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The DX5 is essentially two DX7's in one very large but sleek box. The addition
of performance memories for each sound is an aid for some performers, such that
it is possible to have different pitch bend scales, portamento etc set up for
each patch. The machine has been designed with the idea that you can select patches for
synth A or synth B, or a performance patch (all laid out with their own
select buttons). Each performance patch will automatically recall the sounds
for Synth A and Synth B, and all performance parameters for each. The DX5 was around 3000 pounds when it came out, but it's second hand value of
around 3-400 pounds means that it's still possibly a bit more expensive than
buying a DX7 + TX7 module, but the user interface makes it worth it. For a
start, the lcd is backlit, and shows numerous parameters at once. I kind of miss the DX5, but it would have been too much to have it along side
the TX816 that I own. If you're looking for a good performance synth, then
this is it.
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