Nothing particularly innovative with the interface either, as the 1981 Rhodes Chroma already adopted membrane switches and sliders, and many synthesizers already had command panels flush with the keyboard. Roland was already producing cheap polyphonic synthesizers for the public: for example the Juno 6 retailed for far less than 1000$ in 1982.
It sounded great, but had to be programmed using an external computer, and was extremely heavy, bulky and expensive. It achieved a great success over the years and has now a cult status among players and aficionados, but we must remember that in 1983 it wasn't a groundbreaking instrument, rather a mix of the latest technologies already available.įM synthesis was in development since the late 70s at Yamaha, with the GS lineup already equipped with digital FM capabilities. The DX7 is without any doubt a milestone in synthesizer history.
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