Yamaha Reface DX Keyboard Synthesizer

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Relive the '80s with this tiny tribute to Yamaha's DX7 synth! Edit and store your 32 favorite sounds, from old-school FM synthesis to modern EDM must-haves.

Overview

Reface DX goes retro '80s to cutting-edge modern at the flick of a switch -- literally! Capacitive multi-touch control puts powerful FM synthesis under your fingertips. Quickly edit, store and recall 32 of your favorite Voices with the onboard memory. Add final polish to your sound using the two onboard multi-effects. Got a quick idea for a song or just want to jam? The onboard Looper records your playing complete with "sound on sound"-style overdubs. You can even change or edit Voices while playing back the Looper -- a great way to fine tune your custom Voices.

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Discover, create, and share new sounds with the Soundmondo social sound-sharing site for Reface mini keyboards. Powered by WebMIDI, Soundmondo connects reface directly to the Internet for easy sound creation and inspiration! Find inspiration by browsing the library of over a thousand free sounds, or create your sounds and inspire others. Since Soundmondo runs in Google Chrome, you can use it on Mac, PC, Chromebook or Android devices. Create your sounds, inspire and be inspired on Soundmondo.

Features:

- 4-operator FM Sound Engine offers dynamic and expressive additive synthesis
- Two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block
- 32 Voice memory locations allow storing and recalling favorite Voices
- Integrated phrase Looper: capture song ideas or just jam!
- HQ mini keyboard allows fast, natural performance with premium feel and… read more response
- Multi-touch control interface gives direct access to four simultaneous parameters
- Sustain pedal input allows the sustain function for all FM generated sounds
- 2W 3cm stereo speaker system lets you play any place, any time!
- Specially designed bass reflex port technology enhances bass response for full, rich sound
- Battery powered! Uses six "AA" batteries with five hours of life!
- USB "TO HOST" allows MIDI connectivity to your USB-equipped computer or iOS device
- A 3.5mm aux line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument
- Dual 1/4"unbalanced line outputs provide connection to mixers, audio interfaces, DI boxes and more

Specs

- Included Accessories: MIDI breakout cable, Owners Manual, PA130

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

Shipping Weight: 6 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 30 x 9 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): REFACE DX

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted September 16, 2025 by a customer from gmail.com in Minneapolis, MN

"Yamaha Reface DX is INSPIRING!"

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For anybody on the fence about purchasing this board - here's my 2 cents. I have owned the Reface DX for about 3 years. It gets used monthly either for spontaneous song writing ideas or for recording in studio. The sound of this thing is as Yamaha describes it - 80s to modern. I would say modern sounding as of maybe 2010? (dub step stuff - meh). But the 80s presets are FIRE! This thing is fantastic! Build is solid. Haven't had any issues at all. It can go deep into the OS menu for sound design if you like. There are not a lot of presets however, I find half of them are very inspiring (that's a win in my book). I will get lost for up to an hour each time I fire this thing up. It is one of my favorite KBs. These days I love to midi it to my Behinger Ob-xa for a little extra flavor. So fun! I prefer to take this keyboard with me (vs a small midi controller) when traveling. Standard big brand alkaline batteries last about 5 hours. It always pulls thru if I have a song idea that I can't just seem to punch into FL Studio with a mouse. Its just inspiring. Did I say that again? If you are a fan of 80s - 90s keys this will definitely get you at least part way there to your sound. I really can't say enough good things about this board. It's heavy.

Sound
Sound quality is great. It def has that 80s sound.

Quality
Its made well and reliable. I have not gigged with it.

Value
I find it difficult to… read more spend $449 on this KB when there are software plugins that emulate the DX7 well for much less money. But there is something to be said for getting this KB reissued from the original manufacturer - that's what got me. I waited for it to go on sale when I purchased.

Manufacturer Support
Never had to reach out to Yamaha for tech support on anything.

Musical Background:
Professional Musician and Producer - Tuba Piano Guitar

Musical Style:
I prefer 60s style Latin electronic jazz. Genres I work with: rock, metal, jazz, R&B, Latin, edm, folk, singer songwriter, orche

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