RX5

24 voices, including Bass, Snare, Rimshot, Tom Toms, Electric Toms, Hi Hats, Ride Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Chinese Cymbal, Claps, Tambourine, Cowbell, Shaker

Voices can be output via 12 individual output channels, allowing use of signal processing on individual drums.

The RX5 allows the creation of a virtually unlimited number of sounds by modifying the preset voices. New voices can be saved onto cassette to form a voice library.

The Reverse function is the digital equivalent of playing a tape backwards. Any sound can be reversed and can be used in the same pattern as its "normal setting" The Damp function allows the sustain to be cut on any selected sound. To Accent levels can be set for each voice to give drum patterns a natural dynamic feel.

28 voices, including Bass, Snare, Conga, Bongo, Timbale, Agogo, Cuica, Castanet, Whistle, Timpani, Glass Crash, Gunshot, FM Percussion, Electric Bass, DX Orchestra, DX Marimba, DX Clavinet, Voices ("Hey" - "Wao" - "Ooo")

Random Access Memory, allows 12 edited or original voices to be stored at any key pad location.

Key Assign allows the assignment of any of the 64 available voices to any instrument key. The Key Assign "Multi Voice" function enables the assignment of any voice to the upper row of instruments keys, to create a 12-note "keyboard" on which complex percussion parts or melodic sequences can be played. Pitch, Level, Attack, and Decay values can be set individually for each instrument key.

Up to 100 rhythm patterns with time signatures ranging from 01/32 to 99/2 can be recorded using either the Real Time Write or Step Write modes. Real Time Write allows the RX5's keys to be played while listening to a click guide, over dubbing drums in any order. Performance can be corrected to the nearest 1/2 to 1/48 note. The Step Write mode produces accurate recording from a score or the creation of patterns that would be difficult to play live, by inputting single notes.

After selecting a note, the Edit Pattern function alters a note by changing its Pitch. Level, Reverse, Attack and Decay over an extremely wide range. The Change Voice function allows instant change in any selected voice pattern.

To form a song, patterns can be joined together and given initial temp settings. Songs can be combined to form chains, providing the drum programs for an entire performance.

The Song Search function locates and marks any part of a song for playback or re-editing and any section of a song can be copied or repeated.

The RX5 is a MIDI Instrument, and can control or be controlled by other MIDI equipment such as sequencers, synthesizers, and tone generators. Select a different voice for each of the 16 MIDI channels and the E.G. velocity function enables key velocity to affect not only the level of a voice, but the length of its envelope.

Create a Custom "Drum Set" by choosing 24 of the RX5's 64 voices and finely tailoring their sound. Three different "drum sets" can be memorized.