Paul A. Romsky Jr. - Music
This is a GUI that converts Yamaha DX7 Voice data parameters into Voice Sheets
for easy reference.
DX7 Voice Sheet GUI Screenshot
Automatically filled in Voice Sheet example
The Original DX7 Form is also available
Version 1.0.2 Dated 31 MAY 2024 10:02 AM EST - Latest GUI Code.
The GUI Installer as well as a Read_Me.txt file are included in the download below:
Download the DX7 Voice Sheet GUI V1.0.2
The DX7 Voice Sheet GUI software is free. However, the GUI currently does not yet support the reading of Voice Data (SysEx file) directly from a DX7,
the Voice Data must be first uploaded to a PC (using an existing MIDI interface that you use), then this GUI can create the Voice Sheets from the SysEx file on the PC.
Also, the GUI currently does not support the MIDI Adapters that are popular, the custom DX7-USB Adapter must be used (when it becomes available) - contact me via E-mail
for details on how to purchase one.
Paul Romsky may be reached via E-mail at romsk22@gmail.com
Download and Installation Instructions:
1. Download the 'DX7 Voice Sheet GUI V1.0.2' by clicking the 'Download the DX7 Voice Sheet GUI V1.0.2' link shown above.
2. Copy the DX7_Voice_Sheet_GUI_V1_0_2.zip file to your desktop.
3. Unzip the DX7_Voice_Sheet_GUI_V1_0_2.zip file.
(Do not attempt to install directly from the zipped zip file - it may not work, it must be unzipped).
4. Traverse down to setup.exe
5. Right click on 'setup.exe' and select 'Run as Administrator'.
6. Select 'Next' on each installer screen.
7. After the DX7 Voice Sheet GUI software is installed, you may be asked to Reboot the PC.
8. Select 'Yes' (Reboot) if prompted and wait for PC to Reboot.
9. Go to the 'C:\Program Files' or 'C:\Program Files (x86)' folder (directory) on the PC (wherever the GUI was installed).
10. Find and open the Read_Me.txt file and continue the installation at Step 10.
11. When launching the DX7 Voice Sheet GUI, click the 'Help' button.
12. Read and understand all Warnings and Notices listed in the Help before using the GUI.
Music Theory:
Example: Minor Scale Piano Card
Download Piano Key Cards
Music Theory Training Aids: Example: Circle of Fifths Rotatable Card
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Introducing the Yamaha KX128 By Romsk
This Master Keyboard is great for standing performances and when you want fingertip access to the full MIDI note range from MIDI Note 0 C-1, to MIDI Note 127 G9.
Note: Yamaha numbers their octaves differently from the MIDI standard. For example, on the KX88, the lowest key on that keyboard is A-1 (negative 1 octave) which is actually A0 on the MIDI range. So C-1 (MIDI lowest note 0) in MIDI is actually C-2 in Yamaha's octave numbering, they are both the same note (MIDI Note 0) and pitch, it is just that Yamaha offsets the octave numbering by one less (as do some other manufacturers). The reason is: Way before MIDI was introduced; grand pianos often referred to the lowest C as octave 0 (C0) and the 3 notes below that as octave -1. Thus, the 4th C on the piano is octave 3 C3 (which is commonly known as Middle C4). And thus A3 is Middle A (which is commonly known as Middle A4). MIDI maps the octaves so Middle C (Note 60) is in the 4th octave C4, and thus Middle A (Note 69) is A4 which is the standard for Concert Pitch tuning Middle A4 440Hz. So on a Yamaha, Middle A is A3 440Hz, which is, MIDI Middle A is A4 440Hz - both are the same note, just that Yamaha annotated it as 1 octave lower than what MIDI uses. When MIDI was developed, Yamaha decided not to renumber their octave numbering due to the long history before MIDI (but on the MIDI range "behind the scenes" they had to adopt that scheme).
This is the MIDI GUI that I developed for my DX7 to practice reading sheet music. It is a Beta version so not all features are implemented yet. I had trouble getting documentaion for 3rd party MIDI drivers for various MIDI interfaces, so I created my own using an Ardunio UNO. It cost about $35 to make but it works better than any other MIDI adapters on the market. I can make an adapter for you at cost if you are not handy with electronics. Right now it only works with my GUI, so if you use it for other MIDI software programs it will not work (they do not have my MIDI driver).
21 JUL 2022 - Version 0.0.0 Beta
Download the MIDI Sheet Music Reading Practice GUI V0.0.0 Beta
After downloading:
1. Unzip the file.
2. Traverse down to the setup.exe file.
3. Run the setup file to install the GUI on your PC.
4. Answer Yes/Ok to all Installer questions.
5. After the install is complete, reboot your computer.
6. Connect my MIDI Adapter between your Music Keyboard MIDI ports and a USB port on your PC. You have to use my Adapter.
6. In your Start menu you should find DX7 MIDI (the Sheet Music Practice GUI).
7. Run the GUI.
8. The GUI should find the Adapter and show a green Status Light.
9. Press the Start button.
10. Music notes will be displayed, when you play the matched notes, the GUI will show Correct and give you a running average on how long it is taking you to find the notes.