Dexed is a multi-platform, multi-format plugin synth that is also closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7. Under the hood it uses music-synthesizer-for-android for the synth engine. There are a few great options when it comes to DX7 style synths and this one is up there with them.
The goal of this project is to be a tool/companion for the original DX7. Sound engine with ‘float’ value parameters, different waveform à la TX81z would be great but anything that goes beyond the DX7 should and will be a fork of this project. This is to keep the compatibility with the original machine.
Dexed at a Glance:
- Multi-platform (OS X, Windows or Linux) and multi-format (VST, AU, LV2).
- The sound engine music-synthesizer-for-android is closely modeled on the original DX7 characteristics.
- 144 DAW automatable DX7 parameters available from one single panel.
- Fully supports DX7 input and output Sysex messages; including controller change. This means that you can use this with a native DX7/TX7 as a patch editor and SysEx manager.
- Each operator has a realtime VU meter to know which one is active.
- Can load/save any DX7/TX7 SysEx programs. It is also possible to save a single program into a different SysEx file.
- Dexed is licensed on the GPL v3.
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For more information, visit the GitHub page.
A great source of DX7 Soundbanks.