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| Title: | * * Computer Music, MIDI, and Related Topics * * |
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| Moderator: | DYPSS1::SCHAFER |
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| Created: | Thu Feb 20 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Mon Aug 29 1994 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
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2181.0. "SY77 - Yamaha does it again" by CSG002::ROACH () Sun Nov 26 1989 21:40
I pulled this off of Compuserve over the weekend. Interesting stuff.
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YAMAHA DEBUTS FLAGSHIP SY77 DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER
NEW YORK, NY
This week, Yamaha will unveil the new Yamaha SY77 digital synthesizer at the
Tokyo Music Fair and New York Audio Engineering Society shows. The SY77, in
development for over two years, features Realtime Convolution and Modulation
Synthesis (RC&M).
The convolution filter emulates analog operation, filtering the AFM or AWM2
elements in a voice. Up to eight filters are controlled by independent
dedicated envelope generators. RC&M Synthesis also allows sampled waveforms to
be used to modulate AFM operators. This opens up a whole new world of dynamic
synthesizer voice possibilities.
This technology incorporates a highly advanced form of frequency modulation
(AFM), sixteen bit sampling (AWM2), with completely new envelope generator and
panning technologies. Also unique is a sophisticated dynamic real time digital
filtering system that allows highly accurate filtering of all voice elements.
The SY77 is 16 voice multi-timbral, with a sixteen track sequencer and four
digital signal processors. All functions are controlled from a newly designed
user interface, utilizing the 40 x 8 backlit LCD with multiple screens, fonts,
and prompts.
The SY77 features a 61 note velocity and aftertouch keyboard. The front panel
includes the LCD with contrast control and eight soft function buttons, a 3.5"
floppy disk drive, numeric key pad, rotary wheel, data entry slider, and
increment/decrement buttons.
One voice card slot and one wave data card slot are included to allow instant
storage and access to voices, sequences and samples. In addition to the
standard pitch wheel and mod wheel, there is a second programmable mod wheel
which is bi-directional with a center detent.
"The SY77's sound quality is one which allows the accuracy and realism of
samples to be combined with the expression of FM. The sound is stunning and
eminently playable," states a Yamaha spokesman. "The interactive hybrid
voicing technique produces voices that easily surpass those which are currently
available, in terms of accuracy, nuance and expression. They are so musical,
that one will never want to play purely sampled instruments again!"
The new AFM tone system is radically different and much more open ended and
complex. "Those who have wished for more flexibility in the FM system will be
delighted with AFM. Those who have wished for accurate 16-bit sampled voices
will also be pleased. Those who have wished for Yamaha to create a hybrid of
these two technologies will be amazed!"
The SY77 will be available during the first quarter of 1990. The suggested
retail price is yet to be determined. For more information write Yamaha
Corporation of America, SGD, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622.
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YAMAHA SY77 KEY FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
With the SY77 Music Synthesizer, Yamaha has set a new direction for synthesizer
development through the 1990's. A full-function professional performance and
composition synthesizer, it incorporates the first truly different tone
generation technology to come out in years: RC&M (Real-time Convolution &
Modulation) Synthesis.
Realtime Convolution and Modulation Synthesis
While many manufacturers offer 'sample plus synthesis' tone generation, Yamaha
improves upon this concept in the SY77 by offering advanced versions of both
its AWM sampling and FM synthesis technologies. The breakthrough in SY77 is
that Realtime Convolution and Modulation allows the two kinds of sounds to
interact.
The convolution filtering section emulates analog operation, consisting of two
12dB/octave filters, one low pass and one switchable low pass/high pass filter.
Filtering is included in the AFM and AWM2 elements in a voice, and each filter
can be controlled by independent dedicated envelope generators. The filters
provide 12dB/octave band pass filtering or, used in tandem, a steep 24dB/octave
low pass filter. The filters also feature fully adjustable resonance, which,
as in older analog synthesizers, can be raised into filter oscillation. As
many as eight filters can be used in 'single' voice mode.
With Yamaha's revolutionary new RC&M Synthesis, sampled waveforms can be used
to modulate FM operators. This opens up a whole new world of dynamic
synthesizer voice possibilities.
Not only can the elements that make up a voice in the SY77 modify each other,
but each can have its own stereo panning scheme, keyboard zone, velocity
scaling, and filtering parameters. The digital filtering section offers all of
the advantages of analog filters.
Multiple Tone Generation System
The sampled sounds are produced by second generation Advanced Wave Memory
(AWM2) technology, which features 16 bit resolution at either 32- or 48-kHz
sampling frequency. With 24-bit internal processing resolution and 22-bit
digital to analog converters (DACs), the SY77 delivers sonic clarity and
reproduction accuracy that surpasses all previous Yamaha AWM products. Two
megawords (four megabytes) of sampled waveform memory are available in ROM. A
wave card slot provides additional memory via 256 kiloword or 512 kiloword wave
cards.
The Advanced Frequency Modulation (AFM) system is also a major breakthrough in
tone generation technology. The six-operator AFM now has 45 algorithms and
each operator can now use any of 16 different waveforms. In addition, each
operator provides two user-configurable inputs, which allow modulation by other
operators, a noise generator, or AWM2 sampled waveforms. Each algorithm also
allows the user to assign up to three feedback loops for precise timbral
definition. At the same time, the conventional FM parameters have been
enhanced to give significantly improved response and control. A new
six-segment design has been employed for the envelope generators, complete with
adjustable envelope delays and segment looping.
New Voice Architecture
The SY77 marks a departure from the voice architecture of earlier Yamaha
synthesizers. The basic sound building blocks of the SY77 are called Elements.
Each element can use either an AFM or AWM2 waveform for its sound source.
Individual elements can be given separate filter and panning settings as well
as independent keyboard zones and velocity scaling.
Since up to four elements can be used to make a voice, the SY77 is capable of
far greater sonic complexity and flexibility than its previous FM counterparts.
Moreover, each voice can be assigned various global functions such as random
detuning, effect programs and micro tuning presets, much like a 'performance'
on a DX-7II.
For sequencer applications different voices can be combined in Multi mode, and
different drum kits can be assigned across the keyboard. Up to 16 voices can
be combined into a multi preset.
Dynamic Pan Table
Dynamic panning allows the user to move individual elements across the two
pairs of stereo outputs in complex ways, pan movement time being determined by
independent envelope generators. This remarkably flexible system also makes it
possible to control panning by velocity, note number or LFO. A band of 64
preset pan tables is provided along with memory space for 32 user-programmed
settings.
Built-in Sequencer
The SY77 also comes with a 16-track sequencer built in, complete with all
standard recording, editing and playback functions. Sixteen voices are
available at any one time for sequencing in 'multi' (multitimbral) mode,
sharing a maximum of 32 notes through Dynamic Voice Allocation. Fully
orchestrated arrangements can be produced using the wide variety of sounds in
the SY77. Four individual outputs provide flexible audio routing and mixing.
Sequence data well as voice data can be stored on 3.5" floppy disks using the
built in disk drive.
Digital Signal Processor
The SY77 contains four effects processors, two reverb and two modulation. The
two reverb portions produce 40 different effects, including multiple reverbs,
delays, tone controls, distortion, and combination effects.
Each of the two modulation effects processors produce chorus, flanging,
symphonic, or tremelo. All effects parameters are fully programmable and may
be bypassed using the Effects Bypass button on the front panel.
SY77 SPECIFICATIONS
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SYNTHESIZER SECTION
Keyboard: 61 Note (C1-C6)
Initial Velocity and Aftertouch
Tone Generator: AWM2: 16 bit linear
32/48 kHz sampling rate
AFM: 6 Operator
45 algorithm FM
3 Feedback loops
16 Selectable waveforms
Allows AWM element to be used as modulator
Dynamic Voice Allocation
Many other new parameters
Polyphony: AWMII: 16 notes maximum
AFM: 16 notes maximum
Total: 32 notes maximum
Filters: Realtime digital filters (LPF, LPF/HPF, 12 dB/octave)
Eight per voice
Resonance function
Internal memory: Two megaword sample waveform memory
Preset: 128 voices;16 Multi settings (previously called
performance)
Internal RAM: 64 voices; 16 Multi settings
External Storage: 3.5" disk drive
Card slot for Voice parameter
Card slot for waveform data
SEQUENCER SECTION
Tracks: 16
Songs: 1
Patterns: 99
Resolution: 1/96th quarter note
Memory: 16,000 Notes
Polyphony: 32 Notes
Recording Operations: Real time
Step
Punch-in
Editing: Track edit: offset, merge, delete
Measure edit: copy, erase, insert
Quantize
Transpose
Velocity and note length adjust
OTHER
Effects: Four configurable digital effects processors
40 reverb programs
4 modulation programs
Controllers: Pitch bend wheel
Modulation wheel
Assignable mod wheel with center detent
Back Panel: Two sets of stereo outputs (4 individual outputs)
Headphone output
MIDI IN, OUT, THRU
Footswitch, foot volume, sustain, assignable foot
controller
Breath controller
Click Volume
Display: 240 x 64 dot Backlit LCD
Graphics geared for 6 soft buttons underneath
Dimensions:
Weight: 37 pounds
Specifications are preliminary and subject to change without notice.
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| 2181.1 | Update your Christmas list | CSG002::ROACH | | Sun Nov 26 1989 21:48 | 208 |
| I also found this list that is supposed to be all of Yamaha's current goodies.
Just in time for Christmas.
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The following was downloaded from the Yamaha BBS (714/522-9464) on
November 9, 1989, and appears to be a current listing of their digital
equipment:
Model Description
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Computers
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C1 MS-DOS portable computer, dual 3.5" disk drives
C1/20 C1 with 20 megabyte hard drive and one 3.5" disk drive
Computer Accessories
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MU10 Mouse
EM 1.5 megabyte memory board
HDK20 20 Megabyte hard disk C1 up grade kit
MIDI 01 1 meter (~3 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 03 3 meter (~10 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 15 5 meter (~49 feet) shielded MIDI cable
Synthesizers
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DS55 FM digital synthesizer, 61 note velocity keyboard
YS100 FM digital Synth, 61 note velocity keyboard, effects
YS200 YS100 with 8 track sequencer and aftertouch keyboard
B200 FM digital synth, stereo speakers, l/r inputs, seq
V50 FM digital synth, PCM drums, seq, effects, disk dr
Synthesizer Accessories
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MCD32 32K RAM card for V50, YS100/200, B200
MCD64 64K RAM card for V50, YS100/200, B200
ADP2 Adapts RAM4, RAM5 to V50 card slot
RCD101 Voice card for YS100, YS200, B200
RCD102 Voice card for YS100, YS200, B200
FC4 Piano style pedal for sustain and on/off functions
FC5 Footswitch style sustain and on/off pedal
FC7 Foot controller for volume; CV controller
FC9 Volume controller with two inputs and outputs
MIDI 01 1 meter (~3 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 03 3 meter (~10 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 15 15 meter (~49 feet) shielded MIDI cable
LG8 Stand for YS100, YS200, B200
LG100 Standard base stand for Yamaha synthesizers
BC2 Headset breath controller
Tone Generators
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FB01 FM tone generator, 240 voices
WT11 Wind tone generator for WX11 and WX7
TQ5 FM tone generator with sequencer, effects
TX16W AWM Stereo sampler tone generator
TX802 Six operator FM tone generator
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Model Description
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Tone Generator Accessories
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MCD64 64K RAM card for TQ5
FC4 Piano style pedal for sustain and on/off functions
FC5 Footswitch style sustain and on/off pedal
FC7 Foot controller for volume; CV controller
FC9 Volume controller with two inputs and outputs
MIDI 01 1 meter (~3 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 03 3 meter (~10 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 15 15 meter (~49 feet) shielded MIDI cable
EMM15 1.5 megabyte memory expansion module for TX16W
DMI76 76 disk voice set for TX16W
London Rock 12 disk voice library for TX16W
London Orch 12 disk voice library for TX16W
Sequencers
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QX5FD Eight track sequencer, 3.5" disk drive
QX3 Sixteen track sequencer, 3.5" disk drive
Sequencer Accessories
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FC5 Footswitch style on/off pedal
MIDI 01 1 meter (~3 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 03 3 meter (~10 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 15 15 meter (~49 feet) shielded MIDI cable
ARM1 Sliding drawer for 19" rack
Rhythm Programmers
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RX120 Drum machine with 38 voices, 40 preset patterns
RX8 16 Bit drum machine, 43 voices, four outputs
RX7 100 voices internal, 100 patterns, 20 song memory
RX5 ROM and RAM based drum machine, 12 outputs
Rhythm Programmer Accessories
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MCD32 32K RAM card for RX8
MCD64 64K RAM card for RX8
RAM4 Memory cartridge for RX5 and RX7
RAM5 Memory cartridge for RX5 and RX7
ROM RX5 RX5 voice ROM
WRC02 Voice ROM cartridge for RX5 - Jazz Fusion
WRC03 Voice ROM cartridge for RX5 - Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
WRC04 Voice ROM cartridge for RX5 - Special Effects
FC5 Footswitch style on/off pedal
MIDI 01 1 meter (~3 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 03 3 meter (~10 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 15 15 meter (~49 feet) shielded MIDI cable
ARM1 Sliding drawer for 19" rack
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Model Description
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Electronic Pianos
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PF85 AWM sampled elect piano, 88 notes, speakers
PF1500 AWM sampled elect piano, 88 notes, home style, effects
Electronic Piano Accessories
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CHPF2000 Matching bench for PF1500 and PF2000
FC7 Foot controller for volume; CV controller
FC8 Sustain pedal for PF85
FC9 Volume controller with two inputs and outputs
MIDI 01 1 meter (~3 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 03 3 meter (~10 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 15 15 meter (~49 feet) shielded MIDI cable
LGPF80 Stand for PF85
Keyboard MIDI Controllers
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KX5 37 note velocity sensitive remote keybd, silver or black
KX88 MIDI master keybd, 88 weighted keys, velocity & aftertouch
Keyboard MIDI Controller Accessories
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FC4 Piano style pedal for sustain and on/off functions
FC5 Footswitch style sustain and on/off pedal
FC7 Foot controller for volume; CV controller
FC9 Volume controller with two inputs and outputs
MIDI 01 1 meter (~3 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 03 3 meter (~10 feet) shielded MIDI cable
MIDI 15 15 meter (~49 feet) shielded MIDI cable
LG200 Stand for KX88
MIDI Controllers
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WX11/WT11 Wind MIDI controller with tone generator
WX11 Wind MIDI controller (requires BT7)
G10/G10C Guitar MIDI controller and converter
MIDI Controller Accessories
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MFC2 MIDI foot controller for WX11 and WX7
BT7 MIDI and power pack for WX11 (if not using WT11.)
RAM4 Memory cartridge for G10C
RAM5 Memory cartridge for G10C
LGG10 Stand for G10
BC2 Headset breath controller for G10
FC5 Footswitch style sustain and on/off pedal
FC7 Foot controller for volume; CV controller
FC9 Volume controller with two inputs and outputs
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Other Products and Accessories
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MJC8 MIDI junction controller, 8 MIDI IN & THRU
MEP4 MIDI event processor
KS10 Powered monitor speaker
YME8 MIDI junction box, 2 MIDI IN, 8 MIDI THRU/OUT
YMC10 Converts MIDI sync to FSK tape sync and vice versa
YMM2 MIDI merge for two signals into one
PA1B AC adapter for YME8, YMC10, YMM2, RX120
PA1210 AC adapter for RX5, RX7
PA3 AC adapter for DS55
PA4 AC adapter for MDF1
ADP1 Adapts DX7 cartridges to DX7II models
QD2 Quick disk for MDF1
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| 2181.2 | sounds interesting | NORGE::CHAD | | Sun Nov 26 1989 22:00 | 8 |
| Where does Y* get there names from?
What does SY77 mean? (and what do V50, YS100, B200, TQ7, etc mean?)
Anyway, this Sy77 thing sounds kind of interesting. I wonder if it "reeks"
FM ( -- is readily identifiable as such). I do want to hear one.
chad
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| 2181.3 | It is to laugh... | DCSVAX::COTE | OK, who wants a Tangwich??? | Mon Nov 27 1989 09:33 | 6 |
| One has to wonder about some of the decisions made by Yamaha's
marketoids... Continue the Fb01 and drop the TX81Z??
??
Edd
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| 2181.4 | N0, they just have lotsa FB01s left... | LEDDEV::ROSS | shiver me timbres.... | Mon Nov 27 1989 13:45 | 14 |
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Actually doesnt sound all that 'new'. Ya got filters. Wow,
a real breakthru, huh?
Ya got samples that modulate the FM generators...maybe that
will let FM get some realistic sounds other than a rhodes.
But at a price (probably) that you can have multiple rack
units doing what each does best.
I dont know. Proof is in the hearing.
rr
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| 2181.5 | keyword SY77 helps | DYO780::SCHAFER | Brad - boycott hell. | Mon Nov 27 1989 14:36 | 3 |
| Errr - didn't anyone see note 2151?
-b
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| 2181.6 | TZ, grossly underrated ... | MIZZOU::SHERMAN | ECADSR::SHERMAN 235-8176, 223-3326 | Tue Nov 28 1989 01:28 | 5 |
| re: .3
... my sediments exactly ...
Steve
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| 2181.7 | Moved by Moderator | DYO780::SCHAFER | Brad - boycott hell. | Mon Jan 22 1990 11:37 | 28 |
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Note 2245.0 Yamaha SY77 (move over Korg) No replies
DCSVAX::COTE "My kingdom for a pizza..." 23 lines 20-JAN-1990 15:01
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Looks like Yamaha is getting ready to attack the M1's territory with
their soon to be released SY77...
They've apparently not abandoned FM, but rather beefed it up quite a
bit with 16(!) alternate waveforms, and (whoa) 45 algorhythms. No
mention of how many operators. They've also integrated sampled
waveforms into the archetecture which can be used to modulate the
operators. (I can only imagine what programming this sucker is gonna be
like. There's gonna be fortunes made OEMming patches. Keyboard is
already carrying ads!)
It also contains a sequencer with the most useful thing I've seen on
any sequencer yet for step-timing techno-dweebs. A dot. No more tying
3 half resolution values together to get 1.5.
A disk drive and 2 card slots. 4 SPX-90 based on-board processors.
16 bit processing and 22 bit DACS.
Somewhere around $3000. A bit too rich for my blood, so I'm more
excited about what they spin-off, TX81Z-like.
Edd
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| 2181.8 | | OTOA01::ELLACOTT | Freddie's Revenge | Wed Jan 24 1990 17:59 | 2 |
| They own Korg now don't they??????
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