The DX200 has a small edge over the FM7 in programming power/features, and I think the DX200 sounds a little better, too. In order of sheer programming power/synth engine features, I'd list the four units as follows (best on top): Once again though, the PLG150DX, like the original DX7, does not. Filters were added to some more recent FM synths, like the FS1r and DX200. Most only use sine waves, while some of the more advanced FM engines add a few other basic waveshapes - but sine waves are all you need in the 6 op FM engine to make great sounds! Also, the basic Yamaha FM engine doesn't have filters! With an FM synth, you instead accomplish changes in tone over time by varying your modulator operators amplitude. FM synthesizers don't have 'waveform rom', so to speak. You also seem to have a few misunderstandings. It also has real knobs, plus some trigger pads. The DX200 has everything the PLG150DX card has, PLUS modeled analog filters (taken from the AN1x, as I recall), some 'easy FM editing' features, a set of sampled drum/percussion sounds, and a sequencer. Again, as I said in my first reply, the PLG150DX card is like the original DX7. Isn't the plugDX the same as DX200 as far as editability, filter types and waveform rom?Absolutely not. To address your last question, both FM7 and the PLG150DX can load patches from the original DX7. But anyway, effects quantity and quality is another reason that I'd still choose the PLG150DX card over FM7, even though FM7 has more operators and other features not on the PLG150DX. It's also probably not fair to compare the effects on an inexpensive softsynth to those on one of Yamaha's flagship synths. To be fair, that's a subjective judgement.

Granted, you don't expect a LOT of effects on a softsynth like FM7, but I found the quality of the FM7 effects to be rather poor. Effects is one area where I feel FM7 is sorely lacking. Plus, I can use all the Motif effects on the output from the card. However, I think it's way more convenient having the card in my Motif, especially if I gig. The card is like the original DX7, and doesn't have any of the nice new features that FM7 has. With all the knobs, there's a lot of realtime control never before seen on an FM synth, and it's a blast to play.Īfter the DX200, I'd probably choose the PLG150DX card for my Motif, rather than FM7. It also has some good sampled drum sounds onboard. The DX200 adds modeled analog filters to the std Yamaha 6 op FM engine. Sorry, but for about the same money, I'd much rather have a DX200! Better yet, an FS1R (which I DO own), though that's at least double the price of the others.

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