DX7 V

DX7 V is a software solution that enables you to insert the famous Yamaha DX7 synthesizer into your projects without having the actual instrument anywhere near you. By using highly-accurate sound banks, this app will fool you into believing that you're using the real thing.

First things first, you can enjoy this application after installing it on your computer, a process which can be accomplished in two ways: either you use the proprietary setup package or rely on the Arturia Software Center. Either way, it's not rocket science.

During the installation, you'll be prompted to select which components you want to deploy, whether you prefer using this tool in its standalone form or integrating it into a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

If you've ever played a keyboard before, let alone one made by Yamaha, DX7 V's interface will seem highly familiar to you and you will grow to know all of its controls in no time, especially if you're an enthusiast.

The presets can be accessed even easier by either clicking the "All Types" button on top of the screen or performing a search using the most relevant keywords. Visually-wise, this program comes with a carefully crafted interface, one that successfully reproduces that of the original instrument.

Although you can keep using your boring mouse to click each key separately or tweak the knobs or whatever you want to do with it, it's far more rewarding to use a MIDI controller, as most of the actions will seem even more natural.

You only need to connect the MIDI controller to your computer, click the MIDI symbol in the top-right corner of the screen and go wild. The components that support being handled by a MIDI device are highlighted and color-coded.

If you've ever wanted to own a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer that you can integrate into your projects, DX7 V is exactly what you're looking for. It comes with a fully-functional rendition of the original instrument, one that's so accurate you almost won't be able to tell the difference.