Tuesday Tips #7: Dexed: How to Use + Why it ROCKS!

[@xp50player]

It’s crazy the resources we have available now. When I was a kid, I could only dream of having these sounds.

[@MatthewChristianMurray]

Man, tell me about it. You’d think music would be more interesting today but, nope...

[@ap7390]

@@MatthewChristianMurray youre obviously listening to the wrong music then cuz there most definitely is

[@safwannizam2932]

@@ap7390 any recommendations?

[@Megaultraawesome99]

@@safwannizam2932 neat beats, battles, damaged bug, chrome sparks, and machine girl are all pretty cool

[@vers1fier]

@@MatthewChristianMurray I mostly agree when it comes to music with synthesizers.

[@robertmichaelgoodwin7134]

Terrific teacher. I'm just a hobbyist but my comprehension skyrockets every time you post a video.

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Yay! That's why I do these :D Cheers :D

[@Theodora-ik1xy]

@@PlugInGuruVideo Hello John! You have an alterego here in Hungary, Fiala János Tv presenter .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5_Cop2vebqNhKM

[@jasperalmoore]

That little run from 15:55 to 16:00 was beautiful

[@josephneuwirth]

Ive been trying so hard to understand dexed and there’s so much i’ve learned here. I actually understand how to create and modify sounds and my mind is blown by how many possibilities can be created with this. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@rickfrizabik]

I've had dexed for a long time i normally just use the patches as they are,you have influenced me to play around with it more and the create your own cart tip is spot on i love it thank you.

[@ItxMasteRzOfficial]

00:17 Yamaha DX7 03:19 Dexed Overview 04:33 Interface Tour 06:06 Basics of 2 Operators 08:21 Velocity Sensitivity 10:20 Modern FM Engine 12:00 How to load a temporary cartridge 14:09 Dexed Keyboard Banks 16:31 How does Dexed work in Unify 19:45 Conclusion

[@AndrewScott1337]

Thanks man! I've used dexed for many years but never tackled the daunting UI. You're the man!

[@bkrisp30]

Wow, you really simplified dexed for me. Going to play around the rest of the day. Unify looks like a good option for beginners like me, thank you! 😅

[@thaylanoliscovicz9051]

My god this sounds amazing, i just closed my eyes for a second ahhaahah 15:08

[@MatthewPolack]

Thank you so much...as a teenager of the 80's...to actually now grab a bit of software like this...and create the same sounds as those from the big rock ballads all those years ago...it just blows me away! Just trying out one of the Electric pianos with a bunch of reverb..it is incredible! Thank you!

[@YayA-ts7sb]

Man I just nerded out so hard rn I tried to show the wife. Now I'm embarrassed, not cause it's nerdy, but because is she the one? Lol jk she made me realize this is some SERIOUS nerdy stuff. Absolutely BIG BRAIN people stuff right here. I overlooked this VST for so LONG because I had access to big programs like omni, xpand etc. But this is the BEEZneez. I LOVE this style. I think these are an untapped and unsaturated "market" of sounds. It's like a treasure chest and not every single sound is a banger. But you'd be surprised! Something you thought sounds dump could be an absolute song MAKER. Appreciate the knowledge. Thank God He granted someone to store all this knowledge, because I'm about to really have a lot of a fun with my new piano.

[@e8root]

This Unify program looks pretty cool. Definitely something useful to combine various VSTs. As for Dexed it is very cool VST and also utility for DX7 users but also all compatible gear like Volca FM and others.

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

WOW! The best "start-right-now" video tutorial about DeXed!!! Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SnackPackSilkens]

This is incredible, exactly the sound I'm looking for. I just downloaded Dexed last night and am trying to wrap my head around it. This video helps a lot.

[@mattevans7884]

Just acquired a DX7 mk1. You have just opened that machine right up for me with this tutorial. Thank you so much

[@griiseknoen]

Just the ability to stack Dexed patches alone makes Unify an absolute bargain. And that's just a small percentage of what it can do. A million thumbs up from me!

[@daveg6948]

Hi John, Thank you for another great Tuesday TIPS Video, I really look forward to them, also a big thank you for giving us the link to all those sound banks ,that was really awesome thank you for sharing it. I have to be honest and tell you I had never heard of DEXED (opps, I Know!) but you talked about it a while ago in one of your live streams, so I got it, then I got Unify and started using DEXED all down to you John. Thanks again for everything. Take care. See you on Saturdays Live Stream. Dave G..

[@abhishekshah1707]

Thank you so much! You explain dexed and fm in such an intuitive way, and this has cleared up a lot for me!

[@brettatton]

The last couple of days I've gone from..."I'll get a synth for playing around" to "I'm going to be a FM Synth guy using DEXED"

[@DIY-DaddyO]

Wow, I've only just got Dexed and it's an incredibly powerful tool. Thanks for the walk around, Give us some more...

[@Pip_God]

Those melodies you’re making are freakin amazing.

[@mockcroc]

Your 'Tues-Tips' are TOPS! Thank you for posting - a good insight into Dexed - it's just a pity you can not keep the Dexed Engine Resolution set at Modern (24-bit) by default. (Thanks for creating Unify) 👍

[@HumanBeingWithFeelings]

this is a really amazing tutorial, thanks very much! Subscribed!.

[@bmmusic]

Thank you for all your videos .great tutorial.

[@TransistorBased]

This should be like a requirement for anyone with a daw. For free, you immediately get access to a near limitless number of patches out there, and the sound is just spot on. I love Dexed

[@chadweiske]

blown away at the sounds after grabbing this synth HOWEVER the 'show dir' doesn't open a file explorer, only able to launch file explorer via 'load' (windows 64 bit using reaper) (&&& functions as expected in standalone mode, outside of DAW) ... any way, totally would recommend, super happy with the synth. and kinda worried about infinite bliss while browsing the 3k patches in the 'DX7 All The Web' ... also 17:01 totally reminds me of Rhye's opening for "Phoenix"

[@OriginWVU]

What a great inspiring and teaching video... It was exactly my thoughts when i launched dexed for the first time... How many knobs dude... As always thx for your work, I hope to see you for a long time doing these teaching videos...

[@NandyDagondon]

Great tutorial. Well explained. Although I initially looking how to use the library functions, I got some tips. Thanks!

[@OriginWVU]

John I am producing synthwave as a hobby... But I'm not that good in creating patches... I would like to throw some money at you for retro-futuristic patches... Much appreciation for your videos with this much value

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

I appreciate the kind words - you should check out Retrosphere V1 if you have Omnisphere. Kamoji if you own Serum or FuturX if you own Spire. If you own Unify, particular-sound has an incredible patch set called Synth Motions for retro Synthwave (bit.ly/3aXKqOS). We're working on a very cool library modern SynthWavefor later this year. Cheers!

[@jezebabe]

Tuesday Tips has become essential viewing and not just for Unify owners but, as in this case, to get the best out of the other included virtual instruments. Like others here I have had Dexed for ages and used the presets but this is a really handy tutorial on how to tweak it to make your own. When things get back to normal and someone asks "What kept you going through all of this?" I am pretty sure that "looking forward to Tuesday Tips" will be on the list 👍😎 Huge thanks SkipPy! (by the way where did the "SkipPy" moniker come from and why is it written that way?)

[@huntrrams]

Thanks for this tutorial! The UI design is confusing but the sounds are phenomenal.

[@basslinephunk3441]

Dude!! DX7!!! I never had one(green with envy..Lol) I got Dexed, though. Thanks for the tutorial👍🏾

[@djGreenALERT]

I just click on the 'like' button as soon as I get to your videos now Skip because it's never in any doubt that I'm going to enjoy it

[@URBANBEATSACADEMY]

wow what sounds, i cant dream of creating, thanks for your time

[@alanredversangel]

I'm a fan of the 4op sounds (DX100 or DX27 etc) Also it's always worth tweaking patches, even just move knobs a tiny amount, you'll be surprised how much more alive patches can become.

[@TinkeringJohn]

I just found out about dexed less than a week ago. I have it installed on 3 Raspberry pi’s. I have 2 DX7’s. One has the Grey Matter add on. I also have a TX816 rack unit full with 8 cards. I also have Absynth and FM8. Just installed it on my iPad 2 Pro. I need to figure out how to get the sound banks on the Raspberry pi’s. I think I know how, just need to try it and see if it works. Thanks for this video.

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

So many amazing sounds.

[@lecleto]

Fantastic explanation! I learned a lot here! Thank you for your generosity!!!

[@sharonsalazar8137]

wow!! I just found this channel, and I feel that I have found a treasure of information!!

[@Stratton218]

This was unbelievably helpful. I must say I would have appreciated it if you had taken a few extra minutes to explain and demonstrate each of the different parameters. Of course I can play around with the knobs myself but knowing exactly what each one is doing from a technical sense (which you seem to have knowledge of) would have been very helpful. But great video, thanks so much.

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Good idea for a deeper video :D

[@loopenox]

@@PlugInGuruVideo Yes please! This introduction was already really damn sweet. Great work! Would absolutely love to see you making one a bit more in-depth about creating some patches. I'm especially interested in creating sweet pads :D

[@tilliinfinity]

Hey nice tutorial. needed the envelope tip xD i just couldnt make them look like i wantet to. is it normal that the synths stops playing when u change a parameter till the next note hits in or do i have a faulty version or something?

[@krisjarosz3316]

Great, very helpful video, thanx

[@Megab00b00]

Fantastic Video, thank you.

[@GoLongboardBroseph]

super helpful and informative!

[@brendanm6921]

I've had this VST sitting around on my computer for ages and have just never really done anything with it. I'm also a fairly crap keyboard player so maybe I can improve my playing and my understanding of this synth together. Thanks for the video :)

[@patkelly8309]

Beautifully explained thank you.

[@patkelly8309]

For a free synth or in fact for a paid one, Dexed is simply incredible. I actually really prefer it to emus such as the Arturia version.

[@astr___]

I liked your explanation, what a nice man

[@lassesworld]

AWESOME VIDEO... Thanks alot!

[@wedadab259]

What if I can't buy unify? Is there other free plugin to control the waves? I'm using mixcraft daw

[@geluix69]

Works perfect with my TX802

[@HumanBeingWithFeelings]

Could any kind soul please help me with a question? Is it possible to select the default folder when you want to save and load a preset? When I press "save" it takes me to a certain folder and when I press "load" it takes me to a completely different one. I tried loading a patch to see if it saved the path and opened that folder straight away the next time I loaded something, but it still takes me to the same initial default folder😮‍💨

[@charlottewilliams7506]

can you advice on how to use it in a DAW? I can't seem to find it as a plugin in pro tools (after downloading it)

[@matthewtoy5360]

Great tutorial!

[@ashiebliss3200]

this honestly very informative

[@SidJ8300]

Thank you very much, Sir. Informative !! 😊😊

[@brothergoodfoot]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I now know how to actually play this thing! One Dexed question if you know it: Is there a way to get portamento? In mono mode, the synth is really begging for it. I've read the DX7 had portamento, but I can't seem to find a setting for it anywhere in Dexed.

[@melonfernsebner1771]

fm = life

[@roboliver623]

What sound on Dexed is closest to what New Order used for the synth bassline of True Faith? I've been trying to figure this out for ages.

[@CMIKE9783]

Is there a good plugin to give the dexed the "warmth" of the old hardware yamaha?

[@SCWood]

i read that this plugin has microtonal capabilities, but i have no idea how to install the .scl file to make it microtonal

[@anonymous_friend]

I was hoping this would send the patches to my dx7. I can only get sounds from the cartridges,but i only have number 3 and 4. What should i do?

[@DouzeMusic]

Good day PlugIn G. I have installed Dexed but got no sounds through the midi controller. Please help me out if you have an idea what the problem is. Thank you very much

[@warlanefam]

Thank you, perfect tutorial

[@truthfinder4973]

When I got this I had. Hard time to open hyperlink for he dex cart what im did is highlight it or right click and copy link to get it.

[@auriiete]

Why are there multiple knobs, 1, 2 ,3 and 4? and what do these terms displayed mean?

[@thelastgatoo3089]

Great Vid ! ● Question: You could get similar performance to KORG's Opsix from this vst ?

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Doubtful - totally different FM based engine and Opsix has incredible built-in effects. They're related, not twins.

[@patkelly8309]

One thing I don't think was mentioned is that all of DEXED patches can be used by the original hardware DX7. It is almost like a library editor for the original hardware in that respect.

[@retrovisionfr]

Lately Bass please where it is ?

[@raymondweiss2707]

Dumb question, is there a way to change the octave being played on the computer keyboard? I can't seem to figure out if you can.

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Lower Left there is a knob above the wording "MIDDLE C". That will change the reference note - make it C2 or C1 to play lower notes, C4 or C5 to play higher notes and be in the right key (you have 5 octaves range).

[@thegcqexperience6282]

You explaining each module and what it does really sparked an interest. How would you recommend someone get into synths and learning? I'm barely learning basic chords but I definitely would love to get into making my own sounds

[@a_9021-k]

Very professional and informative. Thank you for this. Sadly for some reason the link won't work for the presets.

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

I did a quick search and found another page which has a large collection of DX7 Patches: bobbyblues.recup.ch/yamaha_dx7/dx7_patches.html

[@freyjulundr]

i have a question is there any way to turn of the touch sensitivity thing ?

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

There is - Next to each of the 6 OSC "LEVEL" knob is a knob named "Key Vel" which is the sensitivity to velocity. Make sure you look at the Algorithm because the Key Vel knob controls volume on the operators that show up at the bottom row, but any row above they control the sound going from dark to bright timbre by velocity. Hope this helps.

[@gaboquintana3628]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge it's very useful, I try to download the patches you mentioned but the link is no longer working

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

It's still working for me - here's a direct download link: bobbyblues.recup.ch/yamaha_dx7/patches/DX7_AllTheWeb.zip

[@maikmario71]

do you know if it is possible to use the dexed as a sound editor for the yamaha tx7? Thanks in advance

[@SickeMayosemml]

I've been searching for a solution not but still can't find one. Why does everything sound mono, I've checked every setting and everything is on stereo but every sound from dexed still comes out mono for some reason. Takes away a lot of the beauty from it. Pls help if u have a solution. Thank you very much!

[@kobermann]

Thank you very much for this very useful demonstration! I have one question: I would love to use DEXED on my 13inch MacBook Pro. But unfortunately I can't see the whole screen of the VST. Is there any work around? Thanks in advance!

[@artbejtullahu6750]

get the older version, i had the same problem

[@artbejtullahu6750]

9.0.4 i think is the one that worked on my 13 inch

[@johannespiller2874]

@@artbejtullahu6750 Sir, you're a really gentleman! Thank you very, very much!

[@artbejtullahu6750]

@@johannespiller2874 im happy that it helped, just found out about this fm synth... really amazing..

[@mchlgspr]

so helpful!

[@nescudero7928]

So just to make sure, this is royalty free, correct? If I were to use this vst in my music and release it on a streaming platform, I would not have to pay any royalties to the people who own Dexed?

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

N Escudero - correct. Free to use on anything! Hope you write a huge hit! 👊

[@ManOfJupiterMusic]

hey, sometimes while using the dexed and flicking between sounds, a sound will freeze and never go unless i reload the dexed, any idea what is doing it?

[@simpson6700]

My problem with dexed are the thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands of patches. I can't find the sound that i want and it takes too long to sift through everything.

[@artcase]

HEY how do i get reverb off dexed it has massive reverb and cant figure out how to get it off thx

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

DEXED doesn't have any built in effects - so it must be something in your DAW's mixer adding reverb. There are some patches that have poorly simulated reverb but for the vast majority, they are totally dry from Dexed.

[@artcase]

@@PlugInGuruVideo ok thank you very much

[@ezyTvids]

is it possible to save those collections as sysex and load them into my real DX? Insane if so

[@Miicrowahvei]

This is an interesting plugin but my interest in it is layered DX sounds. I can load up two or more instances of Dexed in my DAW, so I'm thinking why should I get Unify? Maybe someone who understands the Unify concept could explain. :) Also, have I understood correctly: Unify can load VST2 plugins? Because that would solve the problem with Cubase 12 not supporting VST2 plugins anymore.

[@hannaheliza3954]

I have to use Microsoft Magnifier on this VST to know what I'm doing but hey, its an interesting plug in to play with.

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Yes, the interface is not expandable unfortunately. Nice tip to recommend Magnifier to help see parameters better!

[@CraigMarshall_HDvideo4K]

Why is the UI so impossibly small? Almost unusable even on a 24" screen. Can it not be scaled to fill any screen?

[@aven-1989]

hello, I'm trying to find the "full tines" preset of the DX7II for my Dexed or my arturia dx7, if you have any info, thank you

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

I would suggest either downloading one of the 20,000 DX7 sysex files and looking thru it or asking on a Dexed forum.

[@aven-1989]

@@PlugInGuruVideo thank you for your answer I just downloaded the patch "all the web patches" I browsed looking for the name of the preset I found, it works great on dexed and arturia dx7, thank you for your video!

[@kr1340]

But can I create a bank of sounds and export them to my physical DX7 over midi transfer?

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Yes you can.... "Fully supports DX7 input and output Sysex messages; including controller change. This means that you can use this with a native DX7/TX7 as a patch editor and SysEx manager."

[@kr1340]

@@PlugInGuruVideo Could I just load patches into Bome and send the normal way?

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

@@kr1340 - I am sorry but I don't have experience doing this - I do own an original DX7 but have not done this or used Bome. So google and KZbin are your friends.... or maybe a forum somewhere...

[@nekonomikatadesu235]

HELP, i am using a Casio CTK-350 on my pc with Dexed, but its too slow, the response is not going fast i play a note and 1 second after it play, do you know the problem?

[@Swanlord05]

How do I send the patch to my dx?

[@gaetanchampemaud4998]

I only have the standalone, Can someone tell me how to get the VST or AAX plugins? Thanks.

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Hi there - please contact us at [e-mail] so we can help you directly. The FULL INSTALLER installs Standalone, VST, VST3 and on the Mac AU plugin formats of Unify. I'd suggest doing a full install again - contact us if you need more specific help. :D

[@snoopdoggdankkush9285]

When the sustain keeps going for me I'll change the preset to fix it like u said, but sometimes It'll keep playin the same note and sound even on the new preset

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Even when the new patch is in the "Current Cart"? Clicking on other patches in the temporary bank WILL sustain notes but from my work with it, clicking a patch in the lower cartridge has always stopped hanging notes. Could be different on your computer because plug-ins sometimes does things like that.... :D

[@aquatrippe4427]

Thanks !

[@Iwtbaf]

can you control the feedback how you can on the reface DX?

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

There is a feedback parameters that you can modulate via automation or inside of Unify and attach it to one of its 8 realtime Macro Knobs.

[@GillianRice]

I'm struggling to even download it to logic pro x.

[@dasein3317]

Is microtuning available on this plugin?

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

I don't see any microtuning options when looking at the interface... this is a replica of the original DX-7 so they might not have had microtunings as well.

[@sinasophiaschmidt2761]

I have a question maybe this sounds really stupid to you haha.. But you have dexed connected to some type of keyboard here right? As in, not a computer keyboard but a physical musical keyboard? I just downloaded dexed im interested to make some music but it only let me play one not at a time (of course because it is by clicking with my mouse on the virtual keyboard lol).... Is there another way to play multiple at once, do you need a physical keyboard for it? And if so, how do you connect it to your keyboard?

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

Yes, I’m playing a physical keyboard. You can buy for under $100 a MIDI Keyboard Controller on Amazon. I’d highly recommend doing this. Just make sure it has a USB output on the keyboard so you can connect it to your computer (like how you would connect a printer).

[@sinasophiaschmidt2761]

@@PlugInGuruVideo thank you so much!

[@clementinelives]

@@sinasophiaschmidt2761 also, if dexed is compatible with your DAW you can play it with the regular computer keyboard

[@sinasophiaschmidt2761]

@@clementinelives how do connect my keyboard to it?? Do I need a daw for it?

[@clementinelives]

@@sinasophiaschmidt2761 yes

[@dominikwisniewski1818]

Can you use dexed with any keyboard? Because I am using a Yamaha PSR e213 and it doesn't make sound from dexed when I press on the keyboard and I don't have a dx7 IN option for some reason Update: It works when I press the keyboard and dexed plays a sound but it doesn't play it in time every time when I press a key on my keyboard

[@mervibes1117]

thanks man

[@lose8447]

wow. Unify looks incredible.. shame I'm broke all the time

[@patkelly8309]

Snap. however I've bumped it up my list of 'soon must haves'

[@Renato2Guitar]

you Rock too bro!! tks!!