Reverb Machine DX100 Factory Set For Arturia DX7 V And Analog Lab [FREE]

This pack brings the full factory sound set of the Yamaha DX100 into Arturia DX7 V, faithfully converting all 192 original presets for use in the plugin. The DX100’s distinct FM tones—used by artists like Mac DeMarco and Aphex Twin—are now available to be used with the Arturia V Collection and Analog Lab, preserving the factory sounds of the original synth while allowing for the flexibility of Arturia’s plugin features.

The Yamaha DX100, introduced in 1986, is a compact and affordable FM synthesizer that became a favourite among musicians seeking accessible FM synthesis. As a scaled-down version of the DX21 and DX27, it features four-operator FM synthesis with eight algorithms, offering a streamlined alternative to the more complex six-operator DX7. Despite its mini-keys and lack of built-in effects, the DX100’s portability and distinctive sound contributed to its popularity in the late 1980s.

The DX100’s factory presets have been featured on numerous records. Mac DeMarco has utilized the DX100 alongside the DX7 in his productions. Aphex Twin employed a modified DX100 on albums like Selected Ambient Works 85-92 and Syro. Other musicians, including Chromeo, Jack Antonoff, and Mark Mothersbaugh, have also incorporated the DX100’s distinctive tones into their work.

DX100 to DX7 Conversion
To convert the patches, I exported the original DX100 presets via SysEx from my factory-reset DX100 and used DXConvert to turn them into DX7-compatible SysEx files. The DX100 has four operators and eight algorithms, while the DX7 has six operators and 32 algorithms, but the DX100’s algorithms correspond to a subset of the DX7’s. As a result, these sounds can be accurately recreated in DX7 V by disabling operators 1 and 2.

Once imported into Arturia DX7 V, I went through each preset to ensure it matched the original as closely as possible. Many required no further adjustment, but I manually tweaked operator levels, volume balancing, LFO delay times, and glide settings where necessary, as these parameters do not directly translate between the two synths.

Most patches remain close to the originals, but sounds that rely on extreme FM modulation—such as noisy, metallic, percussive, or drum-like tones—will have noticeable differences due to variations in the FM engine response. Additionally, the DX100 has a rougher, noisier output due to its lo-fi DAC, which can be overdriven for a gritty, tough character, while Arturia DX7 V produces a much cleaner, more precise sound.

Requirements
To use the DX100 Factory Set presets you will need to already own either Arturia DX7 V or Analog Lab. There is a free version of Analog Lab called Analog Lab Play, which is fully compatible with these presets.

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