This is a great free option for those that want to create their own drum sounds with modulation, filtering and distortion effects.
Do not expect this to be a perfect clone of a DX7 since this will take years in the open source world and multiple collaborators before getting there … Since Dexed is modeled on the DX7, the Yamaha DX7 Operating Manual can be used as a reference documentation.” Dexed is also a midi cartridge librarian/manager for the DX7. “Dexed is a multi-platform, multi-format plugin synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7. Dexedĭexed is an emulation of the classic FM synth: Yamaha DX7. But it serves its purpose I suppose because it truly whets the appetite for more stuff from u-he. This thing is responsive as hell and sounds sweet! I love the stained and grungy aesthetic of the interface.
It’s been a while since I surveyed the market for free software synths, so I thought I’d give it go and see what’s new and what has stood the test of time.