Hcard-705

Hypersynth "Hcard-705" is a multibank cartridge pair for expanding the external memory of Yamaha DX5 and DX1. DX5/1 voice memory is limited to 32 presets for each parts A and B, which could be upgraded to 64 presets by adding an external Yamaha "Data RAM" cartridge. "Data RAM" is discontinued, rare, and expensive. Its third-party versions rely on a battery for data retention. "Hcard-705" can be used as a drop-in replacement for Yamaha "DATA RAM" cartridge. it stores up to 400 banks per cartridge without the worry of battery life and data loss. Hcard-705 is compatible with DX5/1 voice and performance format.

Main Features:

• Memory size for voice: Up to 800 banks (25600 Voices, card A+B).
• Memory size for performance: Up to 400 banks (25600 Perfs, card A).
• Loaded with 52 voicebanks per card.
• Loaded with 2 performance banks (Hyper-Bank + Yamaha Factory).
• Instant access to different banks using touch buttons.
• Two digits bank indicator display.
• No need for a battery.
• Drop in replacement for "Data RAM", "Voice ROM" and "Perf Rom" cartridge.
• Hidden "Memory Protect" option.
• Compatible with Yamaha DX5 and DX1.

New REV.2 Features:

• CNC metal case with scratch-free golden anodized finish.
• Chamfered edge bottom side that provides easy insertion.
• Colored touch buttons.
• CNC milled edge connector for robust connectivity with slot socket.
• Upgraded from 2L to 4L PCB with new microprocessor and more stable firmware.
• Hcard-705 now draws less power from the DX5/1 power supply.

Performance Banks (Hyper-Bank + Yamaha Factory):

Performance is the magic part of DX1/5 which enables Dual and Split modes. In single mode, the DX1/5 engine is nothing more than a DX7 MKI. Hyper-Bank is the first third-party and commercially available performance bank for Yamaha DX1/5. Hyper-Bank contains 64 presets in 8 categories: Gated/Rhythmic, Synth, Pad, Yamaha Bests, Key/Piano, Bell, Bass/Lead, Misc. The sounds cover new age, ambient, retro, vintage electro, disco, and EDM genres.

Voice Banks:

"Hcard-705" pair is loaded with 52 voicebanks per card:

• Hyper-Bank voices (Bank 0-1).
• Yamaha DX1/DX5 original voice ROMs (Bank 2-3).
• All Hcard-701 soundbanks (Bank 4-27).
• All Yamaha VRC-1XX cartridges (Bank 28-51).
• Default banks (Bank 52-399).

These soundbanks are categorized in a way to simplify the workflow of sound selection.