1. WX7 PLUS TX81Z MULTI-TIMBRAL FM TONE
GENERATOR.
In this basic yet versatile arrangement, the WX7 is used to
control the Yamaha TX81Z FM Tone Generator, which can
create up to eight superb FM voices simultaneously. The eight
voices could be set to different octaves for a full, powerful
sound.
Programming each voice to occupy a separate register of the
WX7’s 7-octave pitch. range also allows you to experiment
with various split and layer combinations. For example,
program a bass sound for F0 to C2, piano and cello sounds
layered together in the C#2 to C4 range, 4 different string
sounds between C#4 and F5, and a clarinet sound at the top.
Depending on which register you play in, you can get four
distinct sounds. Voices can also be set to overlap, for added
tonal interest.
You could also transpose four of the TXS1Z’s voices to form
a chord. Assign these chordal voices to MIDI channel 2, and
the other four voices to MIDI channel 1. With the WX7 in
the Dual Play mode, you could then add chordal harmonies
your rich 4-voice lead line.
2. WX7 PLUS DX7II SYNTHESIZER
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The world-famous Yamaha DX7II Digital Programmable
Algorithm Synthesizer has a feature that makes it an ideal
match for the WX7: reception of music data on two separate
MIDI channels, for independent control of two voices. For
example, use the WX7 in the Dual Play (No Breath) mode
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to play a flute sound on MIDI channel 1 and a cello voice
on channel 2. Press the Hold Key to create a cello drone,
while playing a flute melody above it.
Also, the DX7II has an innovative Pitch Bias feature, allowing
you to use Breath Control to affect pitch as well as other
parameters (vibrato, tremolo, etc). In this way, pitch control
can be executed from the WX7 using breath pressure as well
as lip pressure and Pitch bend Wheel, for expanded expres-
sivity.
3. WX7 PLUS TX802 FM TONE GENERATOR SYSTEM
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Like the TXS1Z, the TX802 FM Tone Generator can create
eight FM voices, but with even greater richness and tonal
possibilities. For example, you could use the TX802 to create
an eight-sound drum or percussion set. Assign each drum
sound to a different note (perhaps to a convenient eight-note
scale). With the WX7’s Breath Control ability, you can “hit”
each instrument of the drum set with different strengths,
creating amazingly realistic dynamic changes.
Also, the TX8023 unique Alternative Assign feature means
that every time you play a note, a different voice is selected.
For example, you could use eight slightly different string
voices, so that when you play a string melody, the sound
changes in a subtle, vibrant fashion, enhancing the effect of
a live string orchestra.