizers. It contains:
- 4,485 banks of 32 patches each: Keys, bells, brasses, basses, pads, leads, it’s all in there.
- 10,000 memory slots to store the patches you create on your DX! No longer are you limited to saving 32 patches.
- 1,000 memory slots to store entire banks of patches. Save and recall the entire memory of your synthesizer at once! Perfect for live performance or building your own custom soundsets.
- An arpeggiator with features from the Roland Jupiter-4 and Korg microKORG arpeggiators. The Yamaha DX series comes to life when you add an arpeggiator. Latch, keysplit, external and internal trigger. Can be used as a 64-step sequencer!
- A MIDI velocity normalizer. The DX keyboards output velocities from 0-100, which limits their usefulness as MIDI controllers. The DXPL rescales the output velocity to 0-127 so you can use the DX as a MIDI controller and get full dynamic range from your outboard gear.
How do I connect it?
Connect the DXPL to your Yamaha DX7 synthesizer with 2 MIDI cables and power the DXPL via USB cable (included) or a 9V power adapter (center positive).
You can then connect external gear to the DXPL and all MIDI messages will be passed through to the Yamaha. This lets you use sequencers and external controllers without having to unplug and plug cables.
In addition, note on messages from the Yamaha will be translated to values between 0-127. This means that your DX can finally be used as a master keyboard with modern MIDI velocity values!
How do I use it?
What presets are included?
Over 4,000 banks of 32 patches each are preloaded on the DXPL SD Card. These are banks from around the web, and are GUARANTEED to be unique.
How can I get one?
The DXPL has been replaced by the PL88, which gives you access to presets and patch storage for all of your synthesizers, not just the Yamaha DX7. Please visit lewismidi.com/pl88
SUPPORT
Please contact me: iestyn.lewis@gmail.com
Your DXPL can be upgraded to the new PL88 firmware and patchset, which will give you access to patches and storage for all of your synthesizers, not just the Yamaha DX Series. Please visit lewismidi.com/pl88
Firmware Version History
- 2.04 - Further cleaned up presets to remove duplicates and invalid files. Allowed 0 ms buffer delay when sending.
- 2.03 - Improved reliability of patch saving. Configurable buffer and F7 delay when sending patches. Version 2.03 and previous Preset List
- 2.02 - Added delay after each buffer is sent to the DX7.
- 2.01 - Initial release version.