While the original 1986 release was a physical book, modern users typically seek it as a or in Sysex (.syx) format . Sysex files allow for instant transfer of these sounds via MIDI using Sysex managers on Windows or macOS. Dave Benson's DX7 Page
The library is categorized by instrument type, mirroring the ROM cartridges Yamaha originally supplied:
The " 600 Voices For The DX7 " is a seminal sound library and reference manual originally published by Amsco Publications in 1986. This collection was a cornerstone for owners of the Yamaha DX7 —the best-selling digital synthesizer of the 1980s—providing a massive expansion to its limited 32-slot internal memory. The Legacy of 600 Voices
Features various violins, cellos, and ensemble patches such as Strings 1-7 and "Baltic".
Classic 80s digital tones like "New Wave," Lead Syn, and various atmospheric pads. Digital Availability and Sysex Files
Includes emulations like the Steinway, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and the iconic "FM Piano".
Contains a wide range of Trumpets, French Horns, and woodwinds like the Oboe and Bassoon.
The book was designed to unlock the tonal potential of the DX7's . Because the DX7 was notoriously difficult to program from scratch, most players relied on third-party patch books and cartridges. "600 Voices" offered a printed catalog of parameters that users could manually input to achieve professional-grade sounds. Content Highlights
While the original 1986 release was a physical book, modern users typically seek it as a or in Sysex (.syx) format . Sysex files allow for instant transfer of these sounds via MIDI using Sysex managers on Windows or macOS. Dave Benson's DX7 Page
The library is categorized by instrument type, mirroring the ROM cartridges Yamaha originally supplied:
The " 600 Voices For The DX7 " is a seminal sound library and reference manual originally published by Amsco Publications in 1986. This collection was a cornerstone for owners of the Yamaha DX7 —the best-selling digital synthesizer of the 1980s—providing a massive expansion to its limited 32-slot internal memory. The Legacy of 600 Voices
Features various violins, cellos, and ensemble patches such as Strings 1-7 and "Baltic".
Classic 80s digital tones like "New Wave," Lead Syn, and various atmospheric pads. Digital Availability and Sysex Files
Includes emulations like the Steinway, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and the iconic "FM Piano".
Contains a wide range of Trumpets, French Horns, and woodwinds like the Oboe and Bassoon.
The book was designed to unlock the tonal potential of the DX7's . Because the DX7 was notoriously difficult to program from scratch, most players relied on third-party patch books and cartridges. "600 Voices" offered a printed catalog of parameters that users could manually input to achieve professional-grade sounds. Content Highlights