INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha reface DX Mobile Mini FM Synthesizer takes Yamaha’s legendary FM synthesis heritage and reimagines it as a compact, hands-on instrument designed for modern musicians, producers and sound designers.

At its heart is a:

4-operator FM sound engine

with:

12 FM algorithms

and:

Continuously variable feedback on every operator.

That combination gives the reface DX enormous sound-design potential despite its remarkably compact dimensions.

FM synthesis can create everything from familiar Yamaha-style:

• Electric pianos

• Bells

• Metallic sounds

• Digital basses

• Plucked sounds

through to:

• Pads

• Leads

• Percussion

• Experimental textures

• Sound effects

• Modern electronic sounds

The reface DX stores:

32 programmable Voices

and provides a dedicated:

128 × 64-dot Full Dot LCD

alongside Yamaha’s multi-touch control interface for editing the FM engine.

For deeper programming, Advanced Edit opens up individual operator parameters and detailed FM sound design.

For immediate creativity, the reface DX also includes an:

Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper

allowing musical phrases to be captured and played back while you perform, improvise or continue editing the sound.

The keyboard itself uses Yamaha’s:

37-note HQ Mini keyboard

with:

Initial Touch sensitivity.

Built-in:

2W × 2 stereo amplification

and:

3cm × 2 speakers

mean you can switch it on and start playing without connecting any external equipment.

It can also run from:

6 × AA batteries

for approximately:

5 hours

and weighs only:

1.9kg excluding batteries.

For producers, synthesizer enthusiasts, travelling musicians and anyone wanting to explore Yamaha FM synthesis without carrying a full-size workstation, the reface DX packs a remarkable amount of synthesis power into a genuinely portable instrument.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha reface DX is a compact 37-key FM synthesizer combining Yamaha’s digital synthesis heritage with a modern hands-on programming interface, built-in Phrase Looper, speakers and battery operation.

Highlights include:

• 37 HQ Mini keys

• Initial Touch sensitivity

• 4-operator FM sound engine

• 12 FM algorithms

• Continuously variable feedback on every operator

• 8-note maximum polyphony

• 32 programmable Voices

• Multi-touch controls

• Advanced Edit mode

• Full Dot LCD

• 128 × 64-dot display

• Distortion

• VCM Touch Wah

• Chorus

• VCM Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

• Reverb

• Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper

• Built-in stereo speakers

• 2W × 2 amplification

• Battery operation

• Approx. 5 hours battery life

• Stereo outputs

• Headphone output

• Sustain pedal input

• AUX input

• USB TO HOST

• MIDI IN/OUT via supplied breakout cable

• Approx. 1.9kg excluding batteries

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha reface DX
Series	reface
Product Type	Mobile Mini FM Synthesizer
Number of Keys	37
Keyboard	HQ Mini Keys
Touch Sensitivity	Initial Touch
Tone Generation	FM
Operators	4
Algorithms	12
Operator Feedback	Continuously Variable on Every Operator
Maximum Polyphony	8 Notes
Voice Memory	32 Voices
Display	128 × 64 Full Dot LCD
Phrase Looper	Yes
Effects	Distortion / VCM Touch Wah / Chorus / VCM Flanger / VCM Phaser / Delay / Reverb
Built-In Speakers	Yes
Amplification	2W × 2
Speakers	3cm × 2
Battery Operation	Yes – 6 × AA
Battery Life	Approx. 5 Hours
Sustain Pedal Input	Yes
AUX IN	Yes
USB TO HOST	Yes
MIDI	IN / OUT via Breakout Cable
Main Outputs	L/MONO + R
Headphones	Yes
Width	530mm
Height	60mm
Depth	175mm
Weight	1.9kg excluding batteries
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Compact Yamaha reface FM synthesizer

• 37-note HQ Mini keyboard

• Initial Touch sensitivity

• 4-operator FM synthesis

• 12 algorithms

• Continuously variable feedback on every operator

• 8-note polyphony

• 32 programmable Voices

• Multi-touch control interface

• Advanced Edit mode

• 128 × 64-dot Full Dot LCD

• Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper

• Distortion

• VCM Touch Wah

• Chorus

• VCM Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

• Reverb

• Built-in stereo speakers

• 2W × 2 amplification

• Battery operation

• Approx. 5 hours battery life

• Stereo line outputs

• Headphone output

• Sustain pedal input

• AUX input

• USB TO HOST

• Traditional MIDI via supplied breakout cable

• Soundmondo compatibility

• Compact desktop format

• Approx. 1.9kg excluding batteries

4-OPERATOR FM SYNTHESIS

The heart of the reface DX is its:

4-operator FM sound engine.

FM stands for:

Frequency Modulation.

Instead of relying primarily on sampled recordings of existing instruments, FM synthesis creates sound by using oscillators — known as operators — to interact with and modulate one another.

This can produce sounds ranging from relatively simple waveforms to complex harmonic structures.

FM is particularly effective for creating:

• Electric pianos

• Bells

• Metallic textures

• Digital basses

• Plucked sounds

• Percussion

• Leads

• Pads

• Experimental sounds

The reface DX makes this traditionally powerful synthesis method available in an unusually compact hardware instrument.

FOUR OPERATORS

Each reface DX Voice uses:

4 operators.

An operator can act as either a sound source or as a modulator affecting another operator, depending on the selected algorithm.

Changing:

• Operator frequency

• Level

• Feedback

• Envelope behaviour

can dramatically transform the resulting sound.

12 FM ALGORITHMS

The reface DX provides:

12 algorithms.

An algorithm determines how the four operators are connected to one another.

Different arrangements produce dramatically different sonic results.

Some configurations are useful for:

• Smooth electric pianos

• Bells

• Bass sounds

while others can generate:

• Aggressive leads

• Complex pads

• Metallic textures

• Percussion

• Experimental effects

This is one of the fundamental reasons FM synthesis can produce such a broad range of sounds from a relatively small number of operators.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE FEEDBACK

One of the important differences between the reface DX and many traditional FM implementations is:

Continuously variable feedback on every operator.

Feedback routes part of an operator’s output back into itself.

Increasing feedback can add:

• Harmonic complexity

• Edge

• Brightness

• Distortion-like character

• Noise-like textures

This gives the reface DX considerable scope beyond conventional vintage FM sounds.

32 PROGRAMMABLE VOICES

The reface DX provides:

32 Voice memory locations.

Unlike the more fixed architectures of some other reface models, the DX is designed specifically for creating, editing and storing your own sounds.

You can therefore build a personal collection of:

• Electric pianos

• Basses

• Leads

• Pads

• Bells

• Plucks

• Percussion

• Sound effects

• Experimental textures

and recall them directly from the instrument.

FROM CLASSIC FM TO MODERN SOUND DESIGN

The reface DX draws on Yamaha’s long history with FM synthesis, but it is not simply a miniature recreation of one vintage synthesizer.

Its redesigned engine and control system allow it to move between:

Classic FM character

and:

Modern digital sound design.

That makes it useful both for players seeking familiar Yamaha-inspired FM tones and musicians who want to create entirely new sounds.

ELECTRIC PIANOS

FM synthesis became particularly famous for its electric-piano sounds.

The reface DX can produce:

• Bright digital electric pianos

• Bell-like electric pianos

• Soft FM keys

• Harder attack-heavy piano textures

• Layered metallic keyboard sounds

and these can be altered extensively through operator programming and effects.

FM BELLS & METALLIC SOUNDS

FM is exceptionally good at producing:

• Bells

• Chimes

• Metallic percussion

• Glassy textures

because modulation can generate complex harmonic relationships that would be difficult to reproduce using a basic subtractive synthesizer.

FM BASS

The reface DX can also produce powerful digital bass sounds.

Depending on the programming, these can range from:

• Clean rounded bass

• Percussive bass

• Metallic bass

• Aggressive electronic bass

• Experimental low-frequency textures

FM LEADS

By combining operator ratios, feedback and effects, the reface DX can generate cutting lead sounds suitable for:

• Electronic music

• Synth pop

• Fusion

• Experimental music

• Modern production

PADS & ATMOSPHERES

FM synthesis is not limited to bright or metallic sounds.

Careful envelope programming allows the reface DX to create:

• Soft pads

• Evolving textures

• Atmospheric sounds

• Digital ambience

• Slow-moving harmonic layers

PERCUSSION & SOUND EFFECTS

The flexibility of FM synthesis also makes the reface DX useful for creating:

• Electronic percussion

• Kicks

• Clicks

• Metallic hits

• Noise effects

• Sci-fi textures

• Game-style sounds

• Experimental effects

ADVANCED EDIT

For players who want deeper control, the reface DX provides:

Advanced Edit.

This opens access to the detailed parameters that make FM synthesis so flexible.

Instead of simply selecting a preset, you can shape the internal structure of the Voice itself.

This makes the reface DX both:

• A performance synthesizer

• A genuine sound-design instrument

MULTI-TOUCH CONTROLS

The reface DX uses Yamaha’s:

Multi-touch control interface

to make FM editing more immediate.

FM synthesis has historically had a reputation for being powerful but difficult to programme.

The reface DX was specifically designed to make interaction with those parameters more accessible.

The touch controls allow parameter values to be changed directly while programming and performing.

FULL DOT LCD

Unlike the reface CP, YC and CS, the reface DX includes a:

Full Dot LCD.

Resolution is:

128 × 64 dots.

The display provides visual feedback for:

• Voice selection

• Parameter editing

• Operator settings

• FM programming

• Looper functions

This is particularly important on the DX because its synthesis architecture offers substantially deeper editing than the more immediate fixed-control reface models.

8-NOTE POLYPHONY

The reface DX provides:

8-note maximum polyphony.

This is enough for:

• Chords

• Bass lines

• Leads

• Pads

• Electric-piano parts

• Sequenced phrases

while retaining the compact processing architecture of the instrument.

INTEGRATED MIDI PHRASE LOOPER

The reface DX includes an:

Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper.

This allows a performance phrase to be captured and played back repeatedly.

You can then:

• Jam over the recorded phrase

• Develop song ideas

• Experiment with melodies

• Create repeating bass lines

• Audition sound edits while the phrase plays

This is particularly useful when designing FM sounds because the Looper can continue playing while you concentrate on changing parameters.

EFFECTS

The reface DX includes a useful collection of onboard effects:

• Distortion

• VCM Touch Wah

• Chorus

• VCM Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

• Reverb

These allow programmed FM Voices to be developed into complete performance-ready sounds without requiring external effects.

DISTORTION

Distortion can add:

• Warmth

• Grit

• Aggression

• Harmonic density

to FM sounds.

It can be particularly effective on:

• Bass

• Lead

• Electric piano

• Percussion

VCM TOUCH WAH

The:

VCM Touch Wah

provides dynamic filter-style movement.

It can add expressive response to:

• Funk-style keyboard sounds

• Bass

• Leads

• Percussive patches

CHORUS

Chorus can broaden and thicken the sound.

It is particularly useful for:

• Electric pianos

• Pads

• Leads

• Atmospheric sounds

VCM FLANGER

The:

VCM Flanger

creates sweeping comb-filter-style movement.

It can add considerable motion to digital FM textures.

VCM PHASER

The:

VCM Phaser

provides classic phase-shifting modulation.

This can work particularly well with:

• Electric piano

• Pads

• Leads

• Vintage digital sounds

DELAY

The onboard:

Delay

can add rhythmic repeats and ambience.

It is particularly useful for:

• Leads

• Arpeggiated parts

• Experimental textures

• Atmospheric sounds

REVERB

Reverb adds spatial depth to the final sound.

It can turn short, dry FM patches into much larger:

• Pads

• Bells

• Ambient textures

• Cinematic sounds

37-NOTE HQ MINI KEYBOARD

The reface DX uses Yamaha’s:

37-note HQ Mini keyboard.

HQ stands for:

High Quality.

The compact action was specifically developed for the reface series to provide a responsive playing experience while keeping the overall instrument exceptionally small.

INITIAL TOUCH

The keyboard provides:

Initial Touch sensitivity.

Playing velocity can therefore influence the response of suitable sounds.

This is particularly useful for expressive:

• Electric pianos

• Basses

• Leads

• Percussive FM sounds

BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS

The reface DX includes:

3cm × 2 built-in speakers

powered by:

2W × 2 amplification.

This means no external amplification is required for casual playing, programming or songwriting.

The onboard speakers are particularly useful for:

• Home use

• Desktop programming

• Backstage playing

• Songwriting

• Travel

• Sound design

For larger performance or studio monitoring, the dedicated outputs can be connected to external equipment.

BATTERY OPERATION

The reface DX can operate from:

6 × AA batteries

including suitable alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Yamaha quotes battery life of approximately:

5 hours.

This makes the reface DX a genuinely portable hardware synthesizer.

AC POWER

The reface DX can also operate from Yamaha’s:

PA-130

or an equivalent Yamaha-recommended adaptor.

Power consumption is approximately:

6W.

AUTO POWER OFF

The reface DX provides:

Auto Power Off

to reduce unnecessary power consumption when left unused.

STEREO LINE OUTPUTS

The reface DX provides:

• OUTPUT L/MONO

• OUTPUT R

using standard:

6.3mm unbalanced TS jack connections.

These can connect to:

• PA systems

• Powered monitors

• Keyboard amplifiers

• Audio interfaces

• Mixers

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

A:

6.3mm stereo headphone output

is provided.

This is particularly useful for private programming and sound design.

SUSTAIN PEDAL INPUT

The reface DX provides a:

SUSTAIN

pedal connection.

Compatible Yamaha pedal options include:

• FC3A

• FC4A

• FC5

The reface DX itself does not provide half-damper operation, although half-damper control messages can be transmitted to compatible external MIDI equipment.

AUX INPUT

A:

3.5mm stereo AUX IN

allows a compatible external audio source to be routed through the reface DX.

This is useful for:

• Playing along with music

• Backing tracks

• Practice

• Reference material

USB TO HOST

The reface DX provides:

USB TO HOST

for MIDI communication with compatible computers and devices.

This makes it useful as a compact hardware synthesizer and controller within software-based production setups.

MIDI IN / OUT

Traditional:

MIDI IN / OUT

is available through the supplied Yamaha MIDI breakout cable.

This means the reface DX can be controlled from:

• Full-size MIDI keyboards

• 88-note controllers

• Hardware sequencers

• Other synthesizers

• MIDI interfaces

USE REFACE DX AS A SOUND MODULE

The MIDI connection means you are not limited to the built-in 37-note mini keyboard.

Connect a suitable full-size MIDI controller and the reface DX can become a compact:

FM sound module.

This can be particularly useful in a studio where you want the DX engine but prefer to play from:

• 61 full-size keys

• 73 weighted keys

• 88 weighted keys

SOUNDMONDO

The reface range works with Yamaha’s:

Soundmondo

sound-sharing ecosystem.

For the DX, this is especially useful because the instrument is fully programmable.

Sound settings can be discovered and shared, expanding the creative possibilities beyond the factory Voices.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha reface DX is particularly well suited to:

• Synthesizer enthusiasts

• FM synthesis fans

• Producers

• Electronic musicians

• Sound designers

• Songwriters

• Home studio musicians

• Keyboard players

• Travelling musicians

• Students learning synthesis

• Desktop producers

• Musicians wanting a compact hardware synth

• Players interested in Yamaha’s FM heritage

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The reface DX is particularly effective for:

• Electronic music

• Synth pop

• Ambient

• House

• Techno

• EDM

• Lo-fi

• Hip-hop

• R&B

• Pop

• Funk

• Fusion

• Experimental music

• Film and game music

• Sound design

• Studio production

• Songwriting

HOW IT COMPARES

REFACE DX VS REFACE CP

Both use the same compact 37-note HQ Mini keyboard format but focus on very different sounds.

reface DX

• 4-operator FM synthesis

• 12 algorithms

• 32 programmable Voices

• Deep sound editing

• Full Dot LCD

• Multi-touch controls

• Phrase Looper

• 8-note polyphony

reface CP

• SCM + AWM2

• Six classic vintage keyboard types

• 128-note polyphony

• Dedicated vintage effects

• No display

• No Phrase Looper

• More immediate electric-piano focus

Choose reface DX when you want to create and programme sounds.

Choose reface CP when classic electric-piano sounds and immediate vintage effects are the priority.

REFACE DX VS REFACE CS

Both are genuine synthesizers with a Phrase Looper.

reface DX

• FM synthesis

• 4 operators

• 12 algorithms

• 32 Voice memories

• Full Dot LCD

• Multi-touch programming

• Digital/FM character

reface CS

• AN analogue physical modelling

• Five oscillator types

• Slider-based controls

• Subtractive-style workflow

• No display

• Analogue-synth-inspired character

Choose DX for FM synthesis and programmable memories.

Choose CS for a more immediate analogue-style synthesis workflow.

REFACE DX VS MX49

The two instruments occupy very different positions.

reface DX

• 37 HQ Mini keys

• Dedicated FM synthesis

• Deep sound creation

• 32 programmable Voices

• Built-in speakers

• Battery operation

• 1.9kg

MX49

• 49 full-size keys

• Large MOTIF-derived Voice library

• Multi-timbral performance architecture

• Computer integration

• No built-in speakers

• Broader workstation-style sound selection

Choose reface DX for hands-on FM synthesis and extreme portability.

Choose MX49 when you need a larger keyboard and a much broader ready-made instrument library.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha reface DX
Series	reface
Product Type	Mobile Mini FM Synthesizer
Number of Keys	37
Keyboard	HQ Mini Keys
Initial Touch	Yes
Tone Generation	FM
Operators	4
Algorithms	12
Operator Feedback	Continuously Variable on Every Operator
Maximum Polyphony	8 Notes
Voice Memory	32 Voices
Effects	Distortion / VCM Touch Wah / Chorus / VCM Flanger / VCM Phaser / Delay / Reverb
Phrase Looper	Yes
Display	Full Dot LCD – 128 × 64 Dots
Main Outputs	L/MONO / R – 6.3mm TS Unbalanced
Headphones	6.3mm Stereo
Pedal	Sustain
AUX IN	3.5mm Stereo Mini
USB TO HOST	Yes
MIDI	IN / OUT via Breakout Cable
Amplification	2W × 2
Speakers	3cm × 2
Battery Operation	6 × AA
Battery Life	Approx. 5 Hours
AC Adaptor	PA-130 or Yamaha-Recommended Equivalent
Power Consumption	6W
Auto Power Off	Yes
Standby Consumption	0.3W
Width	530mm
Height	60mm
Depth	175mm
Weight	1.9kg excluding batteries
Condition	New

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Yamaha reface DX can be powered in two ways:

Mains Power

Using a:

Yamaha PA-130 or equivalent Yamaha-recommended adaptor.

Battery Power

Using:

6 × AA batteries

or suitable:

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Yamaha quotes approximately:

5 hours

of battery life under suitable operating conditions.

Power consumption when using the PA-130 is approximately:

6W.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

The Yamaha reface DX measures approximately:

Width: 530mm
Height: 60mm
Depth: 175mm
Weight: 1.9kg excluding batteries

Its extremely compact format makes it ideal for:

• Desktop studios

• Travel

• Small performance setups

• Multi-keyboard rigs

• Producers with limited space

• Musicians wanting hardware synthesis without a large instrument

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Producers, synthesizer enthusiasts, sound designers and keyboard players who want genuine hands-on FM synthesis in an exceptionally compact hardware instrument.

Likely upgrade path: Musicians moving from software FM synthesizers, basic portable keyboards or preset-only instruments who want to start programming their own hardware synth sounds.

Useful pairings: Yamaha SC-reface gig bag, sustain pedal, headphones, compact stand, studio monitors and a full-size MIDI controller where larger keys or a wider keyboard range are required.

Our tip: Don’t think of the reface DX as simply a miniature retro Yamaha synth. Its 4-operator architecture, 12 algorithms and variable feedback on every operator give it its own personality. The Phrase Looper is also a brilliant programming tool — record a part, let it loop and then edit the sound while listening to the changes in context.

FDM view: The reface DX packs an impressive amount of real synthesis into a tiny chassis. It can produce familiar FM electric pianos and bells, but that is only the beginning. Once you start changing algorithms, operator relationships, feedback and effects, it becomes a genuinely deep sound-design instrument. Add 32 memories, a proper display, Phrase Looper, speakers and battery power, and it makes a superb compact hardware synth for both learning FM and putting it to serious creative use.

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• reface models compared

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• MIDI and USB setup

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many keys does the Yamaha reface DX have?

37.

Are they full-size keys?

No.

The reface DX uses Yamaha:

HQ Mini Keys.

Are the keys touch sensitive?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies:

Initial Touch.

What synthesis engine does it use?

FM synthesis.

How many operators does it have?

4 operators.

How many algorithms does it have?

12.

Can every operator use feedback?

Yes.

The reface DX provides:

Continuously variable feedback on every operator.

How much polyphony does it have?

Up to:

8 notes.

How many Voices can it store?

32 Voices.

Can I create my own sounds?

Yes.

Sound programming is one of the main purposes of the reface DX.

Does it only make 1980s FM sounds?

No.

Classic FM sounds are certainly possible, but the reface DX’s operator feedback, algorithms, envelopes and effects allow considerably broader modern sound design.

Can it make electric-piano sounds?

Yes.

FM synthesis is particularly effective for digital electric-piano sounds.

Can it make bass sounds?

Yes.

Can it make pads?

Yes.

Can it make percussion?

Yes.

FM synthesis can produce a wide range of percussive and metallic sounds.

Does it have effects?

Yes.

Effects include:

• Distortion

• VCM Touch Wah

• Chorus

• VCM Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

• Reverb

Does the reface DX have a screen?

Yes.

It has a:

128 × 64-dot Full Dot LCD.

Does it have a Phrase Looper?

Yes.

The integrated MIDI Phrase Looper can record a musical phrase and play it back while you perform or edit sounds.

Does it have built-in speakers?

Yes.

How powerful are the speakers?

Amplification is:

2W × 2.

What size are the speakers?

3cm × 2.

Can it run on batteries?

Yes.

What batteries does it use?

6 × AA batteries

or suitable Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

How long will it run on batteries?

Yamaha quotes approximately:

5 hours.

What power adaptor does it use?

Yamaha specifies:

PA-130

or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha.

Does it have a sustain pedal input?

Yes.

Compatible Yamaha options include FC3A, FC4A and FC5.

Does it support half-pedalling?

The reface DX itself does not provide half-damper operation.

Does it have a headphone output?

Yes.

A:

6.3mm stereo headphone jack

is provided.

Does it have stereo line outputs?

Yes.

• L/MONO

• R

6.3mm unbalanced outputs are provided.

Does it have AUX IN?

Yes.

A:

3.5mm stereo mini input

is provided.

Does it have USB?

Yes.

It provides:

USB TO HOST.

Does USB carry MIDI?

Yes.

Does Yamaha list USB audio for reface DX?

No. Yamaha specifies USB MIDI connectivity rather than USB audio.

Does it have traditional MIDI?

Yes.

MIDI IN and OUT are available through the supplied MIDI breakout cable.

Can I play it from a full-size MIDI keyboard?

Yes.

A compatible external MIDI controller can play the reface DX sound engine.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is not specified for the reface DX.

Can I use it with Soundmondo?

Yes.

The reface family supports Yamaha’s Soundmondo sound-sharing platform.

How wide is the reface DX?

Approximately:

530mm.

How high is it?

Approximately:

60mm.

How deep is it?

Approximately:

175mm.

How much does it weigh?

Approximately:

1.9kg excluding batteries.

What is the difference between reface DX and reface CP?

The DX is a programmable FM synthesizer.

The CP is a dedicated vintage electric-piano keyboard.

The DX also includes a display, Voice memories and Phrase Looper.

What is the difference between reface DX and reface CS?

The DX uses FM synthesis.

The CS uses Yamaha AN analogue physical modelling.

The DX also provides 32 Voice memories and a display, while the CS has a more immediate slider-based analogue-style interface.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Yamaha specifies the reface range with:

• Yamaha reface DX Mobile Mini FM Synthesizer

• MIDI breakout cable

• Owner’s Manual

• AC adaptor where supplied for the applicable region

• Warranty documentation where applicable

Exact Fair Deal Music UK package contents should follow the stock actually supplied.

FM SYNTHESIS. REIMAGINED TO GO ANYWHERE.

The Yamaha reface DX puts genuine programmable FM synthesis into a keyboard weighing only:

1.9kg.

You get:

4 operators.

12 algorithms.

Variable feedback on every operator.

32 Voice memories.

Advanced editing.

A Full Dot LCD.

Multi-touch controls.

Phrase Looper.

Then add:

37 responsive HQ Mini keys.

Built-in stereo speakers.

Battery operation.

Effects.

Stereo outputs.

MIDI.

USB.

Whether you want classic FM electric pianos, metallic bells, deep basses, evolving pads or sounds that bear very little resemblance to anything Yamaha produced in the 1980s, the reface DX gives you the tools to build them in an exceptionally compact hardware instrument.