1985 (July)
Initially sold for ¥42,000
The entry-level RX21 was one of the cheapest programmable drum machines available in 1985.
It's very small, built with the classic Yamaha black plastic and rubber buttons. 9 decent voices, that are available directly from the pads, are used to create the 40 preset patterns.
Sound source |
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| 256Kbit wave ROM x 2 |
| 9 voices |
Memory capacity |
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| 100 patterns |
| 4 songs |
| 512 maximum parts within songs |
Connection terminals and interfaces |
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| Output L, Output R, Output Phones |
| Cassette IN, Cassette OUT |
| MIDI IN, MIDI OUT |
Dimensions and weight |
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| 350w x 56h x 203d (mm) / 13-25/32” x 2-13/64” x 8” |
| 1.3Kg / 2lb. 14oz. |
YAMAHA RX21 Digital Rhythm Programmer Drum Machine RX-21 w/ 100-240V PSU |
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| $59.99 |
| Open Ebay |
YAMAHA RX21 Digital Rhythm Programmer Drum Machine RX-21 w/ 100-240V PSU |
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| $59.99 |
| Open Reverb |
Yamaha RX21 Digital Rhythm Programmer Drum Machine Synth |
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| $60.00 |
| Open Ebay |
If you're looking to buy a used Yamaha RX21,
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