Synthbits: A Great Overview of the RX11 Digital Rhythm Programmer

Released in 1984, the RX11 Digital Rhythm Programmer was a drum machine unlike anything else available at the time. With a total of 12 outputs (Stereo L/R and 10 individual outs!) and full MIDI I/O support, the RX11 found a place in many recording studios and was the featured drum machine on countless hits from the 80s. Our friends at Matrixsynth.com found this great video overview from Espen Kraft. Check it out below:

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Yamaha Synthesizers at Superbooth18: May 3-5 2018

Superbooth is the largest synthesizer show in the world and Yamaha Synthesizers is proud to be a part of it. Superbooth18 happens May 3-5 2018 at Fez Berlin! Join our international team of product specialists for a series of livestreams from our YamahaSynths page on Facebook. Check out the livestream schedule below:
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Superbooth18saturdayIIOnce again, the livestreams happen at the times listed above on the Yamahasynths page on Facebook!

This year we are proud to feature legendary synthesist and sound desginer Richard Devine for a live performance and Q&A!
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For more information check out the Superbooth18 website. We’ll also be updating you on the event throughout – so check back for more info!

In the meantime, take a look at some of the livestreams from Superbooth17!

Here’s Yamaha Synthesizer US Product Specialist Blake Angelos and Yamaha Keyboard Artist Xantoné Blacq introducing the MX88:

Electronic artist Moira Muñoz with reface and modded RX21 and RX17:

UK Product Specialist, Composer and Producer Dom Sigalas and MONTAGE:

German product guru, synthesist and producer Hans-Peter Henkel:

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