YAMAHA RX-5,CLASSIC RETRO DRUM MACHINE, POWERFUL, EASY! - eBay, Drum Machines, Electronic Instruments, Musical Instruments. (end time 09-Nov-09 14:50:28 AEDST)


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This auction is for a Yamaha Digital Rhythm Programmer, an RX-5 Drum Machine. This unit is in remarkable condition for its vintage. It functions perfectly and is in very good cosmetic condition. It comes with its original power supply, a PDF manual and a Yamaha RX5 ROM of sounds. This is one of the best classic drum machines ever produced. It has individual output jacks for the different voices (with separate volume faders), great gritty retro sounds, and absolute ease of use. This machine has long been one of the secret tools for producers and creators of powerful drum tracks. By assigning the individual outputs to their own effect and amp loop...the depth of sound is much greater than units without the separate channels. The larger board layout is much easier to use than the more mini modern units. The rom cartridge has 28 different voices that can be customized to you own unique sounds and the memory can hold 64 different sounds, any of which can be assigned to any keypad. So the possibility of having your own unique beat machine is at hand.

Here are some of the Manufacture's Features and Specifications.
Features..
Internal Voices and Memory:
24 voices, including Bass, Snare, Rimshot, Tom Toms, Electric Toms, Hi Hats, Ride Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Chinese Cymbal, Claps, Tambourine, Cowbell, Shaker
Voice Output:
Voices can be output via 12 individual output channels, allowing use of signal processing on individual drums.
Voice Editing:
The RX5 allows the creation of a virtually unlimited number of sounds by modifying the preset voices. New voices can be saved onto cassette to form a voice library.
Voice Functions:
The Reverse function is the digital equivalent of playing a tape backwards. Any sound can be reversed and can be used in the same pattern as its "normal setting" The Damp function allows the sustain to be cut on any selected sound. To Accent levels can be set for each voice to give drum patterns a natural dynamic feel.
Waveform Date Cartridge Voices and Memory:
28 voices, including Bass, Snare, Conga, Bongo, Timbale, Agogo, Cuica, Castanet, Whistle, Timpani, Glass Crash, Gunshot, FM Percussion, Electric Bass, DX Orchestra, DX Marimba, DX Clavinet, Voices ("Hey" - "Wao" - "Ooo")
Internal RAM:
Random Access Memory, allows 12 edited or original voices to be stored at any key pad location.
Key Assign:
Key Assign allows the assignment of any of the 64 available voices to any instrument key. The Key Assign "Multi Voice" function enables the assignment of any voice to the upper row of instruments keys, to create a 12-note "keyboard" on which complex percussion parts or melodic sequences can be played. Pitch, Level, Attack, and Decay values can be set individually for each instrument key.
Pattern Recording:
Up to 100 rhythm patterns with time signatures ranging from 01/32 to 99/2 can be recorded using either the Real Time Write or Step Write modes. Real Time Write allows the RX5's keys to be played while listening to a click guide, over dubbing drums in any order. Performance can be corrected to the nearest 1/2 to 1/48 note. The Step Write mode produces accurate recording from a score or the creation of patterns that would be difficult to play live, by inputting single notes.
Pattern Editing:
After selecting a note, the Edit Pattern function alters a note by changing its Pitch. Level, Reverse, Attack and Decay over an extremely wide range. The Change Voice function allows instant change in any selected voice pattern.
Songs and Chains:
To form a song, patterns can be joined together and given initial temp settings. Songs can be combined to form chains, providing the drum programs for an entire performance.
Song Search:
The Song Search function locates and marks any part of a song for playback or re-editing and any section of a song can be copied or repeated.
MIDI Technology:
The RX5 is a MIDI Instrument, and can control or be controlled by other MIDI equipment such as sequencers, synthesizers, and tone generators. Select a different voice for each of the 16 MIDI channels and the E.G. velocity function enables key velocity to affect not only the level of a voice, but the length of its envelope.
Custom "Drum Set":
Create a Custom "Drum Set" by choosing 24 of the RX5's 64 voices and finely tailoring their sound. Three different "drum sets" can be memorized.
Specifications..
Internal    12 Bit - 24 Voices
RAM    12 Bit - 12 Voices
Waveform Data Cartridge    28 Voices
100 Patterns    Maximum length of 99 Measures
20 Songs    Maxmum Length of 999 Parts
3 Chains    Maximum Length of 999 Steps
Key Data    3 Sets
Sliders    Master Volume, Click Volume, Tempo, Data Entry, and Instrument Volume (12)
Buttons    Accent 1 and 2, Stop/Continue/Shift, Start/Enter, and Instruments A - X (24 total)
Keys    Pattern and Song Operation Keys (Including Pattern/Song, Real Time Edit/Write Song, Step Write/Insert, Quantize/Delete, Swing/Repeat, Click/Temp, Edit Pattern/Volume Change, Clear, and Copy), Reverse, Damp, Tempo, Mode and Job Keys (Including Edit Voice, Chain, Sync, Utility, Key Assign, Cassette, Cartridge, MIDI, and Job), and Numeric Key Panel
LCD    16 Characters x 2 Lines
LED    Pattern, Song, Edit Voice, Cas, Cart, MIDI, Reverb, Damp, Multi, Sync (Int, Midi, Tape, Ext), Run
Audio Output    Phones, Left Mono, Right, Individual Outputs (12)
MIDI    In, Out, Thru
Interface    Cassette/Tape Sync (In/Out), Ext. Clock In, Ext. Clock Out, Waveform Data Cartridge, Sequence Data Cartridge
Control    Foot Switch
Power    DC 12 V In
Dimensions    1' 5''(w) x 3.4' (h) x 13' (d)

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