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Reverb Machine has recently released a collection of presets for Arturia’s software instrument which accurately models the FM digital synthesizer that became synonymous with the sound of the ’80s.
The DX100 Factory Set faithfully converts all 192 original presets from the factory soundset of the Yamaha DX100 for use in the DX7 V plugin.
The DX100’s distinct FM tones—used by artists like Mac DeMarco and Aphex Twin—are now available to be used with the Arturia V Collection and Analog Lab, preserving the factory sounds of the original synth while allowing for the flexibility of Arturia’s plugin features.
The Yamaha DX100, introduced in 1986, is a compact and affordable FM synthesizer that became a favourite among musicians seeking accessible FM synthesis. As a scaled-down version of the DX21 and DX27, it features four-operator FM synthesis with eight algorithms, offering a streamlined alternative to the more complex six-operator DX7. Despite its mini-keys and lack of built-in effects, the DX100’s portability and distinctive sound contributed to its popularity in the late 1980s.
The DX100’s factory presets have been featured on numerous records. Mac DeMarco has utilized the DX100 alongside the DX7 in his productions. Aphex Twin employed a modified DX100 on albums like Selected Ambient Works 85-92 and Syro. Other musicians, including Chromeo, Jack Antonoff, and Mark Mothersbaugh, have also incorporated the DX100’s distinctive tones into their work.
The DX100 Factory Set is free to download for use in Arturia’s DX7 V or Analog Lab (including the free Analog Lab Play).
More information: Reverb Machine
