I’m about your age and picked up a DX7 new in 1984.
It only took me about 10 years to learn how to program that thing and I’m still not especially great at it.
The DX7 doesn’t have a cassette port like its younger bro the DX9.? So I’m not real sure what the cassettes are for unless they have some kind of audio instruction.? I’d say check for that then pitch.? Lots of books an manuals online.
First thing to remember:? this ain’t an analog synth and doesn’t program, flow, or even think like one.? So yes it’s a mystery.
Second thing:? there are MILLIONS of patches available for these things spread all over the internet.? Now sure, that doesn’t really teach you the programming aspects too keenly, but not much else will, either.? Still, you’ll have a mountain of sounds at your fingertips.
Third:? These are made for the Golden Age of Midi.? That means you’ll probably wanna get a computer and midi hookup that speaks impeccable DX7.? You’ll need something to transfer data and store all those millions of patches.
Good luck.? It’s all out there.? Steep learning curve but good sounds along the way.
Hello Everyone, I am a 65 yr old Hammond Organ Company Artist. I’ve been playing in bands professionally since 1969. I always had a Hammond and a Fender Rhodes. In the 80s I was finally able to afford a Korg Poly61 synth but it had preprogrammed sounds and I got by doing all the synth songs of the 80s. I now own a DX7|QX7, sustain pedal, volume pedal, 3 proms and 2 cassettes of which I know squat about. I need help learning how to program this nice keyboard. I live in Winchester, southern middle Tennesse about 90 miles south of Nashville. I am not past traveling to someone that would be willing to teach me how to use my DX7. Thanks for any help or advice!!! -- Kevin Syler
