有史以来最受欢迎的数字合成器之一是 Yamaha 于 1983 年发布的 DX7。它采用了一种全新的合成类型，称为 FM（频率调制）。它当然不是模拟的，而且很难编程，但可以产生一些出色的声音！这很困难，因为它是非模拟的，因此可以调整一组全新的参数，其中许多参数似乎违反直觉且不熟悉。编程必须通过薄膜按钮、一个数据滑块和一个小型 LCD 屏幕来完成。
One of the most popular digital synths ever was the DX7 from Yamaha, released in 1983. It featured a whole new type of synthesis called FM (Frequency Modulation). It certainly is not analog and it is difficult to program but can result in some excellent sounds! It is difficult because it is non-analog and thus, a whole new set of parameters are available for tweaking, many of which seemed counter-intuitive and unfamiliar. And programming had to be accomplished via membrane buttons, one data slider and a small LCD screen.