YamahaREFACE DX Portable FM Synthesizer

Q: Are the speakers loud enough to keep up with an acoustic guitar, or would it be drowned out?

I depends on how loud the guitar is. I've jammed with someone on guitar in a hotel room no problem.

Q: can you layer the sounds on the reface dx?

No layering unless you are controlling it from a keyboard with it's own sounds via MIDI. But then you couldn't layer the keyboards that the YC emulates, either. It's pretty true to the Hammond, Vox, Farfisa, Ace-Tone and the original Yamaha YC organ. Knowledge of the tones for these organs will help you with getting the sound close to the original (like Farfisa not having a 5 1/3' or anything above 4' or the Vox Continental not having 5 1/3' or 1 1/3'). It's really sturdy for its size and I think it's great. I own 2 Hammonds, have owned 2 Vox Continentals, a Farfisa Mini Compact, and still have an Elka Panther. This board does the sounds extremely well.

Q: Can it emulate a clean (no synth) electric bass? A hand injury has made it impossible to fret the guitar, but keyboard is OK.

I have not tried to do this with my Reface CS, but there are so many sound combinations that I am certain a setting can be found to emulate this. The synthesizer does not save settings without using a website connection, so you may be more interested in a digital synthesizer with a bass wavetable sample, which will emulate a bass guitar without experimentation. Yamaha also has a Reface DX synthesizer which creates its synthesis in a different way (frequency modulation as opposed to simulated analog synthesis) but again, to get the exact tone you want, you would need to experiment with it. If you want to do JUST bass, you might want to specifically search for products that are specialized for "keyboard bass".

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Brand
Yamaha
Colour
Black
Number of keys
37
Skill level
All
Special features
Portable

🎹4-operator FM Engine

💾32 Voice memory

🔊Built-in speaker system

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Description

🎶 Elevate your sound game with Yamaha's REFACE DX!

STORE YOUR SOUND - Easily recall your favorite voices with 32 memory locations.
PORTABLE POWERHOUSE - Lightweight design (2.72 kg) for music on the go.
EXPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE - Experience dynamic sound with a premium feel on 37 HQ mini keys.
VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY - MIDI USB and auxiliary options for seamless integration.
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY - Capture song ideas with the integrated phrase looper!

The Yamaha REFACE DX Portable FM Synthesizer is a compact and powerful music creation tool featuring a 4-operator FM sound engine, 32 voice memory locations, and an integrated phrase looper. Weighing just 2.72 kg, it boasts a premium 37-key mini keyboard and a built-in speaker system, making it perfect for musicians on the move.

Specifications

Size	Synthesizer
Age range (description)	Adult
Item weight	2.72 kg
Model name	REFACE DX
Finish type	Polished
Style	FM Synthesizer
Connector type	MIDI USB
Connectivity technology	Auxiliary
Power source	Battery Powered
Headphone jack	3.5mm Jack
Manufacturer	Cascio Interstate Music
UPC	086792999531
Global Trade Identification Number	00086792999531
Item Weight	2.72 Kilograms
Product Dimensions	74.98 x 23.88 x 9.91 cm; 2.72 kg
Item model number	REFACE DX
Body Material	Bass Wood
Color Name	Black

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Are the speakers loud enough to keep up with an acoustic guitar, or would it be drowned out?

can you layer the sounds on the reface dx?

Can it emulate a clean (no synth) electric bass? A hand injury has made it impossible to fret the guitar, but keyboard is OK.

will it record a loop from a plugged in microphone for playback? or does it only record loops from within the machine?

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