Classic Tines 3
“Classic DX Electric Pianos Reborn Through FM-X.”
A focused and affordable collection of 24 FM-X Performances inspired by classic factory and User Performance patches from the DX7II and DX5 generations.
Experience warm, wide and expressive electric-piano sounds produced by your keyboard’s real-time FM-X synthesis engine—not sampled recordings attempting to imitate frequency modulation.
Classic Tines 3 uses the compatible keyboard’s FM-X engine to generate the instruments in real time, preserving the movement and dynamic harmonic response associated with FM electric pianos.
Generated by the Keyboard in Real Time
Hardware FM-X — Not Sampled Emulation
Classic Tines 3 is built around the compatible keyboard’s frequency-modulation engine, allowing each note to respond dynamically rather than playing back a fixed recording of an FM instrument.
Living Harmonics. Expressive Velocity.
FM electric pianos are known for their ability to move from soft and rounded to bright, metallic and aggressive as the player increases velocity.
Because FM-X generates the tone in real time, Classic Tines 3 preserves the changing harmonic relationship that gives these instruments their identity.
Classic Yamaha FM Performance Heritage
Inspired by the DX7II and DX5 Generations
The library brings together User and factory Performance material associated with two important classic FM instruments.
Wide Dual-Voice FM Character
Classic DX7II Performance-style sounds provide the broad, polished and unmistakably 1980s electric piano character that helped define pop, Gospel, ballads and studio keyboards.
- Factory and User Performance influences
- Wide stereo-oriented electric pianos
- Bright tine and bell harmonics
- Warm layered FM combinations
Layered Flagship FM Performances
DX5-inspired Performance material brings additional depth, layering and classic flagship FM character to the collection.
- Dual-engine style Performance heritage
- Full and expressive electric-piano textures
- Classic 1980s studio character
- Recreated through the modern FM-X environment
Focused and Affordable FM Collection
Twenty-Four FM-X Performances
The complete bank contains 24 Performances based on classic User and factory DX7II and DX5 Performance patches.
Classic FM Performances
A concentrated electric-piano collection designed for players who want classic FM sounds without buying a larger multi-category library.
Classic FM Electric Pianos
Bell-like attacks, tine character and expressive frequency-modulation response.
Layered Performance Patches
Multiple complementary FM tones combine for a wider, fuller keyboard sound.
Warm 1980s Character
Polished, nostalgic FM timbres for pop, Gospel, ballads, fusion and soundtrack work.
Factory and User Patch Heritage
The bank draws from both classic factory material and User Performance patches.
Wide, Warm and Immediately Familiar
Mostly Stereo 1980s FM Character
Most included Performances are presented with a stereo-oriented character that recalls the wide and polished sound of classic FM production.
Wide Performance Programming
Stereo Presence
Broad Performance programming helps the electric pianos fill the stereo field without requiring an external software instrument.
- Wide layered FM combinations
- Polished headphone and studio sound
- Strong presence in live stereo systems
Classic Production Character
Warm Retro Tone
The collection leans into the bright attacks, warm layered bodies and spacious polish associated with classic 1980s FM keyboards.
- Ballad and slow-jam electric pianos
- Pop, fusion and soundtrack character
- Classic Gospel FM textures
Modern Hardware Workflow
Ready Inside Your Keyboard
Load the library into a compatible Yamaha instrument and access the Performances directly from the hardware without a desktop computer running onstage.
- No desktop FM plug-in required
- Hardware control and editing
- Live and studio ready
Confirm Your Exact Yamaha Instrument
Compatibility and System Requirements
Classic Tines 3 requires a Yamaha instrument equipped with the FM-X synthesis engine.
Compatible FM-X Yamaha Keyboards
This edition is for the original 2016-generation MONTAGE, the original MODX, MODX+, and the MONTAGE M series. It is not for MOTIF, MOXF, MOX, MX or other Yamaha product families.
MONTAGE 6, 7 and 8
The original 2016 MONTAGE generation must meet the published operating-system requirement.
- MONTAGE OS Version 3.51 or higher
- Working USB flash-drive port
- USB drive with at least 1GB capacity
- Follow the supplied loading instructions
MODX6, MODX7 and MODX8
The original non-plus MODX generation must meet the published operating-system requirement.
- MODX OS Version 2.52 or higher
- Working USB flash-drive port
- USB drive with at least 1GB capacity
- Follow the supplied loading instructions
MODX6+, MODX7+ and MODX8+
MODX+ is included in the published Classic Tines 3 compatibility list.
- Compatible FM-X engine
- Working USB flash-drive port
- USB drive with at least 1GB capacity
- Follow the supplied MODX-family loading procedure
MONTAGE M6, M7 and M8x
The MONTAGE M series is included in the published Classic Tines 3 compatibility list.
- Compatible FM-X engine
- Working USB flash-drive port
- USB drive with at least 1GB capacity
- Follow the current compatible loading procedure
Use a USB Flash Drive with at Least 1GB Capacity
The USB drive is used to transfer the Classic Tines 3 library into the compatible Yamaha keyboard.
Official Product Demonstration
Hear Classic Tines 3
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DX7II and DX5 Performance Sounds Through FM-X
Hear examples from the 24-Performance bank, including the warm, wide and mostly-stereo electric piano character of the library.
Play the Official Overview ▶Digital Product and Compatibility Policy
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Digital Downloads Are Non-Refundable
Confirm your exact Yamaha model, required operating system where applicable, and access to a USB flash drive with at least 1GB capacity before ordering.
Which Yamaha keyboards are compatible?
Classic Tines 3 is for the original 2016-generation MONTAGE, original MODX, MODX+, and MONTAGE M series.
Will this work on a MOTIF, MOXF, MOX or MX keyboard?
No. Classic Tines 3 requires the FM-X engine found in the compatible MONTAGE and MODX-family instruments listed on this page.
How many Performances are included?
The complete library contains 24 Performances.
Which classic instruments inspired the library?
The included Performances are based on classic User and factory Performance patches associated with the DX7II and DX5 generations.
Are the sounds sampled recordings?
Classic Tines 3 uses the compatible keyboard’s real-time FM-X synthesis engine rather than relying on sampled recordings of FM electric pianos.
Are the Performances stereo?
The published product description states that most included patches are presented with stereo programming.
What firmware does the original MONTAGE require?
The original 2016-generation MONTAGE requires OS Version 3.51 or higher.
What firmware does the original MODX require?
The original non-plus MODX requires OS Version 2.52 or higher.
What USB drive is required?
Use a USB flash drive with at least 1GB of capacity to transfer the sounds into the keyboard.
Can the digital download be refunded?
No. Classic Tines 3 is a non-refundable digital download. Review all compatibility requirements before purchasing.
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Classic Tines 3
Put Classic DX Electric Pianos Inside Your FM-X Yamaha
Get 24 Performances inspired by classic DX7II and DX5 User and factory patches, recreated for the FM-X engine with warm, wide and mostly-stereo character.
Classic Tines 3 is an independent Wise Sound product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Yamaha Corporation. Yamaha, MONTAGE, MODX, DX and related product names remain the property of their respective owners. Digital products are non-refundable and subject to the current Wise Sound Terms and End User License Agreement.
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