dexed ☆

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Description:
DX7 FM synthesiser

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: synthesizer vst audio music-production fm-synthesis

Install: brew install --cask dexed

About:
Dexed is a multi-platform, multi-format plugin that emulates the classic Yamaha DX7 synthesizer. It uses Frequency Modulation (FM) synthesis to recreate the iconic digital sounds of the 1980s. As a VST/AU plugin, it integrates directly into modern Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).

Key Features:

Accurate emulation of the Yamaha DX7 sound engine
Full support for original Sysex patch data
Built-in effects chain including delay and reverb
Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)

Use Cases:

Producing retro 80s synth-pop and electronic music
Sound design for film scores and video games
Recreating classic DX7 presets without vintage hardware

Alternatives:

Native Instruments FM8 – FM8 offers a more modern interface and advanced features, but is a commercial product, whereas Dexed is free and open-source.
Logic Pro FM Synth – Logic's built-in EFM1 is a simpler FM synth, while Dexed offers closer emulation of the original DX7 architecture.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	0.9.8	0	VERSION_BUMP	edfe6a29
Jul 13, 2024 12:00pm	0.9.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	772fd14c