How To Format a Yamaha DX7 RAM Cartridge

In 2016 the chances of finding an original brand new DX7 / TX802 cartridge is pretty slim. There are some companies out there that are making new copies of the RAM cartridge though. So when you buy a second hand cartridge, unless you want what someone else has done, it is best practice to format the cartridge. This performs two actions: 1) It erases all the data from the cartridge 2) Confirms that the cartridge is working correctly, if it formats without error. The equipment mentioned above (if you can still buy it!): Yamaha DX7 (Used): https://themusictechguyuk.me/3m7jgeJ For less than the price of a cup of coffee, support the channel, join the TMTG community: http://themusictechguyuk.me/Community 🎼The Music Tech Guy UK can be found in the following places: Youtube:    / @themusictechguyuk   Patreon:   / themusictechguyuk   Facebook:   / themusictechguyuk   Instagram:   / themusictechguyuk   X: https://X.com/MusicTechGuyUK Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/dashboard/blog... Don't confuse the The Music Tech Guy UK or Music Tech Guy UK with copycat channels. There is only one me! How To Format a Yamaha DX7 RAM Cartridge - 2016-01-26