Yamaha DX7s, Owner'S Manual

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Memory
Storage Types
The RAM4 cartridge
can be used to store one
of three possible kinds
of
data.
In addition to having a number
of
distinct types
of
memory, the DX7s offers a number
of
ways to store these various memories. To understand how the various memory storage
possibilities interact, read on.
Internal Memory
The DX’s Internal Memory holds a standard Voice & Performance Memory block, which
consists of the following: 64 Voice Memories, 32 Performance Memories, 1 System Setup
Memory, and 2 User-defined Micro Tuning Memories. Voice & Performance Memory can
also be stored in Cartridge Memory.
Cartridge Memory
A DX RAM4 cartridge can store three different types of data: Voice & Performance,
Fractional Scaling, and Micro Tuning.
The RAM4 Voice & Performance Memory is equivalent to the Internal Voice &
Performance Memory.
The RAM4 Fractional Scaling Memory holds up to 64 Fractional Scalings, which are tied
to the 64 Voices in the DX’s Internal Memory.
The RAM4 Micro Tuning Memory holds up to 63 Micro Tunings.
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