

To be fair, that's a subjective judgement. Granted, you don't expect a LOT of effects on a softsynth like FM7, but I found the quality of the FM7 effects to be rather poor. Effects is one area where I feel FM7 is sorely lacking. Plus, I can use all the Motif effects on the output from the card. However, I think it's way more convenient having the card in my Motif, especially if I gig. The card is like the original DX7, and doesn't have any of the nice new features that FM7 has. With all the knobs, there's a lot of realtime control never before seen on an FM synth, and it's a blast to play.Īfter the DX200, I'd probably choose the PLG150DX card for my Motif, rather than FM7.

It also has some good sampled drum sounds onboard. The DX200 adds modeled analog filters to the std Yamaha 6 op FM engine.

Sorry, but for about the same money, I'd much rather have a DX200! Better yet, an FS1R (which I DO own), though that's at least double the price of the others.
